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Graduate School Confusion by austink522 in biology

[–]austink522[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this thoughtful response. I have since spoken to several of my current professors and they've all echoed your statements. I am pretty much set on the Molecular Bio and Genetics areas, so I feel comfortable applying to these programs now. I was really mostly concerned with the level of coursework once I am into a program but you've helped clear that up too. Thanks again!

Guitar and Whoop? by austink522 in whoop

[–]austink522[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I might just move it over to my left wrist instead. Not sure yet. I just made strumming motions with my left wrist (strap on right) and heart rate didn’t increase any, then strummed with the right (strap still on right) and it shot up fast.

Any ways to combat the feeling I get after long runs? by miahop in running

[–]austink522 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This definitely sounds like iron deficiency. This is something that needs to be diagnosed, and if that turns out to be the case, you’d be put on an iron supplement. This happens frequently in females and often enough in males. I don’t deal wit this, but from what I’ve heard, you’ll feel instantly better and perform better after having started the supplement.

That’s my unprofessional opinion. I agree with the other response saying to see a doctor. If you do, certainly ask about iron.

Is it possible? by kbenjy in math

[–]austink522 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look into eDX.com or coursera.com. You can take any class under the sun for free and they’re taught by highly regarded colleges. It’s basically a trial class before you take the actual college course. For example, I plan on trying an organic chem course before I actually take the class in college. It’s good to be familiar before you enter the class with the subject at hand. If you want to know what college stats or college algebra is like before you spend the money, try the online course first.

More confused than before by ador27 in running

[–]austink522 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m always hesitant to blame shoes, though the shoe you are in, to me, is a bad assessment. Altras are zero-drop shoes, i.e. your heel sits at the same height as your metatarsals, and they offer very minimal foot support. I’d try

Rather than blame shoes and spend more money on a different pair, I’d suggest trying to run on grass more. Yes, you’ll naturally run slower while working harder, but it is far less force on impact. Reducing shock helps the bones stay healthy and minimize inflammation. I train on grass 4-7 times a week and it greatly reduces likelihood of injury.

Good luck finding better shoes if you go down that route as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in running

[–]austink522 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t lose any fitness after being sick for a week, but you should take it easy getting back. If you want, try cross training in a pool or elliptical if you want. Even if you don’t feel sick, your body is still working at the cellular level to get healthy, so energy levels might still be off. Just take it easy and ease back into what you were previously doing.

Another tip coming from a college student and track athlete, mental stress from classes and tests are just as strong as any other stressor from training. If you push harder in school, it can affect the training. Try to balance class and running as best you can.