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Human: Does anyone ever slightly freak out when their puppy is actually doing what they’re supposed too? Like, oh my god, they’ve been sitting there relaxing and haven’t gotten up to play crazed-land-shark and “what haven’t I tried to chew up or jump on today?” There must be something wrong! Just thought it was a funny reaction I had today to my 14 week old puppy being so sweet and chill for longer than 5 minutes in a row 😂 Assistant:	Human: Does anyone ever slightly freak out when their puppy is actually doing what they’re supposed too? Like, oh my god, they’ve been sitting there relaxing and haven’t gotten up to play crazed-land-shark and “what haven’t I tried to chew up or jump on today?” There must be something wrong! Just thought it was a funny reaction I had today to my 14 week old puppy being so sweet and chill for longer than 5 minutes in a row 😂 Assistant: Yes I always think she’s sick or something. She cuddled with me today and just chilled for a little bit. It freaked me out since she has zero idea how to settle and calm herself.	Human: Does anyone ever slightly freak out when their puppy is actually doing what they’re supposed too? Like, oh my god, they’ve been sitting there relaxing and haven’t gotten up to play crazed-land-shark and “what haven’t I tried to chew up or jump on today?” There must be something wrong! Just thought it was a funny reaction I had today to my 14 week old puppy being so sweet and chill for longer than 5 minutes in a row 😂 Assistant: Yes and he senses how tense it makes me and he turns back into a demon. EVERY time he’s being good, I swear I ruin it by being too deliberately and meticulously calm. I think I’m being so convincing, but he sees right through me lol	6	2
Human: Does anyone ever slightly freak out when their puppy is actually doing what they’re supposed too? Like, oh my god, they’ve been sitting there relaxing and haven’t gotten up to play crazed-land-shark and “what haven’t I tried to chew up or jump on today?” There must be something wrong! Just thought it was a funny reaction I had today to my 14 week old puppy being so sweet and chill for longer than 5 minutes in a row 😂 Assistant:	Human: Does anyone ever slightly freak out when their puppy is actually doing what they’re supposed too? Like, oh my god, they’ve been sitting there relaxing and haven’t gotten up to play crazed-land-shark and “what haven’t I tried to chew up or jump on today?” There must be something wrong! Just thought it was a funny reaction I had today to my 14 week old puppy being so sweet and chill for longer than 5 minutes in a row 😂 Assistant: This is exactly the time to reward your pup! Give them a few treats for being chill and you'll get more of that behaviour in the future.	Human: Does anyone ever slightly freak out when their puppy is actually doing what they’re supposed too? Like, oh my god, they’ve been sitting there relaxing and haven’t gotten up to play crazed-land-shark and “what haven’t I tried to chew up or jump on today?” There must be something wrong! Just thought it was a funny reaction I had today to my 14 week old puppy being so sweet and chill for longer than 5 minutes in a row 😂 Assistant: Yes and he senses how tense it makes me and he turns back into a demon. EVERY time he’s being good, I swear I ruin it by being too deliberately and meticulously calm. I think I’m being so convincing, but he sees right through me lol	3	2
Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant:	Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant: Ugh. The responses in the advice posts are exhausting. OP is asking for suggestions. Saying "you should train your dog not to do that" is silly. Provide ideas or dip out.	Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant: Mine started doing this too. I just pretend to get excited and become a player in the game; I make him chase me to lead him where I need to go. Lol	5	2
Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant:	Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant: Ugh. The responses in the advice posts are exhausting. OP is asking for suggestions. Saying "you should train your dog not to do that" is silly. Provide ideas or dip out.	Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant: Mine started doing this too. Usually I wiggle my fingers to make it more fun to come toward me. Once he's close enough, I pet him, and then he wants to be picked up.	5	1
Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant:	Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant: Mine started doing this too. I just pretend to get excited and become a player in the game; I make him chase me to lead him where I need to go. Lol	Human: Why does my puppy all of a sudden find it hilarious to dart around and dodge me trying to pick him up now? He seems to have made a new game? How do I stop this behavior ? Assistant: Mine started doing this too. Usually I wiggle my fingers to make it more fun to come toward me. Once he's close enough, I pet him, and then he wants to be picked up.	2	1
Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant:	Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant: Spaying her meant potentially sparing her the pain of pyometra, pregnancy and its possible complications, having her teats chomped on by puppy teeth if she had a litter, and many forms of cancer. You did the right and loving thing.	Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant: My pup got spayed 2 weeks ago. The vet gave her some trazodone to help her sleep for the first two days and some pain meds for the first 5. She was pretty lethargic and whining for 5 days and didn't eat for a day. Don't worry! It gets better. You did a good thing by spaying her.	8	7
Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant:	Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant: Spaying her meant potentially sparing her the pain of pyometra, pregnancy and its possible complications, having her teats chomped on by puppy teeth if she had a litter, and many forms of cancer. You did the right and loving thing.	Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant: Get a surgical suit for her when you can watch her and I used a soft cone for at night in the cage. My girl didn't want to eat or drink so I made her some chicken and rice. I made the rice with double the water just cooked it longer. Then when I feed her I did 2/3 cup rice 1/3 cup chicken then 1/3 cup of water so I knew she was getting water.	8	4
Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant:	Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant: My pup got spayed 2 weeks ago. The vet gave her some trazodone to help her sleep for the first two days and some pain meds for the first 5. She was pretty lethargic and whining for 5 days and didn't eat for a day. Don't worry! It gets better. You did a good thing by spaying her.	Human: My pup just got spayed and I am so sad I feel dreadful for her. She keeps whimpering every now and then and she's so pathetic in her cone. She's lying flat out on her belly. She doesn't really want any food - she had a mouthful then did a massive burp. Not sure when she last peed but not looking forward to trying to take her outside in this condition. Poor, poor girl. I feel like I've paid people to hurt her. There's no real point to this post. Assistant: Get a surgical suit for her when you can watch her and I used a soft cone for at night in the cage. My girl didn't want to eat or drink so I made her some chicken and rice. I made the rice with double the water just cooked it longer. Then when I feed her I did 2/3 cup rice 1/3 cup chicken then 1/3 cup of water so I knew she was getting water.	7	4
Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant:	Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant: Keep in mind that decent mountain bike lights are going to have like 20x as many lumens as a trail running/hiking lamp. The least bright MTB lights are about as bright as some the brightest regular headlamps for hiking and running. I've had years of good use out of Petzl and Black Diamond, but I'd never want to use one on a mountain bike ride.	Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant: Everyone I know in my unit of the military uses petzl, they out perform almost all other headlamps that are in the similar price point.	3	2
Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant:	Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant: Keep in mind that decent mountain bike lights are going to have like 20x as many lumens as a trail running/hiking lamp. The least bright MTB lights are about as bright as some the brightest regular headlamps for hiking and running. I've had years of good use out of Petzl and Black Diamond, but I'd never want to use one on a mountain bike ride.	Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant: Petzl sells an adapter that will lock their headlamps onto your handlebar. https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/ACTIVE-headlamps/BIKE-ADAPT	3	1
Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant:	Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant: Everyone I know in my unit of the military uses petzl, they out perform almost all other headlamps that are in the similar price point.	Human: Can anyone recommend a headlamp for trail running that I can use on the mountain bike handlebar as well? Some of the brand's we get locally here are nitecore, petzl, black diamond, led lenser, acebeam... Assistant: Petzl sells an adapter that will lock their headlamps onto your handlebar. https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/ACTIVE-headlamps/BIKE-ADAPT	2	1
Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant:	Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant: Arizona runner here. Early, early mornings. I love the mornings, so it's usually not a problem. But to ensure I get up, the night before I lay out everything I'll need for the morning's run: Shoes, shorts, hat, water, keys, etc. That way when I wake up, all I have to do is roll over, pull it on and get going. Plus my girlfriend (jokingly) shames me if she wakes up and sees my gear still sitting there, which adds some motivation.	Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant: Going to bed nice and early and just forcing it the first few weeks. Eventually is becomes a habit and you get used to the great feeling of knowing you already got your run in. Also, half a cup of coffee before I head out helps.	9	4
Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant:	Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant: Arizona runner here. Early, early mornings. I love the mornings, so it's usually not a problem. But to ensure I get up, the night before I lay out everything I'll need for the morning's run: Shoes, shorts, hat, water, keys, etc. That way when I wake up, all I have to do is roll over, pull it on and get going. Plus my girlfriend (jokingly) shames me if she wakes up and sees my gear still sitting there, which adds some motivation.	Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant: If I don't run 1st thing in the AM, there's always some fucked reason for my not running in the afternoon that I will worry about all day. Oh, I feel full. Oh, I have a conference call. Oh, the path is going to be crowded. If I do it in the AM, I am done.	9	3
Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant:	Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant: Going to bed nice and early and just forcing it the first few weeks. Eventually is becomes a habit and you get used to the great feeling of knowing you already got your run in. Also, half a cup of coffee before I head out helps.	Human: Morning runners -- What gets you motivated and up for a morning run? I am usually an afternoon runner, sometimes running in peak temps and terrible humidity (I also don't run with water, so there's that too). I usually avoid evenings because I don't want to eat before a run or too late either. Mornings have been rough lately, where I am just too tired to get up and moving before the heat and humidity hits. Would love to hear from you morning runners what gets you up and energized for a morning run. I've never been a morning runner, but that can change! Thanks in advance! Assistant: If I don't run 1st thing in the AM, there's always some fucked reason for my not running in the afternoon that I will worry about all day. Oh, I feel full. Oh, I have a conference call. Oh, the path is going to be crowded. If I do it in the AM, I am done.	4	3
Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant:	Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant: Comparison is the thief of joy when it comes to running (tho I am relatively competitive). Just do what you like, any running is better than no running.	Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant: I ran my first marathon last year at about 7:30/km pace. Was I one of the last finishers? Yes, but I finished and I am extremely proud of yourself. There will always be people faster than you. And there will always be people slower. Go the pace your body likes. Give yourself that permission. And congratulations on finding exercise you like to do!!!	485	59
Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant:	Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant: Comparison is the thief of joy when it comes to running (tho I am relatively competitive). Just do what you like, any running is better than no running.	Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant: dude I think 6:20-6:30 is fast!!! I’m trying to train myself to reach that pace!	485	7
Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant:	Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant: I ran my first marathon last year at about 7:30/km pace. Was I one of the last finishers? Yes, but I finished and I am extremely proud of yourself. There will always be people faster than you. And there will always be people slower. Go the pace your body likes. Give yourself that permission. And congratulations on finding exercise you like to do!!!	Human: Is it ok to accept being a slow-ish runner? So a bit of background. In 2018, I used to be 115kg and completely inactive. One day, I decided to start walking, then running and within 12-14 months I’d lost 50Kg! I loved running and wanted to continue and haven’t stopped ever since. I’ve ran a few races from 5k to half marathon and enjoyed that experience. The problem is I have no idea what pace i should be running and if it’s ok to just accept what my body can handle. For some reason, if I run my daily runs at around 6:20-6:30/km, I have no drama at all, however as soon as I dip below 6, even into high 5’s/km I get sore and all kinds of old injuries start to flair up, no matter how gradually I have picked up the speed. It seems as tho no matter what I do, as soon as I dip below 6 I’m injured. Is it ok to just accept that my body prefers things a little slower and just to embrace and enjoy that? Or should I be really trying to get to the root of what causes injuries at that pace. I personally think my form just goes out the window! I don’t often run with people but those around me do seem to be much quicker so I find myself trying ti gravitate toward their pace thinking that it’s the ‘normal’ pace.. TL;DR - my body prefers to run a bit slower and avoid injury - is that ok? Assistant: dude I think 6:20-6:30 is fast!!! I’m trying to train myself to reach that pace!	59	7
Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant:	Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant: Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional - Murakami	Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant: Whilst running up a steep hill: “Hold the door, hold the door, hold door, hold door, ho door, hodor ...” - summit.	6	3
Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant:	Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant: Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional - Murakami	Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant: Run faster so the pain ends sooner.	6	2
Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant:	Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant: Whilst running up a steep hill: “Hold the door, hold the door, hold door, hold door, ho door, hodor ...” - summit.	Human: What are your favorite running slogans/quotes? My husband and I are getting road IDs and they have a spot for a slogan or quote. Technically we have 24 characters but I can make it work for up to 72. What are some of your favorites? Assistant: Run faster so the pain ends sooner.	3	2
Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant:	Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant: Keep that month as a buffer. I would be very surprised if anyone could precisely keep up with a week-to-week plan over that duration. Sickness, weather, vacations… All sorts of things will put you back at some point between now and December.	Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant: Add half mile to your weekly total during the first three weeks, the week before decrease a mile from the total of week three to recover. Enjoy your run.	15	5
Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant:	Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant: Keep that month as a buffer. I would be very surprised if anyone could precisely keep up with a week-to-week plan over that duration. Sickness, weather, vacations… All sorts of things will put you back at some point between now and December.	Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant: Sounds good to me. Plenty of time to increase the long runs. Just stick to weekly long runs and cut back before the half.	15	2
Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant:	Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant: Add half mile to your weekly total during the first three weeks, the week before decrease a mile from the total of week three to recover. Enjoy your run.	Human: Tips for training for a half marathon in Jan 2023 Wondering how I should time my training. Currently doing a 5k plan with run with Hal. Was thinking of finishing that then moving on to the 10k plan then the 10mile plan then half marathon. If I follow it perfectly, that gets me to about December and I might still have a month left If I still have a month left, what do I do for maintenance? I’ve never made it to that much weekly mileage. Do I just keep repeating the last week? Does this sound like a good plan? Assistant: Sounds good to me. Plenty of time to increase the long runs. Just stick to weekly long runs and cut back before the half.	5	2
Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant:	Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant: My first rule of any exercise is: listen to my body. If you get unusual soreness or pain, stop and figure out why, how to correct. Only 'run through' muscular pain, not joint or tendon.	Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant: Lots of trail runners wear packs because you end up on long enough runs in the middle of the woods and you need more stuff than fits in your pockets. If I lived 2 miles from work, I'd wear a small pack with clothes, lunch and my notebook. Regular road run? Definitely not wearing a pack.	5	4
Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant:	Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant: My first rule of any exercise is: listen to my body. If you get unusual soreness or pain, stop and figure out why, how to correct. Only 'run through' muscular pain, not joint or tendon.	Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant: An 'actual backpack"? As opposed to a fake one?	5	2
Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant:	Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant: Lots of trail runners wear packs because you end up on long enough runs in the middle of the woods and you need more stuff than fits in your pockets. If I lived 2 miles from work, I'd wear a small pack with clothes, lunch and my notebook. Regular road run? Definitely not wearing a pack.	Human: How do we feel about running with an actual backpack? I searched before I asked, and I learned a lot about running backpacks, but that’s not what I am running with. Laptop, clothes, food, water or beer, and even bike tools half the time. Various trinkets. It’s not always heavy, but it’s never light. 1.5 miles every AM, 2 miles every evening, and at a pretty swift pace. I’ve been doing it forever. When I’m alone, I’d much rather move efficiently and I feel like it’s a fantastic ab/upper body workout. The bag doesn’t bounce, but my core is constantly engaged so the bag doesn’t swing. Lastly, these are always very mindful runs because I know my knees are vulnerable. Is this okay to do? I don’t feel like it hurts my knees, but I’ve read conflicting things. The only thing people agree on is how dumb it looks. TL;DR I run daily with a good-fitting, sometimes heavy backpack. How dumb is this? Assistant: An 'actual backpack"? As opposed to a fake one?	4	2
Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant:	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I started August huffing through a 5k, just barely able to go the entire time not stopping. Yesterday, I ran 8 miles non-stop and had this reaction post-shower. Running just feels so good!	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I use these to drag the horizon closer to me.	47	36
Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant:	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I started August huffing through a 5k, just barely able to go the entire time not stopping. Yesterday, I ran 8 miles non-stop and had this reaction post-shower. Running just feels so good!	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I don't think they're babies. They're starving monsters, always asking for more. Ok, maybe they're also babies.	47	35
Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant:	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I started August huffing through a 5k, just barely able to go the entire time not stopping. Yesterday, I ran 8 miles non-stop and had this reaction post-shower. Running just feels so good!	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: Try untying the babies from your legs	47	22
Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant:	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I use these to drag the horizon closer to me.	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I don't think they're babies. They're starving monsters, always asking for more. Ok, maybe they're also babies.	36	35
Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant:	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I use these to drag the horizon closer to me.	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: Try untying the babies from your legs	36	22
Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant:	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: I don't think they're babies. They're starving monsters, always asking for more. Ok, maybe they're also babies.	Human: You guys ever just stare at your legs and be like “these babies can run so many miles” ? Im proud of em’ Assistant: Try untying the babies from your legs	35	22
Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant:	Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant: Walking with a weight vest? Did you talk to the doctor about that? You don’t want to be putting weight on your leg, even your own body weight	Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant: I bought a spin bike at the beginning of the pandemic and it's nice but it's not running. Still, it helps and it's a nice option when the weather is really bad and the gym is closed. I got the spin bike because it's compact and quiet.	3	1
Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant:	Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant: Walking with a weight vest? Did you talk to the doctor about that? You don’t want to be putting weight on your leg, even your own body weight	Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant: I don’t know much about running so take this with a grain of salt. When I was recovering from stress fractures, I would use an elliptical machine at resistance level 13 for three miles, then hop on a treadmill at a 15.5% incline at 3-3.5 mph for thirty minutes. My shins wouldn’t be aggravated in doing this, and I was able to maintain a HR of 160-178.	3	0
Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant:	Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant: I bought a spin bike at the beginning of the pandemic and it's nice but it's not running. Still, it helps and it's a nice option when the weather is really bad and the gym is closed. I got the spin bike because it's compact and quiet.	Human: Won't be able to run for the next 4 weeks at least due to stress fractures on my shin. What machines should I do to maintain my fitness? I'm mainly train for 800m. What kind of machines should I do to maintain so I don't experience a drastic drop in fitness when I recover? Was thinking of doing the rowing and elliptical machines, and walking up the stairs in my apartment with a weight vest when I don't have time to go to the gym. Workout recommendations would be great too! Assistant: I don’t know much about running so take this with a grain of salt. When I was recovering from stress fractures, I would use an elliptical machine at resistance level 13 for three miles, then hop on a treadmill at a 15.5% incline at 3-3.5 mph for thirty minutes. My shins wouldn’t be aggravated in doing this, and I was able to maintain a HR of 160-178.	1	0
Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant:	Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant: Try warming up inside first! Do burpees, high knees, butt kicks, and jumping jacks. 5 minutes of that and you'll have some nice warmth to take with you on your run.	Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant: I'm faster when it's cooler. I like the leaves crunching under my feet. It's also pumpkin spice and cider donut season. Soon to be halloween candy season. Then turkey & stuffing season. Then cookies / candy / fancy truffles / booze & cheese season. Followed by champagne season. Then heart-full-of-chocolates season. I will be enjoying all the seasons have to offer. I'm sure to fail at moderation. So I'll be running when it's cold.	22	7
Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant:	Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant: Try warming up inside first! Do burpees, high knees, butt kicks, and jumping jacks. 5 minutes of that and you'll have some nice warmth to take with you on your run.	Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant: Yeah, I really dislike that initial shock of cold when you step out to start a winter run (like -10 or -20) so I overdress and end up feeling almost as overheated on my winter runs as I do in the summer. 🤷‍♀️ I have Raynauds Syndrome and my body really doesn’t react well to the cold so for me overdressing on my winter runs is better than the alternative of not running at all or running exclusively indoors.	22	5
Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant:	Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant: I'm faster when it's cooler. I like the leaves crunching under my feet. It's also pumpkin spice and cider donut season. Soon to be halloween candy season. Then turkey & stuffing season. Then cookies / candy / fancy truffles / booze & cheese season. Followed by champagne season. Then heart-full-of-chocolates season. I will be enjoying all the seasons have to offer. I'm sure to fail at moderation. So I'll be running when it's cold.	Human: Anyone else have less motivation to run during cold weather? It's not even that cold and I'm already finding myself skipping my runs. Even a slight chill hurts my motivation to go running. The fact that it is often overcast doesn't help either. For one, I know that correct attire for cold weather is essential for running in cold temperatures, but other than that do you have tips on how I can be more motivated to go running in winter weather? Thanks! Assistant: Yeah, I really dislike that initial shock of cold when you step out to start a winter run (like -10 or -20) so I overdress and end up feeling almost as overheated on my winter runs as I do in the summer. 🤷‍♀️ I have Raynauds Syndrome and my body really doesn’t react well to the cold so for me overdressing on my winter runs is better than the alternative of not running at all or running exclusively indoors.	7	5
Human: Tips to avoid being eaten by a mountain lion? The only time of the day I can go for a run is at 4am. I go several loops on a path located in a pretty remote area. One day I noticed that when I made a full circle, there were mountain lion tracks following mine. Ive seen them every time since, and I’ve taken note that the tracks aren’t there until I check again after doing a loop. I figure if I keep going the way I’m going, I’m gonna end up having this thing drop out of a tree on me or something, so any tips to avoid that would be appreciated! Due to my location and work schedule, finding a different spot would be very difficult. Assistant:	Human: Tips to avoid being eaten by a mountain lion? The only time of the day I can go for a run is at 4am. I go several loops on a path located in a pretty remote area. One day I noticed that when I made a full circle, there were mountain lion tracks following mine. Ive seen them every time since, and I’ve taken note that the tracks aren’t there until I check again after doing a loop. I figure if I keep going the way I’m going, I’m gonna end up having this thing drop out of a tree on me or something, so any tips to avoid that would be appreciated! Due to my location and work schedule, finding a different spot would be very difficult. Assistant: I honestly can't believe you're considering running the same trail where you know a lion has been repeatedly stalking you.	Human: Tips to avoid being eaten by a mountain lion? The only time of the day I can go for a run is at 4am. I go several loops on a path located in a pretty remote area. One day I noticed that when I made a full circle, there were mountain lion tracks following mine. Ive seen them every time since, and I’ve taken note that the tracks aren’t there until I check again after doing a loop. I figure if I keep going the way I’m going, I’m gonna end up having this thing drop out of a tree on me or something, so any tips to avoid that would be appreciated! Due to my location and work schedule, finding a different spot would be very difficult. Assistant: So mountain lions generally attack prey from the rear but not always out of a tree. So just being cautious around over hanging branches won’t save you. There really isn’t any way to fix this besides finding a different spot. Face it my dude/girl you’re in the lions house when you run that route and it’s not up to you what’s for breakfast.	1,500	193
Human: Tips to avoid being eaten by a mountain lion? The only time of the day I can go for a run is at 4am. I go several loops on a path located in a pretty remote area. One day I noticed that when I made a full circle, there were mountain lion tracks following mine. Ive seen them every time since, and I’ve taken note that the tracks aren’t there until I check again after doing a loop. I figure if I keep going the way I’m going, I’m gonna end up having this thing drop out of a tree on me or something, so any tips to avoid that would be appreciated! Due to my location and work schedule, finding a different spot would be very difficult. Assistant:	Human: Tips to avoid being eaten by a mountain lion? The only time of the day I can go for a run is at 4am. I go several loops on a path located in a pretty remote area. One day I noticed that when I made a full circle, there were mountain lion tracks following mine. Ive seen them every time since, and I’ve taken note that the tracks aren’t there until I check again after doing a loop. I figure if I keep going the way I’m going, I’m gonna end up having this thing drop out of a tree on me or something, so any tips to avoid that would be appreciated! Due to my location and work schedule, finding a different spot would be very difficult. Assistant: I honestly can't believe you're considering running the same trail where you know a lion has been repeatedly stalking you.	Human: Tips to avoid being eaten by a mountain lion? The only time of the day I can go for a run is at 4am. I go several loops on a path located in a pretty remote area. One day I noticed that when I made a full circle, there were mountain lion tracks following mine. Ive seen them every time since, and I’ve taken note that the tracks aren’t there until I check again after doing a loop. I figure if I keep going the way I’m going, I’m gonna end up having this thing drop out of a tree on me or something, so any tips to avoid that would be appreciated! Due to my location and work schedule, finding a different spot would be very difficult. Assistant: Best way to avoid an attack is not to run alone in the dark where there are mountain lions. Sorry. The standard advice to deal with an encounter is to be aggressive, make yourself big, throw rocks, and fight back if attacked. I doubt very much that you would have time to do anything but fight back if you did end up encountering one this way. You wouldn’t see it coming.	1,500	84