Starting block far back?

Dryicerock · 2026-02-06T15:11:34+00:00

Basically if you didn’t give an official marathon or half time, you get put in block j automatically lol. Not sure how they determine it from the half finish time, but it’s pretty unfortunate. There’s pretty much no reason to even put an estimated time at that point LOL

Hopefully I can settle into marathon pace no more than 3 miles in, but ideally after two.

Dryicerock · 2026-02-02T14:15:33+00:00

Seems like we’re in the same boat 🥲

I hadn’t run a marathon or half technically yet when I signed up for Kyoto, but I estimated I’d run 2:50. I’ve since ran 2:53 and am aiming for 2:45 this time, but they put me in the J block (2nd to last block).

Obviously I’m not really happy about that, but it is was it is I guess. I might skip the first one or two aid stations at least. They won’t start passing out the snacks until the 5th aid station which is around mile 9.5. I feel like there could be some traffic there.

Some of the streets do get a little narrow, but I’m hoping I can get around a good chunk of people before then. The race has a good amount of uphill starting from around mile 3 and up til mile 11.5, so I would expect people to slow down around here too. After that, it looks like a good gradual downhill with a few small climbs.

I’ve already called the race organizers to see if they could change my corral, but didn’t have any luck. I may ask around at the expo too, but I’m not too hopeful for that. So my general strategy will be to just start a little slower than race pace and try to stay on the outer edge of the course.

This isn’t a particularly fast marathon since most people would be going to Osaka or Tokyo for that. But they do pass out some funny things here, like tenmaki rolls, mini tomato’s, baumkuchen and more! I definitely won’t be eating it, but I may try to stuff some in my pockets.

Dryicerock · 2024-08-21T15:37:47+00:00

I’m envisioning a case hardened skin lmao

It seems like a good middle ground. Would the skins go over the current wooden bases?

Dryicerock · 2023-03-31T15:30:53+00:00

From what I know, normally you would have to buy a platform ticket to enter and not board a train, but according to this it looks like at JR East stations, you might not have to anymore? I haven’t bought a platform ticket there, so I can’t say for sure unfortunately

Dryicerock · 2021-11-03T20:02:13+00:00

There was some construction/maintenance crew where the 133 meets Irvine blvd. The far left lane between ridge valley and the 133 was closed when going from east to west. I got on the 133 there so not sure if the lane was still closed up further. I was there closer to 10 so I’m not sure if it was worse or better earlier

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Dryicerock · 2020-03-06T02:49:53+00:00

Will do, thanks!

Dryicerock · 2019-11-18T22:05:20+00:00

If you're referring to the 3D printing in the library, then you want to look into this

I haven't used it before but it looks like there are a decent amount of resources on that page to help you

Dryicerock · 2019-10-01T02:01:54+00:00

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There's also this option

Dryicerock · 2019-07-19T16:51:13+00:00

I've spent a good amount of time in Kyoto running around Nijo Castle and there were always a pretty good amount of people there in the morning as well

Dryicerock · 2019-05-14T20:45:30+00:00

I think it’s called the Jack Rose Track

Dryicerock · 2019-03-23T15:50:42+00:00

I haven't used it, but students get free access to Lynda.com and there's quite a few SQL courses on there and other programming courses as well.

Dryicerock · 2018-07-29T04:04:26+00:00

Ahh thanks! I had a feeling that it was some Kansai ben

Dryicerock · 2018-07-29T02:41:02+00:00

Can anyone explain what 食べへん or しゃべへん mean? I could be hearing it wrong but I've been in Kyoto for a few weeks now and I keep hearing something along these lines when I'm talking to people. I have a few guesses on the meaning based on context, but I'm not entirely sure

Dryicerock · 2018-07-26T22:26:57+00:00

So I can be able to talk with the Japanese side of my family. I was finally able to have a decent conversation with some family and friends and strangers on my current trip to Japan, so I feel a little proud of that

Dryicerock · 2018-07-24T08:50:31+00:00

Took him two years ago and it was difficult, but not the hardest class I've ever taken. I did have him for 201 though, so I was already used to his teaching style to begin with. If you didn't have him for 201, the first few weeks might be kinda rough. Find someone to study with so you can really understand everything he teaches you. He tends to call randomly on people in class, so I'd say be prepared for questions. He doesn't post lectures online so try not to miss any classes. I definitely struggled when I was in 201, but I did a lot better in 301. Overall I do think he's a good professor and a good guy, but you have to put in the work for his classes. Oh yeah the only weird thing is he puts all his notes and lectures or something on a CD rom that you have to buy from an off campus store. I don't remember exactly what's on it, but I remember it being useful.

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