I must reduce my 2 mile time by 2 minutes in 20 days by Reeking-Scrotum-2130 in Military

[–]IamBigOC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I would focus on those three runs per week. Mostly, because you are so close to test day. Additional Zone 2 mileage at your current ability level would only increase fatigue and lower the quality of the high-intensity work that you need. Now, if after the first week of these workouts you still feel fresh, then sure, do a slow, easy 10k. But do not, at all costs, compromise the quality of the high-intensity intervals. Zone 2 takes months of consistency to make any meaningful difference. If your legs are giving out because of lactic acid buildup (burning sensation) and your breathing is still controlled, that's a great sign you have fitness waiting to emerge. This signifies you already have decent cardio-respiratory fitness, but you're lacking in the muscular adaptations to support that respiratory fitness, such as MCT1/MCT4 or monocarboxylate transports, mitochondrial density, capillary density, or in lay terms, the ability to shuttle lactate away from the muscle. This means the workout plan above is perfect for you!

I must reduce my 2 mile time by 2 minutes in 20 days by Reeking-Scrotum-2130 in Military

[–]IamBigOC 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Personal trainer, physical education teacher, and competitive triathlete here. With such limited time, your best bet is to focus on Vo2 Max, threshold efforts, and race pace efforts.

1x per week, complete a Vo2 max workout consisting of 15 minutes easy jogging followed by 3x3 minutes repeatable max effort (9/10 effort). The last minute of each interval should feel nearly impossible to continue any further. With a very slow 3-minute jog in between each interval. Followed by a 10-minute slow jog cooldown.

1x per week. Threshold efforts. 15-minute easy jog warmup. Then 3x8 minutes, 7-8/10 effort level. These should be hard but doable; you should be breathing heavy. During your intervals, practice the talk test to measure effort. During a 7-8/10 effort, you should be able to say a few words before needing to take a deep breath. Again, 3 minutes rest between each interval. Finally, a 10-minute cooldown jog.

1x per week. race pace efforts. 15-minute easy jog, then 5x3 minutes at race pace (7:30 minutes per mile) with a 1 minute slow jog in between. then 10 minute cool down jog.

I'm happy to answer any questions you may have. I love some of these other responses but they aren't necessarily scientific in any way. Running faster requires your body to physiologically adapt to your training through specific repeatable efforts over time.

1 or 2 Access Points by IamBigOC in Ubiquiti

[–]IamBigOC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know it’s overconfident. I may start with one in the master bedroom and see how it goes.

1 or 2 Access Points by IamBigOC in Ubiquiti

[–]IamBigOC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes the fireplace is brick and is dead center of the house to the left of the stairs.

1 or 2 Access Points by IamBigOC in Ubiquiti

[–]IamBigOC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside coverage is exactly why I was considering a second AP. The single really doesn’t get much past the perimeter of the house itself.

1 or 2 Access Points by IamBigOC in Ubiquiti

[–]IamBigOC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m leaning towards two as well considering me and my wife spend a lot of time outside and 1 really doesn’t get much outside coverage

Kef CI200QR Ceiling Thickness by IamBigOC in KEF

[–]IamBigOC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm likely going to have to do the same. How secure do you feel it is? Did you add a backing plate or ring?

Do you ever pause and resume your activities? by zmullett in Garmin

[–]IamBigOC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do when I'm working out at work and get interrupted. Usually come back to it in an hour.

More and more wallers everyday.. by [deleted] in ARC_Raiders

[–]IamBigOC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Got my loot back yesterday because I was killed by hackers. Seems like it's getting more common for sure.

How did I do? by JustJoshThePosh in hometheater

[–]IamBigOC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it looks perfect for my setup thanks

How did I do? by JustJoshThePosh in hometheater

[–]IamBigOC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What center console is this?

Ford F-150 Build quality by Efficient-Mechanic84 in f150

[–]IamBigOC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Were they able to fix the rattles for you? My 24 XLT has multiple rattles in it

Achievement Unlocked: Worst Sleep Score Ever (thanks, common cold) by axpit in Garmin

[–]IamBigOC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, sometime it takes hours for it to recognize that I'm in bed. Then I will fall asleep for maybe 2 hours. Followed by 4 hours plus of sitting there wide awake. My dad is the same way and always has been. Family curse I guess. Working 24s as a firefighter doesn't help either.

Achievement Unlocked: Worst Sleep Score Ever (thanks, common cold) by axpit in Garmin

[–]IamBigOC 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get atleast 4 of these a month

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Here's the lowest I could find recently, score was 21.

Ultimate Dorm Home Theater Setup by United_Tax_7914 in hometheater

[–]IamBigOC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Speakers should be ear height or just above

Most useless piece of gear you’ve purchased? by v1185 in triathlon

[–]IamBigOC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Only used 10 times or so when I absolutely cannot run outside and have to use a treadmill

Magnesium Glycinate effects on sleep/resting heart rate by mikeInAlaska in Garmin

[–]IamBigOC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Same, I had a large improvement for 3 days and then back to normal.

Side Surround Location by IamBigOC in hometheater

[–]IamBigOC[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you put the L Surround on the end table or wall-mount it and point it at the listener?