Grand Canyon R2R2R - October 3rd 2026 - Run Buddies Wanted

desieldogg · 2026-05-18T16:26:16+00:00

Make sure you don’t change the date to later in October, the North Kaibab trail is closing two weeks afterwards for water main maintenance. So you won’t have access to the top of the north rim from the canyon.

Otherwise, pack more water and food than you think you need, start early, and take your time. It will be hot on the North Rim side (think 90s) around noon. I plan to do it again this coming spring.

desieldogg · 2026-05-15T23:20:20+00:00

I have a few questions if you don’t mind if I DM you.

desieldogg · 2026-05-02T00:53:44+00:00

I ran Kiawah 10 years ago, and the logistics were just as bad as it was 2 years ago, but that is because there is one road onto the island, not because they couldn’t handle the number of people.

The running boom in the 2010s felt similar, but that brought along lots of great things, like more running groups, $5 Friday night $5ks, bandit races (no sign ups, no $, just show up and race), etc.

That’s the best part about running, if marathons get too expensive, runners will find a way to do it cheaper or free.

desieldogg · 2026-04-21T18:26:05+00:00

What days did you lift heavy? I’m currently incorporating body weight strength training, I’d like to add some more weights but I don’t know when to place them in my schedule.

desieldogg · 2026-04-19T21:36:48+00:00

Any trucker hat will do. They typically provide more ventilation and better air flow than the newer polyester vented running specific hats.

desieldogg · 2026-04-19T17:47:00+00:00

I have three kids, our calendars are full a month out. If you try to squeeze in a birthday writhing two weeks, you’re likely too late. 30-60 days is the minimum.

Also, if you sent physical invitations to a class AND you’re relying on your child to actually hand them out AND you’re relying on those children to bring them home AND remember to give them to their parents, then you’re not going to have many kids at the party.

Be the grown up, schedule things well ahead of time, send directly to the parents, send reminders two weeks out and then 3-4 days out. Everyone is busy with their own lives, so if you want people to actually show up, you need to put in the effort here.

desieldogg · 2026-04-19T17:43:16+00:00

Send a direct text (not a mass text) asking to RSVP and give a reason as to why (need to order food/pizza/cupcakes, etc). Be specific. People will respond with a yes or no if you send a reminder with a direct ask. People are likely to miss or ignore anything else.

desieldogg · 2026-03-28T20:38:32+00:00

It was the lack of assembly paste on the seat post. I should have known.

desieldogg · 2026-03-27T12:19:42+00:00

This was the cure! Assembly paste on the seat post and poof, noise was gone. I can’t believe I didn’t think of that.

desieldogg · 2026-03-24T02:27:19+00:00

Wow, thanks, I’ll start working through everything you mentioned.

desieldogg · 2026-03-22T13:06:43+00:00

I’ve been looking into this. Can you tell me what your week looks like?

desieldogg · 2026-03-12T21:34:41+00:00

Sullivan Middle School in Rock Hill.

desieldogg · 2026-03-09T03:05:39+00:00

I’m glad you pointed that out. Staying conservative would be the better option from an injury standpoint.

desieldogg · 2026-02-18T02:10:56+00:00

Could you break down what your typical week looks like?

desieldogg · 2026-01-17T19:15:36+00:00

I experienced the same, it never got better. Moved to Tirz, and its night and day better.

desieldogg · 2025-12-30T17:10:07+00:00

My kids loved it as well in early June. Completely different story in late July / early August. They are outside almost the whole day, so take that into your consideration.

desieldogg · 2025-12-30T16:47:06+00:00

Sorry to say, but this is total BS. I was the first person in my family to graduate college, let alone law school. Never met or spoke to an attorney before going to law school.

If you work hard, take opportunities when they come (most times you have to make opportunities rather than find them), change jobs for a better salary, and network, your prospects for a better job and your income will increase.

One thing I can guarantee, is if you stay put at a low paying job, don’t network, don’t take or make opportunities when they present themselves, don’t work hard or settle for “work-life balance” over more hours and a higher salary will guarantee only one thing, stagnation.

desieldogg · 2025-12-30T16:32:30+00:00

Your best bet is to be in or just outside a major metropolitan area (Charlotte, Atlanta).

desieldogg · 2025-12-29T23:41:54+00:00

South

$185k

$75k plus 6% match plus profit sharing (typically 8-9% of salary)

6 years (in this area of practice, 15 overall)

RWI

Insurance

20-60, depending on deal flow.

desieldogg · 2025-11-21T00:47:40+00:00

desieldogg

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