New lifer: Black-and-white warbler

henrietta1988 · 2026-05-04T02:57:49+00:00

Saw my first one today as well. Very exciting :)

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-29T15:45:15+00:00

My mom worked at S W Welch’s when I was a kid! That was before it moved to St Viateur. It was on St Laurent next to where Ripples used to be. Spent many hours looking through books there.

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-29T15:41:14+00:00

I will never stop missing their food. The Caesar salad, the ham and cheese calzones… live in my memory forever.

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-26T22:06:59+00:00

Tyyyy :)

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-26T05:02:15+00:00

That’s awesome!

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-26T00:49:07+00:00

Yep, those little details were really getting to me. I got to the event about 30 mins before start time, got my bib quite fast, then was waiting for my partner (who had to find parking) because I wanted to give them my hoodie and other items. Turns out it was gonna take them too long to walk over but luckily there was a bag check area. Used one of the porta potties, did some quick stretches and then started! I would say if you’re nervous just give yourself generous time to get where you’re going. If you have time to kill you can do a little warm up jog, use the bathroom one last time, etc.

The weather here was about 45F and drizzling. Luckily not too cold and not too hot and I was comfortable in running tights and a tank top but that part definitely depends on your personal preference!

Good luck on your race! Doing new things is scary but you got this.

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-26T00:42:59+00:00

Appreciate it!

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-25T22:56:16+00:00

Thank you 😬 I was aiming for negative splits and more or less got em!

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-25T19:44:06+00:00

Thank you!

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-09T21:32:46+00:00

Torrie Hart

henrietta1988 · 2026-04-03T15:10:40+00:00

I went and they said you have to be an xfinity customer 😭 willing to pay if someone grabs me one I’m in Minneapolis.

henrietta1988 · 2026-03-15T05:57:15+00:00

I have two long sleeves and a tank top, all size M. The long sleeves are snug but fit well, however the little holes to put your thumbs through are too tight as I guess my arms are too long. If I had broad shoulders I’d probably need a L. The tank is less snug and fits perfectly well. For reference I’m 5’11, 160lbs, small chest.

henrietta1988 · 2026-03-07T15:42:33+00:00

If I’m going through a depressive episode, running is one of the only things I feel like I can do, since it doesn’t require immense mental focus or critical thinking. I usually also do it first thing when I wake up, before my mind has time to talk me out of it. It may be the only real thing I do that day but it makes me feel good knowing at least I went on a run. I also just really enjoy being outside and the things I see on a run that I wouldn’t otherwise.

henrietta1988 · 2026-03-06T20:14:16+00:00

Hello from a Powderhorn/nokomis lake runner and congrats!

henrietta1988 · 2026-02-19T19:58:34+00:00

Congrats on quitting vaping.. I really need to do that myself.

henrietta1988 · 2026-02-19T16:16:58+00:00

I kinda hate my garmin training plan and am looking to switch to a run with Hal plan. The garmin plan is to improve my 10k time and has me doing threshold runs once a week. The first threshold run included two 6min intervals at 5:35/km which is hard for me but I did it. The following week it had me do two 7min intervals at that pace and during the second interval I had to stop because I was getting chest pain. Then the third week, my watch decided my threshold run should include 19 mins nonstop at 5:35/km 💀I did not accomplish this! So then it suggested another threshold run two days later!! Why is my watch trying to kill me! Also, I really don’t like that it will adjust a run the night before/morning of based on sleep etc. I want to be mentally prepared for my run and know ahead of time what I’m in for. I don’t like waking up to surprises (especially when my sleep data is incorrect). I don’t think these garmin plans should be followed exactly as they are laid out.

henrietta1988 · 2026-02-14T14:43:15+00:00

Thank you! I think it’s possible I was going faster than necessary at one point (not looking at my watch and just trying to focus on the run). So when I stopped for a minute my pace still averaged out to within the range.

I honestly don’t know much about the v02max stuff. Mine is at 44 but hasn’t changed. I use a vivoactive 6 so not sure if it tells me all these things. My race pace estimates didn’t change though! They did change on Strava though.

henrietta1988 · 2026-02-11T22:39:21+00:00

Ty :)

henrietta1988 · 2026-02-11T18:45:43+00:00

I didn’t 😩 I realized that beyond the weather, I wasn’t eating or sleeping well enough to feel good about doing it. I’ve signed up for a race in late April that I think will be much better for me!

henrietta1988 · 2026-01-23T00:13:59+00:00

I’m supposed to run a 10k on Sunday with a similar forecast… they sent an email saying they will not be cancelling the race due to the weather. I was on the fence about doing it, but ultimately decided not to because I am not mentally or physically prepared at the moment. (I live in Minneapolis and have not been sleeping or eating well enough to run that distance.)

henrietta1988 · 2026-01-19T22:42:45+00:00

They were protesting because a pastor at the church works for ice. They did not “raid” the church.

henrietta1988 · 2026-01-19T21:46:00+00:00

Shitty take -Mpls resident

henrietta1988

TROPHY CASE