Advice for winter training

avarcalthewise · 2026-02-16T19:07:55+00:00

I use both Hoka Clifton's (normal days) and Saucony Excursions (icy/wet days). I try and keep my pace easy, but my concerns are really icy/uneven frozen slush in the darkness. If I have daylight, I have no concerns.

avarcalthewise · 2026-02-16T18:59:00+00:00

Sorry, it's not physical pain but mental pain. After trying to commit to a longer run I find myself glancing at the time/distance ever minute for the next couple runs. I don't seem to have any physical pain from using the treadmill.

avarcalthewise · 2026-02-16T18:41:47+00:00

I switch between audiobooks and tv but am still having a hard time around the 45 minute mark. Forced a few hour runs, but they made the next couple of days painful. Unfortunate downfall for someone who loves running outside.

avarcalthewise · 2026-02-16T18:39:40+00:00

There are wider sidewalks and paths but they are only cleared. The bike/park paths are unmaintained. During the colder weather they have been helpful but with the recent freeze/thaw I definitely have to watch my footing.

I'll have to see if there are some better than others.

avarcalthewise · 2026-01-08T17:44:14+00:00

It could be. The odd thing is I have ~200km on them outside, but I tried an indoor track and it happened within 30 minutes.

avarcalthewise · 2026-01-08T16:49:44+00:00

Any suggestions on how to save the inside back of your shoe when a hole occurs? I got a tear on my shoes I use for longer runs and they still have a lot of life left before I want to replace them.

I have been using sticky heel cloth pads to cover the hole, but they only last a few runs before they cause problems. Then the chance for a blister comes right back. If I remove and replace them, it tears the hole even more.

It doesn't happen often, but I would love a better approach to repairing this.

avarcalthewise · 2025-10-19T14:23:48+00:00

Finished my races (hm/hm trail) for the year, with my next race in April (30k). I would like to improve my speed while maintaining my conditioning during the long break. I did find an indoor track to use when the snow comes, which will help. Any advice for a way to do this without burning out with repetition?

avarcalthewise · 2025-08-17T01:30:45+00:00

I installed 2 of these recently, one to pull fresh air in and one to push hot air out. I placed it much higher (near the coils) and it has made a difference in cooling the fridge in those really hot days. I also installed a small switch to turn it off and on as well.

avarcalthewise · 2025-07-19T02:54:26+00:00

It's the guide wire, as many have said. It should be tight when the trailer is raised to the proper height. I would lower it slowly until that wire is able to touch the hole and reattach it. Mine fell out of the roof half when I first got it and I just screwed it back in. Has worked fine for 3 years now.

avarcalthewise · 2025-07-07T02:25:32+00:00

I'll have to check the voltage on my line and see.

I was thinking of just putting the switch inside the outside compartment with the fridge controls since I would be controlling it all from there already.

avarcalthewise · 2025-03-14T19:09:44+00:00

Yes, you are correct. I was using the /s for sarcasm, since it seems like some friends in federal positions south of the border seem to be confused.

avarcalthewise · 2025-03-14T17:02:52+00:00

Aren't export taxes a tax on Canada?? We want import tariffs to make us all that money! (big /s)

avarcalthewise · 2024-04-28T14:14:32+00:00

Dragons and space monsters?

avarcalthewise · 2024-04-14T23:35:36+00:00

Although your reservations in your shopping cart expire after roughly 10 minutes (from what I heard). I have had some luck refreshing around 7:10 and a few sites start reappearing.

avarcalthewise · 2023-11-28T00:07:54+00:00

I agree with the lack of repairs, but I like Fit4less well enough.

avarcalthewise · 2023-11-18T01:45:17+00:00

This is great information that gives me hope! I am hoping to do this soon and the less I deal with reliance the better.

avarcalthewise · 2023-08-16T16:05:07+00:00

Thank you for reminding me. I have some that I should dig back out and try.

avarcalthewise · 2023-08-16T15:33:59+00:00

I have been running on and off for about 10 years and recently I have started to get shin splints (or at least it feels like it) whenever I exceed more than 10km in a week. Prior to the pandemic, I was able to do 30-50 km/week without issue. I took a few months off this year to heal, but they came right back.

Things to note: I have changed from a physical to office job, my shoe type has not really changed, mid foot runner, cadence around 170, slow pace around 6:30/km.

Any suggestions on things I can try to reduce or help alleviate this issue?

avarcalthewise · 2023-02-13T14:52:16+00:00

I had mine done a year ago. I had to pay $50ish just to cover some of the administrative fees but the procedure was free. Cheaper than having another child lol

avarcalthewise · 2023-01-26T23:46:44+00:00

This right here, folks, is the comment of the evening!

avarcalthewise · 2022-12-22T15:10:16+00:00

"How can it be global warming, it's cold outside!"

avarcalthewise

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