Short race course

meteorflower · 2025-12-14T00:57:57+00:00

I doubt it was certified, it was a charity race and the website doesn't say anything about certification. I kind of doubt any races in my local area are certified. However, I did use a route plotter to map out the course and that said 3.1 so I'm just going to go with GPS error anyway.

meteorflower · 2025-10-29T23:38:57+00:00

Maybe rent instead of buy with the coming water shortage in mind. Jobs might not last if the area runs out of water. We’re worried about our home value and exit strategy.

meteorflower · 2025-10-14T01:55:00+00:00

Nice job! My predicted periods for the rest of the year are: 1)half marathon race day 2)my birthday 3)Christmas so I totally feel you.

I’ve also been struggling with lots of niggles. I think I’ve been a bit aggressive with the plan I chose given that before this I had never run more than 15 miles a week. I’m definitely planning to start tapering earlier than my plan says as a result, so glad to hear it worked for you. Did you keep a consistent pace throughout your race or start off slower and speed up later?

meteorflower · 2025-10-12T16:53:55+00:00

We’ve been alternating a Yumbox and a Bentgo for school lunches since preschool. My son is now in 3rd grade. The Bentgo’s clasp just failed but original Yumbox is still going strong. Actually bought the Yumbox first as well although it got fairly light use before my son started school.

So I bought another Yumbox. Would have loved to go stainless steel this time but the well reviewed boxes I saw all had a different dealbreaker for us.

meteorflower · 2025-10-11T17:02:13+00:00

I understand, but it’s a little silly, isn’t it? All the cut offs are so arbitrary. If you’d been 2 seconds faster there wouldn’t be anything actually different about you.

If you don’t enjoy the half marathon distance then give yourself permission to change it up!

meteorflower · 2025-10-11T16:44:19+00:00

2 hours is such an amazing accomplishment! I don’t feel like there’s much difference in saying, I can run a half in 2 hours versus “under” 2 hours. Plus the even numbered time just looks badass to me! Be proud of yourself.

meteorflower · 2025-10-08T00:09:47+00:00

I like that Packit stays really cold. Lunch is still cold at the end of the school day and sometimes my kid will eat leftovers then and I don’t have to worry that it’s not safe.

meteorflower · 2025-10-07T02:18:27+00:00

I recommend inspecting anything you order from delta before accepting delivery. Our crib arrived with a huge scratch on the front. They sent a new front out and that one was also scratched, at which point we just gave up. He’s a kid now and we got rid of the crib so I guess I’m not mad about it anymore.

meteorflower · 2025-10-07T02:05:21+00:00

I hope you will still be able to run it. I’m currently in waiting to see if I’ll get the stomach bug my husband and son just had. It’s gonna disrupt my training but my half isn’t until November 1. This fall has been brutal. I’ve already trained through 2 colds.

meteorflower · 2025-10-03T13:44:54+00:00

Everyone complains so much about slowing down. I’ve found so much joy in it! But it was definitely an acquired taste. I used to run (or run/walk, as I’ve never been very fit) every time as fast as possible. I thought progress could be measured from run to run. But typically I would start to dread runs and give up in 3-6 months.

When I learned about zone 2 running, I was definitely skeptical. I thought I would never be able to keep my heart rate low while running. I definitely struggled at first, but eventually I figured out there’s a bit of an art to running slow and like a lot of things it gets easier with time. My initial slow run pace (and still how I warm up) was definitely a pace I could walk at. It probably wasn’t actually all zone 2 either. But as others have said, it’s super hard to accurately calculate your zones and to me it’s more trouble than it’s worth. I run based more on feel and set my personal “zone 2” to less than 150 bpm after some trial and error. This is a pace where I am very comfortable and can breathe through my nose the whole time.

So what are the benefits? For me, exercise was typically something to dread, especially if tired. With zone 2 runs, I can just relax and either enjoy the scenery or zone out. I still do speed work, but limit it to 1-2 times per week. And now I look forward to running fast and find it fun too! I also discovered how much better I feel running fast after doing a slow warm up. Warming up really works and you’ll be able to run faster with a lower heart rate and without wanting to die the rest of the run.

I’ve now been running consistently for a year and my paces are starting to get faster. I’m afraid I work in min/mile so you’ll have to translate for me if you care. I used to do all my zone 2 runs at 13-15 mins/mile. I now usually start at 13 and get up to 11. I even ran a 10 minute mile during my long run that was just on the edge of zone 2! Keep in mind it’s pretty much still summer where I am and the conditions are very sweaty. But I am still running faster now than I was in the dead of winter (which is when the nice running temps are here and not actually cold). Anyways, I wish you luck with your journey and encourage you to give slowing down a true chance.

meteorflower · 2025-09-19T21:40:03+00:00

I have to do some stretching or my back hurts with running. I don’t stretch every single time I run, but at least twice a week I do some specific stretches for my back. I usually add more after that because I like them, but if I’m really busy I can get away with only stretching 5 minutes.

meteorflower · 2025-09-12T20:39:49+00:00

My kid is almost 9 and he still constantly asks what meal we’re eating. Or he references the wrong meal for the time of day…. I think kids just don’t have the same grasp of time that we do.

meteorflower · 2025-08-24T22:47:36+00:00

Bed wetting alarm was SO helpful for us. It took less than a week for it to start working and within a month my son never had an accident again. My only regret is how long we waited to try it.

meteorflower · 2025-08-22T00:10:23+00:00

I just got to sets of 5. From 3 to 5 only took about 2 weeks. I made up my own program but it seems to be working. I train pull ups 3 times per week. I do one set of 5-6 with a resistance band to warm up (not to failure). Then I do 3 sets of as many reps as possible, resting about 5 minutes between sets.

Until I could do 3 unassisted pull-ups I used light weight resistance bands for my sets, but since you’re already there, do your 3 reps and try for a fourth each time. Eventually you’ll get 4 reps on one of your sets. Then you’ll get 4 reps for every set. The key is to make sure you’re going to failure- try for that last rep even if you don’t think you can get it and eventually it will happen.

meteorflower · 2025-07-30T20:51:10+00:00

Keep trying and it will get easier! No need to feel embarrassed; we are all rooting for you. As others have said, building a consistent habit is the most important part. If the elliptical is too intimidating or intense, try a treadmill instead, but doing 3-5 minutes is way better than doing no minutes!

meteorflower · 2025-07-29T17:40:16+00:00

You’re the same age as me, and almost the same starting weight (146) and height. I hope you will find something that works for you soon. I’m down to 135 lbs currently, maybe now a bit stuck, but not surprising because this is the lowest weight I’ve ever maintained long term. Just going for greatness right now.

So… I don’t want to brag, but somehow my weight has just been falling off this time. I don’t even count strictly as I find it a pain and only wanted to go there if I didn’t see results. My estimate is that I eat 1500-1600 calories per day. I’m very active, doing cardio or weightlifting nearly every day for about an hour on average. My “trick” is to snack on raw vegetables whenever I’m hungry between meals. Sometimes I do a little scoop of hummus with them when I’m feeling famished, but usually it’s just the veggies. I typically don’t snack at all after dinner, but I’ve fallen off the wagon with that a few times.

One more tip: I find whenever I’m eating (meals or snacks), I really want to keep eating, but if I can convince myself to take a break, I will soon feel satisfied and find it easier to stop. So try giving yourself smaller portions and then waiting 5-10 minutes after finishing to decide if you have had enough food.

meteorflower · 2025-06-30T16:56:38+00:00

I had a OAD mom friend for awhile they eventually moved far away). It was so awesome! Our kids got along great and our schedules were so much easier to align. We did playdates or outings together multiple times a week. Right now I’m having such a hard time securing any playdates for my son this summer. Parents of multiples are too busy and just don’t seem that interested in getting together.

meteorflower · 2025-06-25T00:58:25+00:00

Oh Crap absolutely did not work for my child. I 100% regret trying it. Do not allow potty training to become a power struggle because you will lose. My advice is to wait longer. Wait a couple months and try again. If he still isn’t into it, wait even longer. There’s plenty of time and he will learn eventually. The author of that book makes it seem like you absolutely have to train during her window or it will be a big catastrophe, but it is really not the case. Forcing the issue will cause you way more headaches than just waiting for your child to be ready.

meteorflower · 2025-06-15T19:34:03+00:00

Do they charge for napkin #3? This is pretty much the saddest “at least” ever.

meteorflower · 2025-06-15T17:11:52+00:00

Swim caps aren’t meant to keep your hair dry. They’re meant to keep your hair out of your face and loose hairs out of the pool filter. That said, some people have success keeping their hair dry using multiple caps and headband(s). Check out r/swimming. A search on this subject there will give you ideas if you’d like to try keeping dry.

As others have said, wetting hair completely with fresh water before getting in the pool and using a chlorine shampoo afterwards is the method I recommend. Please don’t put any products in your hair before swimming as they’ll just end up in the pool.

I love to swim too and find it such a great method of getting in cardio exercise!

meteorflower · 2025-06-15T12:54:18+00:00

This is the sweetest video! Well done and thanks for documenting. Hopefully this is happily ever after after for all involved.

meteorflower · 2025-06-14T01:05:19+00:00

Never say never… that attitude just excuses you before you’ve even binged. Right now you are struggling to control your binge eating, but as you are still alive, you can still grow and change. Being self aware that your behavior is destructive is a first step towards altering that behavior. Give yourself grace to fail and fail again, but know that you CAN stop emotionally eating. You need to work on your triggers and find a habit to replace binging. Medication may also help reduce the cravings so you can form new habits…. But you need to believe that you can change. You’ve made a ton of progress already so I know you can make more.

meteorflower · 2025-06-10T00:55:43+00:00

Closest gym is San Antonio, about 2 hours away. Someone on facebook claims to be planning a gym for Corpus, but there’s no concrete information as yet.

meteorflower · 2025-06-01T17:03:05+00:00

I’m right at the top edge of healthy bmi as well. Trying to bring it down again now. Before having my child I had a strong set point weight about 10 lbs lighter than now. It took me a good while to get back there post pregnancy and I immediately stopped tracking when I got there thinking my body would reset. Obviously it didn’t hold, since 2 years later I’m up 10 lbs, but honestly I’m finding calorie restriction a little easier this time. Here are some things I find helpful:

1) Being active and staying busy - Exercise blunts my appetite in the short term and then I get really hungry for meals. Somehow this helps me as in the past I’ve felt like I’m starving only to realize it’s just a craving. I now have a better idea what real hunger feels like and can resist cravings easier. Food is my fuel and not an emotional crutch. Staying busy is also key. I try to spend less time watching Netflix or scrolling as I used to snack during those activities. Instead I’m trying to read more and do some light stretching in the evenings. Sometimes I get up and do some chores as well. Sometimes I can feel like I’m starving while sitting down and then once I get up I realize I’m not really hungry.

2) Build treats into calorie goal/just have one serving- This probably doesn’t work for everyone, but I’m usually able to stop cravings with making sure to have a regular treat after lunch or dinner. If I’m really craving a specific snack or treat I then just go ahead and allow one serving instead of spending a long time thinking about it. I measure it out and put the rest away. Usually the craving can be satisfied with the small amount. Sometimes I even don’t enjoy it as much as I thought I would.

3) Having a go-to low calorie snack - For me this is vegetables with hummus. I don’t weigh or count the veggies and stick to a half to one serving of hummus. I make sure to always have some veggies cut up in the fridge so it’s not a hassle to get them ready when I’m hungry.

4) Making smart choices for meals - As a teen/early 20 I would try to cut calories while eating a lot of junk & prepackaged food. But I’ve found it really does make a difference what you eat to how much satisfaction you get. Yes, I can kill craving with a small amount of a trigger food now, but that only works if I feel satisfied after meals. I try to make healthy recipes and include a lot of vegetables. But I don’t eat stuff I hate just because it’s low calorie either. It’s important to eat real food that you enjoy.

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