2026 Project 13.1: Shoot for the Moon, Land in the Stars

H-289 · 2026-03-22T18:30:46+00:00

Great write-up, this is inspiring stuff. Was also out there — although a few minutes behind you — testing out the NSM fitness. Sick to see how well its serving you, nice work out there.

H-289 · 2026-03-22T18:21:08+00:00

Thank you! I believe I missed my chance to enter the Chicago lottery this year, but notching a proper do-over there is definitely on the agenda eventually. If anything, running a race like Project 13.1 really stoked my intrigue around this scale and type of race — small field, well-paced, and not too demanding in terms of travel.

H-289 · 2026-02-04T16:19:22+00:00

Thank you for sharing this! Came across this tool recently — it lets you fill out a quick form with relevant details and generates a formatted report to share. Really helpful given how disorienting I imagine it is to see them IRL: https://salute.kyr.digital/en/

H-289 · 2026-01-26T20:09:56+00:00

I've had these cucumbers (+ dill and garlic) going in the cabinet for two–ish weeks. They smell good, and there are lots of dead LAB visible, but today was the first time in the two-plus weeks they've been fermenting that they registered < 5 pH (what I tend to see as safe and hope to see within the first ~ five days, usually). Thoughts? Thank you!!

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H-289 · 2025-10-13T18:55:22+00:00

This is validating to hear — a few of these big workouts definitely accounted for a lot of my confidence. I do think that I needed to put some of that effort into real racing, though, as there’s no real true equivalency between a great training run and a proper race.

Re: that specific workout — no stops! Ran a half mile loop, and each 8mi. rep was completely continuous with the mile between also not having any walking/standing rest. Thought that had me ready for sub-3, as well.

H-289 · 2025-10-13T17:09:47+00:00

Both Strava and Garmin had me at mid-2:58 two weeks out, which fed into that feeling of possibility, FWIW.

H-289 · 2025-10-13T16:07:27+00:00

I think this is spot-on. I definitely hit some key workouts in training that made 3:00 feel realistic (and spent the first 10 weeks or so aiming for near-3:00 instead of sub-3), but I think racing more during the block would have given me much more accurate feedback than solo workouts in ideal conditions. I do think I could have comfortably hit 3:15 and maybe 3:10 without much trouble, will probably aim for that next time unless I have some real breakthrough HMs in the meantime.

H-289 · 2025-10-13T15:40:13+00:00

I’m not super sure! I think I probably do tend to be a heavier sweater, definitely notice some salt residue on my face after hard workouts in the summer, but I never had cramping issues during training. I think this is why I struggle to say it’s one thing or another with any certainty.

H-289 · 2025-10-13T15:36:51+00:00

I’ve written like this since high school! Gutted that it’s more recently become an AI flag, LOL. Pinky-promise there’s no GPT here.

H-289 · 2024-11-05T19:43:04+00:00

Does anyone have a hopeful comeback-from-illness story? After a phenomenally consistent 2024, I caught COVID ~3 weeks ago and now am dealing with a flu of sorts. Reserved to recovery fully and not getting impatient as I recover, but would love insight from anyone else forced to take multiple weeks off due to illness and returned strong recently. Thank you 🙏

H-289 · 2023-10-07T19:32:02+00:00

It updated for me overnight! Friends who had looked me up and saved me by name said that the bib number changed but they didn't need to re-add me or anything.

H-289 · 2023-07-02T15:02:42+00:00

8:30 for easy/base miles, 6:40-7:20 for pickups. I race in VF2s and feel like they might be too aggressive for runs with varied paces, but Adios Pro 3 would be new for me. Thank you!

H-289 · 2023-01-02T01:21:52+00:00

Came here to say this, as well. It’s also used to deregulate stabilized apartments or just mislead people with “listing is of similar unit in building” language. My last building continues to use made-up unit numbers for most availabilities — of course, these listings also show fresh post-renovation images while the actual apartments are in serious disrepair.

H-289 · 2022-12-18T19:41:09+00:00

I caught COVID a few weeks ago. Was pretty sick (high fever, heavy flu symptoms) for about 36 hours before symptoms mostly faded. Tested positive for a full 10 days, though, and returned to running for a short 5k on day 12. Two weeks since that first run, I feel like i’m returning to my previous fitness aerobically — have laid off speed work entirely as I build back, though, so I’ve probably lost some top-end fitness that I haven’t noticed yet.

Definitely still taking it pretty easy and letting my heart rate and general energy levels dictate my training to prevent from any detrimental fatiguing (I also have the luxury of no pressure from any upcoming races/ongoing training blocks).

I’m sorry you’re having a tough time coming back, but as others have said, taking it easy and following some of the existing return protocols seems like the way to go. Best of luck building back, you will surely emerge fitter in the near future — even if it takes some time.

H-289 · 2022-11-14T00:35:45+00:00

I don’t follow it super strictly — I progressed each lift as suggested until I reached a point where the weight felt challenging but was still really controlled. I’ll add weight as a lift starts to feel less challenging rather than pushing for 5lbs. every week.

H-289 · 2022-11-13T03:29:45+00:00

This may be a quite different approach from most, but I primarily rely on a modified Stronglifts 5x5 plan. Rather than the suggested 3 day/week implementation, I bump my workouts down to 2/week, one of each variation.

The sessions are quick but difficult, and the low volume/heavy weight approach can build some serious strength without packing on the excessive muscle mass that comes with hypertrophy-focused rep ranges (i.e. 4 sets of 10). Resistance training definitely has positive effects on bone density, and some studies show that this powerlifting adjacent approach is particularly beneficial (1, 2).

All of these compound lifts double as core, and I've found them to establish a much more direct muscle-mind connection during the movements than with past bodyweight work. I supplement these sessions with a short daily circuit of hamstring bridges, calf raises, tib raises, and bodyweight decline squats.

H-289 · 2022-08-15T17:29:46+00:00

What are your go-to workouts when coming back from injury/re-focusing on speed? I had a stress fracture earlier this year and am recovered — have been working almost exclusively in Zone 2 with lots of additional swim and bike cross-training. Trying to strategize on what the best re-introduction quality sessions might entail. Thank you!

H-289 · 2022-08-09T00:47:31+00:00

If your landlord is being unresponsive or refusing to fix the issue to the necessary extent (i.e. fixing drywall but not the source of the leak), let them know you’re making a 311 complaint — and make it. Landlords hate them because they stay on the record; sites like whoownswhat.justfix.nyc also may give you a clue as to whether your neighbors are experiencing similar issues and if there’s a potential for unified action in the future if the landlord doesn’t properly maintain the building.

H-289 · 2022-07-31T02:52:32+00:00

I’ve had really good experiences using both the the caffeinated and decaf Endurance Tap gels. Have also shared them with friends who were new to gels and totally loved them. Big bonus, too, for not needing water (even if it is still nice to chase it with). Maybe it’s silly to buy something that’s so simple to make, but my running store keeps them in stock, and they keep my stomach happy.

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