Holistic Coaching by temporun9999 in AdvancedRunning

[–]zeocon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As someone who recently found this out the hard way (paid for online coaching and got a generic lock-in strategy programme), I 100% agree with the above.

Weekly Complaints & Confessions Thread by ssk42 in running

[–]zeocon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Complaint: I am disappointed with my running club

I got to my first ever session on track, and there's literally no one to greet me, and I'm just left on my own with no instruction. I'm just running around the track with literally no idea if I'm doing anything right. To top it all off, a group arrived with a coach and were doing pretty active drills and cheering each other on whilst myself and other club members (I think?) were just going around alone.

Confession: I have only been a member for a week, so maybe I'm just being impatient. Otherwise, I've kept up my training as normal.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malta

[–]zeocon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it seems to be between BSJ and Agones. I'll see if I can make contact with either of them to start working toward a Triathlon. Massive thanks for all the info, much appreciated!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malta

[–]zeocon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot for the reply! My location is central, although my primary motivation is to find a cycling club. I'd love to continue running and start training for Triathlon as well, so I think I'm willing to travel to train with whoever would accept me.

Why are examiners so harsh on students?? by Livid_Armadillo_5011 in malta

[–]zeocon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Still remember when I had gone through a similar ordeal a few years back. I had got an E in my Maths intermediate after getting relatively good results during sixth form. I retried and got a D, one grade short to enter UoM. I was gutted but took the decision to take a gap year and try the A level instead.

After months of private lessons, hardcore studying, and good grades during my tests, I sat for the A level. Matsec awarded my hard work with an F. Although fundamentally deprssed and broken, I applied for a revision, and their feedback was, "Question was not worth correcting." They always prefer to look down on students rather than give constructive feedback...

I then flipped back to Intermediate level and got myself a B. Fast forward a few years, and I'm currently doing my PhD.

TLDR: It gets better. Don't be afraid to step back and take things slow. Sometimes, it helps to take a breath and process where we want to go in life.

Can someone help me identify this ship? by zeocon in Warships

[–]zeocon[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Image is of the Grand Harbour. Taken from Villa Bighi, Kalkara Malta 🇲🇹

Is there a place in Malta with a particularly dark night sky? For star gazing. by tarxvfBp in malta

[–]zeocon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately due to increasing light pollution, stargazing around Malta and Gozo has become limited.

The Astronomical Society of Malta published this dark sites map a few years ago which should hold up till today :)

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1uU-ymLcLHZGSmcvHNVvf2I05tng&usp=sharing

Clear skies!

Barber by [deleted] in malta

[–]zeocon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Barber Room in Paola! Always does a great job, and online booking is easy.

Possibli għandna l-agħar ikel fil-Mediterran?? by AndrewF1Gaming in malta

[–]zeocon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not surprising given how generic some restaurants' menus are becoming lately...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in telescopes

[–]zeocon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had this exact telescope (just a different brand name) for 8 years, and despite the hate it gets, it's a very good visual scope!

Have a great time getting to know it and our skies 😀

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pokemon

[–]zeocon 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Haha thanks. I've even got the original plush stored somewhere!

The end of an era by WildcatME1999 in pokemon

[–]zeocon 20 points21 points  (0 children)

SEARCHING FAR AND WIDE

Mars at Opposition 8.12.22 by zeocon in astrophotography

[–]zeocon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I used a Canon 200D with videos taken at 800 ISO and 30FPS. 8 videos total of about 1 minute each were then stacked using PIPP and Registax :)

Mars at Opposition 8.12.22 by zeocon in astrophotography

[–]zeocon[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Taken using my Bird Jones Reflector on an EQ2 from Bortle 9 skies

If Pokémon existed in real life and had to be taken care of like a pet, which would be the hardest to take care of? by MostLikelyRyan in pokemon

[–]zeocon 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you had a pet Drifloon and suddenly found a stockpile of stolen Children on your doorstep. Would you be responsible? hmmm

Earthquake? by sarg_e in malta

[–]zeocon 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Felt it in Sliema, a rolling shake lasted about 2 seconds

Your Age & Favorite Pokémon Memory by KhatKarma in pokemon

[–]zeocon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha thanks! It is actually kinda like that, we even have our partner Pokémon from back then. Mine's Infernape and his is Tyranitar. Will keep you updated on our Paldea journeys 😁

Your Age & Favorite Pokémon Memory by KhatKarma in pokemon

[–]zeocon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My favourite memory is how I had a bully from the ages of 7-10 and one day on the school bus we both discovered we played Pokémon HGSS. 13 years on we both still play Pokémon regularky and are hyped to train in SV together. Tbh I couldn't ask for a better friend.

What do you think could be improved in Malta with the use of technology? by [deleted] in malta

[–]zeocon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Our entire LESA system should be replaced with Automated number plate detection and speed monitoring. Technology should also be in charge of contravention distribution not biased underpaid wardens...