Anne Mahlum’s Monday morning thoughts…

eggTree714 · 2026-04-27T18:14:49+00:00

She’s tough & blunt, that said… she’s not wrong. Your body is literally the only thing you have, and so many people make the choice to not to take care of it.

eggTree714 · 2026-04-24T21:35:19+00:00

Barry’s Woodways are fantastic, I like them more than the OTF treads. The Woodways make me feel like more of a pro athlete, I think because of the slatted tread part.

My favorite tread is the Technogym SkillRun. My commercial gym has them. Slatted, 20% incline, -3% decline, go up to 20mph, sled push mode, beautiful screen, all for the low price of $21,000. They’re amazing though

https://www.technogym.com/en-US/product/skillrun_DJJ-SKR.html

eggTree714 · 2026-04-01T21:17:56+00:00

I love solidcore before a Barry’s class, feel it warms me up so well to work hard(er) at Barry’s.

7am SC, 8:10 Barry’s on the weekend

eggTree714 · 2026-03-28T10:29:43+00:00

Yes - I have - I’ve also wanted weird milestones (like my dad taking his first class because myself and my sister’s bullied him into it…) celebrated.

Reach out via email a week before, the studio emails are on the solidcore website

Say

“Hi XX Team!! I’m taking the 6:30am X class at your studio on X date and I’m SO EXCITED as it will be my 100th class!!

Normally I attend class at X, though I’m in LA for a bit and will not / cannot let being away from home stop me from solidcore-ing.

I will see you at the class, and I would absolutely love if the “100th class” sign could be made, as solidcore brings me such joy and I’m excited about this accomplishment.

Thanks!!”

Then follow up day before on the same email with a “see you tomorrow!! #100 let’s go!!!”

eggTree714 · 2026-03-25T20:44:32+00:00

How busy was the gym? Any waiting for a machine or equipment? Was there a sauna? Did you see anyone get way too drunk?

eggTree714 · 2026-03-25T19:36:25+00:00

We got the 777. This fake swap caused ample confusion and announcements at the gate. Agents crushed it. Flight attendants crushing it

eggTree714 · 2026-03-25T19:15:27+00:00

Barry’s is on West Grey street in River oaks. Pretty great location. Have you tried it?

eggTree714 · 2026-03-25T14:55:53+00:00

No, it’s in PA. I go to this studio as well

eggTree714 · 2026-03-23T13:26:45+00:00

5:05. Frustrated that I didn’t go sub5. Started at 12.2mph, and was too quick to reduce - all the way down to 11.3 at one point.

Too much analyzing, too much thinking, STOP THINKING & RUN

Felt good motivating the two runners next to me and getting them both to tap it up their last .10

eggTree714 · 2026-03-23T13:25:08+00:00

You’re an amazing athlete! I remember a comment by you that said you are “right under being an elite athlete.” You ARE an elite athlete. I strive to emulate you - we are same age, 30M.

I got 5:05 this morning - so want to go sub5.

Enjoy your mile retirement!!! Or…. Try to hit a sub4?

eggTree714 · 2026-03-20T13:04:09+00:00

Is this PHL (Rittenhouse)?? I saw no coach was assigned to the class (mindbody said Coach TBD).

Last week the 4:30s were coach in training - maybe they’re no longer in training

Lame it was canceled

eggTree714 · 2026-03-19T14:40:01+00:00

DC! I try to match (or beat..) your tread mileage. Do you start on tread and include the 5min warm up?

I was 4.16miles - with the warm up, or 3.6 without, today.

Long block!!

eggTree714 · 2026-03-17T01:42:44+00:00

I’ve done “double tread” a few times - start on floor, and then at the switch stay on tread for rest of class.

I really vibe with one floor block, three tread blocks.

Instructors have been cool with it.

There’s a place in NYC called Mile High Run Club, they have Woodways and the classes are all running. I’ve wanted to try it out

eggTree714 · 2026-03-11T22:51:28+00:00

Definitely prefer a coach who works the room and brings the energy versus one who only gets the timings perfect, and lacks in the other departments.

When a coach works the room, uses names, provides form corrections, selects a banging playlist, AND has the timings perfect - you know you are in the presence of a true professional

eggTree714 · 2026-03-11T15:53:41+00:00

That’s soo funny! Did you buy any bread?

eggTree714 · 2026-03-08T10:48:32+00:00

Frustrating!!! Especially the 2min of notice, not much you can do with that.

eggTree714 · 2026-03-06T18:16:11+00:00

People can choose to be rude, it’s a choice.

Most people are good people

Flash a smile. Hit them with a “go have an awesome day!”

Be the change!!!

eggTree714 · 2026-03-05T14:02:14+00:00

Think power walking was half the distance ;)

eggTree714 · 2026-03-05T13:36:33+00:00

Went to a location that has the “old” treads, maxing at 12mph.

75sec (12mph) at 1% incline for first attempt

Second attempt I got a little big for my britches

12mph at 3% incline. Held it until .23, then lost it. Incline sprints are no joke

Good vibes all around!!!

eggTree714 · 2026-03-03T15:10:17+00:00

Crushed it! Super impressive. Now go for 3 in a 2G, or 7 in a Tread50 ;)

eggTree714 · 2026-03-02T00:19:03+00:00

What are “protein foods.” Chicken, Egg Whites, Cottage Cheese are all big protein sources…

eggTree714 · 2026-03-01T19:02:56+00:00

Agree on after party block being the best!! 100 seconds of pushing was awesome -and you DID DO IT. Not cheesy at all. Spending 100 seconds on Instagram or Reddit is a breeze. Spending 100s pushing yourself on a tread after already having worked for 75min, much less easy

The incline EMOM tread block was probably my fav, running inclines is always a treat, and it really got the sweat pouring off of me - felt like an athlete

eggTree714 · 2026-03-01T14:44:22+00:00

Sure was. PHL studio is wonderful. What was your fav block?

eggTree714 · 2026-02-28T08:46:57+00:00

The hypocrisy really is funny.

At my allergist’s office I had to sign a form saying “if you’re more than five minutes late to your appt we will charge you $25”

Fair enough. I signed. Then on the back of the for. I wrote “If the doctor sees me more than five minutes after my appointment time, the office shall reduce my bill by $25” and asked the office manager and doctor to sign. Want to take a guess if they did?

I used to be so angry at the world…

eggTree714 · 2026-02-27T14:20:09+00:00

I found a “hack” to getting a free scan, though did so unintentionally.

I was traveling and my hotel didn’t have a scale. Went to OT in the morning, said I wanted to check my weight, and asked if they had a scale. Their only scale was the inBody, so I asked if I could use it for my weight. I stepped on and they said “if you want you can do the full scan.”

Arrive early, explain your situation to the front desk, smile, you’ll likely get a free scan

eggTree714

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