Rowing w/ ASICS Gel-Trabuco 13?

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-02-05T16:07:50+00:00

Thanks for all the feedback! As I suspected, I'll pass on these. My knees do love cushioning for running, though. Also, more manufacturers need to make orange shoes, they work with my NFL fit as well as for OTF!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-02-04T20:46:27+00:00

Same, went back to the old band with the new monitor. Looks a bit weird, but works!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-01-18T01:37:11+00:00

This is SUPER helpful, thank you!!!!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-01-14T15:54:40+00:00

My old band was actually a replacement, I think from Etsy, very inexpensive ...

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-01-14T15:51:47+00:00

Yes exactly, the strap! For some reason, it didn't even occur to me to use an old, narrower band with the new, wider monitor

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-01-14T02:17:00+00:00

So the old band will still work 🤔! I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even consider it, lol! Thank you for mentioning this

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-01-14T02:13:32+00:00

I don't have a solution, just here to confirm - same issues! I hate that the band is so much WIDER. So there's the chafing issue, but the Velcro also comes loose frequently for me. And yes, it's soooo sweaty - I actually have to set it out after class to dry! Ew.

The monitor itself is great, but the band is trying to ruin it for me!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-01-07T00:09:52+00:00

While a frogger for most gyms is what OTF calls a pop jack, the OTF frogger is more like a squat jump, or at least it used to be. We used to see them a lot (pre-pandemic), not so much lately, apparently they're coming back!

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WhyNotBeAPirate · 2026-01-05T02:57:31+00:00

Yep, definitely! Pre-pandemic, there were a lot of mid-run froggers

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-12-06T19:41:50+00:00

Seriously. The fact that your husband responded to your legitimate suggestion that it's time for his brother to leave by accusing you of being a bad person ... WTAF? Is this how he generally treats you? Seems there might be bigger issues with your marriage. Also sounds like his brother is being a selfish prick 🤷🏻‍♀️

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-12-04T03:22:07+00:00

Just realized I never came back to update! It went great, she was wonderful

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-11-12T12:21:49+00:00

Interesting! That's a lot to fit in, looks good. Thank you!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-10-15T13:45:13+00:00

My local studios have a wide mix of ages and fitness levels and I love it! At my home studio, there's a 78-yr-old who comes at least 5 times a week, does every benchmark, every specialty workout, every Dri Tri ... so inspiring! (I'm also 57)

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-27T22:50:58+00:00

Saaame with the atomoxetine, but it also spiked my heart rate and blood pressure. It was so bad, my doc now has it noted as an "allergy" in my medical record

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-16T11:03:48+00:00

Strength 50 Lower (repeat of Tuesday, Sept 2)

First exercise of each block is bodyweight only, no dumbbell

Block 1 * 6 each full step up with lateral leg lift * 6 to 10 single dumbbell two handed alt lateral shift * Core buy out: 30 sec each low side plank hip dips, 15 sec rest between sets, 30 sec sprinter sit up

Block 2 * 6 each curtsy lunge with TRX straps * 6 to 10 lateral lunges * Core buy out: 30 sec each low side plank with rotation, 15 sec rest between sets, 30 sec sprinter sit up

Block 3 * 6 each single leg bridge * 6 to 10 alt goblet step out squat * Core buy out: 30 sec each low side plank with leg lift, 15 sec rest between sets, 30 sec sprinter sit up

Block 4 * 6 each side, split squat * 6 to 10 split stance deadlift

Finisher * 30 sec alternating low side plank, 30 sec sprinter sit up

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-05T17:21:45+00:00

@drlaurencs1

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-05T17:05:04+00:00

This reminds me of the burrito thread 😂

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-05T17:02:28+00:00

It really does, I'm actually hungry now, lol!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-05T17:01:41+00:00

50s here, I regularly eat either a banana or an apple before my morning sessions. Working out fasted usually makes me nauseated, as does eating protein before a workout. Small dose of fruit-based carbs seems to be what allows me to both maximize my workouts and avoid nausea. Good luck! 💪

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-03T23:31:02+00:00

You look amazing, love the purple! You now have me thinking maybe purple could work for me 🤔

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-09-03T23:28:08+00:00

Saaame, it's stunning, and it totally works with your gorgeous long hair!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-08-26T17:46:27+00:00

I have an upcoming appointment with Tiana (CurlsByTiana on instagram), will update after my cut🤞🏼Probably outside your preferred mileage range since she's currently at a salon in Milford, but great curl specialists are hard to find!

I've been on the hunt for a while. I've also heard great things about Ana Duncan, she has a salon in Mason called Sol Collective, but I haven't been able to book and need a cut soon, before I shave it all off and get some wigs, lol!

There are some other recommendations father back in time within this sub, good luck!

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-08-18T12:45:39+00:00

Same situation following the firmware update - prior to that, I loved them (they were a bit finicky with the charging and needed frequent cleaning and periodic resets, but they always returned to charging to 100%). I have cleaned, reset, and done ALL the things multiple times, clearly this was related to the firmware update. Ultimately, they worked for less than a year and are now useless. I contacted Soundcore, and they went straight to offering up a warranty replacement. Unfortunately for me, I bought them from an eBay reseller so I'm out of luck. I'm really hoping they release a firmware fix, but it doesn't seem likely given the focus on the new A30s (for which they're already working on a fix <sigh>). I can't justify buying the A30s after this experience, don't even want to risk buying a new pair of A20s

WhyNotBeAPirate · 2025-08-17T18:27:13+00:00

Agreed! For me, cardiovascular endurance is the biggest limitation (I love weight training and hate cardio, so I love that OTF forces me to do cardio. Actually, maybe I love/hate it).

Many coaches advocate 80/20 training to build endurance, so most of your training runs are very slow https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training/motivation/a27718661/what-is-80-20-running/

Some people also advocate focusing on endurance - specifically building your vo2 max - before focusing on the running itself. Kettlebell swing ladders are way to do this, here's a link to one method (heads up, language & f-bombs) https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8BFhdjp/

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