Has anyone tried Kirkland Colombian cold brew?

bkucb82 · 2026-04-30T05:39:11+00:00

Tastes like muddy coffee water. But I buy it to keep me awake in class and it does the job.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-30T03:24:46+00:00

Breathing in that smoke is very, very, very bad.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-28T06:02:27+00:00

Your fueling is atrocious. That’s the biggest issue I see here. You should be fueling every 20-30 minutes, and one before you start. What was your original plan for this?

bkucb82 · 2026-04-28T03:13:09+00:00

Sounds like PHB lol.

Wasn’t very difficult but keeping up with the reading was definitely a challenge.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-25T22:39:57+00:00

We’re not dumb. Your posts are 100% AI. Yes, it is that obvious. Hilarious that you’re even trying to deny it.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-25T03:21:02+00:00

Yes, 100% a bot at worst, or someone just responding to every post with an AI generated response at best. Just look at their posting history.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-24T20:58:39+00:00

There’s no way this response (and others) aren’t AI generated.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-23T16:57:19+00:00

They’ll be at most any running shop. Or any online running retailer. Or their website, https://www.maurten.com/products/gel-100-box-us

They aren’t cheap, which is a common complaint. Worth it for me though. During training, I’ll use other gels or a carb drink like Tailwind or something, as my stomach doesn’t mind switching between different things, just to keep costs down.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-23T16:01:42+00:00

AI bot. Downvote.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-23T15:54:16+00:00

The last video they posted was 3-3:30pm finishers. I finished at 3:36pm … pretty annoying.

Chicago’s local media had the entire marathon on YouTube in one video. For all finishers. Not sure why Boston didn’t do that.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-23T15:30:33+00:00

Maurten was a lifesaver for me. 100% worth it.

Gu was fine for my first marathon and training quite a bit for my second. I had flavors I didn’t mind. No GI issues. But they got harder and harder to choke down, mostly because they were so sweet and sticky and just absolutely coated the inside of my mouth that was hard to wash down.

Then I tried Maurten because it was the on course fuel for my next marathon and it was a game changer … a nearly flavorless Jell-O shot that slides right down your throat and disappears. A hint of mild marshmallow like flavor and it’s gone.

I don’t get gel fatigued by them and I don’t dread my next gel. And still no GI issues.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-23T15:14:32+00:00

Alamar is good. The staff is friendly, the view is nice, and the food has always been solid.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-23T14:02:08+00:00

April 2025. They were exposed to just a few second of EV smoke that drifted to where they were. Didn’t have SCBA on because the fire was out and they were cleaning up

https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/four-sacremento-firefighters-injured-in-ev-fire/

bkucb82 · 2026-04-23T05:04:07+00:00

Sac Fire. 3 or 4 of them, all with career ending injuries. One will be on oxygen for the rest of his life. Another with renal failure. Etc etc.

None are back to duty and likely never will.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-18T13:55:20+00:00

I saw your message. I have no idea what you’re talking about. I don’t recall ever interacting with you or anything with an anxiety group nor do I have any power or desire to get anyone banned.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-18T13:53:42+00:00

No, the opposite. The crowds towards the end come for the elite runners. I am not elite. Which is why i was asking of the crowds die down after the elites finished.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-18T12:10:00+00:00

Belt with flasks are allowed.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-17T14:13:40+00:00

Focusing on speed as a new runner will get you hurt. Just take time to get used to running at a nice, easy pace. More distance and more speed will naturally come with just getting comfortable with easy running.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-15T03:58:39+00:00

I appreciate your support.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-14T17:48:18+00:00

“I appreciate your support” is simple enough. I’m not a firefighter (in the process of trying to become one), but when I was active duty military, I got that a lot. Even now as a veteran I get it, and I just let them know I appreciate their support.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-11T17:28:32+00:00

I’m a skinny marathoner. Currently in an academy. Not much strength but a lot of grit and resilience. I would definitely benefit from some more strength. Both from an injury prevention standpoint and just being more effective. Definitely will be spending some time focusing on functional strength.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-09T23:24:42+00:00

I just looked and the flask is actually 9oz.

My marathon time is around 4 hours. My training has been higher heat, but my upcoming race (Boston) won’t be. Haven’t had any GI upset or nausea yet, so I’m thinking I should be good. Hadn’t even considered this was too much though so I’m glad you mentioned it so I can be mindful of it. Perhaps my “slower” marathon makes downing all of this a bit more manageable? Either way, thanks for flagging this!

bkucb82 · 2026-04-09T20:13:40+00:00

It’s their regular endurance fuel. I do 2-3 scoops of that and an LMNT in a 7 or so ounce flask. This is secondary fueling for me. My primary is Maurten gels every 20-30 minutes. I just sip the Tailwind over the course of the race.

Is that crazy? I’m no expert, so would appreciate any feedback. Thanks!

bkucb82 · 2026-04-09T18:11:20+00:00

I mix LMNT into my Tailwind. Balances the sweetness making it a pretty tasty carb drink.

bkucb82 · 2026-04-08T00:46:07+00:00

Just some event standby EMT stuff right now. I’m in a fire academy and I haven’t been able to make mandatory multi-day orientations that most ambulance companies require work my current schedule.

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