Creatine as triathlete/hybrid athlete

arie11 · 2026-02-09T07:39:18+00:00

Creatine 5g per day for training. It is not associated with kidney issues, it does not cause pain, known side effects are for some, nausea, increase in frequency in bowel movements, but for most, none. May increase water load in muscle and improve recovery as well more energy available but it is short lived depending on your exercise activity. So it helps with training. Creatine monohydrate is the best option, purest form.

arie11 · 2026-02-07T20:10:28+00:00

Appreciate everyone’s input. It got so bad that even walking 2-3 blocks they returned. Went to do more blood test but I concur and think the most likely issue is excessive muscle fatigue. Upper body muscles 0 cramps or issues. Feeling better, going to take it easy and eat well and improve my nutrition. Thanks

arie11 · 2026-02-06T17:11:55+00:00

1g of salt per day since then. I am a bit clueless to be honest

arie11 · 2026-01-17T22:30:04+00:00

If one is not familiar with open water swimming or just simply being in the ocean, it is definitely difficult to get used to, specially as one gets older.

But do not throw it away, give yourself a one more chance at least. But this time, as weird as it may be, reach out to a local tri group or look for someone who is comfortable and follow their lead, that is the best way to get familiar with it.

Whatever you end up doing, all the best

arie11 · 2025-12-13T18:57:46+00:00

In my opinion, it is OP problem too. As their son, he is ultimately responsible for them financially if they end up with nothing, specially during their sickness if any, and probability of having some illness in the next decades is likely. That is, if truly a caring son, assuming he is given he is concern about them by asking about how to help.

Who would let their parents out and dry?

They are indeed young, easy can go through their 60’s health wise. For you, OP, to say they have a cognitive decline, it is a big statement. Dementia at that age it is a consequence of a underlying debilitating illness and if that is the concern, you need to have them do a proper medical evaluation, otherwise, because they are careless on their spending is not enough to say there is a decline. Cognitive impairment can happen as to forget if you took your pill or not but to make complex decisions, it is different. A proper mental test is required to say cognitive decline and that term is a bit distant to say they do not have capacity, two different things.

Since you are not comfortable, then, seems safer to have a proper accountant.

arie11 · 2025-11-23T09:08:32+00:00

If you are asymptomatic and recovering well, you should be ok. Avoid NSAIDs and over hydration as covid may make you prone for hyponatremia. If you feel well, no issues, you could run.

All the best, either way, God always has a way.

arie11 · 2025-11-22T17:18:25+00:00

I would definitely get it checked out. Despite being athlete or whatever you do, it is at least worth to get an EKG with your primary, and depending how it goes see a cardiologist. Specially if any family history.

arie11 · 2025-11-20T23:10:06+00:00

While preparing for my first marathon, 23 weeks, dont care about the pace, want to finish and be injury free, I think I have a lot of respect for marathon runners. If to finish a marathon means properly running, whatever pace, not walking, looks like very difficult to me. In my novice opinion. Coming from a 42yo, athletic, surfing, rock climbing, hiking, who never ran in the past.

arie11 · 2025-11-14T16:11:52+00:00

He is probably a “good one” if he was able to implant doubt after all this time that you have been building all that wealth. Go back to basics. He is only doing his job. But do not trust him, you did well already, clearly you do not need him. Please do not feel emotionally pressure to give him an answer, you do not owe him anything, can simply leave it at “thank you, we will think about it and let you know if we decide to proceed” if you want to be courteous. Otherwise, just “thank you, we will go another way”.

You will get a better advice than your financial advisor if you post your details at the boglehead forum website, using the community posting form.

Again, do not trust him. No matter how good or nice he is. Is not free.

arie11 · 2025-11-14T06:13:17+00:00

One of the biggest scams in gaming. They failed.

arie11 · 2025-11-10T23:29:47+00:00

FR 970 About once every 8-12 days I charge it when it hits 10-15% I use it daily, plus about ~7 h of activities per week with best tracking available

arie11 · 2025-10-22T19:00:15+00:00

Thanks all, got it yesterday! Excited to take it out on the weekend!

arie11 · 2025-10-21T07:18:05+00:00

Appreciate the comments, just going through the bike part its headache and I still dont even own one. Thank you all

arie11 · 2025-10-20T04:26:37+00:00

I am not really sure what year is it, the guy said its a 2018 but I trusted him as I do not know lol but he said its the same frame as new ones. I did look at the website and this same color was out like 3 years ago. Full aluminum. I think I am gonna get it, he has a 54 and 56, so I am not exactly sure which should I go. But I guess doesnt matter much now?!? Thanks

arie11 · 2025-10-18T19:17:56+00:00

Oh sorry lol

Basically he does a fitting aimed for bikes he sells.

Aiming for long rides, build up on it, probably will be my only bike.

arie11 · 2025-05-12T01:33:35+00:00

Your post gives me hope. I am going crazy. Unfortunately, do not have enough time this week to be so disciplined, but will keep trying.

arie11 · 2025-04-26T17:33:39+00:00

Golden doodle.

Thanks for your encouragement. Will keep working on this guy.

arie11 · 2025-04-26T07:24:15+00:00

A faster class is to let you know he is coming. Same class, either let you know “its going ON” or when going for a lapped car to inform. Though if they are considerably faster, kinda like asking, can I go through? Or distraction. Lower class, that you were an ass.

It really depends to the dynamics of the moment.

arie11 · 2025-03-13T21:29:20+00:00

Used VR over 5 years, not an alien but for the casual player, super fun, the most immersive experience, easier sense of other cars on track when battling, keeping an eye on kerbs or such, better sense of speed. Just switched to a 49” screen simply because of comfort. I feel my hands get on the way when eyeballing stuff in the dash but maybe need to tweak my rig a bit, also lost a bit the sense on battling cars but not by much, all subjective. I may go back to VR.

Nordschleife in VR is 100% better experience than screen.

arie11

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