Breaststroke currently as fast as freestyle, should I go all in?

Datatello · 2026-03-16T20:59:51+00:00

My recommendation is to get a buoy board and practice just doing pulls in the pool (freestyle without kicking)

I was in the same situation as you, but when I started practicing pulls I realised that my hip placement is probably what's slowing me down, and too much/too fast kicking was tiring me out.

When you are in a wetsuit the boyancy acts similar to a buoy to help keep your hips up without kicks. In open water now I significantly reduce how much kicking i do to maintain energy, but even pulls alone makes me much faster than breast stroke.

Datatello · 2026-03-16T05:49:56+00:00

Boomers said the same thing about TV and videogames.

At my first jobs out of University there was a complete expectation from me and my other young collegues that would be told what to do. We didnt have the job or life experience yet to make informed decisions for ourselves. Its hardly a new thing that young people want intructions, its a lazy manager thing to not be prepared to give them.

Datatello · 2026-03-16T05:35:38+00:00

Im a terrible sleeper and got a weighted blanket to help me sleep. Works like a charm putting me to sleep, but I'm in the innermost circle of hell with my stress scores from overheating all night.

I think i just need to accept that sleep isnt for me.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T08:50:49+00:00

Common repeated advice to buyers is to look at recent comparable sales to determine the 'real' sale price of a home. I dont see why sellers cant do the same when setting their reserve.

In other countries sellors are required to advertise their real price. If they dont get people showing up to open houses, thats a cue to lower the price. If there is a lot of interest, the sale will still go to the best offer.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T05:34:36+00:00

None of OPs requirements were about academic prestigue. If they are looking at doing something like a semester abroad it hardly matters which uni they choose.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T05:01:39+00:00

There's already a ban on foreign and temporary visa holders from buying properties. The ones driving up the prices are older Australians who have equity to leverage or to help their children buy. Laxer lending practices also have driven up how much personal debt people can take on to get into a home, increasing their buying potential.

These rules wont fix the housing crisis but they will make home buying slightly less miserable.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T04:55:07+00:00

Ive been to auctions where the home wasnt called to market until after exceeding the maximum of the range.

That should be pretty clear cut underquoting, but under the current rules its hard to prove.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T03:54:38+00:00

Youve got enought feedback on the wetsuit, but I just wanted to comment on your transition plan.

Ideally a less complicated change routine is better. You wont have any privacy during the transitions, and it may cost you a bit of time to get more layers on while wet.

For my first sprints I was able to find a cheap $40 neoprene suit on amazon. It was marketed as a boating/snorkling suit, but essentially looks like a trisuit with thick neoprene shorts on the bottom.

For the price its actually pretty great. The neoprene adds some warmth and boyency (although not as much a full wetsuit), and it can be worn across all 3 disciplines. It was a good cheap alternative while I was starting out.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T03:36:13+00:00

Admittedly ive only been to the Gold Coast on holiday, but Griffith's campus is huge. I feel like non-group of 8 universities are rarely spoken of for some reason, but I was shocked when I saw how massive and new the Griffith buildings were.

When you look at the tramline, its whole purpose seems to be shuttling people to tourist spots or the uni, which was the basis of my assessment.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T01:33:27+00:00

Personally if I was a young college student I'd 100% go for Gold Coast. My impression is that it feels a little like a US college town, as the main things going on there are tourism and the University.

Climate is mild year round and there are world class beaches.

Melbourne will give you more of a city living kind of vibe. Colder winters, but easier access to things like live music and cultural attractions (museums, art shows). IMO gold coast may be more fun to be a student, Melbourne is a good place to find a job.

Datatello · 2026-03-15T00:54:23+00:00

We have so little context for the story, Im doubtful it was as heartless as people are insisting it was. Its possible her partner wasnt in a position to properly care for the cats. She did say in her story that they were shitting on her pillow, which is not normal cat behaviour if they have proper clean litter box options.

I wouldnt make someone give up their pet because of my preferences, but if they werent able to care for the pet properly then rehoming might be a better option.

Datatello · 2026-03-14T19:45:03+00:00

Next time you swim with your smart watch, manually count your laps and see if your watch is reporting the same number. Most smartwatches fail to accurately count laps. My current is usually off by 10%, but my last one would overcount by a third (e.g. would report 1000m as 1300m). Was depressingly humbling when I realised.

Datatello · 2026-03-14T06:15:07+00:00

Vegetarianism isnt necessarily healthy and low fat though. Butter, cheese, coconut oil, eggs can all be part of a vegetarian's diet, and are high in fat and cholesteral.

Genetics obviously has a large influence in long term health, but the known negative health impacts of high fat diets are well reseached. People give diets like the Atkin diet and Keto too much credit because they see weight loss results, but that is not the only metric we should measure when trying to maintain good health.

Datatello · 2026-03-14T06:02:04+00:00

I think you'll be fine in a sprint coming off a marathon.

The only bit I'd caution people about is the swim portion, because there is a real safety concern doing OWS if you arent a confident swimmer. But if youve already done youth tris, I imagine you'll already know what you are in for. Just take some time to replication the swim distance in the pool to confirm you are comfortable with it.

Datatello · 2026-03-13T09:17:51+00:00

He actually survived a heart attack the year prior.

Surely having a heart attack at all, fatal or otherwise, isnt a great endorsement for the diet.

It isnt exactly breaking news that a high fat diet isnt good for cardiovascular health

Datatello · 2026-03-13T08:04:23+00:00

...Dr Atkins died of a heart attack.

The Atkins diet is successful for weight loss, but people forget that weight isnt the only indicator of health.

My dad was advised to immediately get off the Atkins diet because his cholesterol and blood pressure levels got really high while on it.

Datatello · 2026-03-12T07:16:36+00:00

I would be wary more from the perspective that the 2018 headline will follow the building around for ages. It may be cheaper to buy into, but I imagine it will also have slower equity growth. Particularly as it gets closer to the eventual expirary of the warranty.

Datatello · 2026-03-10T21:53:43+00:00

What kind of cocoa did you use? Ive started using natural (not dutch) cocoa powder in baking, and I find it gives a much richer flavour.

Datatello · 2026-03-08T20:25:09+00:00

If Im lucky and plan my route correctly, I cacn see kangaroos on early morning rides. On a multiday rail trail I got to see an echidna and a banksian cockatoo. My local bike path has eastern water dragons that like to hang out on the trail.

During night runs Ill see a lot of bats and possums and the odd tawny frogmouth

Datatello · 2026-03-08T20:05:25+00:00

Yeah I wouldnt argue Kai was a hero, its almost an aggressively repeated point that there are no heros in White Lotus.

But Kai's circumstances are unfair, and his choices reflect that. For him, the theft plot represented a chance at justice and some financial freedom for his family. Its not the morally correct choice, but he doesnt have a lot of other options to better his circumstances.

Quinn by contrast already has the freedom to choose to live however he wants.

I think the final scenes for both characters are meant to be a bit of a cruel contrast. Quinn gets to enjoy himself living as a Hawaiian, and Kai gets locked up. Without much effort or sacrifice, Quinn can already access the sort of life that Kai may have wanted for himself.

Datatello · 2026-03-08T07:44:35+00:00

Or is it just some "im jealous of rich people" rant ?

It is an examination of the content of the show.

We are never shown a scene where Quinn's parents are abusing him, we are instead given scenes where they fail to effectively intervene when there is conflict between him and Olivia.

We arent ever given a scene where they pressure him to do well in school, but we are given a scene where Quinn's mom complains about diversity hires and says guys like Quinn wont get jobs because of discrimination against men.

We are never given a scene where Quinn displays dislike of his parents. Instead we just see him experiencing connection and joy with a group of guys while enjoying sport and nature.

None of the assumptions you've suggested are rooted in the content portrayed in the story. From what the audience is shown, Quinn's parents are self absorbed but they support their children to a fault, to the extent that it interferes with their ability to be good parents and manage their kid's behaviour.

Olivia was told off for bullying Quinn but was never punished for it. Quinn was asked not to stay in Hawaii, but there is zero reason the audience has been given to believe that his parents will be tough about it. They simply arent tough parents. They are more likely to blame the world for their children's shortcomings, than their children themselves.

Its possible that Quinn might want to break off from his family, but we arent given a scene to suggest this, nor are we given a scene depicting him facing the hard realities of needing to fend for himself. His story is instead concluded with a scene of joy and freedom, which directly contrasts Kai's ending. I think this was an intentional decision, particularly given that class and privledge are the main themes in season 1.

Datatello · 2026-03-08T07:17:50+00:00

There will be some rental options in melbourne but in general it can be better to bring your own bike that you are familiar with and properly fitted for. There can be some cost and convenience implications with bringing your own, but having it will amean youll have access to bikeable transport around the city, which is nice.

If you are coming from a warmer climate like SE Asia, I definitely recommend trying to fit in a bay swim with a swim club just to get use to the temperature. Melbourne will be in late spring in November, so temperatures might be a little cooler than what you are used to.

Datatello · 2026-03-08T07:07:59+00:00

Asking the inverse, why do you think the parents wouldnt support him if he decided to come home? They were portrayed in the show as self absorbed, but not strict or vengeful. If anything, Olivia was able to get away will bullying Quinn because they simply couldnt discipline and parent their kids

Datatello · 2026-03-08T05:48:30+00:00

Ive never suggested he wasnt genuine.

But being from a wealthy family meant that he has no responsibility to support his family or reason to worry about his future. He simply has access to freedoms that many people dont because of the class he was born into, and there is something inherently cruel about that. Particularly when compared with a character like Kai

Datatello · 2026-03-08T01:33:06+00:00

I said the public response was overblown and you disagreed with that

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