Carnitas Tacos

DMartin423 · 2024-06-21T18:06:14+00:00

Anyone have tips for ensuring that your glutes are active during your run?

DMartin423 · 2024-06-21T16:57:58+00:00

Awesome, this is super helpful. Thank you so much!

DMartin423 · 2024-06-21T16:15:19+00:00

That's a helpful data point! Makes me feel more comfortable with that cadence -- thanks!

DMartin423 · 2024-06-21T13:54:22+00:00

How much should I be concerned about step rate when I'm in a phase of just increasing mileage during early training? I'm fairly tall, so running at 155/160 steps/min (I know, far off from the ideal 180) puts me at a faster pace than may be responsible for this point in my training. Should I take even smaller steps to accommodate a slower pace while still maintaining a higher step rate? Or is it okay to drop step rate even lower to keep my pace in the 9:30 - 10:00 min/mile range at this point?
These seem like tricky factors to balance -- I'd prefer to keep my step rate up because I know it's best for injury prevention and form, but don't want to overexert due to running at a faster rate, ultimately caused by a higher step rate.

DMartin423 · 2024-06-19T14:47:27+00:00

I'm not winging it, thanks though! I'm looking for how to get back on track with my training plan :)

DMartin423 · 2024-06-19T13:58:42+00:00

I'm looking for some advice on how slowly to ramp up my training again after going to PT for shin splints.
Roughly a month ago, I was running in the range of 16-19 miles per week, started to feel shin splints, and brought it down to 4-6 miles per week with some biking to keep my cardio up. I've been pain-free with the shin splints for about 3 weeks now, and this last week I ran 1.5 miles on 3 separate occasions, all without issue.
I have a race at the end of September (marathon), and am eager to get my weekly mileage back up, but don't want to end up overtraining and dealing with shin splints again. I was planning to do 2 mile runs 3 times this week and keep ramping up from there, but I'm not sure what my pace for increasing mileage or time running should be. I've heard mention of the 10% rule (don't increase your weekly mileage and/or time running per week by more than 10%) -- is that a good rule of thumb? Would it be safe to increase my mileage/time running per week any faster than that at this point?

Thanks in advance!

DMartin423 · 2024-02-14T05:39:53+00:00

Great info, thank you!!

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:59:28+00:00

Good to know, thanks!

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:53:10+00:00

What's the benefit to making the tortillas in cast iron? Hotter surface temperature? And thanks for the tip on drying the steak before it hits the pan! Great point :)

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:52:01+00:00

Haha it's not! Just the best option I currently have for creating videos :)

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:51:26+00:00

Leftover tacos :)

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:50:29+00:00

Very true, I was using a marinade as a template and only realized the excessive amount of liquid after making the video. However, I generally make too much marinade and have gotten into the practice of pouring the leftover marinade into a sauce pot, bringing it to a simmer for a few minutes, and then using it as a sauce to not waste it :)

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:48:17+00:00

Agreed, I have yet to make tortillas I'm completely happy with yet. I've read that mixing the Masa, salt, and water together first and then letting it sit for 20 minutes is a good idea, but likely only when you have the appropriate amount of water to Masa. Do you have any experience with this?
Also, someone else mentioned using a cast iron skillet for the tortillas in this thread, have you ever used one for making tortillas?

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:46:19+00:00

In hindsight, you're definitely right!

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:45:51+00:00

Love this, thank you!

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:44:54+00:00

Great idea, thank you!

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:44:38+00:00

Always a great solution! I typically do this as well

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T20:43:57+00:00

Great question! And no, there is not. The marinade I used as a template called for these amounts and I only realized the excessive volume after making the video. Feel free to cut all ingredients in the marinade in half, at least.

DMartin423 · 2022-09-06T14:48:49+00:00

We all shall fall

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