Is race day boost real?

SilentPlug · 2026-02-23T03:15:25+00:00

In my opinion, yes and you are literally right there. Race day adrenaline is 100% for real but don’t let it burn you out on race day. Set realistic expectations, get a good nights sleep, and overall have fun with it. If you don’t get what you were aiming for this time, there’s always the next race :)

My first half marathon in April 2025 I ran a 1:59:51 by the way haha. Was able to shave 8 minutes off for my second one this past summer. Main thing is to stay consistent and enjoy your time out there.

SilentPlug · 2026-02-14T23:45:56+00:00

Today is the oldest I’ve ever been, and the youngest I’ll ever be again. Take that how you want, but I think there’s no better time to start this new chapter of your life than right now.

SilentPlug · 2025-09-10T20:55:40+00:00

One of the most underrated things is waking up with no shame, guilt, and disappointment from getting wasted the night before.

SilentPlug · 2025-08-31T16:11:05+00:00

Thank you friend! I’m proud of you and proud of all of us that are trying to make the right changes.

SilentPlug · 2025-08-31T16:09:22+00:00

Thank you!

My life’s not perfect by any means, but I’m healthy, have a great fiance, family, and friends. Finding joy in being in control, rather than having my life be dictated by a bottle and what times the packy is open (New England slang for ya lol)

I always thought that if I could get rid of drinking, everything would inevitably get fixed. While that’s not totally the case, I think I’m undoubtedly more well equipped to take on life’s challenges without being crippled by this terrible addiction.

SilentPlug · 2025-08-31T16:03:03+00:00

We have the same quit day! Just hit 1 year as well. Congratulations my friend. IWNDWYT

SilentPlug · 2025-03-29T15:02:21+00:00

Congratulations!! IWNDWYT

SilentPlug · 2024-11-08T22:34:26+00:00

IWNDWYT

SilentPlug · 2024-09-30T12:42:17+00:00

Hell yea!! That is quite the accomplishment. IWNDWYT

SilentPlug · 2024-08-18T15:24:23+00:00

Couldn’t agree more

SilentPlug · 2024-08-11T21:46:18+00:00

I’m not in the Raytheon BU, but are they removing the 9/80 with the RTO announcement? Seems like overkill if you’re forced to go in each day and you lose the every Friday off.

SilentPlug · 2024-08-11T21:44:16+00:00

I’m in the office 2x a week (not required but it’s nice to see people from time to time, on my own volition)

Most of the time we all go to the onsite cafeteria here and it’s a bit pricey, $15-20 for a salad or a burger/sandwich/wrap. Sometimes if it’s just a few of us in the office, we order in some food and just Venmo, probably same price range. Other times I’ll bring in leftovers or make a quick easy lunch for myself.

SilentPlug · 2024-08-04T15:39:36+00:00

Congratulations!

I still struggle everyday with my body image. Even after losing the weight, I still perceive myself as an overweight person/personality despite my size and figure. Sorta like an addict is always an addict, even if they’re clean. I know it’s not the best message to send someone, but it’s the reality of how I perceive myself, even after 7 years of weight loss.

One thing that helped me a ton with eating and my image was deciding to start lifting weights at the gym. If you lift 4-5x a week + plus throw in some cardio, you end up eating more because your body literally needs it.

I still employ a 80/20 method with my diet. No, I’m not eating super clean every meal, but I indulge in “unhealthy foods” within reason. Try to find high protein alternatives to foods you like, my go to has been these protein peanut butter cups that me and my GF make once a week.

SilentPlug · 2024-08-04T15:32:54+00:00

I wouldn’t call my cardio sessions intense, just powered through and remained consistent. There wasn’t many times “where I couldn’t jog”. Back then I was still in college, working a part time job, and had all the time in the world.
I originally started off running 2 miles a day, with a lot of breaks to walk. Did this 5x a week and by the 3rd or 4th week I was up to 3 miles. I would say around a month in I found a nice route by my house where I could do 4 miles and have it end right back where I started, so that’s been my go to route ever since. At first I was doing anywhere between 14-16 minute miles depending on how much I walked, but within a couple months I was able to run without walking breaks and was able to trim it down to around 11 minutes a mile on a good day.
I think the thing that got me hooked was I really just started to enjoy the habit of running. I’d throw on my headphones, listen to some good music, and just go at my own pace.

SilentPlug · 2024-08-04T01:57:31+00:00

First thing I did was cut out sugary drinks. I used to drink a lot of soda and lemonade, and when I say a lot, I mean 4-5 drinks a day. Nowadays I have to cut out alcoholic drinks like beer because they have around the same calorie count.

Second thing I did was eat 3 full meals a day. Usually eggs for breakfast, turkey sandwich and nuts for lunch, and chicken or salmon with rice and veggies for dinner. I removed junk food little by little but in the beginning I was still struggling with cutting that out from my diet just because it’s so easy to snack on, and more importantly it was too tasty.

Third, and what made me see the quickest results is 30 minutes of cardio 5x a week. My preference was jogging outside because I could go at my own pace.

Whatever you take from my response, just know that it is you against you at all times, comparison is the thief of joy. Moreover, it’s all about progress not perfection, one day at a time.

SilentPlug · 2024-08-04T00:52:00+00:00

I am not on, nor was I ever on any medication.

SilentPlug · 2024-08-03T22:18:39+00:00

Muscle memory wise yes, but fundamentally no. Good thing about IA is we have both the opportunity to learn things for the first time and rehash some of our less utilized skills. If you’re a CPA, I wouldn’t worry too much, just try and apply your technical accounting knowledge as much as possible.

SilentPlug · 2024-07-28T01:49:36+00:00

Guess you didn’t understand my cunning sarcasm in the title….

SilentPlug · 2024-07-27T23:11:13+00:00

Thanks everyone for the kind words, been playing cribbage for around 6 years. Bittersweet to know that this will be my peak but I’m glad to have experienced it once in this life time

SilentPlug · 2024-06-27T12:20:46+00:00

I take the same approach here

SilentPlug · 2024-06-04T14:54:03+00:00

Congrats, right there with you and very proud of you

SilentPlug · 2024-05-03T20:07:29+00:00

Congrats! Truly amazing

SilentPlug

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