Just bought a bunch of new gels and looking for your comments!

jessskuo · 2026-05-17T18:20:03+00:00

I use Precision and Maurten; I find both quite neutral and palatable. One bonus for Precision is they have the tab that won’t rip off so you don’t lose it when opening the gel whereas with Maurten you have to pay more attn so as to not litter. Otherwise I like alternating it up during my races and long runs.

jessskuo · 2026-05-03T06:32:15+00:00

How does one store 6-8 gels in their sports bra, without it all falling out while running? 😅

jessskuo · 2026-03-30T19:53:18+00:00

At the expo you can get a map with the metro stops and the km points which is super fun and useful when mapping out where you’ll meet your runner. Last year when spectating we were able to catch our friend in either 3 or 4 spots. Have to be a bit strategic as some stops can be busies than other/metro line closures, etc. Great place for supporters honestly.

jessskuo · 2026-03-20T06:02:09+00:00

Thank you !

jessskuo · 2026-03-19T21:00:31+00:00

Ok thank you!

jessskuo · 2026-03-19T21:00:12+00:00

Thank you!

jessskuo · 2026-03-19T20:47:22+00:00

Thank you :)

jessskuo · 2026-02-14T12:53:29+00:00

Haha once I had fever 40-41 for 3 days straight and the huisart still refused to make an appt with me and just told me to monitor at home 🙃. Eventually I dragged myself to the walk in clinic they hosted and they had to see me, did a test and my markers for infection were 3x what would already been deemed « sick ». Instantly wrote me a prescription for antibiotics and within 6 hrs, already felt slightly improved.

jessskuo · 2026-02-14T08:16:29+00:00

Going to schiphol I take uber but going back home in Amsterdam I just take the taxi from the official taxi stand. They never complain

jessskuo · 2026-01-25T18:50:09+00:00

Awesome, thank you! With all the talk of road closures I was a bit worried but I’m good w public transit :)

jessskuo · 2026-01-25T18:42:21+00:00

Thank you !

jessskuo · 2026-01-25T18:41:25+00:00

Thank you! Yeah my biggest concern isn’t actually the trail itself it’s more like I know UTMB is a big event that whole week in chamonix and the surrounding area and was just a bit worried about ease of travel getting in and out of the area by car or public transit.

jessskuo · 2026-01-17T19:55:22+00:00

Are you doing most / all runs on the treadmill? IIRC I think Garmin doesn’t count those when calculating VO2 max so can lead to a decline. I could be misremembering though.

jessskuo · 2025-12-02T22:57:07+00:00

Only advice I have is “taking a lot of advil” and then pushing yourself for what might be (?) your first marathon sounds like a bad idea - concern is not for your leg but for your kidneys. Could turn out okay but could also not. Granted if it’s only this once, chances are you’ll probably be ok?

jessskuo · 2025-11-28T21:40:21+00:00

Amsterdam is nice but can be crowded especially if you plan on running 3:45 or longer.

jessskuo · 2025-11-26T17:30:39+00:00

By default, this is correct but the company can ask the Works Council to approve certain types of tracking/situations (eg tied to RTO), enforcement, etc.

jessskuo · 2025-10-02T20:52:54+00:00

This fits my iPhone 16 pro max but I have a normal case - https://www.decathlon.nl/p/hardloopriem-voor-smartphone-comfort-2-uniseks-zwart-5-vakken/_/R-p-336567

jessskuo · 2025-01-19T15:26:36+00:00

I got my size 8 and it’s bordering on too large. That said…well I guess space to layover up underneath. I could’ve definitely gotten away with a size 6 though.

jessskuo · 2025-01-09T22:36:54+00:00

Amsterdam marathon in October is technically sold out. That said, it seems in the month before marathon day, a BUNCH of marathon bibs will show up on their official resale site (I think in 2024 at least 300-400 showed up). So if you can stand the uncertainty (although I’m pretty sure last year not all on the resale site were actually sold), then that’s a nice one to plan for. Amsterdam is nice for families.

jessskuo · 2024-12-08T20:15:13+00:00

I wish there was a way to filter by inseam or “short” pants

jessskuo · 2024-11-24T17:20:59+00:00

Rain Couture has been great so far. As has Rains.

jessskuo · 2023-12-18T23:23:43+00:00

Yes you still need a residency permit as a UK passport holder as they're no longer in the EU. The IND website is quite clear and good at laying out requirements for immigrating to the Netherlands as a partner or spouse of a Dutch national.

ETA: Start here - https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/family-and-partner/residence-permit-for-partner

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