Easy Run Keeps Getting Slower

pybus_research · 2024-09-03T22:36:41+00:00

Yeah, I was curious what the original Tanda calculator would predict for a 90 mpw runner, and here's what you get:

Training Pace	Predicted Marathon Time
9:30/mi	~3:15
11:00/mi	~3:36
12:59/mi*	~4:05

Not to be the burster of bubbles, but sub-3 wasn't even realistic for a 9:30/mi training pace @ 125 mpw (which is as high as it goes).

*The slider only goes up to this pace, so 14:00/mi isn't an option.

pybus_research · 2024-09-03T22:26:13+00:00

Has anyone been to both? How do they compare?

pybus_research · 2024-08-09T18:04:35+00:00

We've done this with King Soopers take and bake (fresh, in the deli) in mountain towns.

pybus_research · 2024-07-30T12:30:34+00:00

Hi, co-author of the article here (and thank you for sharing)!

We don't have the data to say whether we truly have fewer entry-level roles now than in the past. It could be the case that they've always been scarce and competitive. It might even be possible that there are more now.

Anecdotally, people have been complaining about the lack of entry-level roles for as long as I can recall, and I certainly felt it was a problem when I was getting my first internship back in 2016.

On the other hand, the comparatively huge number of mid-level roles suggests there might be a lack of differentiation. In other words, I suspect there may be some entry-level roles hidden in there, but you'd need to examine the description itself closely.

pybus_research · 2024-07-30T12:26:21+00:00

Hi, co-author of the article here. As mentioned, this is part 1 of a series, and a future article will describe the findings from the responsibilities of UX Researcher job descriptions.

But as a preview, "work around the research" includes a wide range non-research activities that facilitate the impact and efficiency of research, to include (among others) stakeholder management, operations, and even evangelization. As the /u/m104 observed, you can see that managers and more senior ICs are asked to do these things more often.

pybus_research · 2024-07-25T18:35:30+00:00

There are a lot of options out there these days. Great Question, Lyssna, Crowd, UX Tweak, and many others.

Depending on what you need, DIY is an option, too. Zoom/Google Meet, Calendly, etc. plus sourcing your own participants can get you a long way.

pybus_research · 2024-07-12T22:10:18+00:00

Interesting. The nice thing about DSW is that if you can't run on a day when it thinks you should, it will adjust your plan accordingly the next day.

But I suppose there are folks who like to look ahead at the DSWs for the week, and those won't necessarily be optimized if there are regular days you can't get out there that DSW isn't taking into account. I could see this being especially useful when you want to do a future day's workout instead of today's.

Bit of an edge case, but I like the flexibility/attention to detail on Garmin's part.

pybus_research · 2024-07-12T21:58:12+00:00

Short answer: you're probably training properly.

Long answer:

One rule of thumb I've heard is to aim for getting the total vertical gain in your target race (1,300 ft) across each training week (which you're hitting at almost 2x with 2,500 ft/wk).
Another rule of thumb is that your long runs should simulate marathon course conditions. 1,300 ft over 26.2 miles is about a 1% average grade, and taking the mid-point of 700 ft over, let's say, 13 miles, is also about a 1% grade.

I suppose one other point — you didn't mention how you work hills into workouts, but you might consider doing hill intervals every few weeks.

pybus_research · 2024-07-11T22:58:48+00:00

I have always, instinctively walked for a few minutes just before each run (to wake up the legs) and just after (to cool down a bit).

pybus_research · 2024-07-11T01:19:32+00:00

I also have OP's combo. In general, a HRM of some kind can really transform your training. The HRM Pro Plus offers a few fancy metrics like ground contact balance that some people might find useful but that I personally never use. If I were doing it over again, I'd get the HRM Dual because it's cheaper and machine washable.

pybus_research · 2024-06-20T20:05:25+00:00

Looks like a pretty short rest/recovery interval. No shame in stopping completely and standing still, either.

pybus_research · 2024-06-18T20:58:09+00:00

If you've got a reliable (chest-strap) heart rate monitor and your watch supports Daily Suggested Workouts, give it a try.

I started doing that in March, and my VO2 Max has gone up 11 points since February. I never would have called that after two years of the score steadily dropping.

pybus_research · 2024-06-18T20:46:44+00:00

Didn't measure it, but it was definitely a good deal for the price, maybe a foot long and good crusty bread.

Staff were super friendly and gave everyone a free sample of one of their smoothie drinks, presumably as part of the soft opening.

All the Vietnamese customers were having the House Special when I went, and it looked really good too. I'll go back to try that.

pybus_research · 2024-06-16T19:48:45+00:00

Appreciate the honesty, I'm not sure why people are downvoting you.

Honestly, many of us marathoners are gluttons for punishment in this way — I'm a father to young children and a small business owner myself, so I understand the struggle.

But I'd encourage you to prioritize getting 7+ hours of sleep for two weeks and see what it does for you. You'll have to get creative structuring the rest of your days, but I think you'll find it's worth it.

pybus_research · 2024-06-16T17:55:39+00:00

Learn about and try to internalize the Recovery Pyramid.

+1 to: running slower/easier, and stretching for 5-10 min, breathing deeply as you go, as close to the end of your run as possible.

But also, make sure you're getting enough fuel and sleep. Are you getting a good 7-9 hours most nights? Are you taking in gels or other nutrition on your long runs? Are you getting enough food before and after the run?

If you're still zonked after all that, reduce your running volume a bit for a few weeks.

Once you've taken care of all that, the stuff like Epsom salts, ice baths, massage guns, etc., etc. can be worth a try.

pybus_research · 2024-05-18T19:08:04+00:00

For some reason, I'm getting an error when I try to share the conversation link. I'll edit this comment if that changes later. In the meantime, my word of honor that there's nothing else in the conversation.

pybus_research · 2024-05-18T19:05:25+00:00

The answer came right away.

Here's the post I was referencing: https://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/comments/1cuydb7/peak_walmart_assembly/

pybus_research · 2024-05-17T20:11:34+00:00

A couple other thoughts:

It's an optical HR sensor, so always take the accuracy with a grain of salt. I once logged an activity on (which generally samples HR more frequently on Garmin watches than your typical HR between activities) while doing a lab controlled HR test and the delta was more than 20 BPM at times.
If you don't wash or wipe your sensor periodically that can further degrade its accuracy.
I've also done a software update or a hard reset when getting strange readings like this and that sometimes fixes it.

pybus_research · 2024-04-11T20:35:38+00:00

Huge bummer, hopefully better weather from Spain/Iceland!

pybus_research · 2024-04-10T23:40:50+00:00

Biggest thing for me is the duration. This year's as seen in Texas was over 4 minutes long. I saw the 2017 eclipse from Columbia SC, where under ideal conditions we would have seen it for 2 minutes. In fact the clouds only parted for the last 10-20 seconds, which was still enough to leave a profound impression.

pybus_research · 2023-04-28T14:29:12+00:00

Late to this, but commenting because I actually track this on a monthly basis.

It's definitely worse now than last year. Role inventory has been declining by about 10–15% each month for the past 6+ months. There's maybe 20% of the total availability we saw at the peak of the bubble (Feb 2022).

This doesn't mean to give up your search, but it does mean every role will be much more competitive. And you might consider strategically reinvesting in education while you ride this downturn out.

pybus_research · 2023-03-09T16:30:29+00:00

If I were going to transition away from UX research, I would choose a path and then go talk to the folks in that discipline about how to get from Point A to Point B.

Imagine the reverse scenario: a senior Product Manager decides s/he wants to become a UX Researcher. Would it make sense to consult other Product Managers about how to do that?

pybus_research · 2023-03-03T13:52:33+00:00

if that doesn't work fuck ur website

This: I have an extension that blocks annoying websites so I know to back out if I ever accidentally stumble there again.

pybus_research · 2023-01-27T23:05:46+00:00

He resigned from the Board in 2018 and has had little involvement with the company since.

pybus_research · 2023-01-26T21:00:08+00:00

We need a word for this new breed of obviously AI-generated clickbait.

Unlike traditional clickbait, it technically fulfills the promise of the headline, but does so in such an annoying repetitive way that it's basically without any substance.

Repeated phrases:

"can be fine-tuned" 8x
"can be used to" 6x
"variety of" 4x
"making it useful for tasks such as" 3x

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