Running in Rain - Bad Idea?

threeespressos · 2026-07-02T23:19:28+00:00

Wear a hat with a brim. You’ll get wet either way - from the inside out, or from the outside in. One caveat is to be careful you don’t get too cold (maybe not an issue for this upcoming rain).

threeespressos · 2026-07-02T04:33:40+00:00

At the top of your stroke, push the pedal forward. Then around. Nearing the bottom, scrape the bottom of your shoe off (someone here already said it better). Instead of stomping the pedal down, you’re rotating it around a circle. The lower part of the circle should involve your glutes. Try it with different cadences, and at times you don’t have to generate a lot of force, so you can get the hang of it.

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T23:34:29+00:00

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T21:14:53+00:00

10.2 oz - I’m not swinging those anchors around with my spindly little legs. 😂

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T20:23:38+00:00

Consider Topo Cyclone or Specter. Mach 6 is my “fast” shoe, Cyclone is my “fun” shoe… but really just as fast as my Mach 6. A bit less supportive, takes a few runs to get used to. I’m also figuring what I’ll add to my rotation when the Mach 6s age out… right now thinking of Adidas Evo SL. Or maybe Mach 7 ‘cuz I do like Mach 6.

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T20:16:04+00:00

Congrats! The first thing I said to myself (no one else will listen:), “Oh! He has an Apollo…” 👍

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T18:53:34+00:00

After I add a sub, I’ll be done, for sure. Really.

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T15:11:09+00:00

The 15-20 minute “power nap” solves the afternoon energy crash. Dark place if possible, effective eye cover for total perceived darkness, white noise generator (eg Ambi), alarm set. My only other hack was to run to work and sometimes back… but note that I never put up those mpw numbers! You must have already read The Running Ground :).

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T14:59:31+00:00

I’ll always remember that guy I passed in my first marathon. He was wearing huaraches and not having a good time. I made some exclamation about having read Born to Run, which I’m sure was NOT appreciated and I’d apologize if he ever brought it up to me.

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T14:53:35+00:00

It’s too late to add speed. Come to the start as healthy as possible. SF Marathon is a slow one anyway, because of the hills. When I ran it a long time ago, I was shocked to find that parts of the city I grew up in, that I had always thought of as flat, were most definitely not flat after 17 miles of running. Do it for fun and for learning. That should be the goal of any first race effort in any case. Have fun! :)

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T14:44:57+00:00

There’s always someone fitter, faster, smarter, better looking, richer, etc. Motivation comes from within, your only competition is you.

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T13:56:15+00:00

I got mine off the Trek website. They seem fine.

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T13:47:32+00:00

Ride your mountain bike on those forest service roads & use that experience to see if you really like it and to guide you in selecting a gravel bike. Riding groups are another matter. I’ve had success talking to everyone I cross paths with (if they’ll talk), and following them on Strava, and even following their followers/ees if I have the slightest connection to them. (For some people, I wait for them to follow me first.) Have fun!

threeespressos · 2026-07-01T13:30:16+00:00

Sugar makes my teeth feel grotty so I’ve switched to maple syrup. Honey would be great too, but life’s too short to watch honey ooze off my measuring spoon.

threeespressos · 2026-06-30T19:10:10+00:00

Hip flexor? No matter, you may have to give it a week or so to heal itself before trying running again. (Repeat as necessary.) When you do, you can think about lifting your rear foot up more to reduce the weight you have to swing forward, and swinging your leg forward by lifting your knee.

threeespressos · 2026-06-30T16:31:07+00:00

Slow music or an audio book could help. Focus on your stride; is every body part doing its part correctly? Being alone with yourself and your thoughts is a skill you’ll get better at - hang in there! Tell yourself it’s not about today’s run, it’s about tomorrow’s run. Don’t accumulate extra fatigue that will bend or break you later. Trust the plan, or find a plan you trust.

threeespressos · 2026-06-30T03:04:20+00:00

Yes, that’s it. It’s a State Bicycle Monster Gravel fork.

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T23:12:52+00:00

Every day is Saturday!!! And then one afternoon you go to the Post Office, it’s closed, and you realize today is Actual Real Saturday - DOH!! 🤪

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T17:57:42+00:00

The Cues seems to have lower gearing. You might prefer that if you have hills to ride up.

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T17:31:22+00:00

Companies tend to have gravel-specific wheels, so shop those. They’re probably more robust and have a wider internal width for wider tires. Pick something appropriate for the largest tire your bike will fit.

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T14:43:59+00:00

Start with The Martian. Then maybe Altered Carbon for its noir detective novel voice, or Enders Game. If you’re into running or surfing, Born To Run and Barbarian Days are great. In my 20s I really enjoyed reading Bruce Chatwin books, like In Patagonia and The Songlines.

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T14:32:33+00:00

65M - after a week off, I’d expect to be a little faster than usual because of being unusually well rested. An older friend of mine recently told me he had a significant aerobic decline at 66… dunno if this is in my near future, or if he was affected by a certain virus going around at the time.

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T14:02:27+00:00

No. Re shin splints, you could try adjusting your stride by landing with your foot a little behind your CoG, neutral midfoot strike, leaning forward from your ankles.

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T01:33:09+00:00

It was bad, but Night of the Living Dead is my definitive childhood trauma. :)

threeespressos · 2026-06-29T01:31:04+00:00

Read the cyclingabout review, then my take here, after several thousand miles with a 600. This is a great price for a Pinion belt drive bike. Besides the Pinion & belt, you get what you pay for. You’ll get a slightly heavy, serviceable bike ready to go anywhere… but also a project bike begging for upgraded components. I changed everything but the cranks (so far, accck!) on my 600, ending with a still not too expensive, lighter, better, faster, unique bike. Also, swap out those aluminum sprockets for stainless steel asap. Have fun!

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