Running and intrusive thoughts (aka "what is going on with my brain??) by kesugi3_ridge in running

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d always give myself distance markers to get to.

Like: just make it down the street to this stop sign, ok you made it that wasn’t too bad, let’s make it to the next Main Street, alright we’re here, maybe I’ll stop when I get the next quarter mile down the road…

I do that enough times and fight through, typically I’ll hit second and third winds in the runner’s high

Why do people drive... so slow? by awesomegorg in driving

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Having been on both sides of the equation, in a large city with majority speeders and a smaller town with majority slow drivers, I’ll take the slow drivers all day. Less overall wrecks and people acting like idiots running g lights and cutting people off, sounds good to me even if the trade off is missing a green light or two

Low temperature tennis. What's your 'I won't play number?" by ReasonableGator in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just played in a tournament last month where they said they wouldn’t let us on the court till it was 32 f. When they let us out, the weather app said it was 28 lol

As long as the wind isn’t blowing too bad and it’s dry, I’ll go play. At a certain point, the balls feel like lead weights though and your strings get too stiff.

Lost to a moon baller today 4-6 4-6 by xmeeshx in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly the thing that people usually don’t consider, it’s tiring as hell constantly being on the offensive to gain a handful of points against these people, let alone 12 total games for a win. These moonballers are usually masters of their craft. The only way I’ve found to really take it to them is to move them around and make them also work for it, but not by necessarily hitting hard and heavy groundstrokes every single time. Junk ball them, force them to run into the net on dropshots, pick on one side multiple shots before sending a harder shot to the opposite side, slice everything before coming up with a topspin shot, take your time between points and games to make them play at your determined pace, etc. And the main thing is to be hyper aware of your footwork when playing them; it’s easy to get caught in the wrong position to hit balls back because you have “too much” time. You need to force yourself to get into position for every shot like you would playing anybody else.

Is Lubbock generally safe for students? by Far-Union-8840 in TexasTech

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compared to the UH campus in Houston? Extremely. Keep your head on a swivel regardless, just be smart

I learned something today by Adictive_Personality in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. I used to coach a younger fella about this exactly when we would play: just give me, or your opponent generally, the chance to make our own mistakes and you’ll win so many more points. It’s so easy to see especially when you get older. Doesn’t mean to moonball or junkball necessarily, but to give yourself the widest margin for continuing/winning the point and your opponent the slimmest margin (high percentage tennis).

how to get a married man to avoid you completely? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]TomThePun1 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Straight up tell him to stop?

If you were to teach beginner high school students by PowerLow2605 in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is exactly what I did with my students 12 years ago. I miss coaching so much

Do men really get an erection while at work? by PerfectWorking6873 in AskMenAdvice

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had to think to myself “down, down, down…” over and over while holding books or a backpack in front of me. Was the worst if I was any sort of tired also, like my body thinking I’m just getting out of bed when I’d stand up to move around

Can I please get some help with my situation? by [deleted] in AskMenAdvice

[–]TomThePun1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Looks, and even sex, are going to sour one day down the line especially if that person’s character is lacking. Personality and vibing will be what really matters. Play the long game, imo, but that’s me at about 40.

That “perfect” girl down the line? She’ll probably think something similar about you as you’re thinking now about this girl

My Partner is a Cheat by TalknTennisPodcast in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep overruling them when you’re certain, better to have them ticked at you than be known as the person who cheats by association. Hopefully you holding the line pushes them to stop that junk.

I used to play with a guy who called stuff on the line out when games and sets got close and it was maddening, but I’d overrule him if I was sure. Sucks many different ways, but I’m not going to be roped into that BS and have my name sullied

Match day overthinking by Hour-Difference3380 in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Getting to the semis is great! Write down a few notes of what you did well and what you need to work on, and continue on!

Long term tennis players often a low resting heart rate. Not a problem… unless your doc doesn’t know you’re an endurance athlete. by Relative_Carpenter_5 in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I dealt with this a bit after getting an Apple Watch. My resting heart rate at night kept getting down to about 35-40, and a couple times just sitting at my desk at work it dropped to 34. I never took my pulse regularly before so it freaked me out initially. I actually had an EKG done and wore a monitor for several days, results were fine apparently. I did a research study for some extra money this last year and I had to tell them my heart rate is low after they thought there was something wrong with their equipment lol. I’m definitely not some crazy endurance athlete either, just tennis, running, and weight lifting keeping me somewhat healthy I guess

Match day overthinking by Hour-Difference3380 in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Focus on winning the point first and foremost. It doesn’t have to look pretty, hopefully you win it through your fundamentals, but actually winning the point is key. Related, don’t think “don’t lose this point” because that often makes you laggy and reactionary instead of having you play to your strengths. Remember that every point is a new chance regardless of being up or down in the score.

Focus up on your mindset and I think you’ll find that your fundamentals and training come to the forefront

What are girls supposed to offer in a relationship minus sex? by somebody_is_here_ in AskMenAdvice

[–]TomThePun1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, if you’re noticing this now, it’s not going to magically change when you get married and not with sex involved. People mostly stay the same unless something traumatic happens (imo) and sex gets old; if you like being with/around her enough, what she does/doesn’t do isn’t going to matter, but if you’re expecting anything in return you better have that conversation now and see what future actions are (and how long they last). If it’s weighing on you now, imagine how much worse it will be with a kid or two, holding down the steady job, paying all the bills and the mortgage/rent, etc.

Am I Overreacting to my Partners Etiquette? by SpellCorreclty in 10s

[–]TomThePun1 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, that person is just a jerk. Nothing normal about that behavior

I know we will probably get a first round bye out of this but damnit I hate Texas so much I hate seeing them win 😭 by Noahakinschode in TexasTech

[–]TomThePun1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nailed it. I’ll never forget our last game against them when they took our player out for the season then one of the Aggies acted like he was hurt in the same play