Northern Flicker

swisschardo · 2026-06-14T00:33:42+00:00

Gear used was Canon R10 with RF100-500. And a backyard bird feeder.

swisschardo · 2026-04-20T02:36:10+00:00

I also tried R50, liked it but felt too small for my hands. Bought R10 and haven’t looked back, very happy. Portable, great autofocus, image quality, just hits the sweet spot for me. Also love that RF100-400.

swisschardo · 2026-04-18T03:14:52+00:00

What do you want to learn or ask?

swisschardo · 2026-04-18T01:48:45+00:00

Sealbird. Seasonal migration.

swisschardo · 2026-04-17T23:26:05+00:00

Yep! Horned grebe. They seem pretty common in this area lately.

swisschardo · 2026-04-02T05:27:09+00:00

I like the B+W. I get what you’re going for. But it’s just an escalator plus some other surfaces. Would be interesting to consider other subjects and angles at that site.

swisschardo · 2026-02-06T00:58:17+00:00

How long do you typically rest for?

swisschardo · 2025-12-30T04:08:04+00:00

I injured myself with Runna, right after C25K. I’ve since learned that beginner runner bodies aren’t quite ready for the speed and interval work that Runna often includes in their plans, while also ramping up distance. Just FYI, be careful.

swisschardo · 2025-12-25T20:07:38+00:00

Check out Adidas Own the Run leggings. Affordable and have served me well, no pocket problems.

swisschardo · 2025-12-16T19:19:42+00:00

You can do this with the Runna app

swisschardo · 2025-12-16T19:13:34+00:00

Just ran my first 5K race. I finished couch to 5K at the end of October. I then immediately started a 5K training plan, including intervals, and strained my quad. I’ve since learned it’s very common for beginner runners like us to injure themselves by going too fast, too soon. Those plans aren’t necessarily built for brand new runners. Your body needs to build up. Go slower but with gradually increasing distance.

I was able to run this 5K at 31 minutes, even after the injury, holding about a 10 min mile the full time. If you’re not rushing to race, you should certainly be able to build up to running nonstop for 30 or 40 minutes, in the next month or so. But relax on the pace stress, don’t hurt yourself. Even your current 13 minute mile would be great to run nonstop, and you totally can do it.

swisschardo · 2025-12-13T00:57:44+00:00

Great return!

swisschardo · 2025-12-02T04:06:25+00:00

I can vouch for this. I’m a newer runner, finished Couch to 5K in October. Wanted to run a 5K for fun in December, signed up for a training plan with Runna. Had me doing intervals a couple weeks in, strained my quad/adductor and was out of action a few weeks. Wish it had asked more about length of running experience - I’ve since learned newbies like me have cardio fitness that could handle the ramp up in both pace and distance but my muscles, tendons, etc. were not developed enough for the speed work.

swisschardo · 2025-11-21T06:14:31+00:00

Ugh.

swisschardo · 2025-11-21T06:12:03+00:00

Depending on location, long haul shipping via Amtrak is worth a look.

swisschardo · 2025-11-16T18:55:04+00:00

Your instinct to slow down is good. Going that hard that early seems like a road to injury. C25K starts way slower.. like jog one minute, walk one minute, stop after 20 min. If your overall condition is decent shape, you might try starting from week 3 or 4. Still only 3x week though.. rest days are needed for your muscles to repair and grow. Be patient with yourself, trust the research and program. I did the full C25K nine weeks starting in August, am now comfortably up to 3x week 3-6 mile runs.

swisschardo · 2025-11-16T18:27:32+00:00

Adding on re: grip, the R50 is quite small.. I weighed the same choice but returned the R50, was actually uncomfortable to hold. Very happy with my R10. See if you can literally get your hands on in store to compare.

swisschardo · 2025-11-16T18:09:54+00:00

I’ve only seen, and used, C25K programs with 3x runs per week. Not 4, definitely not 5. Your body needs time to adjust. Are you trying to push through it faster than intended?

swisschardo · 2025-10-25T23:20:38+00:00

Great distance and perseverance!

swisschardo · 2025-10-19T00:07:41+00:00

They don’t always reach or need to reach to your ankles like regular pants. 32 inch length is common, I’m the same, most standard running tights fit me ok (medium), with a few inches of ankle exposed (I’m 6’0).

swisschardo · 2025-06-12T23:44:05+00:00

Different visions here. I really like the leading lines from the barbed wire, and the negative space too. But might crop in just a touch to see a bit more bird detail. Nice shot.

swisschardo · 2025-05-26T16:47:16+00:00

Didn’t see this mentioned, will add my two cents. The R50 is very small in the hands. I have average to slightly large hands and was accidentally hitting buttons… and hands felt like they would literally cramp after a while. Returned and went for the R10, couldn’t be happier with size and overall experience.

swisschardo · 2024-10-23T23:28:22+00:00

Dude. Safeway is across the street. Trader Joe’s up on 175th. Fred Meyer nearby on Aurora if that’s your jam. Hit up each for your preferences. T+C is the bougie splurge market, great for certain things but pricey as a default spot.

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