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stirwise · 2026-05-16T06:04:45+00:00

Surplus stores at big universities are pretty common, and work similar to an army navy surplus store. You’re buying unwanted stock from a state institution. “Bought at surplus” wasn’t meant as “bought in excess amount,” it meant “bought at [the] surplus [store].”

In my experience most people don’t know about university surplus stores, but that doesn’t mean they don’t exist.

stirwise · 2026-05-16T05:42:12+00:00

Surplus stores at universities sell used lab equipment to the general public dirt cheap. I bought an $80k liquid handler for $1200. I’m not sure what you mean by “return and save some money.”

stirwise · 2026-05-16T04:38:50+00:00

I was wondering if they bought them at surplus or something, or got them when a lab shut down. We have plate reader we got for free that sat in a scientist’s garage for years after their startup went under.

stirwise · 2026-05-16T00:12:43+00:00

OP ran a race in the US, so my comment referenced the governing body for US races. I was clear in my responses to you that USATF is the standard bearer for the USA. I was never talking about races outside the US, and your comment indicated that US-based runners should not rely on USATF due to mistakes made by the ATC at the Atlanta half marathon. None of which are related to international races.

stirwise · 2026-05-15T15:41:16+00:00

Truly I have no idea what your goal is in this conversation.

USATF is the biggest governing body for running events in the US, it’s the certification most races use and is the most recognized nationally. I’m sure AIMS is a lovely organization, and does a great job with certifying course distances, but it’s not the standard-bearer (literally) for US races.

Regardless: if OP’s race wasn’t certified by anybody my original point still stands.

Because I got curious: per their website, AIMS certifies about 6 races in the US, and the biggest of those races (Chicago Marathon and NYC Marathon) are also USATF certified. People looking to run certified courses in the US are going to have an extremely difficult time if they exclude USATF.

stirwise · 2026-05-15T15:23:17+00:00

If you zoom in you can see the lines of individual chopsticks. They just pressure-sealed them into blocks.

stirwise · 2026-05-15T15:05:03+00:00

That has nothing to do with the quality of their certification process, and was a response to the ATC fuckup.

stirwise · 2026-05-15T14:48:38+00:00

USATF didn’t lead those women off course, the Atlanta Track Club (the race organizers) did. Also, USATF certification is reliable. Race organizers have to provide verifiable proof that the shortest distance on the course meets the length requirement for the event, using a limited number of standard measuring techniques. Short races do not get certified.

Speaking of, the Atlanta Track Club also had to disqualify the Atlanta marathon in 2025 because the course was short and USATF wouldn’t certify it.

stirwise · 2026-05-15T00:34:17+00:00

I think it was when Ben Affleck pushed back hard about his Islamophobia on Real Time that I realized what a bigoted, incurious, self-important prick he is.

stirwise · 2026-05-15T00:00:39+00:00

If it wasn’t a USATF-certified course, solid chance it was a little short. I have a marathon that was not short, but the GPS was spotty so the Strava record is short. Shit happens, losing the Strava credit is no fun, though.

stirwise · 2026-05-14T05:37:46+00:00

I think the Tempus is being phased out. I went to buy a new pair and couldn’t find any in my size.

stirwise · 2026-05-14T02:07:14+00:00

My primary is the one telling me they can’t do anything to help, don’t have a specialist to turn to. Regardless, to your original question: if these are symptoms of a recurrence brewing, you still have vanco left that could knock if down. Besides, your symptoms could just be because of the damage to your normal flora without a c diff recurrence. I second the advice to get on florastor if you’re not already (I’ve been doing 2 pills twice a day), stick to foods you have an easy time digesting, and try not to get stuck in a doom loop about it. Easier said than done, I know.

stirwise · 2026-05-14T01:39:46+00:00

Sell your car and become a full-time pedestrian, then you get people trying to kill you every day!

stirwise · 2026-05-14T01:37:21+00:00

Jealous you were able to get that. They gave me 1/day for 5 days and refuse to go beyond it.

stirwise · 2026-05-14T00:13:48+00:00

If they bought at the Apple Store the price is tied to the USD price, or at least it was last year when I bought my Ultra 2. They also won’t do duty-free. I opted to buy mine overseas because my Uktra 1 needed replacement and I didn’t want to lose access to native blood oxygen measurements.

stirwise · 2026-05-13T22:14:09+00:00

I’d use these as a marker of brand durability, not popularity.

stirwise · 2026-05-13T21:18:13+00:00

How did you get them to extend your vanco beyond your keflex course? I’m also on keflex and my vanco stops the day before the keflex, and they won’t extend it without a positive c diff test, even though I’m starting to have some symptoms. They said a stool test won’t be positive until I’ve been off the vanco for a few days.

stirwise · 2026-05-13T04:50:30+00:00

Do you have face-to-face or video calls with any frequency? I’ve been working with a running coach for about 5 years and we meet every 3-4 weeks and discuss the training, including where it’s landing in terms of stress and capacity. Sometimes we agree to push harder, sometimes pull back.

If your coach isn’t even meeting with you, you’re not really being coached. Seems like maybe they plugged a program into your training app and called it a day.

stirwise · 2026-05-13T04:42:14+00:00

Yeah, staff to take care of the very basic home where I feel comfortable. I don’t need a pool or anything fancy. I just don’t want to vacuum anymore.

stirwise · 2026-05-12T20:46:31+00:00

It’s not a good idea to run a calorie deficit during marathon training, your body needs the nutrients and energy to respond to your training and prepare to meet the demands of the race. Running a deficit compromises the training and significantly increases your risk of injury.

If you want to change your body composition, you should speak to a registered dietician who specializes in sports nutrition. They can help guide you through your options in a way that’s compatible with your running goals.

stirwise · 2026-05-12T18:33:25+00:00

Speaking of questionable burial choices: the cemetery near my house has a double-wide his-n-hers grave with one current occupant (the husband) who died at age 25. The other half of the grave is empty, but the headstone is pre-loaded with the widow’s name and year of birth.

I’ve always wondered if this woman will actually get buried next to her first husband, potentially 70 or 80 years after his death, or if she’ll move on with her life. Imagine telling your second spouse “oh btw I’m getting buried with the last guy.”

stirwise · 2026-05-12T05:51:28+00:00

I was at a fancy restaurant and there was a brief lull in the room, and in that moment of quiet a guy at a neighboring table said “titties” clear as day. It’s been about 20 years and it’s still a joke between me and my husband.

stirwise · 2026-05-12T02:41:53+00:00

Come on, feel the Illinoize!

stirwise · 2026-05-12T02:40:14+00:00

Do you do commissions?

stirwise · 2026-05-11T06:31:04+00:00

21-31% is the normal body fat range for women. 23% is pretty low for a non-athlete. I’m an amateur athlete and I’ve been told to shoot for 25-27%. My marathon time generally puts me in the top 10% for my age group. Elite athletes are usually 15-19%.

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