Thank you! :D

I’m actually in Maryland. I usually do a bit 5 miler here every year, but the race changed owners so I tried this 8K that was run by a local running group and loved it! I’m hoping to do some small 5Ks over this winter to see if I can speed up my pace more.

CW-X was totally the rage before the Pandemic. Now everyone has deviated, but I still use my longer tights. It’s $$$, but lasts forever if washed carefully, and I love the compression and fit.

Because I already have sensory issues with most things on my head, I tend to get loose headbands (and hats). I wear my Shockz under them. Of course, with a balaclava, this is difficult. Earbuds or a clip on speaker could help. Noxgear makes a little clip on, and I’ve been eyeing it. I’ll probably ask for it for my birthday. :)

Merino that is well-made can last quite sometime (I put my merino socks in the dryer, but not my spandex clothing or other merino clothing). I never had issues with SockGuys wearing very easily. I collect them, and they seem to stick around forever—especially those I only use for athletics. I like the merino better than other kinds because it seems to wick the best. If I get my feet wet, it’s not as much of a nightmare to deal with. Temperature control and fit feels better, too.

I used to do full-length gloves, but prefer hybrid mitts as it feels like I can control temperature better, and it’s way easier to use devices with bare fingers than sensor gloves.

I’m so old-school. I still love my CW-X tights the best. I’m also a fan of fleece headbands. They keep my ears cool, but allow the heat out as I push. For really cold days, I have several Under Amour balacavas. As for gloves, I’m a fan of the fingerless ones that turn to mitts. I have a few different varieties I keep. For socks, merino wool is my favorite (SockGuy has some cute varieties).

They’re safety washing. If AI has this much potential to be that dangerous, it never ever should have been released. There’s so much in-industry arguing, it’s concerning.

Yeah, the last three panels actually bug me (though for different reasons).

Colorblocks are my fave.

Yeah, it’s why I’m considering Mazda for my next vehicle. Granted, my 2010 Civic needs to get closer to “death” (about 100K more miles or so).

I postulate there is a lot more to this story than is being told. It was what, 29 employees and later more who were fired? I don’t think this is a simple case of people being idiots.

Most people get them from farmers’ markets. There are supposedly health advantages to it, but I’d assume this would be the case from buying from a smaller responsible farm over a corporate factory farm anyhow—regardless of whether it’s pasteurized or not.

Hahahaha! Been a triathlete for 6 years and a distance runner for 20. Not hurting for protein or calcium at all after dropping cow dairy and most meat (I occasionally have fish 1-3 times a week). Went off eggs a few years, too, and was fine. There’s so many alternatives these days—even for people who don’t have time to prepare/cook.

Milk is not good for cats to begin with.