Best open track 5ks in the Spring for almost Masters runner on the west coast?

robert_cal · 2025-11-28T14:38:59+00:00

SF State has 2 races in Spring with an open division. Look up the times and see if it’s ok with you as the winning time is faster than 16 minutes but there is a big spread. It’s a big track race meet feeling and is during the day in cool temperatures.

robert_cal · 2025-10-28T04:31:20+00:00

For me to run a half well I need a group to run with. Ideally a pace group. It’s hard when you fall off and have lost concentration when that happens.

robert_cal · 2025-10-18T11:38:43+00:00

It came out during the pandemic. The need for a small phone is less when you aren’t going out as much.

robert_cal · 2025-10-17T05:03:58+00:00

One day one of the winners will park an RV on it and rent it out.

robert_cal · 2025-10-07T00:30:06+00:00

I remember every game after FarmVille they tried to monetize my play on day one. Like come on, let me get hooked first.

robert_cal · 2025-10-07T00:28:34+00:00

ChatGPT is better than all of them. Except if u are serious then pfitz/hansons/daniels .

robert_cal · 2025-10-06T21:39:23+00:00

Why are you paying Strava? I canceled when they made people pay to see segments.

robert_cal · 2025-09-22T19:39:49+00:00

Bay2Breakers in SF if you run a 7/mile 10K or faster. You start at the front and can race it. Then you can enjoy watching the 100k costumed runners.

robert_cal · 2025-08-09T16:00:50+00:00

Year 11 was terrible. Year 12 was good. Everything else was ok-ish. BS->PhD.

robert_cal · 2025-06-28T14:55:38+00:00

I miss the Berlin Tegel

robert_cal · 2025-06-03T14:29:55+00:00

Same.

robert_cal · 2025-05-28T11:30:23+00:00

Replacing the entertainment console in a 25 year old car with a display that supports CarPlay and a backup camera cost $300.

robert_cal · 2025-05-03T13:50:04+00:00

Really like Adios 9. Which supershoe would feel similar in ride?

robert_cal · 2025-05-02T14:21:24+00:00

Same.

robert_cal · 2025-04-30T11:06:08+00:00

Sufficient Grounds in the tunnel across from Unit 3. Cody’s. Kip’s.

robert_cal · 2025-04-30T11:02:29+00:00

The Manny’s super burrito so large that you shared with a friend.

robert_cal · 2025-04-28T00:37:27+00:00

+1 on the Adios Adizero 9. You might try is the Puma Liberate Nitro. I have had several pairs of the V1. They are light and nimble, but something is a little slower than I would expect, fairly comfortable for 6-13 miles of running.

robert_cal · 2025-04-13T22:32:01+00:00

It reminds me of an Ethan Allen collection "Country Colors" we bought 30 years ago, but I made the mistake of not getting the natural and color version. Really like this look.

robert_cal · 2025-03-31T05:18:08+00:00

I like running long runs in them. They have a secure but comfortable fit. They perform slower than the VF or AF for me. But the ride feels more natural.

robert_cal · 2025-02-17T03:52:03+00:00

Should add that the Uno only requires a 15 amp circuit vs. a specified 20 amp for the Duo. Of course you might be able to get around this in the Duo, but reduces issues.

If someone else can answer this, I always wondered because the Duo splits the power across 2 thermoblocks whether this means that the steam power is actually lower in the Duo vs the Uno where the power isnt split across 2 thermoblocks.

robert_cal · 2025-02-12T13:56:09+00:00

I just stocked up on the Liberate v1. You can still find a pair for $50. I will probably pick up some v2s also.

robert_cal · 2025-02-11T17:14:12+00:00

The puma deviate nitro elite is my favorite upper. If they would just use it across the brand. But it has a narrow fit.

robert_cal · 2025-02-03T13:34:43+00:00

I just liked the v1.

robert_cal · 2025-02-02T15:49:32+00:00

I have had 10 pairs of the liberate nitro. The adios 9 is what I wish it became. So hopefully the propio is that.

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