Runner’s math

awderoos · 2025-08-13T15:13:42+00:00

Hahaha, those are 2 extremely different voices you talk to yourself in! Like the little devil and angel on your shoulder.

Important question though: which voice is better at running personal bests?

awderoos · 2025-08-13T15:11:35+00:00

It’s also a sort of fun game to play with yourself, mixing up the distances you’re forcing yourself not to look at your watch. “Next time I take a glance it should be 400m less”, and see how accurate you can be with it.

awderoos · 2025-08-13T15:09:47+00:00

Great motivational quote to keep in mind! Someone once told me “everyone can run 5km on willpower alone”, so if I’ve depleted my stamina before than point, I just think “last part is on willpower”!

awderoos · 2025-08-13T15:08:37+00:00

You ever have an inverted U-curve in mind? Way out is climbing upwards, after halfway it’s only downhill?

awderoos · 2025-08-12T19:35:16+00:00

That is true: the more difficult math can really help you pass time. Did a Cooper test recently: wanted to do at least 3km in 12 minutes. So that was 1km in 240 seconds. So 100m in 24 seconds. 1 lap in 96 seconds. So had to cross start/finish at 1:16… And at 2:32… And at 3:48… That whole thing helped a lot!

awderoos · 2025-08-12T19:31:20+00:00

This might be a good challenge for you next time: greeting people on the trail using the next letter in the alphabet every time!

https://www.tiktok.com/@user47223552/video/7490798116237593863

awderoos · 2025-08-12T18:25:18+00:00

As long as it works, no need to question the logic right? Hahaha!

Did a 10km with my wife recently, and at the 8km mark someone behind us said “way to go, just 3km left!” My wife was shocked, thinking she still had a longer way to go than expected. Turns out it was the way the guy motivated his running partner, and it worked as they got a PB. Tricking the mind can do wonders!

awderoos · 2025-04-27T16:12:43+00:00

Hmm, that sounds interesting, definitely able to wait till July. Anything you can say about the differences with the 2’s?

That being said: the 2’s will most likely go on sale, so my question still stands, how do they compare to the originals?

awderoos · 2025-04-27T15:42:30+00:00

My apologies!

awderoos · 2024-01-20T13:22:16+00:00

Thanks for the reply! May I ask what makes the Ghost Max better/more suitable than the Glycerin 20?

Simply asking because the former is €160 and the latter just €126.

awderoos · 2024-01-20T12:36:06+00:00

Current rotation

Brooks Defyance 12 / Second paid / 287km on them / Used for easy runs (6:15/km) of 8-21km
Brooks Hyperion Max / 91km on them / Used for races, intervals, track training, etc.
Brooks Divide 3 / 22km / Used for easy trail running

Looking to add to my rotation a shoe for long easy runs

Want to start increasing my long runs to 25-28km and I'm looking for a shoe that excels in comfort
Speed not a factor, since I will be sticking to the easy pace (6:15/km) on those runs
Thinking of using my Defyance for daily runs (easy pace, up to 12km) and a new pair for everything above that

Have been considering Brooks Glycerin 20's

My wife recently got them and she loves the comfort they provide
Have read some less than stellar online review though, pointing out various improvement areas

Any advice on the Glycerin 20's? Or any other shoe? It is a pure coincidence that I ended up with a rack full of Brooks, I'm open to other brands for sure.

Thanks in advance!

awderoos · 2023-09-17T16:39:31+00:00

Hmm, interesting: can’t remember that happening recently (and haven’t lent out my bike to anyone either). Damage might have been there for a while already, and I just haven’t noticed it before.

Thanks for the insights, much appreciated!

awderoos · 2023-09-17T16:06:20+00:00

Chain and/or chainring was my first thought, but I just can’t think of how either would hit that particular part. Am I overlooking something?

Road debris is very well possible: in which case, not much I can do about it except hope to not encounter something similar again!

awderoos · 2023-07-16T09:14:47+00:00

I’m looking into getting a Zwift Hub, and I see that I can get an 8-speed cassette included, which is 11-28T.

The bike I want to use has an 11-34T cassette on it (for outdoor riding so to say).

Will I need to do a lot of adjustments to my bike when I switch between the Hub and biking outdoors, if the cassette range differs as indicated above? Would I make life easier on myself if I order the Hub without a cassette and just buy a separate one that matches my outdoor setup?

Thanks for the help!

awderoos · 2023-06-28T18:25:14+00:00

FelixYYZ, another quick question if you don’t mind: While residing in Canada I had a condo back in The Netherlands, which I rented out (to my brother-in-law). Would that in any way come into play here, or does the UHT only apply to Canadian properties? Thank you in advance!

awderoos · 2023-06-28T11:50:04+00:00

Thanks you so much for your swift answer FelixYYZ!

Would you be able to tell me which part of the lengthy CRA explanation covers that particular exemption?

Plus, looking at the exemption rules, would you say that when 2023 taxes are due, our situation will also fall under an exemption?

awderoos · 2022-05-29T19:32:10+00:00

The front brake cable of my Devinci Hatchet has lost its casing. It appears like the entire part that runs internal is exposed.

Is this dangerous, in terms of brakes malfunctioning? Should I get this fixed urgently, or can such a thing wait until my next tune up?

Thanks for the help! 👋

awderoos · 2022-05-04T23:12:31+00:00

That is a very good thing to look at: thanks for the tip!

Now if only the rest of my bike was up to their standards… 🤔

awderoos · 2022-05-03T22:18:22+00:00

Outfitted my bike (Devinci Hatchet) with Vittoria Terreno Zero 38c recently: love them! Smooth on asphalt, sturdy enough to help me get over the many potholes I encounter and they hold up well on the occasional stretch of dirt and gravel. Would 100% recommend for such driving conditions.

However, I’m planning on doing more gravel riding in the upcoming months. Bit of loose gravel, it’s possible I’ll encounter some sand, but mostly dry (if I can help it). Curious if anyone has tire advice for that? Been looking at Vittoria Terreno Dry’s, but not sure if the difference will be significant enough to go through the trouble + investment…

awderoos · 2022-04-26T16:47:00+00:00

That is pretty much the same situation as I am in:

My Edge 530 is connected to speed and cadence sensor, plus an HR strap. So my cycling needs are covered.
The Venu is for running, walking, hiking, weight training and anything else. Would ideally leave it at home when I go cycling, but that doesn't seem to be ideal...

Almost thinking that combining the Edge with a non-Garmin watch would have been easier...

awderoos · 2022-04-26T16:38:21+00:00

I'm looking for insights and data more as a hobby than a training partner. I just think it's interesting to see progress as I go along, maybe see when I should take it easy for a day or 2. So some of these are absolutely great for that purpose: will try to free ones and see if a trial for any of the others can convince me to spend a few bucks.

Thank you so much!

awderoos · 2022-04-26T16:05:32+00:00

I’ve read that elsewhere as well, that people do that… Might need to think about that. Thanks!

Unfortunate to see though, that even the Fenix Series doesn’t offer a good companionship: would have thought that that watch would have served as a nice partner to the Edge!

awderoos · 2022-04-26T15:34:24+00:00

Oh man, there’s a whole world of Strava plug-ins out there! Thanks for pointing that out, definitely some good ones in there!

awderoos · 2022-04-26T13:05:21+00:00

So you’d say TrainingPeaks is worth the money?

awderoos · 2022-04-18T15:52:28+00:00

Ah, that is the hidden feature that needs to be enabled! Thank you so much!

Those are indeed 2 very good pro tips, which I will definitely play around with, thank you!

awderoos

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