lsucm10
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Baton Rouge |
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| Number of Posts: | 1398 |
| Registered on: | 9/9/2010 |
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I was running the Boston Marathon (for charity / not fast) in 2013 and was less than a half mile to the finish. My wife who was a few months pregnant was sitting in the bleachers at the finish line across the street from the location of the second bomb. That was a long day until I found out she was ok.
Few things I learned that day. The press will find a way to contact you and where you are staying in record time and the local Boston folks are very kind.
Went back in 2014 to run the whole 26.2, baby stayed with in-laws. Environment was like no other sporting event I attended before and since on race day. Red Sox vs Yankees game is a fun experience.
Few things I learned that day. The press will find a way to contact you and where you are staying in record time and the local Boston folks are very kind.
Went back in 2014 to run the whole 26.2, baby stayed with in-laws. Environment was like no other sporting event I attended before and since on race day. Red Sox vs Yankees game is a fun experience.
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Goal was 1:45:00 and went ~10 seconds over. Did a total of 16 miles. Tent camped out there last night and cooked some spaghetti and meatballs. Was a nice night out there, took it easy on the beers during the game. Good experience overall, except for the damn raccoon that kept coming up to the table.
The cutoff time for Boston recently came out at BQ -4:34. This is after they lowered the times as well. When I was 30 the BQ time was 3:05:00 which is around a 7 minute mile. 10+ years later its still 3:05:00 for my 41 year old arse, plus almost another 5 minutes... So nearly a sub 3 hour marathon for a 40-44 year old man. I am not saying I am close to getting a BQ, but it just seems so out of reach to even pretend to have it as goal at this point. Old guy is done ranting about the BQ status.
Haven’t posted in a while but had some good news to share. In March 2024 I was diagnosed with fatty liver disease. I’m 6’-5” and weighed in at 268.5. I was had knee surgery for a torn meniscus and prior to that had AFib. Since then I got my shot together! Started couch to 5k and ran a few half marathons since then.
Had labs and ultrasound done this week and my dr told me I have zero signs of fatty liver disease! My weight today is 208.1. No AFib and knee is doing great. I have a half in October and a full in January that I’m preparing for. I’ve been averaging around 25 miles a week during the summer and plan to follow the plan from advanced marathon training of 18 weeks, peeking at 55 mpw.
My goal for the October half is under 1:40:00 and a 3:30:00 full. Life is good at 41 and it’s never too late to turn it around.
Had labs and ultrasound done this week and my dr told me I have zero signs of fatty liver disease! My weight today is 208.1. No AFib and knee is doing great. I have a half in October and a full in January that I’m preparing for. I’ve been averaging around 25 miles a week during the summer and plan to follow the plan from advanced marathon training of 18 weeks, peeking at 55 mpw.
My goal for the October half is under 1:40:00 and a 3:30:00 full. Life is good at 41 and it’s never too late to turn it around.
re: Stainless Steel Cookware Brand to Pick?
Posted by lsucm10 on 8/20/25 at 9:24 am to LemmyLives
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Not sure why you'd need to replace stainless pans at all
We had crappy teflon pans. I have a few cast iron pans, but my wife doesn't really like using them.
Stainless Steel Cookware Brand to Pick?
Posted by lsucm10 on 8/18/25 at 3:45 pm
I am in the market for replacing our current pans with some stainless steel pans. I keep seeing a brand called "Made In" pop up. Let me know what yall recommend if that brand isnt any good. TIA
re: Great quotes or words of wisdom from your elders etc
Posted by lsucm10 on 8/9/25 at 5:41 pm to TutHillTiger
Take a piss whenever you can, but never trust a fart.
Older guy told me that at the duck camp when I was in my early teens.
Older guy told me that at the duck camp when I was in my early teens.
re: Offseason Tailgating Question
Posted by lsucm10 on 7/26/25 at 6:29 pm to Leon Spinks
Unpopular opinion probably, but I could do without the TV. If I wanted to sit around and watch tv all day it would be a lot easier to do so at home.
Grew up taking car of the lawn and solving lawn problems. Also worked at a golf course in high school and learned about lawn stuff there. Anything inside the house I had to google or call a friend for tips. My dad changed the air filters and thats about it. I dont recall him fixing stuff that broke. Either someone came to fix it or a new one was installed. So 2/10 for me. I've leaned a lot but still have much to learn. I will not touch electrical stuff though.
re: Small Town Eateries from Your Childhood that You Still Frequent and Enjoy
Posted by lsucm10 on 7/3/25 at 1:31 pm to KemoSabe65
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Mamas dirty rice was legit as the bird, still good?
10x better than Popeyes
As good as ever and the chicken pieces are much bigger than the little baby chicken pieces from Popeyes.
re: Small Town Eateries from Your Childhood that You Still Frequent and Enjoy
Posted by lsucm10 on 7/3/25 at 8:38 am to lsufan9193969700
When I go home to Opelousas I try to hit up either Pizza Shack or Mamas Fried Chicken. Nothing in BR comes close to either that I have found.
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Been quietly working since the CCC. 31 miles last week, probably 34-35 this week. Goal is to be at a steady 45-50 by the end of summer. I think a leap in mileage is going to do good for me.
Kinda the same, except I had a small medical procedure the day before CCC and was told not to run for two weeks. Got a few short runs this weekend and back to normal this week. Before marathon training starts I hope to average around 40-45 mpw.
Not looking forward to summer time temps at all. This morning was very nice though.
re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted by lsucm10 on 4/22/25 at 10:38 am to Oates Mustache
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I keep having to put my disclaimer into my posts, I truly don't disparage anyone for being physical and moving. At least she's doing that.
But she ran a 13:30/mile 5k then rewarded herself with a 1500 calorie cheesecake, followed by wearing compression boots the day after? It's just too much for me.
So did anyone else watch Boston? I'm amazed at the athleticism required to run those 2 hour marathons. Those people are like aliens to me.
I try my best to encourage anyone running regardless of pace as well. But I've never seen such effort for attention and the things like those compression boots or whatever they are called are just a bit much. It's entertaining for sure.
I watched it on and off and thought I was just missing key moments in the race but it seems like the coverage was not the best.
re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted by lsucm10 on 4/21/25 at 10:53 am to Oates Mustache
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Happy Easter! My favorite AW is on runDisney showing off her blue dyed Easter eggs for your viewing
Wait till you catch todays post for watching Boston :rotflmao:
re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted by lsucm10 on 4/15/25 at 8:13 am to DownSouthJukin
Ran 13.1 miles this morning and thought a lot about what this day was like for my wife and I 12 year ago in Boston. Couldn't sleep so I got a early start on the run and figured why not just run a half. This date just messes with my head on what could have been and just how lucky we are certain decisions were made instead of what the plan was.
re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted by lsucm10 on 4/12/25 at 5:00 pm to DownSouthJukin
Fat Boy 5k is in the books. Had a goal of 23:30, actual finish time…. 22:23! Didn’t see that one coming but I’m not mad about it either.
Mile 1 - 6:59
Mile 2 - 7:15
Mile 3 - 7:22
Mile .1 - 7:05 pace
Been smoking ribs and chicken watching the masters and having a few beers to pat myself on the back.
Mile 1 - 6:59
Mile 2 - 7:15
Mile 3 - 7:22
Mile .1 - 7:05 pace
Been smoking ribs and chicken watching the masters and having a few beers to pat myself on the back.
re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted by lsucm10 on 4/11/25 at 9:51 am to RunAsAdmin
Anyone running the Fat Boy 5k in Baton Rouge tomorrow (4-12-25)? Weather is looking great for a 5k in April. If you are running, whats you goal for the race?
Based on my training 23:30 is a realistic time. Got lazy after the half last month and did not keep pushing to get into the low 22 or high 21 range.
Based on my training 23:30 is a realistic time. Got lazy after the half last month and did not keep pushing to get into the low 22 or high 21 range.
re: Official Running Log/Marathon Training Thread
Posted by lsucm10 on 4/6/25 at 3:32 pm to Oates Mustache
She did the 10 miler as well and did not have a good day she said. There’s a guy and his wife who run and have a YouTube channel. Watched one of his marathon videos from a few years ago and they ran a 3:30:00 ish marathon with stops to take photos with characters. That’s pretty impressive and he only has a few thousand followers. It’s such a small niche to try to reach its hard to get a big enough following for it to get to popular influence level. Lots of people try. lol
The big Disney folks are DFB, Mamonth Club, all ears, WDW radio, and the DIS. Those are the big dogs in that world.
You going in January?
The big Disney folks are DFB, Mamonth Club, all ears, WDW radio, and the DIS. Those are the big dogs in that world.
You going in January?
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How far did it fall when you tipped it over? Mine came off a luggage rack at 60 mph and didn't even get a hole in it.
It tipped over in the bed of my truck when making the turn out of my neighborhood. I was just going down the road to get ice to put in it and didnt think I needed to secure it. Guess I was wrong. I have put much cheaper coolers through a lot more hell. Kinda disappointed in the brand and not being able to buy a replacement lid.
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How big is the hole? JB weld it
Its about a 2"x3" hole. Thats probably what I will have to do, I just didn't want that to be my only real option lol.
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