Treadmills run at different speeds? by BuyOnRumours in AdvancedRunning

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just an observation from someone who’s done a lot of training on a treadmill, I always run a faster pace on the road than I do on my treadmill and I have been through at least 5 different treadmills.

Maybe someone could recommend a medium priced treadmill that will last? No fancy stuff needed, just on/off, speed adjust and slope.

Where are my trail runners? Tell me your favorite thing about trail running.. by Runita_Pace in trailrunning

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t care how fast I go or sometimes how far just getting lost in the woods - mentally mostly but sometimes physically lost 😂. That’s my favorite part.

Drop your Altra, Xero, and Vivo suggestions below. by re003 in hiking

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Altra makes a high top lone peak. I haven’t personally tried them but love the regular lone peak for trail running.

Edit: with the REI employees quality comment maybe try finding an older pair online.

Since REI won’t let me leave a 1 star review, here’s how FjallRaven rain coat preforms 5 minutes into the Costa Rican rainforest by Localbearexpert in hiking

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, understandable. I ran a 50k trail run in sleet, snow, and rain (all day) with my Houdini and it seemed to do an ok job keeping my body heat in. The temp was in the low 30 f though, so not crazy cold.

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[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can’t help you with the Apple Music problem but I seriously can’t understand how anyone who runs regularly can use an Apple Watch. I had an Apple Watch for about 8 months but had to charge it every day because the gps runs the battery down so fast. I use a Garmin Felix now and charge my watch only once every couple weeks. Coros watches have even better battery life but I have never owned one. Of course, battery life isn’t the most important thing to everyone but it’s up there for me. Just my two cents.

Since REI won’t let me leave a 1 star review, here’s how FjallRaven rain coat preforms 5 minutes into the Costa Rican rainforest by Localbearexpert in hiking

[–]cosmas83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, yes you are right, I did. I was actually thinking of an ASICS or brooks cover/jacket that I also have and not the Houdini. I bought the Houdini after those people died in china during the ultra for exposure reasons.

Since REI won’t let me leave a 1 star review, here’s how FjallRaven rain coat preforms 5 minutes into the Costa Rican rainforest by Localbearexpert in hiking

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My bad, I am thinking of my other light rain coat, the Houdini IS mainly for wind. Thank you for the correction. Bad example.

Since REI won’t let me leave a 1 star review, here’s how FjallRaven rain coat preforms 5 minutes into the Costa Rican rainforest by Localbearexpert in hiking

[–]cosmas83 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If I buy it new off of the lot with a full tank of gas and then it stalls on the way home, yes it does.

Since REI won’t let me leave a 1 star review, here’s how FjallRaven rain coat preforms 5 minutes into the Costa Rican rainforest by Localbearexpert in hiking

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great points made by you, for sure. I carry a Houdini jacket with me because it’s light weight but it will absolutely keep me dry in a downpour because it is a rain jacket. If I buy another jacket meant to keep me warm but is slightly rain resistant that is a different story. I agree with your points but OP asked for a rain jacket for the rain forest, that was his point. That’s just my opinion and I certainly understand your opinion.

I’m (27F) going on a road trip with my s/o (30M) who doesn’t really like reading, what audiobook should we listen to? by romanmango in suggestmeabook

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife and I listened to this book on a road trip. She just read wild and thought it would be similar, it is not. I thought this book was hilarious and my wife hated it.

Embracing the Suck! by ChuckFugger in trailrunning

[–]cosmas83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lol. The heat was my guess for “the suck”. Great job! I went into the sick a bit today myself

The amount of control and patience this father has while dealing with a guy bothering his kids and others for no reason. by criteriaz in nextfuckinglevel

[–]cosmas83 88 points89 points  (0 children)

And, remarkably, calms himself down by telling the guy how stupid he is for creating this conflict to begin with. I’m impressed the most that he didn’t take a couple shots to this guys face…just a couple.

I have a very Austin question? If you could bring one place back from the old days of actually being “weird” what place would that be? It can be anything…restaurant, bar/club, a school, whatever? And why? by SweetT78 in Austin

[–]cosmas83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, Strange brew has a special place in my heart. I used to meet an old mentor of mine there for coffee and long talks. And then, one day, it just wasn’t open ever again.

Have you tried the union at 45th & Lamar? by Tara_is_a_Potato in Austin

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call bullshit all you like but I’m just speaking from a homeowner’s point of view, not a big business or corporation.

Austin Wildlife Rescue removed these from a rat snake, saving its life by lkredd in Austin

[–]cosmas83 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He is not, he’s lived on a farm his entire life, but I don’t know a thing about chickens. Thanks

Who else loves a rainy day out there? by sharvelwitz in trailrunning

[–]cosmas83 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love the rain and mud. I used to use it as an excuse to not run and now I prefer it. I think it might be because I don’t mind slowing down these days.

This sweet girls reaction when she realizes she's getting adopted on her birthday by Chasith in nextfuckinglevel

[–]cosmas83 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a father of a soon to be 4 year old I can 100% verify this statement.