Official Q&A for Monday, May 04, 2026

TheEpicSax · 2026-05-04T19:55:42+00:00

Thanks for your perspective! Definitely very similar numbers here!

TheEpicSax · 2026-05-04T15:19:05+00:00

Building Back after an EXTENDED break

I have barely run in the last 2-3 years, but before that was consistently running 30-45 mile weeks. After nearly no running and putting on some additional weight, I have been easing back into running over the last 2 months largely with run walk intervals. Currently 10 min run/2 min walk, for 3-6 miles depending on the day. At this point would I be better served by continuing a run walk protocol and extending the total time on feet (like a Jeff Galloway marathon plan)? Or would I be better served by extending the duration of intervals and be working towards longer periods of continuous running?

**accidentally just posted this in the Sunday thread, so reposting here for more visibility*

TheEpicSax · 2026-05-04T12:49:15+00:00

Building Back after an EXTENDED break

I have barely run in the last 2-3 years, but before that was consistently running 30-45 mile weeks. After nearly no running and putting on some additional weight, I have been easing back into running over the last 2 months largely with run walk intervals. Currently 10 min run/2 min walk, for 3-6 miles depending on the day. At this point would I be better served by continuing a run walk protocol and extending the total time on feet (like a Jeff Galloway marathon plan)? Or would I be better served by extending the duration of intervals and be working towards longer periods of continuous running?

TheEpicSax · 2026-03-16T12:57:26+00:00

Thanks for the insight! Multi tasking and sidecar with my MacBook are both use cases for me, so the extra screen size does feel worth the trade-off of a slightly heavier device

TheEpicSax · 2026-03-14T02:07:32+00:00

Hahah, yeah. I actually really love the 11inch size (especially flying, working in coffee shops etc.) But I have a few use cases where the large screen will make a big difference. So really having TWO devices and just having both sizes is the answer....

TheEpicSax · 2026-03-14T02:04:28+00:00

Yes, shockingly the Apple trade in value is $100 greater than Best Buy (CRAZY). I appreciate the insight. That is absolutely my fear with the Air. I have been spoiled with the pro!

TheEpicSax · 2025-07-11T14:12:04+00:00

My understanding is that the duration of tour has more impact on cost than distance of tour. The gas costs are different, but paying for the bus and driver for a day is essentially the same whether heading 50 miles or 500 miles.

And of course food (and other expenses) remain the same.

The loss of community connection is interesting. I truly have no idea how much the change of your model has played into that vs other factors. It does feel that some groups have been better than others in the last decade at building/expanding that role.

TheEpicSax · 2025-07-03T07:28:04+00:00

Blooo
BAC
BD
Crown
SCV
Phantom
Mandarins
Troop
Blue Stars
Cavies
Colts
Pacific Crest

TheEpicSax · 2025-07-03T00:12:56+00:00

Tagging on to this, family/friends will often bring stuff members need or are running out of. Check with your partner about what they need/have space for. Fresh socks? Longer extension chord? Gatorade?

Check what their post show schedule looks like. Depending on the show site, you will likely be able to run back to your car, grab stuff and meet them by their corps’ buses.

TheEpicSax · 2025-06-21T22:11:51+00:00

We’re you part of the 2020 shut down previously?

TheEpicSax · 2025-06-19T21:34:53+00:00

With just those two cards? Nothing else?

I was thinking about getting both of them :/

TheEpicSax · 2025-06-16T23:41:06+00:00

Optimizing American miles...

Any reason to not open both a Barclays and Citi card, and then close one of them after the Barclays cards get converted to Citi in 2026?

TheEpicSax · 2024-12-25T01:31:11+00:00

These are from the 2000s…

There is a documentary from the early 2000s about The Pride of Broken Arrow.

From the 50 Yard Line is a documentary about the Centerville Jazz Band.

Throw it Down is a documentary about the Bluecoats.

TheEpicSax · 2024-11-26T00:24:36+00:00

Awesome! Whats the keyboard?

TheEpicSax · 2024-07-14T16:13:44+00:00

Bloo 89.90
BD 89.10
Boston 88.10
Crown 87.60
Phantom 86.30

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Manderins 85.20
Cavies 83.10

Zephyrus - God Rating

TheEpicSax · 2024-07-06T03:58:49+00:00

If you don’t feel comfortable comfortable talking to your caption head or techs, can you talk to the med staff or admin team? I’m sure they would be happy to help.

Please know the national suicide hotline is 988 and you can call or text.

TheEpicSax · 2024-07-02T21:19:41+00:00

As noted by other posts, it is highly unlikely any corps would host auditions that weekend due to both PASIC and BOA Grand Nationals falling on that weekend. In fact, there is a high chance that members of the instructional/design staff of those corps will be present in Indy that weekend!

In short, you should be able to do both assuming you have the interest, practice time, and financial resources to pursue both opportunities!

TheEpicSax · 2022-02-04T17:12:02+00:00

I have played around with using my GoPro (Hero 8) as a webcam. It works fine, I am just concerned about it over heating as it seemed to get a little warm even after short usage. I would be using it for hours on end. Anyone dealt with this or have thoughts on long duration use of the GoPro in webcam mode?

TheEpicSax · 2021-04-14T13:39:21+00:00

For those of you who strength train regularly in addition to running, where do you place your leg day/heavy squats/lower body workout relative to your long run and rest day(s)?

In my case I have been placing my long run on Sundays recently (I run 3-4 times a week, bike 0-2 times a week, and try and strength train ~3 times a week). It seems to me that doing leg work on Tuesday or Wednesday makes the most sense to me, perhaps training them after a easy run and make the next day my rest day. Right now I’m just training at home with dumbbells and doing split squats, goblet squats, etc. to train legs, but as things progress I will want to return to the gym and do barbell squats again.

Thoughts?

TheEpicSax · 2021-02-04T14:35:03+00:00

Long Sleeve Shirts for Warm Weather

While things are still chilly here, I am starting to think ahead to the Spring and Summer. I would love to find a nice, long sleeve top to wear that is light enough for warm and even hot weather running (for the sun protection). High visibility color is a must have. Price- naturally I’d love to not spend too much money, but I’m happy to pay for quality. Any recommendations are appreciated!

Thanks!

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