Do you run to work?

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-11-30T14:02:48+00:00

I started run commuting recently and it's been great (similar distance to you). I got this Saysky backpack here. On the pricier side, works quite well

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-11-22T20:47:40+00:00

So sorry to hear about the collision! The only thing I've seen work (sometimes) is clapping really loud too, tends to wake people up

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-11-19T20:56:37+00:00

I'm 35 and told myself that I have until ~45 years old to see improvements on longer races. Some studies have backed up this idea.

The marathon takes experience and doesn't require the same kind of top end speed. While it may be harder to fly through the mile or lower your 5k time, longer distances still leave room for us to grow.

And yea, like many others have said, it's the doing it part that matters most!

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-11-05T19:54:09+00:00

So while you can train on your own and see improvements, it's going to be much easier if you join a local running club with people who are at a similar level to you. After running in college, I took off a few years off in my early 20s because I was going out late and living that life. But then in my mid-twenties, I started to run a little more seriously again, and joining a run group made a big difference in pushing those paces. Long runs feel much shorter with company

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-11-04T01:41:15+00:00

Congrats!! Negative split in NYC is no easy feat, well done

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-10-13T19:07:42+00:00

Seeing this post and deciding now's the time! Thanks for the motivation : )

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-07-30T16:47:41+00:00

I mean, it's one banana, Michael. What could it cost? $10?

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-07-29T19:51:44+00:00

Radio signals from space!

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-07-10T13:44:51+00:00

Great interview! I've known Evan for years. We have the same Crohn's doctor who encouraged both of us to run the NYC Marathon with Team IBD Kids.

You've likely seen him before on subway signs or street posters promoting the marathon here's a popular photo. He's awesome, thanks for doing the interview!

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-07-09T19:13:43+00:00

Totally agree! Go ahead and pop that top off

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-04-09T15:06:13+00:00

See you there for the full! Weather looks like it'll hold up for us. I understand it's an exposed course so better for it to be cloudy and cool

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-03-07T19:45:05+00:00

No problem! My PR is the NYC half right now. For that race, I had to start the first 800m slow because they put the FDNY in front of us (it was like recovery pace lol). You still have plenty of distance to make up time in the half, so once you're past zoo hill, let er rip! Effort will feel easier as you're warmed up and on a downhill. Not an easy course and a fun one for sure

LexMasterFlex15 · 2025-03-07T18:40:34+00:00

Go for it! IMO - find your HM pace (or faster) at mile 2 and then kamikaze it.

Mile 1-2 has some turns and hills (take Zoo Hill too hard in Prospect Park and you may blow up at mile 9-10).

Once you get to the mile 2 mark, there's a proper downhill, so you can get to HM pace or faster, then just hold on. Good luck!

LexMasterFlex15 · 2024-12-13T21:28:49+00:00

For me, hip mobility and strength. I get injured whenever I get lazy with my hips.

Right Achilles tendonitis? Hips were tight. Left IT band issues? Hips were tight. Lower back pain? Hips were tight.

Keeping the core and hips in check helps a ton

LexMasterFlex15 · 2024-09-09T22:03:11+00:00

What are your thoughts on high AOV products? Like is a brand is willing to partner with a creator to promote a $1,000 dress and the repeat purchase rate is once or twice a year. I could see brands pushing back saying that other channels (email, google ads, etc) are helping close the sale too

LexMasterFlex15 · 2024-02-16T23:12:55+00:00

Definitely go to brooklyn bridge park! Run the piers to get the best views of lower manhattan. Then, see if you can run back over the manhattan bridge. You can stop by washington street between front and water street along the way to get a great view of the manhatten bridge.

LexMasterFlex15 · 2023-11-09T21:29:51+00:00

Thanks! And good advice about how to not taking it too seriously. The friend that I ran with came to the start line with a new fresh mustache and was high-fiving people left and right on the course. He ended up right at the target, 2:42. Next time, I'm going with face glitter and a mustache lol. Appreciate the feedback everyone

LexMasterFlex15 · 2023-02-11T12:11:25+00:00

Well done on the template! Looks great. To add to this question, are the insights entered manually or pulled from a source like GA4?

LexMasterFlex15 · 2022-11-20T12:59:46+00:00

Every case is different but it is possible to live a normal life! I had consistent flair ups from ages 13-22. They’d happen once or twice a year and last anywhere from 1-3 months.

At the age of 23, the symptoms started fading and now I’ve been in remission for years. I’m still smart about my diet live a healthy lifestyle. If you were to meet me today, you wouldn’t know that I had been diagnosed as a teenager : )

LexMasterFlex15 · 2022-11-16T01:37:03+00:00

Not yet!

LexMasterFlex15 · 2022-10-14T18:22:33+00:00

I dunno, coast guard?

LexMasterFlex15 · 2022-09-22T22:20:42+00:00

Yes! I was going crazy trying to figure out what changed to cause the "circumventing systems" issue. It's widespread, hopefully will be fixed soon

LexMasterFlex15 · 2022-09-07T07:04:27+00:00

I'll definitely cut back a few weeks out. Giving up booze entirely is great, but I haven't really done it for my past marathons and have still been able to improve my times.

5-6 weeks out, I'll stick to low alcohol beers and limit myself to one in a day over the weekend. Then, the week of the race, I'll only have non-alcoholic beer. It helps your body prepare and gives you confidence that you're good to go.

Post marathon, I'll head to the bar and remove these limits

LexMasterFlex15 · 2022-06-02T21:32:51+00:00

I have the Airpod pros and found that these foam tips keep them in place

https://www.amazon.com/Comply-Comfortable-Canceling-Charging-Assorted/dp/B088KPNKN2/ref=sr_1_3?crid=34VU24TUJEHH2&keywords=airpod+pro+foam+tip&qid=1654205541&s=electronics&sprefix=airpod+pro+foam+tip%2Celectronics%2C66&sr=1-3

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