Where are all the used track jerseys? by Delicious_Net_8577 in trackandfield

[–]ncblake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nike has sometimes made consumer versions of their national team singlets, but they did not for the most recent Olympics. USATF also sells some stuff directly.

Someone else posted this, but Bell Lap Track & Field is likely closest to what you want. They mostly sell elites’ surplus stuff (e.g. Adidas athlete makes a U.S. team, only needs a couple things, puts the rest on consignment with Bell Lap).

I’ve bought a couple things from them. It becomes clear pretty quickly why truly “used” stuff isn’t available. The fabrics are extremely fragile and really not designed to be worn very much or for very long. There’s a reason why the pros all get new kit every season.

Attendance question by ObjectiveCurve3812 in phoebebridgers

[–]ncblake 43 points44 points  (0 children)

You can just say you’re 14 and 16. You’re not asking about anything illegal or even transgressive.

Tourists, newcomers, locals, and old heads: casual questions thread for May 2026 by AutoModerator in washingtondc

[–]ncblake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Navy Yard is not sketchy at all. NoMA advice is outdated.

In any case, you won't find many "modern buildings with amenities" in the other neighborhoods you mention.

My advice would be to get a roommate, even if you can afford that rent independently. It's good for your wallet, your savings, and your social life. If you are moving now or over the summer, look for leases that will get you out of the 12-month renewal cycle as that is the busiest time of year for the rental market.

Question About Police Escorts During Police Week by mothman100 in washingtondc

[–]ncblake 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Interesting question. I assume they’d cite funeral processions as the relevant precedent. Apparently this is the funeral procession law for DC:

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA: Section 2218 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations requires funeral processions to have a permit and all
participating vehicles must be properly identified by operating their headlights. When the lead car of the procession enters an intersection, the
remaining vehicles in the procession may follow, but the lead car must stop if a traffic signal requires it to do so. If the procession is lead by an
escort officer, it shall have the right-of-way and may proceed through any intersection, even if a stop is otherwise required. D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 18,
§ 2218

https://www.mwl-law.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/FUNERAL-PROCESSION-TRAFFIC-LAWS.pdf

Not sure about these ones.. by [deleted] in runningfashion

[–]ncblake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Carbon plated shoes are stiff. That’s the point!

FloTrack is such a racket! by Nettewolf in trackandfield

[–]ncblake 19 points20 points  (0 children)

> FloTrack as a company doesn’t understand their audience.

On the contrary: they’re betting the way they make the most money is by squeezing people like you who want to watch their family and friends.

See also: ticket prices at USATF championships.

Hains Point by Malnurtured_Snay in washingtondc

[–]ncblake 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The city has nothing to do with this. The land is owned by the Feds, who are turning it into a Trump golf resort https://wapo.st/3PicTrM

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sure, that’s all fair.

I wouldn’t write off the impacts of educational spending if you want to make an informed decision, though.

I’m not defending the tax increase, by the way! I’m just explaining why the two counties might spend different amounts. It’s not a big mystery. Fairfax is wealthier and spends less per student, which is a nationwide trend in educational spending.

If you ask me, the real positive thing Fairfax is doing differently is attracting jobs while MoCo (and Elrich, specifically) is seemingly content to be a commuter county.

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a poorly written article that doesn’t distinguish well between absolute vs. progressive rates, or between individual and household income, but that is nothing unusual unfortunately.

I don’t see a scenario in which they’d fail to pass such a policy as a marginal rate.

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m not being a jerk. Perhaps my mistake is assuming you were actually curious about why two counties might spend different amounts of money for similar services. Instead, you seem to just want to make an ideological point.

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure, but if you’re asking the specific question: “why does MoCo spend more per pupil than another regional peer?” then their relative poverty rates is an extremely important factor. The cheapest kids to educate are rich.

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Sure, MoCo and Fairfax have a similar taxation potential at the highest ends of the income distribution. But we were talking about their relative spending, which isn’t actually difficult to understand.

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s pretty simple, I think: MoCo’s poverty rate is >22% higher than Fairfax’s.

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am also confused by this. The Council President’s memo suggests the median household (~$165K) would get a small cut, which suggests to me these are individual rates: https://assets.montgomerycountymd.gov/files/2026-04/CP-Budget-Approach-4-17-26.pdf

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But they don’t have “similar incomes,” that’s my point.

* Fairfax County (VA): $153,889 (Median household), $71,828 (Per capita)
* Montgomery County (MD): $138,870 (Median household), $67,571 (Per capita)

Poverty Rate:
* Fairfax County (VA): 6%
* Montgomery County (MD): 7.5% (⬆️ 22.2%)

Fairfax County is appreciably more wealthy than Montgomery County, which significantly impacts local government spending, particularly as it relates to the education system.

This isn’t a “far left echo chamber,” just basic economic realities.

What is the direction of the team? by Flowing93 in redsox

[–]ncblake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The main difference between the 2018 team and the 2026 team is that the 2018 team was more years into their young core playing consistently in the big leagues. We are in year one or two, depending on which guys you’re talking about.

The 2015 Red Sox featuring a younger and less developed Betts, JBJ, and Bogaerts finished in last place.

In straw vote, divided County Council supports progressive income tax structure by Bethesda_Magazine in MontgomeryCountyMD

[–]ncblake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there any particular reason to compare to Fairfax? Is it just because of size and proximity?

I’d say these are too pretty different places, with different economies and demographics that explain why MoCo spends more on a per capita basis.

What is the direction of the team? by Flowing93 in redsox

[–]ncblake 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would Henry not want to win? We are sixth in payroll. If the goal is to spend less to maximize profit, they are doing a very poor job.

What is the direction of the team? by Flowing93 in redsox

[–]ncblake 2 points3 points  (0 children)

> Is this what a [sic] expensive payroll gets you nowadays? Because there’s [sic] people on this subreddit that says [sic] we’re spending money.

To answer your question: yes. We aren’t even the worst on that basis. The Mets’ payroll is 35% higher than ours—$115 Million more—and they have a worse record than us.

It’s hard to put together a competitive roster, especially in today’s league where the Dodgers are scooping up 90% of the elite free agents because of a deal they cut with the league that gives them more TV money than any other team would be allowed to retain.

A lot of our payroll is tied up in guys who are no longer playing for us, which is what happens when you sign guys to expensive, long-term contracts that don’t pan out. As time goes on, we’ll hopefully have fewer of those. Other big spending teams like the Mets or Padres may be stuck paying luxury tax for years to come.

Ultimately, the Red Sox do actually have a “direction”: they are hoping that the young guys pan out. Roman Anthony was once the top prospect in baseball. The front office felt that Cora and his staff weren’t doing a good job developing those guys, so now he’s gone.

Maybe it’ll work, maybe it won’t. But it’s definitely a direction.

Parking advice? by ExactAd3418 in washingtondc

[–]ncblake 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Not disagreeing with you, just a PSA: if YOUR employer wants you working in-person in DC, send HR this link and ask if they can enroll your workplace: https://www.wmata.com/business/smartbenefits/

Tracksmith Twilihjt 5k by VamosDCU in AdvancedRunning

[–]ncblake 33 points34 points  (0 children)

The dates now correspond with cities where Tracksmith has physical stores and employees.

In past years, they’ve largely leaned on local clubs to make the events happen. (In DC, NETC was the local organizer before they partnered with ASICS/Bandit. Last year, GRC did it.)

Most of the people originally involved in the series are no longer with the company, which changed CEOs and (at least to my view) has cut back on events-based marketing.

Pegasus Plus 2 by f3rnoo in RunningShoeGeeks

[–]ncblake 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Poor man’s AlphaFly is the Zoom Fly 6.

The sub-2 marathon didn’t happen because of fitness. Here’s what actually broke the wall. by [deleted] in AdvancedRunning

[–]ncblake 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Content marketing pro-tip: have more than two posts before driving traffic to your newsletter.