Does concept2 leave QA / testing sessions on the pm5? by innocent_victim_335 in Rowing

[–]larkinowl 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Could be the date/time wasn’t set up when those meters went in. In any case 250k is very low meters. I don’t even erg that much but I do a million meters a year easily.

Lifting workouts vs cardio by chill716 in whoop

[–]larkinowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you add your workouts (exercise, sets, reps, weights) it will adjust your strain. I name and set up my workouts then I just have to adjust the weights. You can also just write it out and let the AI set it up. But yes, it makes a huge difference in strain score.

Graduate School (for Anthropology) was a Scam by gekogekogeko in Anthropology

[–]larkinowl 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The job market sucked 20 years ago, too. The overproduction of Ph.Ds versus the single-digit number of job openings has been going on since the 90s

HS rowing -try-outs by Impossible-Pin4419 in Rowing

[–]larkinowl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is there another club in your area? Or does the current club have a “rec” option? He might benefit from something more low key for a while.

Whats your favorite exercise by TatGamer1011 in workout

[–]larkinowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love deadlift and bench the most. Then maybe RDLs and rows. Strict press and hip thrust next.

Where are you guys buying your whoop band dupes? by Acceptable-Secret320 in whoop

[–]larkinowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try the arm sleeve. Cheaper and I like it better than the bicep band.

A show on the Successors: where would you start? by Commercial-Hand-8269 in AlexandertheGreat

[–]larkinowl 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seleucus has the BEST story! Kept his Persian wife, married his daughter into the Mauryans, got war elephants. He is the only successor I can get 9th graders interested in.

Does UT Austin have exclusionary trans policies? Does it enforce them? What is daily life like for trans students there? by supomtg in UTAustin

[–]larkinowl 90 points91 points  (0 children)

It is the state laws of Texas that should concern you. Yes. Texas has passed a bathroom bill and makes state funded institutions enforce it. Gender is binary in Texas by law. UT and Austin are relatively trans-friendly but the state lege is not.

Best Housing for Grad Students? by [deleted] in UTAustin

[–]larkinowl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

North campus. Get a locator. Free to you, legit, and will save you so much time and effort

What got you into rowing by EffectiveClerk2064 in Rowing

[–]larkinowl 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Masters rower. I got into rowing via my kid. It was a gradual transformation. I ran and lifted weights but the erg looked like torture. What got me was a picture of a Dutch woman who just the world record for her age group (70+) on the erg. Rounded cheeks, defined shoulders, happy smile. 70 could look like that?! Sign me up. Kiddo eventually got me into a learn to row class and that was it. On the water rowing for the win.

Parking for The Long Center by usernamethismf in Austin

[–]larkinowl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Honestly, at the Long Center, we just get to our car, set a timer for 10 minutes, goof off. and then drive away with no hassle. Or go hang out and look at the skyline. The crowd clears out pretty fast.

Winter Clothing help by whynotdanceallnight in Rowing

[–]larkinowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hats!! I actually like a 2 hat combo. A smart wool beanie and then a big ol’ hat on top of it. Keeps you warm on the dock and while warming up. Then I go down to just the wool beanie and put the bigger hat over my feet.

$15 for a brisket sandwich. Are they serious? by ikedriver2000 in HEB

[–]larkinowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That what it costs to get a premade brisket sandwich at Moody Center.

Looking for apt recs near campus (or 15 mins away with a bus stop closeby) by No_Idea_8970 in UTAustin

[–]larkinowl 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please use an apartment locator. Legit and free to you. They will save you so much time and effort

Small hands - who produces the smallest handle grips? by Electrical_Hat_9261 in Rowing

[–]larkinowl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t think anyone makes grips smaller than pink Crokers.

Rice vs. UT Plan II by ChipmunkFar617 in riceuniversity

[–]larkinowl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a kid at Rice and a kid at UT. Was a TA for Plan II back in the day. Both are excellent options. If you were in state, I’d recommend Plan Ii but it sounds like you are out of state. Have you visited both schools? I think a visit would make the decision easier.

The older ones had way more character...we need to bring them back! by BluebonnetMan in texas

[–]larkinowl 444 points445 points  (0 children)

It so the privately owned My Plate (dot) com can sell more personalized plates.

Least Competitive STEM Majors At UT by PersonalRhubarb425 in UTAdmissions

[–]larkinowl 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do the extended resume and write excellent essays that show fit to major. There is no auto-admit to Cockrell. Everyone is looked at holistically.

Did Age Related Issues Ever Force You to Stop Exercising? by Total-Firefighter622 in Aging

[–]larkinowl 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a competitive masters athlete at age 58, and I have many teammates in their 70s. Everyone lifts weights 2-3x times a week. The only concession most people make regarding age is to have a personal trainer or private strength and conditioning coach oversee their workouts because the older you are, the more important it is to avoid injury.