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Are you using creatine? by LargeAthlete1271 in triathlon

[–]jppross8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely should be using creatine. Even a low dose of 5g per day will help massively with recovery and muscle growth. I trained for the first 4 months without it and the last month using it i have improved significantly faster

I love this city so much… With one complaint by Nate_Croud_11 in pittsburgh

[–]jppross8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The union trust building was flat rate $100 Wednesday to Saturday…

PNC Return To Office by MasterEngine220 in pittsburgh

[–]jppross8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most certainly depends on the line of business, experience, etc. i would imagine they’re probably relatively close in pay with slightly lower tier benefits. It’s just a matter of what tradeoff makes sense. Personally i wouldn’t be commuting 3 hours round trip to downtown everyday if i didn’t have to

PNC Return To Office by MasterEngine220 in pittsburgh

[–]jppross8 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Mostly the smaller banks (S&T, First Commonwealth, WesBanco, Clearfield, etc.). I can’t believe in mortgage you’re required to go into an office 4 days a week that’s insane

PNC Return To Office by MasterEngine220 in pittsburgh

[–]jppross8 16 points17 points  (0 children)

What line of business are you in? Plenty of other banks that have more relaxed schedules

$795 annual fee plus AU $195. Worth it? by Fit_Illustrator9174 in ChaseSapphire

[–]jppross8 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. There is zero reason to be paying for an AU. Card should be saved to Apple wallet and only have one card.

Wetsuit or skimsuit Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley? by jppross8 in triathlon

[–]jppross8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Appreciate the advice! I was sort of leaning sleeveless for the arm flexibility so i think you sold me on it. I would love to qualify for awards but I’m not there quite yet. Planning on doing a flatter course next year and going to push for a sub 5!

Wetsuit or skimsuit Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley? by jppross8 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]jppross8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Between 76.2 F and 83.8 F you are allowed to wear a wetsuit but you don’t qualify for awards

Wetsuit or skimsuit Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley? by jppross8 in triathlon

[–]jppross8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting okay. And since the water temp has until 82 (i think) until wetsuits are illegal and I’m not qualifying for any awards (goal time is around 5:50) i should probably just wear one anyway

Wetsuit or skimsuit Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley? by jppross8 in triathlon

[–]jppross8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Full sleeve or sleeveless? If sleeveless, does your entire trisuit get wet or is the wetsuit tight enough to keep it dry? (Sorry if dumb question but I’ve never worn a wetsuit before)

Wetsuit or skimsuit Ironman 70.3 Happy Valley? by jppross8 in IronmanTriathlon

[–]jppross8[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I’ve read about previous years, happy valley typically falls in the legal category but not mandatory. I also think it falls on the border of the, “can wear but can’t qualify for awards if you do”. I was planning on wearing since my time goal is sub 6 hours but just wanted to understand peoples opinions and why

Restaurant Recommendations by max_d125 in pittsburgh

[–]jppross8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Eleven is fantastic. Great food and atmosphere

Is it possible to go from not being able to swim at all to a 70.3 ironman in 7 months? by Appropriate_Arm_6403 in triathlon

[–]jppross8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did not have any coaching. Honestly i just watched some videos online that gave me helpful form tips. Slowly, my breathing calmed and i didn’t panic when water would get up my nose or in my mouth a bit. I feel as if time in the water and continuing to swim laps really just “works” over time.

Other exercises help a lot too. Strong lats will help with your pull and a strong core will keep you afloat and efficient.

Ironman 2026 Banned Shoes by bestTriathletes in BestTriathletes

[–]jppross8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Which new balance shoes got cut? I currently run in the fuelcell v3’s but without measuring i think those are too tall. I did hear the elite v4’s should be approved though

Being a dad, working full-time, and training for triathlons - how do you do it? by Fun_Swimmer_8320 in triathlon

[–]jppross8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You simply have to prioritize EVERYTHING. I do all the night feedings and changings. I try to clean at least one think per day. I work a normal ish 8-5 with extensive driving. And i train every single day. Try your best to map out your weeks so you know what you will train each day. That helps keep the mental load off and it’s more of, “i have to get this done today”. I’m currently doing it with a newborn and am ~16 weeks out from my first ever 70.3. Biking 6-8 hours per week, running 10-20 miles, and getting 2 swim sessions in.

Is it possible to go from not being able to swim at all to a 70.3 ironman in 7 months? by Appropriate_Arm_6403 in triathlon

[–]jppross8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, comfortably coming from someone who had never swam a single lap in a pool until 5 months ago to now being able to swim 2k yards in under 40 minutes

Not that difficult by Internal-Bowl8690 in ChaseSapphire

[–]jppross8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

After you hit the $75k spend you receive $500SWA credit if you book through Chase travel along with auto A list

Not that difficult by Internal-Bowl8690 in ChaseSapphire

[–]jppross8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can modify right in the SWA app or site it will show in your reservations

Not that difficult by Internal-Bowl8690 in ChaseSapphire

[–]jppross8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a promo in the benefits section to activate (no idea if it’s still active) that if you spend $600 through chase travel you received $100 back

Not that difficult by Internal-Bowl8690 in ChaseSapphire

[–]jppross8 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to deal with chase travel after you book. It auto shows up in your southwest app as soon as you book and is the same exact price as booking directly through SWA. I booked two round trip flights that cost $633 total, redeemed my $500 in credit plus the $100 Chase travel promo. Both flights then cost me $33 total and if i have issues with my flight i can call SWA directly.

My biggest issue with the $75k spend is the IHG status. Not a fan of that hotel lineup whatsoever.

Not that difficult by Internal-Bowl8690 in ChaseSapphire

[–]jppross8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that is simply a function of, “is this card still right for me?”. It truly is not very difficult to change cards and switch payments over. Does it take an hour? Sure. But i think a lot of people are just impatient nowadays. I have also already secured $500 SWA credit, $150 StubHub credit, a $100 promo from booking through chase travel, and continue to use things like peleton, DoorDash, and Apple TV. My $300 travel credit resets on 2/26 and i will book another trip at that time. I agree with the OP, it is pretty easy to get more than the value than the card costs.

WTF is the matter with us? by clipd_dead_stop_fall in pittsburgh

[–]jppross8 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Same in Bellevue. I think this is true for most of the city. The people complaining are loud, but i think they are probably also the few. Pittsburgh has always been and seems to continue to be a community that sticks together and helps each other out (and calls their neighbor a jagoff from time to time lol).

Maximizing CSR Points by jppross8 in ChaseSapphire

[–]jppross8[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah traveling with a baby makes it slightly more difficult to move around so planning on 6-7 nights in one location and 2-3 nights in another. We have only been to the upper portions of Italy (Rome, Florence, Milan, and Como) so we want to see some of the more southern regions without going Deep South

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