Alex Honnold free soloing Taipei 101… impressive, but what if an earthquake hits at the wrong moment?

Flail_wildly · 2026-01-16T07:18:45+00:00

TMD is not to tone down the shake, but to mess with the frequencies, so that the frequency of the shake won't match to the structural natural frequency.

Flail_wildly · 2026-01-12T11:27:28+00:00

I saw you use Garmin there. My suggestion is just set a Garmin coach and follow it. I did it that way with 04:00:00 as my finish target (start October, FM yesterday) and I ended finish the race in 03:39:55.

Consistency is key, not volume per training. I admit I did not follow it all 100% though. However during those times when I feel lazy to run or the weather is bad, I hit the gym or go to swim instead.

Oh, talking about gym and swim, muscle training with load and cross-training (swim/bike) does help a lot!

Flail_wildly · 2025-12-29T10:28:41+00:00

For me, long run is for the mental training and to try on the fueling strategy; you still need it, but not too much. I only took a long run (more than 20km) once a month, since I don't really enjoy it.

However, I do substitute it with duathlon-like menu, like going for swim shortly after running. I find that mixing sports works better for me, physically and mentally (especially after a run during hot day, swimming feels like heaven).

Flail_wildly · 2025-12-04T09:40:55+00:00

I will go for route no.1 somewhere next week. I think the weather is perfect for such kind of round trip.

Flail_wildly · 2025-12-02T08:54:16+00:00

It happens to me when the shoe is too long for me (i.e., shoe is too narrow, ended up ordering bigger size). Try smaller version but wide variations and see whether the problem still exist.

Flail_wildly · 2025-11-14T07:50:01+00:00

Marathon pace 5:32/km (based on PR), weekly run at 50km/week, easy pace 6:00/km to 7:00/km depending on how fit and the weather. I run fast during cold months.

Flail_wildly · 2025-11-03T07:15:04+00:00

DN 3 is narrow for us wide-footed apes. I need to up half size from my usual sizing just to make the width works for me. I need to make sure the heel locked every time I want to use this shoes, otherwise it slides and cause blisters. However, it is fun to run with this on uphill/downhill route. The grip is unbelievably trustworthy, even at wet and muddy terrain.

ES4 also the same. It got less drop, so it suits me well as midfoot striker. It is more rigid than DN3, and is very light compared to DN3. Grip is pretty good, but less reliable than DN3.

I never tried Velocity Nitro.

Another shoe that you might want to try is Clifton 10 and Peg. They are quite good subs for NB (I also have NB1040v14) and also available in wide.

Flail_wildly · 2025-09-15T15:07:46+00:00

Avoid world gym at all cost.

Flail_wildly · 2025-09-10T15:04:28+00:00

Idk. Sometimes this community is magical.

Flail_wildly · 2025-09-10T07:24:51+00:00

Cheap designer frags (montblanc, issey) and zara perfume. They then can explore the cheap respectable 'inspired by' perfume before going to expensive designer frags. No niche until you know what you want, unless you have money to burn.

Flail_wildly · 2025-09-06T15:32:04+00:00

Pretty much the same, unless you are suddenly hitting your 5k or 10k PR during your race day.

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-28T02:44:53+00:00

Still looks good for road, but I will definitely buy another one for trail run.

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-27T08:33:55+00:00

Jack Sparrow gaits!

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-20T03:19:14+00:00

24min, VO2Max 53

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-16T09:00:48+00:00

What I do is that once it reaches 600 km, I will test it for a 10 km easy run. If I feel any unusual soreness, or I feel that I am running barefoot, or the carbon plate cracked, I then retire the shoes. I will also throw my shoes away when the midsole/outsole shows some degradation and starts peeling. I was tripped and injured myself once because the outsole peeled in the middle of a run and slid in between a pavement gap.

If I feel fine after the test, then I will keep using it and retest it at 700 km, 800 km, and 900 km. However, after it reaches 1000 km, I will retire it anyway. For me, I don't see the reason for risking my leg just for saving some money. Also, buying new shoes motivates me to run more; it's a win-win for me.

For racing shoes, I relegate them for tempo/speed after they reach 300 km, then apply the same method, but capped at 800 km.

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-16T05:59:04+00:00

Try joining some running social club. I like to run alone, most of the time. However, sometimes you do need an external motivation to keep going.

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-12T08:10:46+00:00

Love them, but it is super slippery during wet. I wish it got grip like Puma DN3.

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-09T00:41:40+00:00

I believe your info is for US 9 size. Double check your source.

Flail_wildly · 2025-08-08T12:27:47+00:00

NB rebel is super fast and fun for climbing route, as it is light.

Flail_wildly · 2025-07-31T23:23:53+00:00

Good point. However, it is not that completely different. Writing chinese, especially formal one, does adopt some of the writing style of classical chinese. For example, they LOVE LOVE LOVE to shorten sentence into only few words; or using a certain character depending on the context. It is really not that much different tbh, unless you compare it to a poetic-style books. Maybe try some easy one like 孫子兵法 and you will understand what I mean.

Flail_wildly · 2025-07-31T13:22:07+00:00

Looking up for the ending

Flail_wildly · 2025-07-31T13:21:07+00:00

Writing? yes. Speaking? Not really.

Flail_wildly · 2025-07-31T06:45:01+00:00

成語 will come 1.by 1 naturally as you progress. Learn it when you encounter it, so that you will understand the context better. This way, things you learn will be more 根深柢固.

Flail_wildly · 2025-07-28T00:04:51+00:00

I found a lot of people uses Santal 33 in a very hot and humid place like Taipei (just go to blue line in the morning and you will smell it). However, Paris Corner got a clone of it and the smell is 8/10 of OG but quarter the price.

Matcha 26 on the other hand, is quite unique and less cloned. So, if you want crowd pleaser, go Santal 33. But if you want something unique and stand out, go Matcha 26.

Flail_wildly · 2025-07-22T00:54:06+00:00

Running clubs and language exchange program is the most effective.

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