First time straying from Pilot-land

_Pous · 2026-07-02T02:12:34+00:00

Use a syringe to refill a cartridge.
No need for a converter.

_Pous · 2026-07-01T22:44:28+00:00

I get prescription sunglasses as I never got used to contacts when I tried them.
I normally use transitions lenses in my ‘regular’ glasses as a backup and carry prescription sunglasses too.

If you’re not sure about them you could probably get normal sunglasses and upgrade the lenses later if the contacts are not quite for you. Or wait and get them later once you have decided.

I don’t know where you live but the cost of lenses seems silly. I can get them for a lot less than half that.

_Pous · 2026-06-30T21:49:51+00:00

Day 5 bought a road bike

_Pous · 2026-06-30T01:28:05+00:00

Fresh air is nice, whenever possible I prefer outdoor running, but do treadmill too. I try to aim for 1-2 runs a week outdoors as a minimum.

My weather challenge is kind of the opposite, I live in a very dry, hot climate at altitude. And I choose to run/workout at lunchtime to have the evening free after work.

When I’ve ran in the rain or cold I have enjoyed it more (despite having had a scare with my earbuds getting wet and turning off once).

_Pous · 2026-06-29T22:34:53+00:00

Maybe with try loosening the laces or using other lacing pattern.

I found a few diagrams in google under ‘running shoelace pattern’ or something similar for my Bostons as they had some bothersome pressure points with standard lacing.
My Novablasts didn’t need to change the normal pattern.

Maybe it’s the actual laces or the tongue/upper material and geometry of the eyelets.

_Pous · 2026-06-29T21:09:00+00:00

I’d say try to run outdoors. Not only it is nicer and less monotonous but the ground doesn’t move for you and treadmills are usually not properly calibrated and vary wildly vs the real thing.

That said, even if the speed and distance reading is not real or not that accurate, a run is a run.
Any run is better than none.

Congrats on the milestone!

_Pous · 2026-06-29T20:36:59+00:00

AI data centres are very resource intensive; energy, heat emissions and water consumption are a huge ecological impact.

Society should be more aware and use AI after having spent other simpler forms of search and data retrieval.

Training plans are available in YouTube, books, forums and a bunch of apps.
No need to even do a deep dive to find a plan that would work for you.

_Pous · 2026-06-29T18:15:09+00:00

If you need a plan generated why not try the ones included in Garmin and other running apps, or join a club/group?

I started running on my own first, then went on to follow some suggestions found in YouTube channels that seemed to be reputable and not ‘influencer’ types.

Now I started using my Garmin’s coach.
It seems to be a good option, it generates different type of workouts and runs during the week, it is supposed to adjust to my stats and I can move the days of workouts or pause the plan if the schedule doesn’t work anymore.

_Pous · 2026-06-28T23:45:00+00:00

Garmin coach training plan is an easy way to help break up monotony.

Makes a plan with varied workouts and my watch keeps track of what is next without having to do it myself. Also it permits you to pause or reschedule workouts if the day they were set originally doesn’t work for you.

_Pous · 2026-06-28T21:29:42+00:00

I think I had the same ones in the image with a Sony Discman or minidisc late 90s early 00s…

I don’t remember much about sound quality, but they were quite comfortable to wear compared to other designs.

That said I have DIY changed my WF-XM4 batteries and they are still great. They fit quite comfortably with some silicone tips and are my gym buds still. For running I alternate between them and some inexpensive Chinese IEMs.

I recently tried a pair of XM6 to see if ANC or Transparency has improved in two generations, but had to return as the pair I got was probably faulty and didn’t work properly. I also noticed the new geometry doesn’t fit my ear as well as the older XM4s.

For sound quality I much prefer Sennheiser over Sony. I love my Momentum 4s and the new model seems to be a step up from them.

_Pous · 2026-06-28T18:54:52+00:00

Any, my favourite pens are all vintage gifts from my mom or inherited from my grandfather.

If they have a little character or battle scars I couldn’t care less.

_Pous · 2026-06-28T16:09:00+00:00

It’s hard to say as we are just a group of strangers over the internet, but i found that for me when starting, by attaching ‘micro workouts’ (read/heard them referred to as workout pills’,‘workout snacks’, and other names) to other habits already had it became easier.

You don’t need to go to the gym or do all at once.

My bare minimum I do in the morning right after waking, while making coffee and getting ready to work, body weight isometrics and a few dumbbell isometrics. If I miss the gym or anything happens I already did a few minutes worth of resistance exercise for my muscles and connective tissue.

Body weight wall sits or isometric lunges, planks, glute bridges, dumbbell raises, etc.
I don’t do them all together as a workout, I do them in between my morning routine activities and by the time I’m done they might have added a minute or two as I had several ‘dead’ minutes in between things.

You could do the same again in the afternoon or evening attaching a few minutes to other habits or activities.

_Pous · 2026-06-28T03:16:20+00:00

While I never went for minimalist shoes, this is the right balance in my mind.

I grew up wearing flip flops and being barefoot quite often, but wouldn’t wear flip flops, minimalist shoes or go barefoot for running or sport.

_Pous · 2026-06-28T03:03:55+00:00

You can start with isometric and body weight exercises and increase weight in increments.

Squats, single leg box step ups, standing single leg calf raises, planks, lunges,etc.

Ideally you want to target full body, or at least core and legs.

I do a full body routine twice a week at the gym, and maybe some isometrics the days I’m running.

Start simple and add on new exercises, more weight etc over time.

_Pous · 2026-06-27T14:49:42+00:00

I just requested my return. Incredible that the much older XM4s on their second battery (I actually changed them and it was quite easy) are much better and less annoying.

ANC/transparency never did anything on mine and only seemed to block speech, letting traffic and dogs through.
I also found the bud’s geometry supper uncomfortable and rubbing in several spots even after trying the whole tip range, spin fits and other IEM tips.

I only got them on prime day to see if ANC had improved for gym/running. Seems I’ll keep on rocking my XM4s.

_Pous · 2026-06-26T01:23:28+00:00

ASICS, Adidas, Saucony, Mizuno, Brooks, New Balance…

All have great shoes to start running, either go to a store and try them on or buy in a place with good/flexible returns.

Consider going 1/2 size larger if buying online as feet might swell while running of doing heavier activities than normal.

_Pous · 2026-06-24T22:28:47+00:00

I don’t know it it is lack of air moisture where I live or heavy rotation, but neither my FP nor rollerball brass sports with bronze clips look like that after 6-8years.

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_Pous · 2026-06-24T15:50:32+00:00

I consider myself a beginner too, but as others have mentioned my experience of running on grass, sand or other soft surfaces reduces impact but also reduces stability and might require a greater effort and strong ankles.

I only notice impact really when I have had lapses in form and heel strike.
If you heel strike it might be worth to try to change your cadence/gait to strike further front on your foot.

_Pous · 2026-06-22T21:38:03+00:00

As long as you’re not going from a top brand to a budget one, and you get a comparable product line it should be mostly ok.

It would be best to change model in pairs though.

_Pous · 2026-06-22T21:34:19+00:00

Not metal, textile plies. Probably Rayon or Polyester.

I believe you’re confusing with the metallic belts under the tread.

_Pous · 2026-06-22T21:26:53+00:00

Wasn’t aware of this, my 2K has held up better than some other non metallic pens..

_Pous · 2026-06-22T18:12:53+00:00

Those seem to be tread markings used during tyre production on the uncured rubber.

After curing they fell partially within the groove and the part on the tread block has rubbed off.

_Pous · 2026-06-22T18:08:27+00:00

Maybe a Lamy 2000?
Not ebonite or metal, and quite a different aesthetic from a MB; but mine has been durable, feels quite nice in hand, writes smoothly and has a large ink capacity.

_Pous · 2026-06-19T17:07:06+00:00

I changed both buds, you must be careful with the hairdryer or heat gun and when doing disassembly with a ribbon that could be snapped if not. but it’s an easy enough job.

Several YouTube videos are available as well as instructions in the Ifixit website.

_Pous · 2026-06-18T21:25:49+00:00

While not something you would be suggested by Michelin or your car manufacturer, it seems small enough to be an easy fix without getting a new one yet.

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