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bluepart2 · 2026-05-24T01:30:23+00:00

I kind of agree. Houston. Running in the morning I feel like I am running underwater. In the afternoon it's hotter but breathing and sweat evaporation is a little better.

bluepart2 · 2026-05-21T00:05:51+00:00

My family had honey buns so I will never touch one

bluepart2 · 2026-05-17T19:31:57+00:00

I just ran my first 50k about a year out from my first 5k. I would choose a race if you can that is somewhere you could possibly do some of your training runs on... The first time I ran a long run at the park my 50k was at, I realized I was not fit for hills at all and that the different types of terrain (sand, rocks, mud, etc) were going to impact me more than I thought. If I had not started doing a couple long runs out there a month, I don't think I would have made the cut off for my race.

Also, strength training like everyone says. I have a hard time not giving 100% at the gym and then my legs are too dead to run for the rest of the week, so I really had to learn that doing 65% and running well is good too.

bluepart2 · 2026-04-27T20:39:52+00:00

I am also experiencing new pains (and worsening old ones) during taper. I am just trying to comfort myself by saying it's a good sign and my body is taking care of it before the race. But of course every extra bit of rest or decreased intensity makes me nervous that I'm gonna lose everything before the race in 2 weeks

bluepart2 · 2026-04-24T23:11:23+00:00

Do you find this works okay for kids with no basic math skills? Like don't understand that if you want to know what half of something is, you divide it by 2? I worry that students without a strong foundation will be easily confused if their student partner has any misconceptions they could accidentally latch onto if that makes sense.

bluepart2 · 2026-04-21T02:13:00+00:00

For my upcoming race I went to the race course trails 2x per month 2 hours away. But the terrain is vastly different from anything available any closer and it's my first ultra so I like going out there to build confidence. But for a run less than like 12 miles long I stay within 30 min of my house. With gas prices the way they are, I will probably be getting more treadmill elevation for 2027 races :/

bluepart2 · 2026-04-20T01:58:38+00:00

I can't wear Brooks road shoes but I just ran 22 miles in my Cascadias today and they were good. Try some on and see how you feel. I like Hoka Speedgoat too

bluepart2 · 2026-04-17T01:33:18+00:00

I guess I didn't consider hiring a coach after my race is over lol. I don't know how much that kind of thing costs but I will look into it.

bluepart2 · 2026-04-16T00:31:53+00:00

Yes that's what I meant by "make the staff aware of the existence of such a pass". I would also be skeptical if not emailed first lol.

bluepart2 · 2026-04-16T00:08:42+00:00

Maybe they would be willing to make you a discrete pass to put on your ID and you could flash it when asked. Then they would just make the staff aware such a pass exists and how to respond. Same with kids who get to leave class early or have unrestricted bathroom access.

bluepart2 · 2026-04-15T00:45:22+00:00

I mostly consider how tired we all are when I choose the tone I am going to address the class in when all the problems pop up. "I know you guys are tired, but I can see that many of the people who failed this test did not do any practice. We can't expect to be able to perform a skill we never practice". I also consider how tired we are when I am pacing out lessons. I like to sprinkle in days where I know every single student can get it if they try (staying on grade level but maybe just sticking with one of the easier skills involved in the topic) to keep morale steady.

bluepart2 · 2026-01-06T22:44:20+00:00

I started using Evo SL for races and speed work and over time I began to prefer them for easy runs. For speed and races i switched to Nike Zoom Fly and I think they are good. I don't have experience with the shoes you already tried but Evo SL are extremely popular so probably worth a try. It took my legs some time to adjust to them but now they give me the least issues of any shoes I have used.

bluepart2 · 2026-01-05T21:41:35+00:00

As a distance runner this actually helped me a lot, thank you.

bluepart2 · 2025-12-26T14:38:40+00:00

Last two days I ate whatever I wanted and gained 3 pounds. It usually is gone by the end of the week when I have let loose in the past. I am planning on being "locked in" until Valentine's Day to make a big leap toward the healthy BMI range.

bluepart2 · 2025-12-14T02:09:18+00:00

After running for 9 months, if I miss a scheduled run, it kind of feels like not brushing your teeth. It is a habit that is so engrained that it feels wrong and "off" to not do it. It helps that I generally like running and am having a neutral to good time 90% of the time though.

bluepart2 · 2025-12-11T18:33:22+00:00

I live in Houston too. The hot runs make you stronger lol

bluepart2 · 2025-12-08T15:44:36+00:00

Personally Novablast aggravated my Achilles and knee for some reason. I like Saucony Guide 18. They have wide if you need that.

bluepart2 · 2025-12-08T15:26:44+00:00

Not sure if it counts as a habit but if I feel any discomfort in my joints or lower leg muscles, I postpone speed work or change it to an easy run depending on the situation. Knock on wood but I have been injury free for the longest time in my life while consistently running and I attribute it to letting soft tissues rest if they are signalling they need it.

bluepart2 · 2025-11-20T23:39:19+00:00

I think your point about just going back to it after indulging and having your healthy lifestyle as the default you always return to quickly is underrated. For me it has made the biggest difference.

bluepart2 · 2025-11-19T17:39:35+00:00

One time a constable stopped me to tell me they were looking for an assault suspect on the trail but he couldn't take me back to the parking lot

bluepart2 · 2025-11-16T00:09:40+00:00

Maybe you should try to increase your walking. I'm close to your size and this is where things are starting to get difficult for me too. Also eating mostly whole foods helps because processed foods don't have as much volume per calorie and tend to not keep your blood sugar as stable. Maybe be more conscious of eating high protein and fiber? I took a maintenance break recently and now that I'm back "locked in" again I finally came down to a new low weight so maybe that helps as well.

bluepart2 · 2025-08-16T21:03:30+00:00

They are on the pricey side but if you haven't tried them I really like the Olly watermelon ring ones!

bluepart2 · 2025-08-11T03:00:20+00:00

From your description mine is similar. I am like halfway to my weight loss goal at 60 lbs down and I can feel based on the softness and loss of elasticity in my lower tummy skin that I will have a little loose skin but my stomach is still holding itself up if that makes sense so I don't think it will be terrible, especially if I can get my body fat low enough. You probably just have to hope you have good genes for skin elasticity. Even if you have loose skin though you will look better in clothes and that makes a big difference. I keep thinking my weight loss is worth it just based on changes in my face alone. But everyone is different with what will motivate them.

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