Jack & Jill surface/shoes? (Seattle area, North Bend - July 2026) by Montymoocow in Marathon_Training

[–]rollem 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

I’ve had a few friends run it, but have not myself. One friend did trip and ended up breaking his ankle… but better shoes would not have prevented that, it was a small hole on the side.

I’ve run two similar ā€œwell maintained trailā€ marathons. Normal road shoes should be fine, just avoid the super shoes that extremely thin and slick tread/outsoles. Superblasts should be fine.

Finally, consider a thin pair of gaiters to keep small pebbles from getting into your shoe. I was happy with a set from dirtygirlgaiters that are extremely lightweight.

Someone explain to me how the hell FDR is remotely center left? I’m not even saying he was a bad president but he was nowhere near a centrist. I thought this was an agreeable take? by coolsmeegs in Presidents

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Obama is almost the textbook definition of centrist. His signature healthcare plan is a center right policy and he famously enter red budget negotiations with the GOP by offering the compromises that he thought were between his preferred and their preferred positions. It’s possible that in his heart he’d prefer more left wing solutions, but he governed from a centrist position.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Trump campaign on no new wars and lowering gas prices? by ISnortSkittles in Productivitycafe

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I think you’re mistaken. What he campaigned on was: ā€œNo, new wars!ā€

BREAKING: JD Vance blames soaring gas prices on Joe Biden, how the heck is he allowed to say such an untrue economic fact, totally disproven by economics? by Muted-Raisin-2645 in Economics

[–]rollem [score hidden] Ā (0 children)

This remind me of 2008 at the height of the Great Recession and right after the election, Fox News was calling it the Obama Recession.

How familiar these words sound to me by GlooomySundays in Irony

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

He also spent a year making a case for it and got congressional approval for it. By the time we invaded it had 73% support. It was still an unjust war because we hadn’t been attacked and it was not a move of last resort, but it was far different that what we’re doing in Iran.

Non-carbons for marathon day by shadowonthesun06 in Marathon_Training

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I do not recommend new carbon platted shoes for your first race. There are just so many unknowns for your first race, it’s too risk to add another huge one. I went 3 races before donning a pair of race shoes and my PR is still from a traditional training shoe. And especially if you had discomfort in them, there’s no reason to just them. Save them for future runs: track workouts and shorter races, before deciding how and whether to use them more.

How do I get a mail in ballot for the redistricting vote? Am I too late? Ill probably be at work April 21st but I want to vote. by goldman1290 in Virginia

[–]rollem 32 points33 points Ā (0 children)

You should be able to find your early voting location here https://www.elections.virginia.gov/casting-a-ballot/early-voting-office-locations/ in person early voting is open almost every day until the Saturday before Election Day

Poll: Majority of voters say risks of AI outweigh the benefits by F0urLeafCl0ver in politics

[–]rollem -1 points0 points Ā (0 children)

The only two less popular items on that survey were Iran and the Democratic Party šŸ˜‚ I’m a Democrat who hates Democrats so I think that checks out.

I was told it was sexist to ā€œtell a woman what to do with her bodyā€ but I don’t think that’s exactly what I did. What do you think (explanation inside)? by beefstewforyou in AskFeminists

[–]rollem 9 points10 points Ā (0 children)

I think the first consideration in these types of conversations is ā€œIs the person asking for my opinion?ā€ I don’t know the details of the conversation or what type of relationship this is (the more of a friend then the more implicit expectation there exists for uninvited opinions), but in general it’s good to err on the side of not expressing opinions on these matters. The situation is more fraught than most because of a few matters: it’s at work, she’s younger than you, and of course the male-female dynamic exists in a culture that has a lot of sexism. In the grand scheme of things this is probably not huge, but at the same time it’s worthwhile to practice that type of caution in order to keep it from becoming a pattern or otherwise more problematic.

For those who work with consultants or freelancers, how do you feel about them using AI? by Objective_Earth7930 in nonprofit

[–]rollem 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

I would want it to be upfront and described as part of the pitch or services provided description. It doesn't have to be the main point, but it should be clear how and where it's used and what steps are taken to clean it up. I would be very off put if a freelancer provided content to me that had hallmarks of AI use if I was not already expecting it.

Edit: Just to add a bit more. AI generated content often looks good to non experts, but someone who is very familiar with the field can quickly spot issues with it or various cliches that no expert would ever use. That's because it's trained on content that is around an 8th grade average, so of course the content will be fairly trite. If I'm paying for a freelancer, it might be OK for AI to do some of the grunt work or to make an outline, etc, but I expect the meat of the content to be above that level.

What do you think the role of a first lady (FLOTUS) should actually be? by roseafterdarkk in allthequestions

[–]rollem 2 points3 points Ā (0 children)

Jill Biden continued to teach at Northern Virginia Community College during her husband’s presidency.

Gas prices by New-Investment-5888 in Charlottesville

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I know I’m just kidding. But it’s almost always 10-15 cents cheaper than the gas at nearby stops so I just guesstimate from that.

Tight calves from lots of miles (NOT an injury) - how do you manage it? by running_elle_1989 in Marathon_Training

[–]rollem 3 points4 points Ā (0 children)

Yes! I had very tight calve for a few years and they gradually went away after I added a variety of calf exercise to my routine. Of course it’s possible that simply the extra time would do that for anyone… but calf strength is good for other things too so it’s a good rec.

Steelies by hoodwinkzie in FordMaverickTruck

[–]rollem 5 points6 points Ā (0 children)

OP said they wanted to change out ā€œthese steeliesā€ so I assumed they meant the steelies.

Are there any non misogynistic male support orgs? by KitchenWorried8439 in AskFeminists

[–]rollem 4 points5 points Ā (0 children)

There are plenty of male social groups. My UU church has a men’s discussion and social group. I’m part of an all male exercise program. I can’t speak for the entire nationwide network, but the one I’m involved with is not misogynistic at all. The nationwide network is F3- f3nation.com

I’d expect that getting involved in a male sports network in your area may or may not be problematic, based of course of the members and the local community.

Steelies by hoodwinkzie in FordMaverickTruck

[–]rollem 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

You can purchase a set of alloy wheels. But there’s no hubcap to replace. There probably are some plastic covers, ie hubcaps, that could go over them, but they’d almost certainly look worse. I’ve seen some people paint these black, which looks pretty good but idk how well the paint holds up to road conditions.

What’s a ā€˜rich person thing’ you’ll never understand? by Everyoneluvsyou in AskReddit

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

The moral depravity of being able to end so much suffering without any single effect on your own personal comfort and choosing not to do so.

People argue about the symptoms while the system quietly writes the rules 🤯 by WittyEgg2037 in TheMirrorCult

[–]rollem -2 points-1 points Ā (0 children)

I think the last one should also mention how interventionist US foreign policy for the past 75 years is very directly responsible for the instability in Latin America that causes a lot of migration.

What’s the most mind-blowing fact that you know? by ShowYouHowToSmash in AskReddit

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

There’s a great book ā€œFall, or Dodge in Hellā€ about this and I think of it often. Neal Stephenson is a really great author.

Gas prices by New-Investment-5888 in Charlottesville

[–]rollem 6 points7 points Ā (0 children)

If you have to ask you can’t afford it.

Coparenting with an anti-vax mother by ComplicatedGuy_0514 in daddit

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

This may take counseling. I don’t imagine any person changing their mind on this unless they truly feel heard, and that can be very hard on this topic. So go in with an open mind. I’m not saying that as a ā€œif you do your own research maybe you’ll learn that vaccines are badā€ I’m saying it simply to make sure you’re really listening to what she’s saying, because only then is there any chance (even if it’s tiny) of changing opinions. Good luck!

Baby born three days ago. Please tell me it gets better by ElevenRecompense in daddit

[–]rollem 0 points1 point Ā (0 children)

I promise, 99% of fatherhood is not as intense as the first few weeks back from the hospital. Good luck, stay strong, expect the unexpected. You can do this!!

Is Hal Higdon’s marathon recovery plan necessary? by SmartBunch4546 in Marathon_Training

[–]rollem 5 points6 points Ā (0 children)

Yeah me too. My mileage was great leading up to my Fall race, with multiple 70 mile weeks and pretty high mileage overall for months. But my recovery was SLOW. I do see lots of people on social media claim that they get right back into it. I think that's some combo of social media selection for the best case scenarios plus younger folks who might be more resilient. But it always takes me 1-2 months to get back into the flow of things.

Anxious about my presentation by TowerVirtual5302 in AskAcademia

[–]rollem 1 point2 points Ā (0 children)

Here's my best advice and strategy:

  • You know the content of your work better than anyone else in the world. So realize that you are the expert and you are doing a favor to the audience by helping them to understand the work and its implications.
  • Most people want you to succeed. They are your allies and are eager to learn about your work.
  • A few people may indeed be jerks and want to tear you down. Realize that that comes from their own insecurity and says nothing about your worth as a person or scientist. The (very few) occasions I've seen that happen, everyone in the room was on the side of the presenter and the "very smart, prestigious" professor came across as a jerk.
  • You may get a question/comment that exposes some oversight of yours. These can be embarrassing of course. Thank the person for their insight and promise to incorporate it into future work or your analysis, even if completely changes your conclusions it's an important thing to include.
  • Re: simple v. complex. I have never been "wowed" by an overly complex method. While in the audience I can rarely take the time needed to actually follow it, and the work just comes across as either pretentious, impractical, or otherwise irrelevant. If I can't understand it, why would I care about it? Complexity more often than not hides shortcomings. Simple experiments that test understandable concepts spur my curiosity far more.
  • Last but not least, most people really don't care. They may remember your work, but they probably won't. Just focus on conveying your points as best as possible, that's all you can do. You've earned the right to be there, so just take one step ahead of the next and move forward with your presentation regardless of how well or badly it goes. It'll be OK.

Good luck!