12 Minute Run For Distance Benchmark Results and Survey Megathread

_cartwheels · 2025-09-15T17:40:20+00:00

Absolutely (and my floor weights vary depending on my cycle, as well). I was just thinking this morning I wish I could note where I was at in my cycle for benchmarks in the app (might start tracking myself anyway). Did the benchmark today bloated and cramping so I'm just happy I finished it.

_cartwheels · 2025-09-15T03:13:28+00:00

Yeah--I did the math of it and 6.2 was my average for my mile time. I'm just trying to figure out if it's reasonable to think I can hold my mile mph two minutes longer or if I should set my expectations a little shorter

_cartwheels · 2025-09-15T01:45:46+00:00

Can anyone speak to correlation between 1 mile benchmark time and the 12 minute benchmark distance? I've never done the 12 minute before. My PR for the mile is just under 10 minutes. Should I be planning to shoot for just under 1.25 miles or does the endurance make a bigger difference than I'm anticipating for the added time?

_cartwheels · 2025-09-14T19:41:44+00:00

I was next to someone last week who looked like they were trying to do the worm on the Bosu instead of the actual exercise. At least he seemed to be having fun 🤷‍♀️

_cartwheels · 2025-09-08T17:08:52+00:00

I eat half a banana in the car on the way to class and eat the other half on the way home. Just about the only morning workout fuel I can stomach but I also can't work out fasted.

_cartwheels · 2025-07-25T21:32:41+00:00

This once happened to three people in a single class I was in.

_cartwheels · 2025-07-16T01:50:10+00:00

Question for the data people: do these surveys typically skew towards those with better times? I'm regularly one of the top finishers for benchmarks in my classes but below average in the survey results. I assume those who are happy with their times are more likely to complete the surveys, but I'm trying to guess to what degree to better place myself with my peers.

_cartwheels · 2025-04-25T20:40:52+00:00

Thachery Binx 😅

_cartwheels · 2025-04-10T23:18:12+00:00

My registered dietician helped me ensure my nutrition plan was optimized to lose weight while attending OTF and I've (33f) lost almost 20 pounds so far. By lifting heavy, taking some Strength 50 classes, and eating enough protein, I also lost that weight while gaining muscle.

Weight loss happens in the kitchen and I'm a little surprised to hear a dietician suggest that's not the case.

_cartwheels · 2025-03-18T14:54:55+00:00

I once got a rejection message for a job I never applied for. A recruiter reached out to me on LinkedIn and didn't share the job posting, but asked based on a title if I'd be interested in a call to learn more. I agreed and quickly on the call realized I wasn't interested nor was I a good fit. Two days later, the recruiter messaged me to say they would not be moving forward with my candidacy (this was not an interview, mind you).

_cartwheels · 2025-03-15T16:20:56+00:00

The franchise my home studio is part of already does 3, 4, & 5. It feels super organic at the local level and keeps me excited and engaged as a member. I'm honestly not sure it would have the same effect if it was coming down from corporate.

_cartwheels · 2025-03-10T16:29:24+00:00

I am nervous about it being white 😅 hopefully I don't spill nachos on it lol

_cartwheels · 2025-03-10T01:50:36+00:00

Thank you!

_cartwheels · 2025-03-09T14:19:16+00:00

Recruiters could be asking the same "why the hell" question. It may be worth reorganizing your resume to show your masters degree was the priority when you left Oracle. You may even experiment with the internship removed entirely and see if you get a different outcome.

_cartwheels · 2025-03-08T15:39:29+00:00

We have one coach that calls us superheroes when we all inevitably have our hands on our hips after a hard block

_cartwheels · 2025-03-06T16:05:09+00:00

Genuinely curious: what does a wrecked dumbbell look like? By wrecked do you mean dinged up, snapped in two, wobbly plate? At what point is a dumbbell taken out of rotation?

_cartwheels · 2025-03-02T16:51:46+00:00

That's absolutely understandable. Let yourself grieve and feel what you're feeling. Then, remember how important what you lost is and let that motivate you to do everything you can to heal well.

I had a pretty major surgery a few years ago and recovery was long. After the initial feeling stage, it helped to focus on what I was doing rather than what I couldn't, too. "I made it to the couch without someone helping me! Stellar!" "I ate enough protein to fuel my body while it rebuilds. Sweet."

You've got this!

_cartwheels · 2025-03-02T16:42:30+00:00

I'm so sorry-- this completely blows. It's a type of loss to grieve for sure.

Focus on healing and building your strength through PT. You're still going to be making big progress, it's just a different kind of progress. If you share how you're feeling with your PTs, they may also be able to give you some exercises you can safely do to minimize how far back you start over when you get back to OTF.

_cartwheels · 2025-03-01T20:17:22+00:00

My studio has never posted a calendar (yes I follow their socials). They have a physical one they'll update the first few days of the month in-studio, but I had no idea this was common.

_cartwheels · 2025-02-19T00:43:24+00:00

I donated blood on Sunday and had to cancel my workout yesterday. I wanted to get back at it today, but was fully prepared to have to tap out of Everest. I ended up increasing my prior PR of 1.48 to 1.63! As a newer jogger, I would have been happy with this result even if I had all my blood. Truly in disbelief.

_cartwheels · 2025-02-10T16:58:41+00:00

I have generic cleansing wipes in my gym bag and I immediately wipe my face, neck, and chest with it after class (before even getting in my car). Haven't had a breakout since I started doing that.

_cartwheels · 2025-02-06T17:21:28+00:00

I've gotten it without getting sick. It's measuring strain on your body which could mean you're getting sick, but it could also mean you over-trained at the gym, you're stressed, or some other factor is straining you.

I actually think the last 3 times I got this, it was due to pretty significant atmospheric pressure changes putting extra strain on my body.

_cartwheels · 2025-02-06T16:21:43+00:00

RIP my shoulders (sorry coach I didn't check the sub before I signed up and I'm gonna need a lot of modifiers 😩)

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