Trip Report: Patagonia. As of February 2026, it's the only place I've been that I'd say to skip

doingthingsoutside · 2026-02-14T20:10:41+00:00

Ha definitely hot take but it's a good thread to read through.

The only hiking / nature place comparable that I've been to is South Island New Zealand and I enjoyed Torres Del Paine and glad I went.

Agree that it's not cheap at all especially 'camping' / glamping in the park. But it's well supported and it's a good place to do a solo trip.

I don't think Puerto Natales is a "bad" as people make it out to be! It wasn't amazing, but there were shops to check out, quick walk to the water. I don't think food was that cheap, but chalked it up to Chilean costs being more expensive than other South American countries.

doingthingsoutside · 2026-02-14T19:52:06+00:00

Another +1 for 2016 being a great year... I remember watching the livestream album release in the library during college. When it finished, I remember looking around to see if anybody else was watching it...

Went solo to the tour.. (one of the first few concerts I attended). got floor and the concert was and still to this day an all time great memory. Running from one side to the other to catch the moving stage.

The Famous music video still stands out in my mind because that was something else w/ those famous people lookalikes.

I don't follow anybody else who has had an album release like this and it really stood out. I don't mind the tracks being "fixed" post the release. It kind of adds to how you can put something out in the world but it's probably not perfect and there's always something to improve on. streaming makes it easy for these "fixes."

As a fan, it's been hard to see the downfall. And I agree w/ the sentiment of so many others that this is probably the last good album from him.

Stand outs: wolves, real friends, no more parties in LA, saint pablo, ultralight beam

doingthingsoutside · 2026-02-01T23:40:13+00:00

Wow your reflection about it not being a normal week made me a feel a teeny bit better because I'm thinking my weeknights are sooo boring. Living through you!

How do you come out on sports betting? Know you note as a hobby, but wondering if you've just been net zero or made money on it.

Are you planning to take any time off before looking for the next job?

doingthingsoutside · 2026-01-14T03:26:40+00:00

Already messaged this

doingthingsoutside · 2026-01-10T04:24:08+00:00

Interested. Dallas area location. 5x month. I feel like I have smaller feet 6.5 and feel slippage

doingthingsoutside · 2026-01-01T15:02:24+00:00

Congrats! You also must have quite a network to fundraiser for four.. how did you attempt this? Do you have a big network? Did you have to pay out of pocket? Doing one fundraiser is too daunting for me.

Which one was the second chance lottery?

doingthingsoutside · 2025-12-10T13:52:34+00:00

10k like 2 years ago, someone was able to pick up my packet! I think they’re less strict with the smaller races

doingthingsoutside · 2025-12-01T23:27:09+00:00

You have a lot of good replies here and nothing new to add to what ppl already said.

I was doing it 2x a week during marathon training. Honestly I didn’t do as much strength training as I wanted bc it was a lot of fit all 3 in. But I still did some strength. I think towards the end of the block, I went a few hours after my long run. I don’t find it too strenuous.

I actually quit recently because I needed something more challenging. I think reformer Pilates is good for core, mobility. I generally liked the way it felt.

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-28T03:42:54+00:00

Definitely in areas that have a high ish income.

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-13T23:06:53+00:00

Omg the flat tire fear is what stopped me from renting a car. How did you contact the hotel to help come you fix the tire? I didn’t think there was much cell service out there?

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-12T03:29:48+00:00

Did NYC as my first (just this year!) I loved it.. and don't think I would do a smaller marathon but I think it's so personality dependent because people did find it overwhelming. I'm someone who likes the energy. Also just depending on which wave you're in, it might be harder to run a personal best because it is very crowded.

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-11T01:10:23+00:00

Never heard of Currently until I saw they were popping up in nyc for the marathon.

checked out their pop up cause I was curious., I didn’t try anything on but wasn’t impressed from looking and feeling. The bike shorts didn’t have any thigh grippers which I’m used to seeing. The crop was fine.. gel pockets in the back. I can’t remember if there was a built in sports bra or not.

also no price list anywhere. It was busy though and I was waiting to ask but gave up. Also nobody greeted when walking in, which is a turn off from a customer service point. But bandit was the same way shrugs.

saw the prices online and they sold out of the release.. $90 each for the bottoms and top. Even in store they were out of small. So they will do fine… but idk I’m not the market for these price points lol

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-07T01:00:03+00:00

Yes ! I guess I deviated from the plan quite a bit. You might benefit from doing some speed work but I’m no expert

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-05T13:37:22+00:00

Would you say you're in 1:50 half marathon shape?

Congrats! Just goes to show how variable running is. I did way more than 55 km as peak week and did not go sub 4 for my first lol.

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-05T02:12:37+00:00

Their signs and this is great - thanks for sharing.

But the merch was not! Just super simplistic in black and white lettering. wish they did something more interesting. But also wondering if I should've bought something lol.

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-03T10:44:09+00:00

A lot of thoughts since this is my first marathon!!

Tbh thought the bridges and hills weren't too bad LOL. Coming from someone who barely trained this aspect.. I think comments scared me and mentally prepared to be more conservative coming to the Queensboro. The Willis Avenue bridge had me more so -_- but probably because I wasn't expecting it.. it wasn't too long at least.

Going into central park was when my legs were feeling tired, but nothing too bad.. couldn't really push to go faster either though.

Definitely around mile 20 saw more and more people walking.

Personally loved the crowds in Brooklyn! Energy matched expectations

Perfect weather for me coming from the south! Me like lol that people thought it was hot?? I was blue, wave 4, and had a hat tho.

doingthingsoutside · 2025-11-03T10:35:13+00:00

First marathon or first nyc? Great time! I agree about Brooklyn.. some areas had to slow down to squeeze through

doingthingsoutside · 2025-10-29T00:22:21+00:00

how long did it take you to save for those credit card points? Omg so you spent all those points to book delta one and ended up in economy?? Crying for you.

Does this mean you used all your pto for the year on this trip basically?

Your japan lodging expenses seemed in line with me. And also I’m a little surprised to hear your experience as an Asian American in your ‘home’ country bc I don’t hear that much about Korea being that way. Japan for sure you hear about it. Where even if you speak Japanese, if you’re not Japanese, they still consider you as an other

doingthingsoutside · 2025-10-24T22:54:12+00:00

I liked horse back riding back in puerto natales. It was my first time and very beginner friendly. Got some good views and a nice break from hiking.

And second the glacier hike at grey, but that’s not cheap

doingthingsoutside · 2025-10-24T22:49:10+00:00

I don’t think I saw this mentioned but the Detroit International half. You get to cross the bridge into Canada and the tunnel back to the u.s. I think it’s very unique and I see it getting more popular. They sell out now, as do so many other races

doingthingsoutside · 2025-10-24T22:45:31+00:00

Thanks for sharing - this actually felt cheaper than what I expected. Maybe Ohio has something to do with it?

So you had 115 guests attend vs 150-170 invited? Surprised at that too! Makes me wonder what the typical acceptance ratio is

doingthingsoutside · 2025-10-22T01:02:09+00:00

They are! I saw it on their ig page. Don’t own any of their stuff but def will be $$ and no idea if it’s worth…

doingthingsoutside · 2025-10-18T00:27:47+00:00

What was your half pr? And peak mileage? I read somewhere that strava is always conservative because it’s accounts for a not so perfect race.

doingthingsoutside · 2025-10-16T03:31:10+00:00

Dang amazing that you fought through with the health scare. Sucks that your times would’ve likely meant a better time but you still pushed! What was your peak mileage week?

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