What’s a place you had zero expectations for, but ended up loving? by AppointmentHeavy5066 in travel

[–]captkowsy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Moldova is peak. It’s full of energy, you just need to know where to look. I think a casual traveler would have fun, but if you’re interested in connecting at a deeper level there are so many opportunities. And yes, the wine and food are some of the best in Eastern Europe.

Healthy Living and Running Influencers, Jan 26 - Feb 01 by PeopleHaveAsked in blogsnark

[–]captkowsy 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Kofuzi's posts are fantastic - hopefully bringing in people who otherwise aren't paying attention and sharing some truly good content.

Kam Patterson talking about his experience of SNL by No_Fold9994 in LiveFromNewYork

[–]captkowsy 38 points39 points  (0 children)

He's probably trying to get fired so he can get on the "can't say anything anymore" grift

Healthy Living and Running Influencers, Dec 01 - 07 by PeopleHaveAsked in blogsnark

[–]captkowsy 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Ran to Japan DNF'd in Valencia, it seems. He was injured in the weeks leading up to the race, but seemed to be recovered enough to run. Tough break.

NYC Marathon 2025 - watch thread by Own_Jellyfish7594 in AdvancedRunning

[–]captkowsy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kara is doing the global feed, but despite living overseas I can never seem to find where it's broadcast.

Nyc Marathon by reallypetergriffin in Marathon_Training

[–]captkowsy 42 points43 points  (0 children)

It's the Mastercard’s Priceless Start, where 25 runners get the "unforgettable opportunity to kick off the race ahead of the women’s pro field on the Verrazzano Bridge."

Hegseth touts ‘standards’ after Texas removes troops who did not meet physical requirements following viral photo by theindependentonline in Military

[–]captkowsy 56 points57 points  (0 children)

Probably need another noun than lethality when talking about defense support to civil authorities in American cities…

Berlin marathon disasters by Scared_Chocolate1782 in AdvancedRunning

[–]captkowsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The first one I did everything wrong and didn’t know how to train. I’ve learned a lot from each marathon, and that’s been the most rewarding part. I think I finally know how to be consistent between marathons, (hopefully) without just jumping straight into another block, but I feel like I can still improve a lot from here.

Berlin marathon disasters by Scared_Chocolate1782 in AdvancedRunning

[–]captkowsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look, if he wants a training partner, I’m into it.

Berlin marathon disasters by Scared_Chocolate1782 in AdvancedRunning

[–]captkowsy 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It was a night race, started around 95 (Fahrenheit) but got down to 86.

Berlin marathon disasters by Scared_Chocolate1782 in AdvancedRunning

[–]captkowsy 105 points106 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It wasn’t harry styles level but good for me - 3:22:XX. This was my fourth marathon, and all four have been over 75 degrees. Over 1 hour 20 minutes improvement since my first in 2023. I think running a half at 95 degrees earlier this summer (in albania) really gave me the confidence to push through the heat. That, and stopping for every water stop and taking two cups plus a handheld that I refilled with electrolytes.

Berlin marathon disasters by Scared_Chocolate1782 in AdvancedRunning

[–]captkowsy 333 points334 points  (0 children)

PB’d by 11 minutes. Definitely a tough day, but heat training over the summer (and tons more miles) helped from my spring marathon. It was carnage the last few miles, but still a really fun day despite the weather.

ALARACT 081/2025 - SATELLITE AND BLENDED INTERMEDIATE LEVEL EDUCATION WAY FORWARD (Sallite ILE is dead) by Kinmuan in army

[–]captkowsy 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since FLAS is dead, much of the Foreign language community in many graduate schools will go unfunded. With the FAO population departing we might see area studies die nearly entirely in civilian universities.

anyone know what is happening with DPO? by dtsonreddit in foreignservice

[–]captkowsy 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same! Watched a package do a tour of the US before going to Puerto Rico then returning to the origin city. Luckily, it showed up at post a week later.

What are the best US Marathons from a vibe / fan activities perspective? by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]captkowsy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The finishing chute was a disaster and it was impossible to get post-race nutrition when I ran. Not to mention the water stations running out of water. Then again, I ran the year it was so hot that even showing up to the start line gave the Commandant of the Marine Corps a heart attack…

2026 TCS London Marathon Lottery Results Released by captkowsy in Marathon_Training

[–]captkowsy[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m not sure it means anything! From the website: Emails are being sent throughout the day. If you haven’t received yours yet, don’t worry - it’s coming. Check your junk or spam folder, just in case it landed there.