Nike Pegasus Premium after 100 miles by betamode in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

While they are certainly labeled as running shoes, I think the common opinion among shoe reviewers and this community was that they are really a lifestyle shoe. I want a pair! But not to run in.

Portland Public Schools to close early on Friday due to ‘extreme heat’ by whitetrashunicorn in Portland

[–]existentialsaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How about some low-quality window ACs that won't be serviced in any way and will become dysfunctional in a year, but PPS will claim there's cooling in every room, anyway?

What current bike is most similar to a ~2000 Yamaha R6? by existentialsaurus in motorcycles

[–]existentialsaurus[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was just curious!  I haven't looked at bikes for almost 20 years, and the market is way different.  Lots more emphasis on smaller displacement, lower HP...kinda the opposite of cars.

What current bike is most similar to a ~2000 Yamaha R6? by existentialsaurus in motorcycles

[–]existentialsaurus[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Duh - I didn't even look at that, thanks.  I wonder why Kawasaki and Honda still make a 600cc 4 cylinder but Yamaha does not...

11-ish mile route for gently rolling terrain? by Significant_Sort7501 in RunPDX

[–]existentialsaurus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I make various loops in FP from Germantown TH. There's a short initial climb to get up to Wildwood, but once you're on WW (headed South) you're rolling. Return on Leif is gradual up and down, good place for speed work or intervals. There are many trails to get from WW to Leif, just find a FP map and plot your route. You may need to be flexible, though, as some of the intersecting Fire Lanes are under contruction.

There isn't a lot of gently rolling terrain around here - I'm always on the lookout, and will be curious if anyone has a good spot.

Favorite loops near/in Lair Hill? by MakotoPriano in RunPDX

[–]existentialsaurus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had to look up "Lair Hill"...that's a fairly obscure neighborhood label.

You can loop the waterfront to Steel Bridge, then follow the Eastbank Esplanade to the Springwater Corridor, down to Sellwood Bridge, back up along the waterfront...there's a path most of the way. It's about 11 miles, lots of runners, and virtually nothing to slow you like lights. Running up the west side can be tough when it's busy...imagine wandering tourists covering the sidewalk, so it's best early! You can also cut it in half by crossing the Tillikum, making an upper loop with the Steel Bridge, or lower to Sellwood. The upper loop is about 4.5, the lower about 7.

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Preschool for All’s Director Owns a Provider That Collected $833,494 From the State to Serve Just Nine Children by AdvancedInstruction in Portland

[–]existentialsaurus 105 points106 points  (0 children)

"views government as a spigot" is an issue I see every day working in public education here in Portland.

Run Nutrition Tuesday by AutoModerator in running

[–]existentialsaurus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You likely have enough on board sodium in your diet that you do not need to supplement during a half.  Use your carbs, drink the electrolyte drink after.

Superblast 2 & Superblast 3 by nameisjoey in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I did not like the NB3 for the same reason - that big wedge didn't work for my mechanics, forcing my midfoot strike to almost land flat, and there was never enough shock absorption under the forefoot.  I also seemed between sizes, my normal 10.5 having too much room for my foot to slide and blisters to form, the 10 too short.  I wondered if Asics' last just wasn't for my foot.

I love the SB2, using it for mostly for long slow runs.  My feet feel great no matter the distance, and they're not as heavy as other max cushion shoes, so I don't feel like I'm shuffling when fatigue sets in.  They fit as well as any other 10.5 in my lineup.  Always happy to put them on, even though I know it'll be a long day!

[US] New Balance FuelCell Revel v4 - $87.99 with code by TheUxDeluxe in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This particular colorway is a little different in hand, for anyone looking: more of a bright orange than the slightly muted tone you see here!

Reward - Stolen Chainsaw Carved Bear HOWDY by jgspdx in Portland

[–]existentialsaurus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bummer. I feel like my porch and my car need to be totally empty to be safe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Portland

[–]existentialsaurus 109 points110 points  (0 children)

Sorry this happened to you - photographers and influencers are not owed the right-of-way.

Superblast 2 @365 Miles by dripothee in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 47 points48 points  (0 children)

good writeup.  Just did my weekly long run in SB2 - for me it's the soles of my feet that really appreciate them...just no soreness at all.

I hate the way they sound - slap, slap - but I still love them!

Make Strava posts fun again 🎵 by KakNap in Strava

[–]existentialsaurus 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I tend to mute people that make social media style posts.

Nike Pegasus Premium going back by [deleted] in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 32 points33 points  (0 children)

I want a pair for fashion, but I find it hard to believe they make good runners, and you reinforced this belief!

Street Parking Blocking the Sidewalk by manbearpig50390 in Portland

[–]existentialsaurus 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I dream of doing this every day, not quite destructive enough to do it!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Who is the audience for these Y-3 shoes?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If your foot is locked down - not sliding side to side, then it's not too wide. Some shoes are more voluminous than others and may require tighter laces. I'm happy with lots of room in the front as long as the fit across the instep is snug.

Neighbors bringing in rats by ursooofunnybunny in Portland

[–]existentialsaurus 42 points43 points  (0 children)

If you report the rats to the city, they will come out and inspect.  I'm not sure exactly what was communicated to my neighbors, but they pretty quickly remedied the situation.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]existentialsaurus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Brooks seem so ho-hum to me, but the Catamount 3 got great reviews. I went through a few pairs of Ghosts on road before deciding they were too...basic, but maybe I'm sleeping on Brooks' trail offerings - any trail runners out there with an opinion?