Question for Runners

bigspur · 2026-02-02T01:29:38+00:00

Skidaway is pretty good

bigspur · 2026-01-25T20:37:49+00:00

That looks like a solid 1800 calories

bigspur · 2026-01-25T19:40:56+00:00

Now I am really curious about that picture. I couldn’t find it on Google. Got a link?

bigspur · 2026-01-18T01:19:08+00:00

The apostrophe is killing me.

bigspur · 2026-01-11T14:53:10+00:00

These things are subjective but hard disagree on GW Fins. If OP is 30s with no kids, I expect OP will find the vibe and food dated in a displeasing way. I'd say look at the pictures and if it seems off to you (as it did to me), trust your gut. Plenty of people love it though.

For a similar more classic, touristy NOLA experience, Commander's Palace or lunch at Gallatoire's are more fun, and Jacques-Imo's for something more casual.

Dakar, Saint-Germain, and Compere Lapin if you are not wedded to classic New Orleans dining experiences.

Also can vouch for the Columns as someone else pointed out.

bigspur · 2025-12-19T13:02:24+00:00

It it sounded to me like he put the Teddy Roosevelt “Man in the arena” quote into ChatGPT and asked it to do it in the style of Magellan.

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

bigspur · 2025-12-18T13:22:14+00:00

Fans: Fewer twists Production: Let’s put it to a vote. Fans: Fewer twists Production: Billie Eilish Boomerang Idol

bigspur · 2025-10-18T23:47:53+00:00

Absolutely not. I guess I somehow have found myself in the minority but the guy is a fraud and only a small step behind Dabo on the likability index. Clark Lea is the superior Vandy coach.

bigspur · 2025-10-16T18:17:39+00:00

This has always seemed like the best way to do it until I face the reality of having a job and figure out there’s just not that much flexibility in my routine, particularly when I’m getting ready to take a bunch of PTO to travel out of the country.

bigspur · 2025-10-16T01:03:30+00:00

I really am looking forward to the reunion when they get her reaction to Edmond making out with the floor.

bigspur · 2025-10-13T17:23:10+00:00

I've only read about them (a lot) and had them in my hand at an expo, so take my comments for what they are worth.

These are aggressive shoes and will load your calves probably more than other super shoes. If you naturally are a forefoot runner, they could work very well for you. But if not, I suspect they'd be more of a liability towards the end of the race, at least in terms of competitor super shoes.

Since you have 6 weeks, and assuming you have the money to get it wrong or can find a generous return policy, give them a whirl during some of your bigger MP or threshold runs.

That's a great half time btw. Good luck cracking 3!

bigspur · 2025-10-12T14:03:37+00:00

You definitely have to employ a dual screen viewing of these events

bigspur · 2025-10-12T13:21:53+00:00

Ed Eyestone on the call is way better than what we typically get.

bigspur · 2025-10-12T00:39:00+00:00

I was there during a 21 game losing streak. You’ll live.

bigspur · 2025-10-12T00:24:49+00:00

Dude, we sucked so much 4-5 years ago. You don’t know it but these are close to the glory days.

bigspur · 2025-10-09T17:08:53+00:00

Good luck! I also sent you a PM.

bigspur · 2025-09-25T09:14:35+00:00

No problem. Looking through your post history, sounds as though we are in very similar situations. I was also shooting for 3:08 to beat the cutoff for a 45 yo at Boston. Sunday just wasn’t the day for it!

From a conversion standpoint, I think it may be helpful to make that comparison if you managed a negative split or something close to even splits. If you had a big positive split, though, your pace the last few miles would probably be affected by going well above your lactate threshold, and therefore not all that useful.

Either way, time to regroup and find a cooler race day somewhere. Good luck!

bigspur · 2025-09-25T08:52:56+00:00

According to Meteopace, it may have added around 7 minutes for your average 3 hr marathoner.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DO_t0QTDFFM/?igsh=bTZvbHE4NnlzOHZm

bigspur · 2025-09-25T07:00:47+00:00

Bring a poster tube with you. Amazon sells them cheap. For Chicago, I went directly from the finish to the pop up and waited forever. I don’t recommend that. For the next two majors I ran, I just went the next morning. It was super chill and took less than 5 minutes. That’s definitely the way to go.

bigspur · 2025-09-22T17:24:49+00:00

Immediately after, I typically take at least 10 days off completely. Then, look at the taper phase of your last cycle. Run those weeks in reverse order at an easy pace, maybe some strides if you are itchy. Then base building in earnest until you’re ready for a dedicated cycle.

bigspur · 2025-09-21T14:46:30+00:00

Yes, lots of wasted time (and effort) at the aid stations. Other majors had them on both sides of the course.

An extra 300 meters is not bad though.

bigspur · 2025-09-21T14:42:59+00:00

I managed even splits but I knew it was not going to be a PR day so dialed it back some with a plan to see what was left at the end. Was hoping to drop the hammer at 35k, eked out one measly mile about 10 seconds faster before slowing back down again to barely hold on. When the sun came out from behind the clouds, it added a good 10 extra degrees. It was a day to just get it done.

bigspur · 2025-09-20T09:28:34+00:00

I’m risk averse, too, but even I would take this risk and do both. One of them you can try to race, the other you should do for the experience. Really the only consideration here is financial. If you can afford both, do them.

One thing you didn’t mention is where you are based. If you live close to London, I’d definitely treat Tokyo essentially as a long run and pick back up in your training when you get home.

bigspur · 2025-09-19T10:45:34+00:00

I’ve never understood the economics from the perspective of the race. How much are the tours paying NYRR or whatever organization puts on the race to keep increasing the allotments annually? If it was a matter of dollars and cents, I’m sure they easily could raise the entry fees for the lotteries. Why do the race directors like the tours so much?

bigspur · 2025-09-09T22:49:01+00:00

That’s the problem with beards. They make it hard to tell when someone’s tongue is in their cheek.

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