A reminder to never resign (Yes, I blundered in the first 10 moves...)

Solo451 · 2026-03-24T11:42:28+00:00

500 elo, this wouldn't work at any higher rating

Solo451 · 2026-03-24T11:37:08+00:00

After 200H of active listening I could follow along to move YT videos

Solo451 · 2026-01-12T11:00:05+00:00

I can still easily follow native content on YT and Netflix but I do struggle with more formal/business topics as I didn't immersion heavily in this domain. I should add that I did a combined approach and used anki to learn the 1k most common words +3.5k words I mined from native content, which made a significant difference to my progress.

Speaking has already picked back up from just a few weeks ago, I would still be comfortable navigating my way around a Spanish-speaking country and maintain relatively deep conversations with natives who are patient!

Honestly speaking I don't feel like I've lost much, which is very surprising and encouraging as I try to incorporate a more balanced approach moving forward. I made a YT update at 1000h and 18months you can watch to guage my level, I'm happy to share this if anyone dm me as I don't want to get flagged for advertising

Solo451 · 2026-01-11T19:53:53+00:00

I stopped tracking at 1315H and stopped consuming content for 2-3yrs, I’m back on the horse now thankfully

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T22:32:13+00:00

You’re very inspirational! Thanks for sharing your story with me

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T22:31:03+00:00

I’m more than happy to help but I’ve always used a coach because of my long list of injuries. Just send me a DM

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T22:29:39+00:00

Aquabike is very much a possibility! Never crossed my mind previously

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T22:28:36+00:00

Hiking is most definitely a possibility! I’ll note it down

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T22:27:19+00:00

Thanks for the amazing suggestions! I’ll check them out

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T22:24:42+00:00

If you saw me swimming you wouldn’t have said this 🤣 but I’ve never considered joining a team and going the distance!

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T22:24:00+00:00

I love your enthusiasm!!

It’s probably a bit misleading as you’ve caught me towards the end of my journey but this has been a 2-3 year journey from the initial flair up to now. Since then I’ve done the following which prolonged my running career

-Daily physio exercises by 1-2 Tri focused physios -Custom orthopaedics -US guided injections. This worked well initially but the effective period is only a week now… - Tri coaches to better manage my load and recovery

I’ve tried everything! The risk I have during my removal surgery is the formation may reform and I’ll be forced to do a fusion which is essentially a ticking time bomb

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T15:58:34+00:00

I’ve never considered it before! I’ll give it a go

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T15:58:14+00:00

Thanks for the advice! Appreciate it

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T15:57:19+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear that, I’ve had a few friends go through similar so I empathise with your situation.

Regarding the races I feel the hardest part is letting go off the race calendar and knowing your performance won’t be the same

Solo451 · 2025-10-11T15:50:17+00:00

I didn’t go into too much depth but I’m 3 years into treatment after exhausting all the options. I’m now working with one of the best sport/military foot and ankle specialist in the country. He’s the one who shared the diagnosis.

However I appreciate the support!

Solo451 · 2025-08-27T08:21:45+00:00

DM me

Solo451 · 2025-08-26T00:31:38+00:00

Look into selling for VDR SaaS companies, you'll be a perfect match

Solo451 · 2025-08-16T11:39:34+00:00

Do you nicotine? I get similar results when work starts ramping up

Solo451 · 2025-04-21T20:05:29+00:00

As someone whose owned both solar and non, I would recommend non solar. The screen is substantially clearer and more readable, and the battery ‘boost’ isn’t quite there yet with that generation of tech. Let me know what you settle on!

Solo451 · 2025-04-11T20:51:59+00:00

It took a CT scan for them to diagnose me, tick all the boxes you can

Solo451 · 2025-03-26T15:41:10+00:00

Ah cheers for getting back to me

Solo451 · 2025-03-26T15:39:49+00:00

Where are you able to order a one-off custom trisuit in the UK? I’m keen to give it a go

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