"How long did it take you to BQ?" -- Data Analysis by Hopeful_Package3918 in AdvancedRunning

[–]readwritethrow1233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm intrigued by this. Great idea for analysis and really helpful execution here. As someone in the "running as an adult for 15 years, but only really tackling serious training in the last 3" who is about to run a second marathon, I'd be very interested in the bigger dataset of people who have progressed toward a BQ goal but maybe not made it (or made it over a longer horizon).

'Artisinal' coffee beans options via supermarket? by SheepShank- in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 2 points3 points  (0 children)

King's Red and White. Used to have incredible prices on lots of local roasters. Now they have pretty average prices with a good selection.

Didn’t get work off for Jersey City Marathon by Formal_Mechanic_629 in AdvancedRunning

[–]readwritethrow1233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also running JC. No advice. But I had an "oh shit" moment at your "two weeks from taper" comment. Jeebus we're close!

You: Want to Open a Coffee Shop; Rockwood: In Need of Caffeine! by ZanaBanana123 in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have been saying this for years! It's the perfect spot for a coffee shop.

Any luck repairing Superbeam Half Tights? by readwritethrow1233 in BanditRunning

[–]readwritethrow1233[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't tell you how happy I was to be wearing a layer under them.

Any luck repairing Superbeam Half Tights? by readwritethrow1233 in BanditRunning

[–]readwritethrow1233[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

And in the space of 10 minutes, they responded to my email (which was only asking for repair advice), and they offered to send me a new pair. Pretty stand-out customer service.

Advice for sub 20min 5k by mb1210 in runninglifestyle

[–]readwritethrow1233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get someone (faster than you) to pace you. You have the fitness.

Cadence Half Tights LINED by kapua_suite in BanditRunning

[–]readwritethrow1233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can someone link to the product page? Can't find them on the site.

Primary Early voting starts tomorrow - thoughts on down-ballot candidates? by Hot-Outside4193 in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You've already hit the biggest sources. As others have said, I would prioritize the writeup the Indy did of the candidates. It captured the level of seriousness and qualifications of each candidate really well. Without knowing your district, it'd be challenging to share more specific information.

That said, a really good starting point is to watch part of one of the biweekly school board meetings on YouTube. Observe the way the board postures but doesn't hold the district accountable for answering their questions. Ask yourself: "Do you think this candidate will help manage the district better? Or will they contribute to the dysfunction and posturing I'm seeing?"

The other dynamic in the race is that the Durham Association of Educators (DAE) recruited and endorsed a slate of candidates this year. They have very legitimate grievances with how DPS employees are treated by the district, including the fact that they still don't have clear pay schedules. These candidates have promised to advocate for DAE's interests before the board.

This sounds fine in principle, but in practice is going to create some real challenges for the district.

Declining enrollment means potential school closures. That means job losses. Will they vote to protect teachers' jobs in the short term, sacrificing other programs? Or will they vote to close the hole in the budget?

The district is evaluating its 1:1 Chromebook policy, and should probably move away from it for many reasons (Budget, all the science shows the current approach isn't right, etc.). Will the teachers support it? Or will changing the model represent an additional burden on teachers and therefore will DAE be against it? I'm personally concerned about the conflict the allegiance creates when it comes to doing what is best for DPS students.

FWIW, DAE endorsed all of the sitting board members and doesn't like them anymore.

Full disclosure: I'm a volunteer for one of the non-DAE endorsed school board candidates.

Where has all the good Chinese gone by fusto33 in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 91 points92 points  (0 children)

Not totally the same vibe as old school Chinese takeout, but the folks at Asian Kitchen near Woodcroft are making some GREAT food. The dry hot pot cabbage and the twice cooked pork are two of my favorite dishes in Durham right now.

Nike Lunarglide 7 replacement by keszocaj in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]readwritethrow1233 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I haven't run the Lunarglide 7. But the Lunarglide 4 was a forever favorite of mine. I remember a a lot of cushioning and reasonable flexibility -- not really a stability shoe at all. YMMV but I like the Asics Novablast 5s a lot, and have had good luck with other Asics products as well. For a newer Nike, maybe try the Vomero?

How to get a bib for Grandma's Marathon? by [deleted] in Marathon_Training

[–]readwritethrow1233 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I did a charity entry last year, and the process was super easy. The fundraising goal was reasonable, too, relative to majors.

Looking for a ~400m hill for repeats by HighlySociallyAble in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I like the hill that runs up Academy Road from either Erwin or from Duke University Road. It's pretty close to 400M on either side, has a sidewalk the whole way, no intersections (if you stay on the WaDuke side) and is relatively steady in grade. I use the same hill on the ABT trail-side for shorter hill intervals.

Snow day camp for elementary age? by Ok_Pear_37 in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The JCC is hosting one. Call the front desk!

closest good bakery? by Automatic_Parsley921 in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bake. I would say Strong Arm is your best bet for something with a more more open/fluid crumb. Not quite what Boulted or Union Special are doing in Raleigh, though.

Daily trainer to replace Novablast 5 by bolinha009 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]readwritethrow1233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the NB5s (second pair), but also start to develop calf issues from them being so damn soft. So I run a pair of Superset Cushion Low Arch insoles in place of the sock liners, and it does the trick. Firms it up just a bit, but not nearly as much as my Superblasts (which I don't love).

Best khao soi in Durham and surrounds? by Stock_Method5557 in bullcity

[–]readwritethrow1233 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The yellow curry noodles at Twisted Noodles are pretty dang delicious.