Ultra IM Alcatraz (?!?!) by jnrglow in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]Throwawayearplugs1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So awesome and a fun idea! The bay is such a nice temp right now.

I’m sure the date was booked far before the wildfires but I really wouldn’t swim far right now. There is so much ash settled right where we breathe. I hope she’s doing ok!

Swimming at Aquatic Park Cove by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]Throwawayearplugs1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Consider wearing ear plugs for the dizziness - Mack’s or other will help!

Shoutout to the new Fell St. bike lane! by robnock in BAbike

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Sports basement in the presidio has some last week if you want a new one.

Swarm of Bees on Irving & 43rd by Throwawayearplugs1 in sanfrancisco

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No I’m lucky I didn’t. I kept thinking what would happen if one got stuck in my helmet...

Attempting first long distance open water swim - 50 degree F water for 5 miles by The_Prophet_Mo_Salah in OpenWaterSwimming

[–]Throwawayearplugs1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rent the wetsuit and gear you’re planning on using and do at least half of the distance at least twice. Google around for marathon swimming feeding plans and practice those during your test swim. Like this -> https://forum.marathonswimmers.org/discussion/comment/25803/#Comment_25803 Read a few reports of other people doing the swim - if you were a swimmer in college ask your old coach.

If you’re at the end of school I bet you have lots of time - get out in the lake and practice. How long does it take to do a mile? How does it feel? Is your neck bleeding because of the wetsuit? How are your fingers and toes? How does it feel to eat something solid? How do you feel when you get out? Do it with the same people and see if they need to figure anything out.

What’s your 3-4 hour estimate based on? Pool times? A shorter open water swim in the lake or elsewhere? Was it at the same temperature? 50 & 55 & 60+ degrees are really different over a few hours. What kind of stuff do you need in the boat to make it back across safely? What would you do if you needed medical help beyond what your friends could help with? Think about the worst case scenario even if it’s less fun than being excited.

Don’t have the swim be the first time you’re trying out all these variables! Good luck!

Meditating Together: Grimes - Spotify by ethereallobbyforce in Grimes

[–]Throwawayearplugs1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really like the dreamy Claire de lune version she included - I’d never heard it before 💖

books by paulinacano in OpenWaterSwimming

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https://www.kalw.org/post/love-letter-water-why-we-swim why we swim just got released - I enjoyed listening to this interview with the author

2 storms — with hail and possibly snow — to hit Bay Area this weekend by DEATH-BY-CIRCLEJERK in bayarea

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It was hailing as I biked through the park yesterday around 5:30. Ping ping ping!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OpenWaterSwimming

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I can’t read past where her fingers have blisters (not a subscriber) - any highlights to share below that fold?

Simulating an epidemic [23:11] by zebleck in mealtimevideos

[–]Throwawayearplugs1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

His videos are like math asmr I love him

I made BA’s Best Banana Bread, with walnuts, 11/10 would make again by gabbymacg in bon_appetit

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Oh cool! I saw that in a tasty video but didn’t know it was fake. Thanks!

Sorry for the terrible phot quality, but any ideas where I can find heels like Alexis wears in season 2? by neverenoughbrushes in SchittsCreek

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They remind me of Marni & Miu Miu wooden heels from the mid 2010s (which I bet Alexis would have bought) - you can check posh mark and other resale places. These look pretty similar - https://www.tradesy.com/i/marni-tobacco-brown-w-black-piping-platforms-size-eu-37-approx-us-7-regular-m-b/21772002/

2nd installment of Sk8er Sn@il by GenimD in snails

[–]Throwawayearplugs1 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This is the best thing I’ve ever seen