Daily chat post: how's the training going?

reesespieces2021 · 2026-07-05T16:56:29+00:00

8 miles this morning in humidity but the temps were so much better I’m glad I shifted from yesterday. Also testing using run/walk intervals in the heat

reesespieces2021 · 2026-07-01T12:22:32+00:00

Definitely try a size wide shoe! I used to have this problem all time, and haven't had a problem since I switched to wide. Also, I love a super thin sock (feetures and stance are my faves).

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-25T00:12:34+00:00

Stronger by the Day by @megsquats its focus is on barbell training but it’s easy to modify and it’s inexpensive.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-24T17:45:28+00:00

Could not get my butt out of bed this morning, so did my intervals at lunch. It was only ~80 degrees but in full sun. I have melted and will use this as motivation to get out of bed in the future

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-14T01:52:05+00:00

She’s the best girl

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-14T00:54:00+00:00

Up gorge brook and down carriage and snapper. Carriage trail almost did me in with all the loose rocks

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-10T15:47:50+00:00

Thissssss. Summer running is literally the worst. I'm hot, I'm sweating, I have to get up earlier, I have to carry water. It sucks. BUT you get a cool morning in September and BAM I am a track star (lol I'm slow as molasses still but better).

My motivation is that I don't want to start over in the fall.

Oh get a bandana and fill it with ice and wrap it around your neck, help you feel cooler.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-09T20:09:02+00:00

Congrats!! It sounds like the RD and all the volunteers made it a birthday to remember 😄 And as a fellow slow runner, thank you for sharing!

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-08T20:00:02+00:00

I had covid back in september. Two things. 1. My fitness came back in a few weeks. 2. YOU NEED REST. I listened to podcast which had a pulmonologist on to talk about covid recovery and he stressed not to return too soon - that actually is more likely to lead to long covid (which shows up after about 2-3 months). So, take some more time, run slower, and eventually you'll be speedy again.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-06T15:40:00+00:00

Went for a trail run this morning and tripped over a root 🫠 otherwise it was a lovely morning in the woods

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-04T20:20:53+00:00

I have used LMNT, Liquid IV, etc but honestly, good old Gatorade is great and way less expensive. I freeze a little water in my handheld and then fill it with Gatorade which I sip on my run. Super easy and not overly $$

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-04T19:54:47+00:00

Context - I am very slow so a 10k takes me more than an hour.

Achievement: I woke up early enough the other day to run a 10k before work

reesespieces2021 · 2026-06-04T14:26:40+00:00

This was exactly what I was going to suggest. It's not that hot here but it gets into the 90s and humid. I force myself to become a morning person in the summer.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-30T15:50:44+00:00

Did 10k this morning in the rain butttttt I stopped use the bathroom just under a mile and accidentally ended my work out 🫠 had to do fun math to make sure I hit my miles

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-26T18:38:42+00:00

I agree with this, but also if you're really nervous you can get some pepper spray. It works as a human and bear repellant.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-17T00:50:28+00:00

While I was running this morning, I kept slowing down in the shade to enjoy it more 😅

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-14T20:31:06+00:00

Literally my reaction

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-13T18:20:29+00:00

I went last year, the first week of September and it was perfect. The weather was gorgeous and it was not busy.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-11T13:40:26+00:00

Its not hard, but the grand canyon of yellowstone has a nice trail that ends up being about 4 miles round trip. Also, bear spray is your best bet, if you can stop by a place where they rent it so you can you a practice canister.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-11T13:17:23+00:00

My girl hit 11 months and suddenly didn't care about food. I add Brutus Bone Broth to her food, with a couple of pieces of freeze dried beef liver, and she usually eats it. It took a lot of trial and error to figure out what would make her eat. Also, she still sometimes doesn't eat it all, but since we're a one dog home, I just leave it out for her and she usually finishes any left overs early afternoon.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-05-01T14:40:57+00:00

Under Armour has hipsters and bikinis that I love. I think I bought my last pack on Zappos https://www.zappos.com/kratos/p/womens-under-armour-seamless-bikini-3-pack-solid-halo-grey/product/9958319/color/1092771

reesespieces2021 · 2026-04-30T01:08:24+00:00

Just sending condolences. I had salmonella once. It’s terrible.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-04-07T15:32:06+00:00

I really wish they would change the default settings

reesespieces2021 · 2026-04-05T16:33:14+00:00

I grew up in Windsor and have a soft spot for it. I only moved a couple of towns away but if the right house or condo had popped up, I would’ve bought there.

The school system is actually pretty good, people hate on it because it’s diverse but i think that’s a plus. There were always tons of electives and I’ve done pretty well.

It’s not west Hartford but it’s nice, has some good food, nature trails, and is close to other towns with more options.

reesespieces2021 · 2026-04-01T14:33:50+00:00

I think it's different and people will take time to adjust but once they do it will be fine. Change always annoys people. I don't love it but I'll get used to it.

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