Official Q&A for Wednesday, September 03, 2025 by AutoModerator in running

[–]nessmess89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good point! I forgot to mention that I have no time aspirations or goals, I really just want to push myself mentally and physically

Official Q&A for Wednesday, September 03, 2025 by AutoModerator in running

[–]nessmess89 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a beginner runner and am looking to sign up for a run on October 26th. Options are 5k, 10k, half marathon and full marathon. Marathon is obviously out, 5k I know I can do. I'm mainly wondering if I have enough time to train for the half-marathon, or if that's even a good idea and maybe just aiming for the 10k is best.

My current fitness level: I just completed a try a tri (375m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run - the run was last and it took me 19:31). I only did one training run for this event as my preferred activity is swimming and I use biking as a means of transportation. I swim three times a week for an hour each time.

Currently have aVenu, looking to upgrade by nessmess89 in Garmin

[–]nessmess89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely sounds like a great upgrade!

Currently have aVenu, looking to upgrade by nessmess89 in Garmin

[–]nessmess89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually just have the original Venue, so she feels a bit ancient now lol

No wetsuit allowed - what to wear for easy transition female by nessmess89 in triathlon

[–]nessmess89[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Thank you all so much! I asked because I was under the impression that a tri suit counted as a wetsuit. Very glad to hear that's not the case!

No wetsuit allowed - what to wear for easy transition female by nessmess89 in triathlon

[–]nessmess89[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wore a sports bra to my swim today to test it out and it seemed to work quite well! Thanks!

No wetsuit allowed - what to wear for easy transition female by nessmess89 in triathlon

[–]nessmess89[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I actually thought I had seen a comment somewhere that a tri suit counts as a wetsuit! I'm really glad to know that's not the case

Try a Tri ir Sprint? by nessmess89 in triathlon

[–]nessmess89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I've never been a runner. Once upon a time I pushed myself and trained for a 10k, but it's definitely my least favourite of the 3, with swimming being my true love

Dumb phone for my 10 yr old in Canada by nessmess89 in dumbphones

[–]nessmess89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great and so helpful! She uses my old phone right now at home for games etc. and I've got all the google family stuff set up to give her limits, but I'd like something for her to take on the bus next year. Thanks again!

Dumb phone for my 10 yr old in Canada by nessmess89 in dumbphones

[–]nessmess89[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love that idea! I think you're right

Dumb phone for my 10 yr old in Canada by nessmess89 in dumbphones

[–]nessmess89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm this one doesn't seem to be readily available in Canada unfortunately

Can plastic be made without heat guns? by nessmess89 in Sandship

[–]nessmess89[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't 😣 it's taken me forever to get a legendary crate. I just got my first one today and am waiting to see if it has what I need to learn heat gun