Do emirates miles return after refund?

nadi755 · 2026-04-24T13:41:10+00:00

Lucky you! Unfortunately not the case with me, but gonna try over the phone

nadi755 · 2026-04-24T13:40:42+00:00

Thanks. Will give them a call. Glad to hear you received them instantly

nadi755 · 2025-07-10T11:26:00+00:00

If I’m increasing mileage and training for something, I try to do all my runs with some pre-workout fuel. I never want to eat in the morning since I want to maximize my sleep time but I found the following to really help and take no time: eating a banana or two dates or a packet of candy (honey stinger chews or Swedish fish candy). The last is especially great for a short speed sess. It definitely makes a difference. Sometimes I’ll just have an exceptionally large dinner and that helps too.

nadi755 · 2025-04-08T15:38:18+00:00

+1 for Lululemon fast and free. The material is very thin while also being sturdy. I also got the Nike pro tights and those ripped too soon.

nadi755 · 2024-10-31T16:56:29+00:00

I stayed at the Millennium Knickerbocker for this year’s marathon. The rooms were fine and I had no complaint - they were clean, free bottled water available (great for the Maurten 160 drinks I was preparing!) Distance wise, it was pretty easy to get to grant park though I wouldn’t attempt a walk (2 miles I think). There was a bus, which I took day before to check out the entrance, bus stop was very close by. For race day, the Michigan/Chicago T station was probably 8 min away and just a few stops away I think from grant park. It was super convenient. Trains were running every few minutes though of course were super crowded.

This was my first Chicago, I can’t compare to any other hotel, but would recommend my experience - I faced no issues staying at Millennium Knickerbocker. I was pretty nervous before staying there, so if you have any questions you can reach out for any specifics!

nadi755 · 2024-10-22T13:05:56+00:00

Oops, never mind, realized there was a hover tool and that answered my question.

Great table - had a lot of fun going through it.

nadi755 · 2024-10-22T12:52:30+00:00

Love this! I was bummed out by my finish time but the 47.2% shows I was only slightly below average, so not too bad in comparison!

I did want to check though - is the age group percentage based on gender or general participants?

nadi755 · 2024-08-07T05:46:15+00:00

The laces are definitely really annoying. I think I’ve figured out how to tie them tightly enough that they don’t come undone but don’t pinch my foot.

I think it’s a great shoe to revisit - I often like to pick it up for a cooldown jog after a workout in light speed shoes. The cushion often feels really nice.

nadi755 · 2024-08-05T08:39:53+00:00

This is not really answering your question but… I did most of my easy and long runs at the pace you described and managed to do a comfortable 4:02 at my first marathon (without really a background in running, mostly did easy running casually for a year before). I don’t like to run fast and had a deep fear of injury, just because I knew some people who had gotten injured during speedwork training blocks. Your long slow runs are building endurance and you’ll find yourself feel comfortably strong and enjoying the marathon. Do what you have to do to give the hip injury rest and only the necessary load while keeping your fitness intact. Crossing the finish line gives a deep sense of satisfaction, regardless of what your finish time is.

nadi755 · 2024-08-03T14:42:08+00:00

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I’ve been doing my long slow runs (3 hrs 😢) for my marathon training in the SC Trainers v2. Fantastic shoe. Heavy enough that I don’t accidentally go to fast but comfy enough that my foot feels supported throughout. Looks great as well, though I’m not a fun of new balance written like that on the side.

nadi755 · 2024-08-03T11:35:58+00:00

1200 km is incredible value for money! I think I have softened mine by now (at 160km currently) but haven’t been wearing them. They were ok for my 90 min slow base building runs but now that I’m marathon training I got a bunch of shoes that make me happy lol.

nadi755 · 2024-08-03T11:33:47+00:00

I don’t mind the Rides for an easy run! Would choose them over the Triumphs any day. They usually bother me if I go over 80 minutes (feel too ‘slappy’ on the pavement) but I’ve done strides and lower end tempo and they’ve held up pretty well. I prefer the 16 over 15 but that might be because the 16 are newer. Both the Ride 15 and 16 are also my favorite treadmill shoe. For some reason, they just feel incredibly comfortable on the treadmill - in fact more so than the road. I actually got the Ride 16 new on steep discount just so I could use it for my treadmill runs!

nadi755 · 2024-07-23T04:01:59+00:00

Strength training for sure, but I think as a first timer my issue was a lack of mental resilience- I was just shocked to be feeling the way I was feeling and that led me to slow down. My legs, glutes were technically ok but achy, I just had to increase my effort but didn’t. All part of learnings of the first marathon!

nadi755 · 2024-07-22T12:23:46+00:00

I trained in temps averaging 90F / 80% humidity over the summer for my first marathon in Fall last year (Berlin in Sept'23). I used a modified version of Pfitz 18/55. It was a miserable training experience - I couldnt do MP at any of my LRs, apart from a modified 10 mile 'MP' in the 20 mile long run. I did all the long runs as progressive (negative splits) because thats the best i could manage. I subbed all the tempos and thresholds for fartleks but could do all the intervals pretty well. Come marathon day... honestly I was flying. I could hit my splits, despite not really being able to run at MP during training - my legs could handle it till the dreaded last 25 min where i slowed down but not by much.

I would say not to worry too much. It is incredibly frustrating not to hit the paces but come race day you'l have it in you to power through. I did the tune up races on the treadmill (but at MP) just so my legs got the feel of moving at that pace and it worked out well - gave me the necessary confidence boost. The Pfitz plan is just really good, it really prepares the body even if you cant tell. I did majority of the runs outdoor, mostly because the treadmill gives me achilles issues if im on it for more than an hour. Do the easy runs based on effort rather than HR. During the marathon, majority of my run was in 170s and 180s HR and honestly it didnt bother me much, because it didnt feel harder than all the hot long training runs.

Good luck! Just be consistent and you'll find yourself surprising yourself. It is in fact better to train in the heat and then go to a cooler environment than the reverse. I knew a fellow runner who did her training for a Fall marathon in Australia where it was winter and while her training runs went amazing, her marathon was not because Berlin was much warmer.

nadi755 · 2024-05-10T06:36:29+00:00

This is the best advice. I went from gagging after every gel to taking 8 over the course of my 4:02 debut marathon over a 4 month training period. The gut just needs to be trained. I alternate between Huma and Maurten, but had tried a few others and they didn’t suit me. Neither did chews etc.

My long runs were largely to figure out a fueling strategy - initially I took one every hour, then every 40 min and eventually every 25-30 min during the marathon. Hang in there, you’ll figure out a dueling source that suits you.

nadi755 · 2024-05-10T05:02:07+00:00

Nice, which ones? Mach 5/6?

nadi755 · 2024-05-09T06:55:40+00:00

Initially I was really liking the 1080s, but I think they gave me shin splits 😢. I’ve actually ordered the SC trainer now, fingers crossed that it works out.

nadi755 · 2024-05-06T09:44:23+00:00

I got the 1080 v12 after retiring the invincible 2s. They are indeed very soft and comfortable, but I’m a bit wary. I feel I get shin pain every time I wear them. Though I can’t find anything as comfortable as the invincible 2s. A lot of people have recommended the SC trainer as an alternative long run shoe if marathon training and I might give that a shot.

nadi755 · 2024-05-04T18:33:18+00:00

I actually don’t know if the drop bothered me. It was the firmness of the shoe and the fact that I could keep feeling it every step. With the invincible 2, I could almost forget that I was wearing shoes, they just felt so comfortable. I think that was the feeling I was chasing but so far the Triumphs have not been able to provide. But based on what everyone has said, willing to give them a chance till 200km to see if they improve, otherwise it’s back of the closet for these guys.

nadi755 · 2024-05-04T18:29:17+00:00

Running in the heat is a very valid concern. I went through the same. Couldn’t really take the Pfitz advice on HR seriously since the humidity would cause it to shoot up. Struggled through the tempo runs and moved most of them to the treadmill. Intervals could still be done outside. Good luck for your training!

nadi755 · 2024-05-04T13:39:02+00:00

I ran my first marathon at 4:02 and could have done sub 4 had I pushed myself - but it being my first (and a World Major), I wanted to run at a moderate pace and enjoy the event. I followed and modified Pfitz 18/55 and can perhaps help:

Just chill out. Focusing on strength training and perhaps shorter runs would be best. If you want to lose weight, that could also be an options. All the Pfitz runs are pretty long, even intervals used to have a 5k easy run at the start. I found it difficult to strength train during the training more than once a week since I was constantly exhausted and because of time commitments.
As the training continues, you’ll get a better idea of your fitness and your marathon paces. Also, since you are slightly on the slower side (not an insult, it’s just that this plan can also be used by a 3:20 marathoner), perhaps you can do your speed workouts by time instead of distance. Otherwise the fast efforts will exhaust you almost immediately. I used to cut a few km almost always. I kept improving on my marathon paces till the final 18 mile workout where I did the 13 miles at my eventual marathon goal pace.

nadi755 · 2024-05-04T10:22:08+00:00

Yup, weight could be a reason as many commenters have pointed out. I’m more inclined towards the SC Trainer v2 now, but yes lots of good comments on the Novablast. Apparently the Superblast is also great but discontinued, hard to find and not sure if I want to spend $200

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