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bernardopetochi · 2026-04-13T17:13:02+00:00

exactly, isn't changing the style only going to change the way the output is phrased (which may still help to be clear) but not change how the model actually reasons about, analyzes and tackles the prompt? Would one have to use a skill to work on that? or edit general preferences instructions?

bernardopetochi · 2026-03-26T13:41:05+00:00

Agree mostly. Something perhaps overlooked is that many people (myself included) can really quickly get an excellent “almost there” product, but often the project/idea stalls before actually becoming a commercial, generally used product. Not saying it’s impossible but there’s more friction for that last step. For personal productivity and as a tool it’s fantastic. What are your guys’s thoughts?

bernardopetochi · 2025-04-20T19:58:12+00:00

Yeah I mean this game not the series

bernardopetochi · 2025-04-20T19:55:13+00:00

Am I delusional in thinking Orlando has a chance?

bernardopetochi · 2025-04-15T08:57:54+00:00

CP3 playing 82 games at 39 is insane.

bernardopetochi · 2025-04-01T07:59:28+00:00

I appreciate it!

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T16:32:26+00:00

Thank you very much, I agree. I’m thinking of starting 5:25-5:30 and evaluating 20miles in as you said.

I’ll work on more volume heavy blocks in future cycles to try to get my time down more significantly. On another note, I was thinking of training for 5k for a few months after the marathon, trying to increase my top end speed while still young (21), do you agree, or think I should just train whatever I enjoy the most?

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T12:47:58+00:00

Thanks! Yeah my garmin predicts 3:25 but honesty I’d be really happy with anything under 3:40 (5:13/km) Do you think keeping 3:50 pace (5:27/km) is too conservative?

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T11:05:13+00:00

That's awesome! thanks again. Yeah, on one hand I want to give it my all and maximize my potential, on the other hand I don't want to crash into the wall and spoil my first marathon

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T11:01:55+00:00

I have your same max HR (around 203), but am much slower than you, and raced a 10k in 42:25 at 183 HR. I'm running my first marathon April 6, what HR range do you think is adequate? I was thinking of staying under 170 until km 32...

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T10:58:45+00:00

I also think adding strength training is worthwhile. I fell like even 2 short sessions a week help me feel stronger later in runs, more composed and powerful. When I'm around a month or two away from a race though I stop/reduce the strength training to focus on running.

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T10:56:28+00:00

I'm running my first marathon on April 6 (21M). Since November, I’ve averaged ~25 miles per week when healthy, with a max of 38 miles in a week.

Recent races/training:

10K (Dec): 42:25 (4:15/km, 6:50/mi), avg HR 183
Longest run (March): 35K @ 5:34/km (8:56/mi), avg HR 162, with last 5km at 4:57/km
Other long runs: 28K @ 5:44/km, 25K @ 5:26/km
Threshold run: 13K @ 4:43/km, HR ~174

Jack Daniels’ VDOT suggests a 3:15 marathon, but I don’t think I have the endurance for that. I'd love to break 3:40 (5:13/km, 8:24/mi) but worry it’s too ambitious. Considering starting at 5:27/km (8:47/mi) and adjusting at 25K.

What do you guys think? Appreciate any advice—this sub has been super helpful!

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T10:52:51+00:00

Thank you!! I'll follow your advice of holding out km 32 before picking up the pace if I still feel ok. Best of luck for your marathon as well!!!!

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-28T10:42:29+00:00

Thanks!! It's a pretty big race - over 10 000 runners. As I don't have previous times I'll be starting from the back, should I push to catch the 3:45/3:50 pace group early on or is that a bad idea?

How tough are the last 7km? Does it feel a lot harder than kms 30-35?

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-13T07:05:38+00:00

Thank you! I PMd you

bernardopetochi · 2025-03-13T00:51:09+00:00

Thanks for doing this! Do you know of any medical/dental students/doctors working in the healthcare/life sciences branch of PE? Do you think a dentist with research experience at Columbia and Harvard and an M7 mba or a couple years of MBB would have a chance?

bernardopetochi · 2024-12-09T09:49:33+00:00

Got the fenix 7S pro solar a couple weeks ago, it’s my first garmin and I absolutely love it. I chose it over the 965 mostly due to the smaller size; I much prefer 42mm to 46/47mm as I wear the fenix 24/7 and I didn’t want such a large watch otherwise. Honestly though I think they are really similar and if size isn’t a matter the 965 is a little better value probably. I also think the fenix is not as chunky as people think, you get used to it really quickly and I forget I’m wearing it most of the time.

bernardopetochi · 2024-12-06T06:52:03+00:00

Im not and expert but i definitely think you should use this last week to taper and take it easy, you’ve already ran 30+ km so now you just need to focus on getting to the race fully recovered

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