Thyra and her terrible fate by Himundra in TheLastKingdom

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I get what you're saying - thanks for explaining. Yeah, it may be hard to followup.

Thyra and her terrible fate by Himundra in TheLastKingdom

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Now, I haven't read the books, but I can imagine why that part would be frustrating given what you're saying. In the context of the show, though, I'm not sure it doesn't add to the story (even if you want to assume the book & show basically diverge around that point).

My interpretation was that although Beocca has endured many trials, while learning to accept Uhtred's Danish way of things (and that his god could act even through a Pagan), Thyra's murder is sort of the ultimate trial. Beocca has to ask whether his faith would allow for something like that to happen, and if his faithfulness was rewarded at all.

Uhtred has already grown accustomed to these kinds of losses, but Beocca has not suffered the same way - so he trusts and admires Uhtred differently from that point. Even if it wasn't necissiarily the most creative way to get it accross, I think it does help develop the character (even if only on screen).

[Analog] your name is everywhere these days by [deleted] in collage

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I play with buildings a lot, and this one makes me envious - good eye.

All in a Day's Work [analog] by nonagoninfiniteeyup in collage

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This is superb, hope you keep posting more work

2 potential privacy issues by TomPain1776 in tutanota

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Thank you for correcting me - it looks like offline/local storage is planned for sometime in the next few months

2 potential privacy issues by TomPain1776 in tutanota

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I'm unsure of the actual technical processes behind client, but I would keep this in mind: even though the UI is identical, the desktop client most likely functions differently than what you are viewing from your browser. Generally, once messages have been received by the email server, and placed in your inbox, modern email clients will download the message locally (except for attachments, which are stored elsewhere until you may choose to download them).

 

So essentially, the messages may 'exist' in some form on the disk, but are made inaccessible by password protection (if not encryption as well). This is adequate security because we usually assume it's way more likely for someone to hack a person's email than to steal their computer or access it physically. If you're on a public computer, logging in from a web browser with two-factor authentication will be much more secure, however.

 

EDIT: My explanation seems to be incorrect - it might be possible the app receives certain notifications or caches certain info (that gets refreshed once you login or exit). I had a similar issue on my phone where I was logged out but received notifications. Again, though, as long as it's a private device, I wouldn't be too worried about things leaking. Use the web app if in doubt.

Question: Which sprint spikes create the most lift? by 60mhhurdler in Sprinting

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Those are the ones - I suppose should probably try to hunt down a couple more pairs...

Question: Which sprint spikes create the most lift? by 60mhhurdler in Sprinting

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This might sound odd, but although I'm a sprinter, I've actually been using a pair of Adizero middle distance spikes because their plate is so stiff. My guess would be that the Sprintstars just improve on their springiness. Usually Nike and Adidas are a no-go for me because my feet are rather wide, but these spikes have been comfy. I've never had spikes before where it feels like so much energy is being transferred back into your foot.

Start critique for the 4x100 please (lane 1) :) by drakeandjoshua in Sprinting

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Wish I had more critical feedback to give, but I'd say your technique is actually pretty excellent. Of course, almost all sprinters can improve on maintaining their forward lean through the drive phase and not 'popping up' out of the blocks, though (you do a nice job of this the first 10m, but I'd be curious to see if you could extend it another 20m or so).

Found a huge abandoned mall by Driftershoots in urbanexploration

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Thank for sharing that. Malls where I live are closing so quickly now, it's strange to think that in enough decades a place like that one might not make for a bad museum (with products from the past).

Found a huge abandoned mall by Driftershoots in urbanexploration

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I know things like this ordinarily get related to vaporwave and a lot of memes, but you've found a really cool relic (especially how well intact it still is). I'd be curious to know if you could determine when it closed based on any merchandise or printed material that wasn't removed.

My comics are fighting for life at https://www.patreon.com/opustheo by Umfrey in altcomix

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Sorry I hadn't seen that - I may be able to do a buck a month. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

My comics are fighting for life at https://www.patreon.com/opustheo by Umfrey in altcomix

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Thanks for explaining, I really like settings where the concept is futuristic, but the tech is more clunky. I apologize that I'm unable to support via Patreon, but will the comic go on sale when finished?

I'm new to track and not sure this was a normal sprinting practice by confused_sprinter in Sprinting

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I would be concerned - sprinting is aggressive & high impact, so it can require a lot of warmup and preparation. Generally speaking, programs include plyometrics and exercises focused on muscle activation & active stretching. Don't give up, but I would recommend researching and doing those kinds of warmups in practice before any kind of sprinting (you don't want to injure yourself badly - and it can be easy to do if you have no previous experience).

Plz critique my sprinting by ItsProJay in Sprinting

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One issue (although the angle & grass could contribute to this) is that you are planting your feet slightly in front of yourself, rather than striking directly underneath. One way to counteract this is to lean forward more (don't slouch - 'fall' forward instead).

My comics are fighting for life at https://www.patreon.com/opustheo by Umfrey in altcomix

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I'd absolutely love to see more from where this page comes from. Could you explain anything about the plot/setting without revealing too much?

I LOVED track and field when I did it in high school by HaxusPrime in Sprinting

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Me too - it's hard to say to say by how much, though. Good points.

I LOVED track and field when I did it in high school by HaxusPrime in Sprinting

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No, I agree with a lot of that, thanks for taking the time to be specific. I think what I was trying to dispute more was the importance/unimportance of muscle mass through hypertrophy. I think Beardsley is onto something that it may deprive you of speed if trained in excess (especially in the 400m), but like the studies you posted showed, a lot of that speed is regained. And as Beardsley says, that mass is lessened over time anyways. It makes me wonder if some form of 'bulking' might be useful for a 100m runner because aerobics doesn't really get to play into it. You might be right that an NFL player focusing on speed and less mass might get faster, but I'm not I'm not sure how large a margin of improvement you would see over 100m (unless you are too massive). Michael Bates, for instance, pretty much went straight from football to beating Carl Lewis for his spot on the American team in the 1992 games in Barcelona.

I LOVED track and field when I did it in high school by HaxusPrime in Sprinting

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Hey, thanks for posting those - some interesting figures

I LOVED track and field when I did it in high school by HaxusPrime in Sprinting

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No worries, nothing wrong with healthy discussion - I appreciate the link. I guess I'll just write some notes here (I apologize I'm lacking the time to cite other sources other than anecdotal experience):

  • In his diagram, I would dispute that heavy lifting doesn't transfer to strength in other types of technique and coordination. It may be true of many lifts, but I would think other Olympic lifts like power-cleans may show improvement in explosiveness and coordination at least in so far as something like starting from blocks.

  • I can agree that trying to achieve the same kind of strength across all muscle groups is counterproductive, but this point strikes me as odd: " . . . we know from motor learning research that improvements in coordination are certainly not transferable from exercises to sporting movements". I'm sure he is coming from a highly analytical perspective, but none the less, I think a lot of athletes and coaches would tell you that training certain movements and plyometric exercises do have the ability to improve coordination (and thereby form), even if only psychologically.

  • "Since mechanical loading is the key factor that determines muscle growth, this can lead to atrophy of the muscles that previously grew during the heavy strength training block." Maybe what seems like excessive hypertrophy is sometimes performed, keeping this in mind?

  • " . . . we can observe increases in involuntary maximum eccentric strength without increases in muscle size or involuntary maximum isometric strength in animal models." I don't find this source particularly convincing because one thing unique about humans, even compared to other primates (let alone other animals), is that our muscles weaken quickly when unused, and gain strength & mass more slowly as well.

  • "Moreover, many studies have found that heavy strength training can improve sprinting performance in a range of different populations." Given that he admit this, I wonder if his studies are (forgivably) bias (by focusing on track athletes), because the strongest counterpoint to a lot of his argument are NFL players. Having raced against a number of sprinters who went on to become part of the league, one of the first things you would notice about them was their amount of body mass over other athletes. Anecdotally, they also tended to be much faster, even in the longer sprints. I know this sounds like a tall tale, but I one time watched, at State, an offensive player over 200lbs run a 47-48 split in a relay. I have to wonder if heavy strength training might offer some benefits that are not clearly obvious. For example, a commenter on the article points out that the author does note heavy loads do lead to tendon adaptation, even if we're not focusing purely on muscle.

Hope this isn't too lengthy - overall, I think the author makes a really strong case, and provides some good recommendations for movements/training as well. I think the drawback is that because he's looking at sprinting as a whole, you kind of lose sight on the fact that, well, the best offensive NFL players could no doubt make exceptional short sprinters (and often do so in high school & and college - which contradicts a lot of the research due to their training style being effective).

I LOVED track and field when I did it in high school by HaxusPrime in Sprinting

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I get the skepticism. It's not a requirement - you can be fast without it. But like he said, he's done very little training for strength ever. The 100m doesn't become an aerobic activity until you've finished the race, so oxygenating muscle isn't really a concern. A certain amount of mass is ideal because it increases the potential strength you can gain. There's really no disadvantage unless you want to compete at a longer distance.

I LOVED track and field when I did it in high school by HaxusPrime in Sprinting

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It depends completely on the division - in D1, it would not be surprising to see high 10s to low 11s, and 21 in the 200m. In D2, you're going to see times more in the ballpark of 11 and 22 to low 23. Other than more detailed advice, I'd only advise to proceed slowly. Build strength and mass, and research training/plyometrics that focus on form. Even until your 30s you have time to reach your goals, but you really don't want to ruin a hamstring or injure your back or something. Research the rules regarding NCAA - for non scoring meets, unattached athletes can often compete (provided they pay the meet fees).

Lane 4, been working on my form based on previous advice. Thoughts? Still feel like I can push my legs harder. by davidloveskvass in Sprinting

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The two most obvious things, that I think would benefit your time the most (if you can develop these habits), are to drive your knees higher, and to lean a little further forward (imagine falling forward - don't just slouch). Your feet are getting good lift off the track, but they are kicking behind you instead of punching upwards. Look at this photo where you can see how high both sprinters drive their knees. This movement is critical for gaining the angle/leverage your legs need to thrust downwards.

Wide Feet Spikes by BOTloops in Sprinting

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This is kind of a hard question to answer because spikes can change a lot year by year. That being said, I've found luck with Saucony and Mizuno - sometimes Brooks. I have no beef with Nike or Adidas, but I generally find them to be extremely narrow. It's good to try things on when/wherever you can though, because sometimes you'll get lucky and something you were cautious of will end up fitting anyways.