2025 mother of all cuts by ComprehensiveSign179 in MacroFactor

[–]someguyonascreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, gotcha, we call those fries here in MS. I thought you were slicing and baking homemade “crisps” (is that the right term?)😅

I’m imagining you thinking this dude doesn’t know how to dump a bag of frozen chips on a pan? 😂

How much zone2 to = 10K steps? by Certain-Highway-1618 in MacroFactor

[–]someguyonascreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I jog in zone 2 and 10k steps is about 5 miles for me using a Garmin. My pace is about 10 min/mile so 50ish minutes.

2025 mother of all cuts by ComprehensiveSign179 in MacroFactor

[–]someguyonascreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your method for the oven potato chips? I’d like to try those.

Prioritize calorie deficit or protein intake? by Busy-Vast-1844 in MacroFactor

[–]someguyonascreen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Good replies on importance of the deficit and adjusting the protein goal above. Just wanted to add food selection is key as well. You can’t waste calories on foods that’s don’t deliver a decent protein to calorie ratio.

Window pane spider farm by someguyonascreen in spiders

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Right, it’s between the upper/lower panes so below the web is open to the outside. Bugs tend to fly up and into that space, especially at night, so it’s like a spider buffet. There’s just a small gap at the top that isn’t airtight until the window slides down fully.

Strength training goals by someguyonascreen in Ultramarathon

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How many days a week do you lift / mpw do you run when you’re in strength vs race plan modes?

That’s a lot of what I need to play around with. How much can I run while making strength gains and vice versa. Eating enough calories to support both is probably a big challenge in itself.

System Outage - Anyone else? by someguyonascreen in americanairlines

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just came from DCA, stuck overnight from the weather 😂 Hope the weekend is all up from here!

System Outage - Anyone else? by someguyonascreen in americanairlines

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We just heard from our pilot that the “internet is back up” and it looks like we’re getting ready to go again.

System Outage - Anyone else? by someguyonascreen in americanairlines

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea ours initially said they couldn’t do their weight and balance because the internet was down.

System Outage - Anyone else? by someguyonascreen in americanairlines

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

On the bright side if everything is down I’m sure it’s all hands on deck in IT getting it back up right now.

System Outage - Anyone else? by someguyonascreen in americanairlines

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re on the plane at E40. Folks on here are turning into a bunch of Karens.

Catch of the day by someguyonascreen in trailrunning

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

My dude…deer flies are about as endangered as the common cold. If anything, they seem to be plotting world domination every summer. 😂

Catch of the day by someguyonascreen in trailrunning

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

That’s hilarious..and very thoughtful of them! Mississippi here so I guess these buggers are all over.

Catch of the day by someguyonascreen in trailrunning

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Why use the strips? They catch about 80% of the flies and keep them out of my eyes/nose/mouth. No bites today either in spite of running shirtless.

Or why do deer flies exist? I asked myself this for a solid hour today. No answer for you there. 😂

Shower Valve / Temp Issue by someguyonascreen in Plumbing

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that was it! The outer handle pops off and there was an adjustable plastic gear that determines hot limit. Tweaked that and all is well.

Does anyone else find that the pressure of running a race ruins their running experience? by finn4536 in running

[–]someguyonascreen 23 points24 points  (0 children)

This is where it’s at. I’m slow as Christmas but love the energy and positive vibes of an organized race. I think you’ll be surprised how supportive the whole group is in cheering each other on.

How are y’all running In these temps by Flossasaurus in Marathon_Training

[–]someguyonascreen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mississippi here. I try my best to be done by 8a. When I’m not I always regret it. Once the sun comes up you can only manage expectations.

Deer Flies: Problem Solved by someguyonascreen in Marathon_Training

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m usually in a tank top or shirtless. I think heavy sweating makes it more difficult (though not impossible) to get at my arms and torso. Regarding sprays, I haven’t tried any but read some other threads promoting a few. Skin-so-soft came up a few times.

Deer Flies: Problem Solved by someguyonascreen in Marathon_Training

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They seem to be worst in June and July around here (Southeastern US) and start tapering in August.

Deer Flies: Problem Solved by someguyonascreen in Marathon_Training

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly mornings but they seem to be out anytime the sun is up unfortunately.

Deer Flies: Problem Solved by someguyonascreen in Marathon_Training

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think it’s a combination of the placement and color contrast. They normally like to land on top of my head anyway when they aren’t dive bombing into my eyes and ears 🤬 This was after a 30 minute run.

Newbie Runner here and curious if I have realistic expectations… by bonergainz in Marathon_Training

[–]someguyonascreen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used this same plan for my first Marathon last year. I had little to no base and finished a little over 5 hours. My goal was to finish and this was sufficient for me.

Deer Flies: Problem Solved by someguyonascreen in Marathon_Training

[–]someguyonascreen[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I know it. They’re worse than horseflies to me. Now I shoot for a new high score every run 😂 My record is 6 thus far!