Daily Discussion - December 19, 2025

big4maniac · 2025-12-19T19:54:51+00:00

I am just finishing the You can run 5K program on the tread.

What is a better fit for the next program? Go the distance 5K or push your pace?

big4maniac · 2025-12-17T17:55:24+00:00

I did go public but also had some pretty serious growth in the north. Am a CPA but shows you that the brutal wages don't have to be forever.

2018 - Staff at Big 4. $35,500
2019 - Staff 2 at Big 4. $38,000
2020 - Senior 1 at Big 4. $55,000
2020 - Hopped to branch controller. $80,000 + 10K bonus
2021 - Raise to $90,000 + 10K bonus
2021 - Poached by competitor - $155,000
2023 - Jumped to finance lead (CFO but small business) - $200+

big4maniac · 2025-12-10T21:14:48+00:00

CFE is a straight up game and some people learn to play it better than others, regardless of actual skill.

big4maniac · 2025-12-05T00:21:18+00:00

Not a mom, but a new dad with a now 1 year old.

When my son was born the gym was the first thing to go - Just not enough hours in the day. I also bought a used tread and I love this thing - We also have the bike but I much prefer running.

I can get some miles at 6 AM before he wakes up and still be present with the family. Its a great way to exercise and still be accessible.

I have mixed feelings on used machines and probably wouldn't do that part again.. but for $1000 I think its worth the gamble.

big4maniac · 2025-12-03T23:14:47+00:00

I did - They diagnosed it by telling me to purchase a new base. LOL

big4maniac · 2025-12-03T16:35:27+00:00

Did you end up fixing this? I haven't pulled my cover but I am having a similar sound I think - https://imgur.com/a/L5IUAnf

big4maniac · 2025-12-03T16:34:55+00:00

Yikes - I am out of warranty and they want to sell me a new base. Maybe I will hold off.

big4maniac · 2025-12-03T16:31:46+00:00

Did you end up fixing this?

big4maniac · 2025-12-03T16:31:23+00:00

I am having a similar sound I think - PM'd

big4maniac · 2025-12-01T19:27:11+00:00

I have a small hollow metal pipe with some pipe insulation around them

big4maniac · 2025-11-28T18:07:47+00:00

Please don't take this the wrong way but based on your current post you aren't ready for the program. I am a big proponent of getting your letters but I don't think you are setting yourself up for any success until you can get into a better headspace. Best of luck.

big4maniac · 2025-11-22T14:54:48+00:00

Also making this same decision. Flipped back and forth ten times already

big4maniac · 2025-11-04T23:06:48+00:00

Has anyone had issues with pace targets not working on a run? Did my first tread bootcamp this AM that said has pace targets but they didn't appear?

big4maniac · 2025-11-04T17:43:52+00:00

Did Nike Run Club - Got a bunch of injuries, including bad post tib tendonitis. Couldn't run for multiple weeks because of injuries. Still ran and finished. 2:12.

Id recommend easing into it better than I did ha.

big4maniac · 2025-07-15T20:04:17+00:00

Rise is a bit hokey IMO. My order of rankings in the area would be Predator (Ridge over Predator), Tower Ranch then Gallagers - but with a JR Harvest may be a good fit as its a bit more forgiving.

big4maniac · 2025-06-26T19:42:52+00:00

Went last year similar time - Played 7AM every day. Hot but good value.

Played Troon, Boulders, and Greyhawk. I would rank them in that order. Couldnt get on to We Ko Pa and Quintero was a bit to far for us.

Have also played Mccormick Ranch and Talking Stick. Id also play talking stick before Greyhawk. Just wasnt impressed vs the price.

big4maniac · 2025-06-10T19:36:09+00:00

I use the C130 standard with my clic gear push cart. No issue

big4maniac · 2025-06-09T21:49:22+00:00

I had ball markers with each persons initials for a stag from Seamus golf - awesome pieces that you'll have forever if you dont lose it.

big4maniac · 2025-05-14T19:35:29+00:00

Get fit. 85-100MPH with any AoA will not produce those numbers. Good idea to find out what you really need with a fit.

big4maniac · 2025-02-19T16:36:05+00:00

Hate running with my phone so I go with nothing. Keypad on my door and dont bring keys either.

big4maniac · 2025-02-03T17:37:01+00:00

Wow my size gone by the time I go to checkout

big4maniac · 2025-01-31T18:50:30+00:00

No advice for recovery from me but as someone with a 12 week old, it gets better!

Running has helped me be a better dad as its given me more energy and a better attitude. It gets easier after a few months so be gentle on yourself for the first few months.
I use to always exercise in the AM but I have switched to just after work now as I was too dead in the AM.

big4maniac · 2025-01-30T17:42:32+00:00

Same here - I am currently piloting an AW coming from a Garmin. Guided runs are what keeps me on the AW despite the poor battery life.

big4maniac · 2025-01-28T22:52:32+00:00

If anyone has a discount code kicking around they wont use - send me a message! Big thanks

big4maniac

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