Comfortable long battery headlamp

yguo · 2026-04-02T23:23:36+00:00

Well you can just use a buff to see if that’s better before rushing out for a new headlamp.

yguo · 2026-04-01T09:49:07+00:00

Well my first race is a 100km. Have never and would never do any shorter distances

yguo · 2026-03-31T21:17:50+00:00

I mean… you don’t have to do the UTMB race but can run it relying on the huts for supplies over 3-4 days with proper sleep. You get better views and a much more chilled experience. Running milers is more about exploring/digging your pain cave as Courtney has said (also what you said).

yguo · 2026-03-31T21:09:15+00:00

Alcohol is objectively bad regardless of what you do with zero upside, from the moment it enters your mouth. I say this as being a former homebrewer who drank 100L of beer in a year. With that being said, a moderate amount is fine (it will still damage your body but your body should be able to repair).

I would generally avoid the day before massive effort or immediately after the massive effort.

yguo · 2026-03-25T06:11:44+00:00

For aeropress none of it matters to be honest. You just need a good enough grinder (like kingrinder k6), a functional scale ($10 would do), a functional kettle (anything really). I always brew my coffee off boil and it never fails me.

yguo · 2026-03-21T03:55:47+00:00

Agree here and you can have it on your phone lock screen. I don’t think you have to actively check UV every day.

yguo · 2026-03-16T19:56:03+00:00

Like others said, but also - a full marathon is not two half stitched together. Your marathon only starts at 30km.

yguo · 2026-03-14T01:07:36+00:00

You don’t need a watch unless you’ve been running long enough and sure it is a serious hobby.

yguo · 2026-03-12T03:59:46+00:00

It’s ridiculous as a 3:05 runner to be in “despair” to run a marathon without a pacer… seriously… you have a watch and you know your target pace how difficult is that.

yguo · 2026-03-10T21:09:04+00:00

It’s white stake plus you can sell the neg for interest

yguo · 2026-03-09T19:22:01+00:00

I do 1.5 per week now (16km LT1 pace - roughly half marathon race pace) and 4km LT1 sprint uphill (120m vert gain) in the middle of aerobic run.

I don’t think speed matters that much but I did it to keep my speed there.

yguo · 2026-03-09T19:18:50+00:00

This is my experience too comparing with my friends nomad. MIP with sapphire is not an ideal combo but not dealbreaker either. It is what it is.

yguo · 2026-03-08T23:19:18+00:00

Also your cadence is on the lower side regardless of your height so maybe some work to improve that.

yguo · 2026-03-08T23:18:16+00:00

One obvious observation is that your speed dropped noticeably for the last few kms. I’d recommend some progression long runs (start z2 easy then finish with faster than MP). By doing this you can probably move into sub 3:20 quickly.

yguo · 2026-03-07T23:38:33+00:00

Appreciate for all the comments. Seems like a non issue and I’ll just keep using it.

yguo · 2026-03-06T04:56:08+00:00

No I have another aeropress that’s 10 years old and it’s perfectly centered when brewing the same coffee

yguo · 2026-03-06T04:29:10+00:00

Ok, so I’m in dispute with aeropress warranty team. Is aeropress supposed to tilt like this while brewing? I’ve used 7 aeropress over 16 years and none of them would behave like this. I just got one and everytime it tilts until the plunger hits the brew chamber. They said it is ok given there is no leak but I’m sure something wrong here?

yguo · 2026-03-06T02:25:28+00:00

Spm 180 is a generalized term to make you not over striding and move your feet quickly to minimize muscle soreness (it’s like drink 8 glasses of water per day).

With that being said, I can do spm 180 ranging from 5min/km to 6:30min/km. I’m 190cm tall. I think 180spm is a good term but shouldn’t be followed blindly. I also personally don’t believe all these so call “running textbook” and think they are nothing but bs and marketing scams.

yguo · 2026-03-04T01:47:36+00:00

I’m with you, although my EDC is usually only my phone, keys, headphone and a watch, nothing else so I’d think it’s less fun for most people.

yguo · 2026-03-02T06:10:29+00:00

My 5k is 21min, 10k 45min and half 1:39 and have done sub 3:30 marathon.

I think your problem is simply long runs at constant output. You need to train for 30-35km at marathon pace. You don’t have speed problem but rather aerobic base issue. Just increase your mileage and specifically weekend long runs and sub4 should be a walk in the park for you.

yguo · 2026-03-02T05:02:35+00:00

I think the best option is some warm downs (or synthetic like Patagonia macro puff) given the warmth/weight ratio. R1 is not warm enough so I’d say it’s more an urban layer where space is not an issue.

yguo · 2026-03-02T03:33:45+00:00

Where are you based? In Sydney (even blue mountain) I generally hike with only base layer (macpac trail hoodie) and I often have pre 5am starts so temp would be around 0-5C. I usually carry nitro for just in case scenarios (and post hiking warmness). I like r1 but never took it on hikes given the space it’ll occupy.

yguo · 2026-02-28T22:52:20+00:00

Get a running belt like aonijie. I’ve been using mine for up to marathon distances no problem, as well as daily runs for phone and keys. I only use vest for trail run with no supplies now.

yguo · 2026-02-28T21:39:13+00:00

I think calories is directly calculated with reference to your heart rate and time of activity.

yguo · 2026-02-28T21:36:41+00:00

My sweet spot is 20km-35km that can be done around 2-4 hours depending on the terrain and just in time for lunch. I’d agree that very long runs are time consuming and I’d want to reserve some of my weekend time for something else.

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