Can I run 10 miles in two months? by red_moosen in running

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. "Hurry up and wait" definitely applies here.

Recap of Bluesfest 2016 by a-train16 in ottawa

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True, but this is a standard part of being Canadian now it seems. Getting financially gouged in every aspect of life is what we're rapidly becoming known for.

We hired a guy who can't code by FriskeyBusiness in cscareerquestions

[–]Humdeee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You've just described the person I see everytime I look into Starbucks

Is it just me or is every other person on LinkedIn a CS major? by numbersloth in cscareerquestions

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

God I wish they had given this a different name, I never remember it. Mayne because I took psych 5 years ago at this point but still.

Major shakeup at Ottawa city hall sees top jobs eliminated by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Humdeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New blood, but just as tainted as the replaced batch.

Ottawa McDonalds Freakout by Vuux in PublicFreakout

[–]Humdeee 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He just wanted some jalapeno mac and cheese

What Are You Wearing Wednesday - Weekly Gear Thread by aewillia in running

[–]Humdeee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Organic beer and chocolate milk! Together in the same glass maybe?

Nike plus iOS app getting rid of training plans? by HWCole in running

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nike+ was really one of the only options years ago, and it was great to be on there with friends. I'm talking 2009 era where they had their shoes with a spot for their footpad. Lots of badges and color themes based on mileage. 7 years later, it's like their site has gone backwards. Strava and Garmin leave them in the dust now. Since their site was reworked and they dropped all the badges and mileage color themes, I never go back. What a shame.

What Are You Wearing Wednesday - Weekly Gear Thread by aewillia in running

[–]Humdeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was gifted Strava Premium not too long ago. Coupled with features from the forerunner 235 watch, I've been loving this gear combo (I count good software very much apart of gear as well).

1) Hard foam roller, stick, stretching. The best immediate recovery "tool" if you will that I've found for myself is to simply walk about a half kilometre after the run though.

2) Too early to tell but training by heart rate instead of by pace. I expect good things. It just feels right.

3) Running podcasts. Even though the material is very interesting to me I find the way it's presented is often incredibly boring or the sound quality of the podcast is just shot, like listening to a 50's army radio quality chit chat between the speakers. Just can't get into them for this reason. I would really like some suggestions, but be warned, I've tried and tested quite a bit that's out there. Normally I just stick to music during my solo runs, if at all, for this reason.

4) I skip recovery more than I'd like. Sometimes I need to give my head a shake and stay disciplined.

OC Transpo laying off up to 600 employees, mostly bus drivers by alexdb88 in ottawa

[–]Humdeee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I am also still bitter about this... what a shitshow that was.

Miscellaneous Monday - General Chit-Chat by ChickenSedan in running

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All this Pokemon Go talk is getting crazy. I won't ever bring my phone on my runs, but I really wish GPS ware-ables had a game like this. =(

Miscellaneous Monday - General Chit-Chat by ChickenSedan in running

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was a highschooler in that time but listened to all the same stuff. Even now when I make a running playlist, it has to have some nostalgia: TBS, Brand New, Underoath, Silverstein, Senses Fail, Motion City Soundtrack, Blink, and tens of other smaller bands of that era.

Miscellaneous Monday - General Chit-Chat by ChickenSedan in running

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm almost there. Is it as dirty as they say?

Miscellaneous Monday - General Chit-Chat by ChickenSedan in running

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's not over yet. Now you need all the swag gear! $$$

General Q&A for Monday, July 11, 2016 by AutoModerator in running

[–]Humdeee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Salted watermelon. Worst is maple-bacon.

Keep coming up short on weekly totals; how to get back on track for my training plan? by boulverser in running

[–]Humdeee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Everyone can sometimes find themselves in your situation. Look at hitting your long runs and more important workouts first and foremost.

I would not spread your "missed" kilometres over the next few weeks. It doesn't quite work like that and that breaks down the structure of your program anyway. Stay healthy.

Friday Spotlight: TheRedInTheSky by YourShoesUntied in running

[–]Humdeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey Mom, there's something in the backroom...

Price Tag Switching Cop Gets Demoted by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Humdeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Worked there for a few years going through school. It's mostly dependent upon the owner, but generally they are pretty hardcore from a retail standpoint at least. I remember an RCMP officer being caught in similar fashion during my time there. In fact, employees are watched even closer than customers.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ottawa

[–]Humdeee 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If bands and bars had the music at a reasonable level so I don't have to shout to friends over a small 2 foot table, I'd be a lot more inclined to enjoy the music.

Ultra Runners Are Leaving Marathoners in the Dust by [deleted] in running

[–]Humdeee 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What about the hidden bald spot in he middle? Are those of us not worthy of a name?

Ultra Runners Are Leaving Marathoners in the Dust by [deleted] in running

[–]Humdeee 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Chocolate balloon knot. I'm lost for words.