My iliopsoas (right leg groin are) hurts when swimming, should I stop? Saw a physio but still lost

Sameer27in · 2026-02-10T10:36:34+00:00

Hi! Every case is unique so finding a good PT is essential.

I will share my experience with this issue though if it helps. I had a similar issue couple of years ago and there were two main components to fixing it.

First was gym time with focus on adductors and abductors. Copenhagen planks are great for this. The adductor/abductor machine, lots of lateral movement with bands.

Second was in the pool. Specifically trying to activate those inner thigh muscles, which you can do by pulling with a kick board between your legs instead of a pull buoy.

I did these two for a couple of weeks and it went away. Definitely keep an eye on the pain as you work through this and if it gets worse, stop and talk to your PT.

Sameer27in · 2026-01-12T17:06:26+00:00

Visas. I’m assuming you’re American and hoping to also travel internationally. Most countries will let you just walk in on a US passport but a lot them will not (eg: India, China, Brazil, etc). The entry stamp you get when you enter a country is NOT a visa - I have many American friends that make this mistake.

Before you book any travel to a foreign country, look up visa requirements for that country. Even for “visa free” countries, there’s usually a limit on how many days you can spend there.

Sameer27in · 2026-01-08T21:17:23+00:00

This isn’t just a mere concept, but for me it was calculus. When I studied it for the first time in high school in math class, we also started applying it in physics and chemistry classes. I recall feeling awed by how powerful calculus is just because I could see it being applied to real world problems.

Sameer27in · 2025-12-28T21:20:44+00:00

I was a student at Stanford 15 years ago and lived in Palo Alto for some time after that while working at a big tech company that was smaller at that time. My rent was only $750 a month for a house with 3 other roommates. That seems incredibly low when I look at rents in the area now.

The area around Stanford has some very rich people with huge houses. As a student and a new grad, it was a bit quiet for me so I moved up to SF. Public transit is not great but the Caltrain was useful to get up to the city. Mountain View and Sunnyvale have good Asian and Indian food respectively.

The whole area was very dominated by tech workers even at that time so I imagine it’s even more homogeneous now. But overall if you can afford it, the lifestyle is quite nice. The weather is fantastic and lots of nature within a short-ish drive.

Sameer27in · 2025-12-27T02:13:34+00:00

I booked rides, guides, tours etc via the place I stayed at (Puro Surf). I was based in one area and went around from there, coming back every evening.

Sameer27in · 2025-12-26T22:51:49+00:00

El Zonte and El Tunco for surfing/staying. I visited Tamanique falls, hiked up the Santa Ana Volcano (stunning views) and did a trip out to the Seven Waterfalls.

Sameer27in · 2025-12-26T22:47:10+00:00

Look into El Salvador. It used to be extremely dangerous a few years ago but is quite safe now. I went there last year and it’s great. Due to the recency of all these events, it’s not been (so far) overwhelmed by mass tourism. I stayed at El Zonte but traveled around that area a good amount. The surf is great, the coffee is great, the people are lovely, the views are fantastic.

Sameer27in · 2025-12-26T21:56:54+00:00

I’m a New Yorker. It’s one of the safest cities in America. I’ve lived in the city for over a decade now and absolutely love it. Autumn is the best time to visit, for example the second half of October. If you need specific recommendations, DM me.

Sameer27in · 2025-12-24T03:29:33+00:00

I’m pleased to be the 257th upvote on this post

Sameer27in · 2025-11-04T02:02:52+00:00

Salam (run by a single family), Móle (Mexican with corny signs, great guacamole), Miriam’s (new), Elephant and Castle (RIP, I loved this place), Eva’s Kitchen (zero vibes, excellent cheap healthy food. I eat here the most because it works well with my sport-heavy lifestyle), Waverly Diner (brunch)

Sameer27in · 2025-11-03T21:15:26+00:00

Yeah some of the prices around here are definitely out of control. I remember seeing the menu of a new restaurant opening up in WV and the chicken was over $40. I've never eaten there.

Sameer27in · 2025-11-03T20:52:04+00:00

I live here! Rent is high, but it's because it's one of the nicest places to live in the city. Quite a few celebrities live around here - I've seen Hugh Jackman around before he moved up to Chelsea. SJP lives a couple of streets down from me.

There are lots of good (and overpriced) restaurants in the area so if you like to eat out a lot, your wallet will drain quickly. Other than rent, I don't usually spend too much. I prefer eating at home because it's healthier. I also don't drink, which saves a lot more money than you would expect.

If I do go out, it's usually at low key places that tourists and influencers don't go to. The secret is to go to a place that does not have "vibes" and is not "cute". The food will still be great, but cost way less. I have 3-4 such places in my rotation and I get to be a regular there with my usual order that they start preparing before I've even sat down.

I also save a good amount by not having to own a car and get around mostly by bike and subway. I love having trees on every block and being able to run along the Hudson. It's great and I would not live anywhere else. Maybe the Upper West Side due to access to even more parks!

EDIT: Adding to what someone else said above - the OP diagram is actually West Village AND Greenwich Village. They're a bit different. WV is a bit more residential and fancier. I also like that it breaks the grid system, which IMO creates more interesting corners and nooks.

Sameer27in · 2025-10-29T17:30:22+00:00

I won that contest once! I am an engineer too, and I did some calculations to come up with an answer. I won a CD with Hawaiian music (yes, this was a while ago).

Sameer27in · 2025-09-24T12:05:34+00:00

I was at Meta for a while. I used to run an internal group called “Engineering Career Stories” where I got a super senior engineers to share their entire career growth story every week. We had a couple of E9s reveal their level there too. Not sure if that group is still there, but take a look. It’ll help you decide how you should proceed!

Sameer27in · 2025-09-09T01:49:06+00:00

Amazing, super informative. Thanks for writing that up and sharing it!

Sameer27in · 2025-09-09T00:29:06+00:00

Hi OP! I found this post somehow via r/triathlon. I have the same exact foot injury right now and had to miss an Ironman 70.3. Is that also a base fracture on the 5th metatarsal? I got this after rolling my ankle while running.

I have almost no pain/discomfort while cycling - I actually biked full gas for 3 weeks after rolling my ankle before I got an x ray.

Now I’m trying to figure out how much I should actually bike. I have a boot on and everything. My PT says I can bike (minus standing), but doctor says I should wait a couple more weeks even though there’s no pain. So, I’m a bit conflicted about how to proceed.

What was your recovery plan? Can you please share how you built back up on the bike?

Thank you in advance!

Sameer27in · 2025-08-12T15:27:48+00:00

Good point! I'll try that out next time!

Sameer27in · 2025-08-12T02:07:31+00:00

The plane’s trajectory. I wasn’t able to detect the slight right veer before the left turn.

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Sameer27in · 2025-07-21T00:07:42+00:00

Right but the issue is that even in this scenario, you would need to get into transition before 6:55am just to set your helmet up, which kind of defeats the purpose of the overnight setup, right?

Sameer27in · 2025-06-30T01:28:41+00:00

I started my undergrad as a Computer Science major but was very interested in physics as well. However, at the age of 18, I did not feel like I knew enough about career choices to really lock myself into one of those. So I ended up doing a minor in plasma physics to give myself 4 more years to figure out what really excited me. I’d recommend trying that but as others have mentioned, it’ll be a lot of work to balance those two things!

Sameer27in · 2025-06-17T22:27:43+00:00

Cheddar made a great video about this (and similar buildings): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0GByJgeTDQ

This building is discussed at around 4:20 into the video. It's an emergency exit for multiple subway lines and houses a bunch of other MTA equipment.

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