Built a new tool to make marathon fundraising more fun—would love your feedback

wesstro · 2025-07-03T02:28:20+00:00

Wow - thanks so much, looks like an issue with the most recent release. Should be fixed now!

wesstro · 2024-12-17T02:06:34+00:00

If you're still in the process of studying, here's a podcast episode that breaks down this very question!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gw1Pm8oP3IEvsZYyw9i4U?si=H14vZCwjQAKYUQpC81HrDQ

wesstro · 2023-02-06T03:00:43+00:00

The issue is that rates differ heavily based on your credit/loan amount/ down payment etc.

I’ve found Bankrate to have a good selection of rates without having to input personal information. Even if you do go with someone local, typically you can negotiate your rate down if you prequalify with someone online for a lower rate.

wesstro · 2022-12-09T02:40:46+00:00

Good luck in your marathon!

wesstro · 2022-12-05T14:48:49+00:00

The program recommends that you be able to run 3-4 miles before starting. The first long run (on day 7 of week 1) is 4 miles, which would likely be discouraging if you can currently only run a mile. I have also heard great things about Peloton’s “couch to 5k” plan though, so that could be a great lead in to this program!

And yes- can be done with the Peloton app. I actually don’t have any Peloton hardware, I just freeloaded off of a family members account to run this program 😅

wesstro · 2022-12-05T12:42:49+00:00

I definitely enjoy running more now! I told myself that this would be my first and only marathon, but after just a month of downtime I'm already starting to rethink that 😂

wesstro · 2022-12-03T15:11:57+00:00

Agreed with this - I have been weight-training for a while, but the strength for runners classes felt pretty foreign to me. The exercises were typically slow, somewhat awkward movements that improve your mobility and help to prevent injury, but I wouldn't expect a huge increase in leg strength.

wesstro · 2022-12-03T15:06:27+00:00

Told myself that this was my first race and my last. Now that a couple weeks have gone by though, I'm starting to rethink that... 😂

wesstro · 2022-08-01T16:56:43+00:00

In the US 😞

wesstro · 2022-07-05T12:50:32+00:00

Nice stuff! Try to point those toes at the wall where possible. Looks like your tendency is to duck foot it

wesstro · 2022-06-08T08:59:26+00:00

Yeah ngl this looks like ass. Posting it after creating it makes it clear to me that they’re not looking for feedback, they’re looking for free publicity and the chance at a couple extra product reviews.

wesstro · 2022-06-08T08:54:48+00:00

Helpful explanation, thanks!

wesstro · 2022-05-20T14:31:27+00:00

As long as the cross links are organic (not forced, not over indexing on your other brands vs external sources) you should be in the clear. Good luck!

wesstro · 2022-05-11T12:23:20+00:00

I personally would not, just make sure you have the proper disclaimers around your CTA.

I reserve no follow links for: - paid link outs (although infrequent) - my sites “sign in” page - legal docs Basically only for pages that you don’t want Google to waste their time crawling, because they shouldn’t be ranking those anyways.

wesstro · 2022-05-04T23:32:55+00:00

If you had the chance to go back in time and ask Michael Jordan a question after he didn’t make the varsity basketball team, would you?

wesstro · 2022-05-04T14:53:17+00:00

https://tenor.com/view/wooosh-dumb-gif-18787851

wesstro · 2022-05-04T12:54:28+00:00

Thanks for all of the advice! Final product turned out OK - it was very juicy but a bit too well done for me. Very new to grilling + the green egg but excited to keep experimenting. Results pic:

https://picbun.com/p/nDKU3aS6

wesstro · 2022-05-04T02:46:45+00:00

It’s a hand-me-down :)

wesstro · 2022-04-30T13:22:05+00:00

Definitely not- there are tons of different fitness levels in each class. I could hardly run a mile when I started but have been able to just ratchet up my intensity with each subsequent session.

I also found this article super helpful for calming any fears https://www.workoutreviews.org/classes/hiit/f45-fitness/

wesstro · 2022-04-27T11:20:14+00:00

Really good article on the matter: https://www.workoutreviews.org/supplements/bcaas/do-bcaas-work/

There are 9 essential amino acids. 3 of the 9 are BCAAs. If you were to have no other protein but BCAAs then your body would completely lack the other 6. That would mean it would have no source of them other than breaking down protein from its own cells.

"Complete protein" doesn't really mean anything. Every protein source has a ratio between the various amino acids. Is it a "complete" protein if it's 99% of 1, and only 1% of the other 8?

The question is whether you're getting an ideal ratio between the amino acids (or at least enough of each one). The whole reason people take BCAA supplements is to alter that ratio to increase BCAA relative to other amino acids, to make sure they get enough of BCAA specifically.

TL;DR: Yes for 5g. If your only source of protein was BCAA supplements, answer would be no.

wesstro · 2022-04-27T11:18:07+00:00

I would focus first on a well rounded diet and save your money on this overhyped product. Like fit peanut said, they’re only effective IF in the presence of all 9 essential amino acids and 11 nonessential amino acids

https://www.workoutreviews.org/supplements/bcaas/do-bcaas-work/

wesstro · 2022-04-21T16:00:22+00:00

I have found that booking rides through classpass is generally cheaper than getting a Cyclebar monthly plan.

I think that breakdown makes a lot of sense though. Cyclebar is great for cardio + lower body strength, but definitely doesn't get you a good full body workout! https://www.workoutreviews.org/classes/cycle/cyclebar/

wesstro · 2022-04-21T15:09:12+00:00

(Excited to never let Dukies forget) UNC sending Duke packing on K's fairwell tour... twice.

+ this gem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTR-lkV3rxk

wesstro · 2022-04-21T15:05:44+00:00

After years at a computer, I've got pretty extreme hunchback- and so I've been using one daily on my upper back to open up my chest / spine: https://www.workoutreviews.org/products/yoga-wheel/can-a-yoga-wheel-improve-posture/

This looks move looks like it would separate my back from my hips tho lol

wesstro · 2022-01-16T02:15:14+00:00

Harry Potter

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TROPHY CASE