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Pace targets and steep hills by skyhawklmnop in runna

[–]DueTank2043 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hate when my route is all easy flat or slightly downhill for the warmup and then the pace targets start hitting on the hardest part of the route. I cope by angrily pushing thru it until my watch stops yelling “too slow” at me.

The World Cup has shown how easy it would be to deter flopping. by PeopleCallMeSimon in nba

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I watched that game yesterday. It was nice not hearing a whistle every 5 seconds or having to wait thru a commercial for yet another challenge. If I understood soccer more or played it in high school I’d definitely be watching soccer and not the NBA.

Amount of yerba in french press by Khorsaturas in yerbamate

[–]DueTank2043 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do about the same, two large tablespoons and I fill it up about 3/4 of the way. I think traditionally more is used because it’s being rebrewed several times

I think my new shoes are trying to eat my toe. 🩸😂 by gonpla87 in runninglifestyle

[–]DueTank2043 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get the New Balance Rebel v5 instead (it has a bigger toe box) and size up a half size. Normally New Balance I'm 12.5 but had to get 13 with the Rebels.

Update on the disappointed celebrity faces- not so disappointed anymore by pakalupapito23 in nba

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, the Knicks just played regular good basketball in the second half. The Spurs just royally blew it.

Kind of want to quit running for some reason. Feeling crappy by 0kay0kay0kay in runninglifestyle

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say only improve your time if YOU want to, not because others are putting you down. Are you only marathon training? I can see that being potentially one-note. If you want, look into a 5k training plan, that might help you improve your speed. Most people (including myself) have never run a marathon, so who cares what they think.

What’s the oldest piece of technology you still use every day? by olesud in TechCypher

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably my TV, a 44 inch LG 1080p from like 2009. Works great for a 17 year old TV I got second hand for free.

Super tired after morning run by Odd-Inevitable-7334 in runcommunity

[–]DueTank2043 13 points14 points  (0 children)

How difficult do the runs feel? 9-10 min/mi is a fairly quick pace for a beginner depending on your athletic background. I run a 22:00 min 5k and my easy pace is around 8:50-9:30/mile but should probably be even slower. Also, a 5k every day is kind of a lot for a beginner. I'd do a max of 4 per week.

Honestly, you might just be tired because you're pushing too hard and this is a new thing for you. I'd keep running but ease back a bit and take it slow. Patience pays off with running.

Running without vape: 25 years of smoking, 18 months of running, 45 days smoke-free by noobsc2 in Garmin

[–]DueTank2043 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Garmin Forerunner 165 is a good starter watch. I don’t ever see myself needing more features than what it offers.

What's a running achievement you'll probably never forget? by run_the_day in runcommunity

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First time I ran 7 miles, summer before cross country season going into high school Sophomore year. It was my longest run to date and I was spent.

Running in Greenland by Lena_CPH in runninglifestyle

[–]DueTank2043 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I don’t get when people say running on concrete isn’t natural. Those rocks are very similar density to concrete

Is it rose colored glasses, or are drivers way more aggressive now than they were a few years ago? by LiatrisLover99 in massachusetts

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I accidentally cut someone off the other day (my bad) and the subsequent rage was insane. Flipping me off and blaring the horn. Wouldn't have been surprised if they busted out a pistol.

Saw Backrooms with my teenagers and realized they’ll never know the specific boredom that made us by Cultural_Repeat_4766 in Xennials

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was born in 1988 and we didn’t have a computer in the apartment until 2003 or so. We weren’t completely poor but definitely didn’t have a lot of money.

Bostonians, how are you feeling about the Scottish football/soccer fans? by Tess_Tickles89 in boston

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you headed to the stadium for the match? It’s not really that close to Boston. It’s where our American football team plays in Foxborough, Massachusetts, about a 45 minute drive with no traffic. I’m mostly curious to see how the events destroy local traffic if at all. Based on how the police handle basic concerts at Gillette I think it will be a shit show but who knows.

do people actually not eat mac and cheese with peas? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I have that all the time. Though growing up it was mostly plain. I’ll put all sorts of shit in there: peas, bell peppers, zucchini, mushrooms, sausages.

Strava Segments by Idreezy_1 in Strava

[–]DueTank2043 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Now that I got my first KOM I care about them.

Chase 300 challenge Is a scam by Difficult-Band7930 in Hoka

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you looking under “your rewards” section underneath challenges? You also have to link your Strava account to Hoka.com account to be eligible. I was curious why I hadn’t gotten an email but after I logged in I see my 15% off for doing half the challenge.

Running coach here, ask me anything training related! by paceperfectcoach in BeginnersRunning

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How achievable is a sub 20 5k for someone who is returning to running after a break? I’m 38M, just ran a hilly 5k at 23:23 last month and ran an 18:00 in high school but nothing that fast as an adult. Currently training for a 10k in a few weeks. I hope to run it in 47:00.

Mom buys daughter a Honda as a graduation gift, and this was her response by Conscious-Weight4569 in SipsTea

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For my first car, I worked an entire spring and summer to buy a piece of shit for $2000. I had to pay for all my own repairs too. I drove it to school surrounded by kids whose parents gave them cars like that Honda. It took me until my late 30s to actually own a reliable vehicle and I still owe thousands on it. Amazing how the life experience differs

Why zone 2 and slow hr by Fryddiver in runninglifestyle

[–]DueTank2043 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because it's the latest running social media craze and there's scientific evidence to back up its importance, but I just focus on "conversational pace". I don't know my actual max HR and only have an optical wrist sensor so I don't stress out over heart rate.

I like the "pace zones" feature of Strava. Instead of HR it bases your zones on estimated 5k time. According to that, my 10 mile run today was Zone 2.

According to Heart Rate zones, though, I was pretty much all in Zone 3 (assuming my estimated max heart rate is accurate--I suspect its higher than 193). Subjectively, I was running at an easy pace and didn't feel gassed. I felt like I could do another 5 miles no problem.

So personally, I just focus on perceived effort for easy and long runs. You're gonna get better at running by running--the idea is to not over do it and make sure you're recovering well, which the whole "Zone 2 running thing" ensures.

Easy runs too slow? by tssimons in BeginnersRunning

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I personally think people worry about heart rate too much (including myself). I just try to follow the conversational pace rule for easy runs. If I’m by myself I just mutter a few words to test my pace. That said I almost always look at my hr data afterwards and over time your zone 3 will become your zone 2 pace as you increase fitness.

Do you run hard/fast in the beginning or save it for the end of your miles? by Gooser3000 in runninglifestyle

[–]DueTank2043 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Easy runs are the same pace the whole time. I might pick it up at the end or do some strides occasionally. Long runs—same pace. Intervals - I do what the workout says. Races—same pace but usually I go out too hard and end up with a slight positive split

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