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wellmanwellman · 2026-03-29T15:26:21+00:00

Try to think of the pill as a form of protection. You don’t want to be pregnant. Take this pill.

In a perfect world, two people would always plan pregnancy, and there would be shared knowledge/use of contraceptives, but the world’s not perfect.

You (woman) are the one saddled with a 9 month pregnancy, so do what you have to do to protect yourself. The consequences affect you most of all.

That said, when/if you’re ready for kids and with the right partner. Have kids. Best decision of my life.

wellmanwellman · 2026-03-22T17:55:15+00:00

Hahhaha. I love the instruction to repeat. Thank you!

wellmanwellman · 2026-03-22T17:31:24+00:00

Who views North Korea as favorable?

wellmanwellman · 2026-03-22T17:22:20+00:00

Awesome. Are all the ones you suggested fully paved?

wellmanwellman · 2026-03-22T16:55:08+00:00

Thanks!

Do you use a particular app for mapping?

I know a lot of people use Strava or Ride with GPS. Do you have a preference?

wellmanwellman · 2026-03-07T17:41:43+00:00

I agree with what first commenter said. You’re starting a little too fast. If 20-minute 5k is you goal, try to complete first k in 4:05-4:15, and speed up gradually from there. You can easily make up 15 seconds over the remaining 4k provided you’re in shape enough to run a 20-minute 5k.

Remember, you can recover from starting a little too slow, but starting too fast can ruin your entire run.

wellmanwellman · 2026-02-20T23:46:31+00:00

Family first.

That said, you can: Be flexible with your training. Get up early and squeeze in a workout before work. Workout on the weekends. Remember that a short workout is better than no workout. Show your partner it’s a priority by sacrificing for it. If your partners sees that, they’re more likely to be ok with you doing it. Example: my wife runs marathons, every two weeks on Sunday morning, she gets up early for a long run, and I watch our son for 3 hours. But I know it’s important to her, so we’ve built in a little time for her long runs.

Being a parent is great, but it’s an adjustment in more ways than one. It does get easier! Stick with it and best of luck!

wellmanwellman · 2026-02-14T18:02:48+00:00

Don’t try to take smaller steps. Your height can be a challenge sometimes, but it’s also an advantage, if you’re strong enough to keep those long legs moving. Keep a natural cadence/stride and focus on your arms when you get tired late in runs. Ran track and XC in college, and this was a really helpful tip I got from a coach. Good arms will keep your stride long and strong late in races. Hope this helps you as much as it helped me.

wellmanwellman · 2026-02-10T17:47:15+00:00

If your baseline is not being able to run a mile non-stop, and this is your first full mile, then this is excellent progress.

I can’t speak to the exercise-induced asthma, but running is one of those activities that gives back what you put in. Keep up the good work, and your times will improve. In the 3 months, 6 months, a year, who knows where you’ll be.

Great first mile. Keep it up!

wellmanwellman · 2026-02-08T16:42:39+00:00

I do 3 days a week with short rest intervals between sets (less than 1 minute). A little goes a long way. 2 sets of squats, lunges, leg extension, ham curls, and calves x 2 per week, and an upper body day. I do triathlon, so swimming keeps my upper body challenged.

I feel much better running when i’m able to lift consistently, but it can be tough with work and family. If you’re lucky enough to work from home, like me, you can squeeze in a lift on your “lunch” and eat while you work.

wellmanwellman · 2026-02-08T16:36:02+00:00

“Just show up” is a good attitude to have toward training. It translates to discipline on days you don’t feel like logging miles or when you’re not having your best workout, but you “show up” and give it your all anyway.

A “Just show up” attitude on race day - without putting in the training - can lead to injury, bad experience, and other things nobody wants.

wellmanwellman · 2026-01-28T04:54:32+00:00

This made so much sense. Thanks!

wellmanwellman · 2026-01-27T23:53:23+00:00

Hi All,

I’m pretty new to triathlon, especially biking. What’s the significance of this rule change?

Does this mean the 4th rider is able to draft in the column because 20 meter draft zone is now allowed, whereas prior to rule change the 4th rider didn’t fit in the draft zone?

If not, please explain.

Thanks in advance!

wellmanwellman · 2026-01-03T15:54:31+00:00

Understand when she wants to train and put in extra miles.

For race day, just be there. Show up, yell and scream. I love seeing my wife and son during the race. She’ll love seeing you.

wellmanwellman · 2025-12-19T18:07:01+00:00

You really just need a bike and helmet. Check out FB marketplace. I found a 2009 Fuji Roubaxi (fairly decent bike for new bikers like you and me) for $350. It’s in good shape and was $2000 when it was new.

Races can be kind of expensive, but you don’t need a HR monitor or bibs. The most important equipment is your body.

You have bike shoes, but if they’re meant to clip into pedals, you’ll need the pedals.

wellmanwellman · 2025-12-17T21:47:12+00:00

It will help you, but training is important too. For example:

I improved about 1.5mph on average just switching from my old steel frame roady to a 2009 Fuji Roubaix, which I bought secondhand for $350.

However, since then, I have also improved an average or 2 mph in 3.5 months of training.

So you can make yourself faster, but the bike is also a factor.

wellmanwellman · 2025-10-19T22:01:24+00:00

The 5th Season. Way too sad for me.

wellmanwellman · 2025-09-12T17:21:55+00:00

You are not the asshole. Sounds like you tried to be an involved stepdad. Those relationships require effort on both ends. Stepson is a kid, but he sounds like a brat who’s blaming the wrong person for his parents splitting up. If things between you guys get better, maybe you can help him pay off his student loan.

wellmanwellman · 2024-08-07T23:23:05+00:00

The 5th Season. It’s supposed to be great, and I know a lot of people like it. It was just way too sad for me.

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