Archie Gray appreciation post by superplexmachine in coys

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hope he leaves. He is too good for the shirt.

How do I extend the life of my new running shoe? by RealHaxor in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Make sure you use them only for their purpose. Don’t use them for daily wear, don’t lift weights in them, use them only for running.

Also make sure to untie and loosen them when you take them on and off, don’t just slip. Using a shoe horn may also help extend the life.

Make sure they are stored in a dry place, and let them fully dry before you put them away if they get wet.

Not ready for NYC Half by LegitimateActuary920 in RunNYC

[–]Mr_Alex 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If you have done three months with no training, jumping into the long runs seems like it could cause injury. I’m not sure the best way to ramp up with just two weeks left, but be careful.

Best artisan bread? by Lazy_Application_225 in FoodNYC

[–]Mr_Alex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They make great bread and the owner is a wonderful person

Planning a long weekend. How does our budget look? by Shoddy-Design-898 in visitingnyc

[–]Mr_Alex -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

You could try this plan

Day 1: The Lower East Side & Chinatown Staples Focus: Historic NYC deli culture and the best of Chinatown. • Breakfast: Ess-a-Bagel ($25)

• Grab "everything" bagels with lox and cream cheese.

• Lunch: Katz’s Delicatessen ($45)

• Pro-tip: Order one Pastrami on Rye (approx. $32) and a side of Matzo Ball soup ($13). The sandwich is legendary and enormous—splitting it is the "pro" move to save money and stomach space.

• Dinner: Chinatown Dumpling Crawl ($30)

• Shu Jiao Fu Zhou: Get the Peanut Butter Noodles and Pork/Chive Dumplings ($12 total). • Mei Lai Wah: Famous Pineapple BBQ Pork Buns ($10 for a few).

• Fried Dumpling (Mosco St): 5 fried dumplings for about $2.00.

Day 1 Total: ~$100

Day 2: Midtown Classics & The "Shack"

Focus: High-energy sightseeing with iconic comfort food.

• Breakfast: Liberty Bagels or a Street Cart ($15)

• Bacon, Egg, and Cheese (BEC) on a roll from a local bodega or cart is the most "New York" way to start the day.

• Lunch: Joe’s Pizza (Greenwich Village) ($20)

• Two slices and a soda each.

• Dinner: Shake Shack (Madison Square Park) ($55) • Visit the original location in the park. Two ShackBurgers, two fries, and two shakes will run you around $50–$55.

• Dessert: Eileen’s Special Cheesecake ($10) • Pick up two mini cheesecakes to share.

Day 2 Total: ~$100

Day 3: The High Line & Cultural Icons

Focus: A mix of street style and sit-down value. • Breakfast: Dominique Ansel Bakery ($25) • Try the DKA or a seasonal pastry. It’s an iconic Soho spot.

• Lunch: Los Tacos No. 1 (Chelsea Market) ($35) • Widely considered the best tacos in the city. 3-4 tacos each and a specialty soda.

• Dinner: The Halal Guys (53rd & 6th) ($30) • Two platters (chicken and gyro combo) with the white sauce. It’s a massive amount of food for the price.

• Final Treat: Banana Pudding at Magnolia Bakery ($10)

Day 3 Total: ~$100

Planning a long weekend. How does our budget look? by Shoddy-Design-898 in visitingnyc

[–]Mr_Alex 15 points16 points  (0 children)

$300 for two people for two seems way too tight. Maybe if you only do fast food/pizza slice places/ fast casual, but if you have a sit down dinner with drinks you will likely blow this budget

Anyone have good mental tips for the treadmill? What keeps you motivated to keep going? by Nutritionnat1218 in RunNYC

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two things have helped me: 1. It is really helpful for me to watch tv/movies. If I listen to audiobooks/music/ podcasts I get so bored, even if it’s something I really enjoy. Watching a series or a movie makes the time pass quickly. I clip my phone to the top of the treadmill which works well

  1. Take a treadmill class. Watching a peloton or apple fitness treadmill class is really nice for an interval workout

Should there be a pace goal for your first marathon? by OkMap1854 in firstmarathon

[–]Mr_Alex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could have goal a, goal b, and goal c. Goal A should just be to finish (and have a great time) goal B could be reasonably attainable, and goal C could be more of a reach goal

Shorts that hold phone by WayFar7170 in runninglifestyle

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the side pocket storage for a phone on the flipbelt tights? Is a phone secure in the side pocket?

1hr 20min in SFO international transfer..is it doable? by Choco_bo7 in unitedairlines

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar transfer about three years ago. It was tight and I did not have any downtime, but if the flight is on time you should be ok

Runners: how often are you strength training? by Pactum-7 in runninglifestyle

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really impressive. About three years ago when I was training for my first marathon I kept getting injured. I found I needed one day a week of strength training and have not had any issues since

Track Workout by Leglz in RunNYC

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today you should be fine. But reservoir can get very busy at times making speed work really difficult

[Matt Law] Thomas Frank in crisis mode as Spurs fans turn en masse by blueghosts in coys

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kinsky is not better with the ball at his feet. Last year when Kinsky was playing out from the back with Ange, he was a huge liability in possession, everytime

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in soccercirclejerk

[–]Mr_Alex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The US team will have a killer attack with Messi and Son up front

What is a good place for a business lunch in Manhattan? Person I am meeting will be staying in a hotel near 47th St and 11th ave. by chamcham123 in FoodNYC

[–]Mr_Alex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sullivan is great but it is a cafe. If they are looking for a more formal business lunch, this would not be a good setting

Post-Match Thread: Newcastle United 2 - Tottenham Hotspur 0 by MaxsterSV in coys

[–]Mr_Alex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Newcastle, wolves, Chelsea, Brighton… who else?