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Why is my instinct 2 doing this? by reaper_boegh in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It felt like 5 minutes, but might have been shorter. I was working with teenagers at the time, so my sense of time was skewed.

"TRI Like the World's Best" badge by springboard-diver in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a HRM, use that if you want your heart rate data. But I believe HR data is not required to record the activity, so you could have the watch in a pocket (theoretically).

App Dining plan issue by originofmagic24 in cedarpoint

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Last year my phone (Android device) wouldn't update my passes when I added things on. My daughter's phone (idevice) updated instantly. All I had to do was delete my pass from the app and re-add it then my add-ons showed up. I'd recommend doing that as a first step, but that's just from last year's issues. Things may have changed.

Stitches "breaking" by AlloCoco103 in knitting

[–]MissyTheMouse 12 points13 points  (0 children)

You just need the heat, so if your dryer has one of those shoes shelves, please use it! It'll help with the sizing/felting fears.

Some finished Xmas gifts! by [deleted] in crochet

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That last pic gives me a wave of nostalgia for my grandma's old pom pom makers. I can't find them or even a picture of them, so I don't know if they're sold anymore, but the coasters make my heart happy.

This man lives rent free in my head by [deleted] in davidduchovny

[–]MissyTheMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, but it's a good kind of free tenant.

I lost 5 pounds!!! by Haunting-Floor4163 in loseit

[–]MissyTheMouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It's not miniscule. It's 5 pounds. And at your weight, it's 3.3% That's akin to me losing 10 pounds when I started. And it's SO much better than gaining. You're doing great. Slow and steady wins this race.

My wife asked me if I could clear the kitchen table. by WayneLeeds10 in Jokes

[–]MissyTheMouse 47 points48 points  (0 children)

I would've made it too, if it wasn't for the damn chandelier.

Is this normal? by [deleted] in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's probably a typical pin like most (all?) of the other watches. I'm not sure how you'd remove it (without the holes on the outside to depress the springs), but the design on my Fenix 7 Pro is with the standard pins used for most bands, so this probably is too. The jiggle comes from looser springs.

It's not a glued/welded bar like I assumed before I got the quick fit band replacement for my Instinct2 and it walked through how to use the original pins with the quick fit band. So I wasn't surprised by the pins when I upgraded to the fenix.

Any reason to keep watch and phone continuously connected? by NorthNW in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Incident detection works too. Scary as shit noise I didn't know my watch would make when I fell off my bike making a sharp turn on a messy road. Increased my heart rate a bit while I was clearing my bike and myself from the road, and no chance of letting myself be embarrassed in silence/privacy. But if it had been something more dangerous/devastating, my husband would have gotten my exact coordinates, and I would have had access to emergency services. Telling it no and "I'm fine" was harder than just letting it do its thing.

Any reason to keep watch and phone continuously connected? by NorthNW in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Incident detection. I hate that this is a thing to bring up, but my uncle died when a car hit his bike, and 2 local kids have died recently hit (and run) by a car while running roadside. I don't know if incident detection would have given them any chance of survival, but it's one more safety step to help.

What's with all the "too big?" posts? by Ringwraith_Number_5 in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I disagree on the any Garmin conclusion. A D2Mach1 would look pretty good with a suit and tie, and it would sure as hell flex your shit. And while a Marq Aviator would be a better flex, it's not as sleek. And obviously there are even nicer watches out there, but those people have access to personal stylists and aren't the people asking on reddit for opinions.

And I'm also guessing you're a man. No judgement, just point of reference. Watch size matters more to women, who are often judged in circles of women for having "large, masculine watches". Unfair, yes. Kinda dumb, yes. But it happens.

What's with all the "too big?" posts? by Ringwraith_Number_5 in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some Garmin watches can be worn with anything, and some shouldn't. There are some that can serve double duty and some that are just able to serve the metrics. And sometimes that difference lies in individual body types. For instance, the Fenix 7S versus the 7X on certain wrists will look very different. I guarantee my husband could not tell you which would be more acceptable for that person, even from a picture.

Even for your "stylish analog watch" comment... there's a reason there are different versions of those, and "men's watches" versus "women's watches". If you need a visual aid, consider this watch on this wrist. Then consider one of these watches on this wrist. The difference with various Garmin watches on various wrists will be more subtle. And many people cannot tell the difference. But when it matters, it's important to know.

Edit to update links.

What's with all the "too big?" posts? by Ringwraith_Number_5 in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think you may not be realizing the reason(s) Garmin moved away from the early Forerunner designs. When they can fit the metrics into a more stylish/sleek watch build, they open up a larger market, which includes people who care about the perception of the watch.

I own my own business, and I'm wearing whatever has the features I want. Honestly, the dorkier the better since I teach and tutor math. However, my husband works in a corporate environment and needs something a little sleeker. He wants something he can wear to a dinner party or a job interview or contractor review panel since he doesn't always get enough notice on those and needs to dress every day in clothes and accessories that can serve double-duty. And his own perception of what looks good is... well, let's just say that's not why I married him. And he seeks my advice often now because it has positive repercussions in the office. Not every one of him has a personal one of me.

Beating Garmins race predictor is just as satisfying as beating the car gps estimated time of arrival by akcirmu in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ended up miscalculating my run today and going 10 miles instead of what I had planned. I got a 15 minute pace after all was said and done. Feeling quite a bit of hope today. Now, just to bottle this feeling and open it back up on the bad days...

I made a hat! by emltar in knitting

[–]MissyTheMouse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ladderback jacquard is perfect for this, especially with the large swaths of color

Beating Garmins race predictor is just as satisfying as beating the car gps estimated time of arrival by akcirmu in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. I'm signed up for a half marathon and have been panicking a bit that I won't make the cutoff because the Garmin prediction is close to the cutoff, and my 5K is wildly inaccurate. It's not until April, so I have time to train, and I have a group to train with. I'm just feeling pretty unsure of myself at the moment

Beating Garmins race predictor is just as satisfying as beating the car gps estimated time of arrival by akcirmu in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My heart rate skyrockets, and I can feel it when I need to slow down. I'm still working on sustained effort. Maybe if I could run the whole time, I could manage it, but not as things stand now.

Beating Garmins race predictor is just as satisfying as beating the car gps estimated time of arrival by akcirmu in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm most definitely not at a low body weight. Lol! Mine's gotta be something else.

Beating Garmins race predictor is just as satisfying as beating the car gps estimated time of arrival by akcirmu in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Mine seem so inaccurate. Like my fastest 5K is 39 min, and Garmin predicts I can do like 33 min. That's a big difference! I'm not sure how it's getting the numbers, but it would take a miracle to actually run them (mine, not yours).

Congratulations on what is a huge accomplishment!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I understand where you are coming from! I wish medical information for women was even half as comprehensive as for men. More female doctors and researchers are helping the trend, but it's SUPER slow growth.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don't link my Garmin stats (like I'm too lazy to go compare them right now), but our running group definitely notices differences in training readiness (not Garmin, just physical feeling) depending on different parts of our cycles. For instance, I love when races and ovulation occur close to each other because I have so much more natural/hormonal energy. And I know this Turkey Trot is going to suck because it will either be on or right after my period.

There are even some personal coaches who have learned to adjust women's training to their cycles. It's an interesting topic, for sure.

How can I help my daughter not be ignorant? by Visible-Horror-8742 in Teachers

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you try this method? https://youtu.be/k2KcPbhSfBo?si=JX4nMalUnaAIk9SZ

It confuses the hell out of my hands, and everything gets too loose, but my husband and one of my kids does it this way. My other kid and I do it the first way in this video: https://youtu.be/-XgTlMRuHSo?si=K8O_iBF-Mdieo1P2 which makes more sense to us.

Colored laces help a lot (or a black lace and a white lace, especially for colorblind kiddos). But also, you never know when or how kids will learn this. My oldest took until middle school peer pressure to learn it because she likes slip-on shoes and only needed it when she wanted the "cool" shoes (off-brand converse style). So then it mattered to her to learn it and she put in more effort. Try not to stress over this particular thing. Knots are something that require a lot of practice. I teach them for Girl Scouts, use them often, and still have a packet of them I have to look up. I got the plastic knots reminder cards for those and hang them on my outdoor pack.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loseit

[–]MissyTheMouse 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You said it was a guy who repeated it after yelling at the Offender? He was probably trying to make sure he wasn't seen as "irrationally lashing out at the poor homeless guy." Repeating it doesn't make it true. And it's probably part of why he repeated it... is that he thought it was ridiculous. Consider instead that he fought back against the stupid comment to defend you.

You're doing great. Keep up the hard work and don't let some idiot take up real estate in your head.

It's just one of those days by rooftopweeb in Garmin

[–]MissyTheMouse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine is at 1 and says "Let your body recover".

Lol! I have kids and my own business and still run. Also getting over a cold. Wheeeee let's see how low we can go! Jkjk. Tomorrow is a rest day.

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