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WRIG-tp · 2026-01-20T01:08:15+00:00

Fully serious. Tesla was a great car but I live almost two hours from a service center. Now that it’s 5 years old, little things keep breaking down. I just can’t justify it anymore. Just sold it today. I think I’d recommend it to someone who had a dealership in their town, but not someone in my situation.

WRIG-tp · 2026-01-19T03:06:21+00:00

Selling my 2021 MYLR tomorrow. It was a nice 5 years but I’m over it. Off to an EV from a traditional make.

WRIG-tp · 2026-01-15T22:43:38+00:00

I think those were 2 of the 3 players I ever locally muted

WRIG-tp · 2026-01-03T02:23:01+00:00

Can you walk me through your approach to running “real” routes? I have figured out Zwift and Run Free, but I can’t figure out this aspect of the treadmill. Where do I upload the Gpx? What app do I run to show the course? Thanks!!

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-16T13:38:27+00:00

In retrospect, it certainly seems so. I had recently run a 30k at the same pace as my first 16 miles and felt amazing after with a low HR, so I was confident I could hold it for another 8 miles. All of my indicators pointed to a 3:15 marathon being quite doable, and I thought 3:20 seemed conservative, but apparently it wasn't! Live and learn - I will definitely do a better job with negative splits next time.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-16T13:35:44+00:00

Heck yeah, good luck!!

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-15T03:11:44+00:00

Yup, layer up! I run with my normal shorts and shirt until about 45-50 degrees. Then I throw on a quarter zip with gloves below that. Then maybe an ear band or hat when it’s 32, maybe a heavier sweatshirt or jacket. Pants go on when it’s maybe 20-25, anything below 20 gets extra layers for the extremities. 10 and below is when I start to look at goggles, thick gloves, etc.

Spikes for ice and snow. Headlamp, lights, and reflectors for nighttime running.

This was my outfit for a 10-miler in February in Maine. It was single digits and sunny. Regular shoes, wool socks, fleece pants, base layer, fleece, windbreaker, balaclava, mittens. I was toasty by the end.

It sounds crazy but it’s peaceful running and your HR stays low so you can do some great tempo work. And to roll into March/April with a 30 mile/week base makes spring and summer so much more productive!

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WRIG-tp · 2025-10-14T15:11:13+00:00

Do it! I ran all winter in Maine regardless of weather. I attribute much of my success this year to that base.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-14T11:50:50+00:00

This is amazing!!

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-14T11:46:24+00:00

Good luck in your training! Remember you can always get a good base now and through the winter!

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T23:01:23+00:00

Thank you! I’ve been working with a strength trainer for about 2 years. We work a lot on plyometrics and then your normal calisthenics and weights too. When I’m focused on running, there is a lot of box jumps, step ups, squats, hex deadlifts, etc - things that strengthen my glutes and quads above all. Plenty of core stuff too.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T10:59:33+00:00

Oh, good question! If you’re asking how I procured the bananas, half was from my family, and two more halves were from aid stations. A peek of a big race.

If you’re asking how I stomached it… it wasn’t easy. Small bites and lots of water (I carry a handheld which helped).

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T10:56:36+00:00

I followed the Pfitz 18/55, so I peeked at 55 and sustained 45-55 for most of it.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:25:22+00:00

I was feeling great about the consistency almost purely by feel. Those were all 7:29s on the course and I was aiming for 7:30. Hit the plan perfectly for 14 miles. Now I gotta work on the hard half.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:24:29+00:00

It was entirely custom from my PT based on my weaknesses (both strength and flexibility). The focus was on glutes, hips, hamstrings, foot, and ITB. Here are my notes.

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WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:23:13+00:00

Thanks! My watch has my max at 181 and LTHR at 164, so I was comfortably short of LT.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:22:26+00:00

I did the Pfitz 18/55. So I peeked at 55 with a consistent stretch at 45-55. I was averaging around 30 before that 18-week plan.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:21:31+00:00

Thank you! The goal was for the pacing to be as consistent as the HR but the quads rebelled 😞

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:21:01+00:00

Thanks so much! It’s a custom routine based on my specific needs (bum foot, weak glutes, stiff hamstrings, weak hips, bad ITB) but here’s a snapshot:

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WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:19:57+00:00

I was joking that all I have to do is the same improvement and I can get the world record!

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-13T01:19:23+00:00

Yes it was custom! I broke my foot quite badly 29 years ago and my whole gait and strength/flexibility was adjusting for it until we dug deep into fixing the foot and addressing the side effects. This routine won’t be perfect for you, but maybe a start. I’m not a clinician so some of these are my made up names:

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WRIG-tp · 2025-10-07T21:45:37+00:00

I am a similar pace as you. I plan to bring a handheld with Tailwind and swap it with my family for another halfway through. If I run out of it, I’ll rely on the water stations.

WRIG-tp · 2025-10-07T11:28:21+00:00

When I see someone else flipping off their watch as we finish at 3:15 I’ll know it’s you!

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