@OnionSoup@pakopako The first law of holes also applies analogously to cliffs and other precipices; when you run up to a drop-off, stop running. If you want to try to make a rules-based algorithm for this, then wall-following is a first approximation, but can produce dramatically suboptimal results that are barely better than waiting until
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Literally all of the options (first 4) are key. Eons ago, ran the NYC marathon and having the shoe fit your foot (arch or not, width, etc) is ridiculously important to avoid injury. Need proper socks that don’t chafe and if you have crappy posture, you’ll hurt yourself. Mindset is key for finishing the dang race. Remember it’s not the marathon, it’s the training.
@hammi99 For those of use who understand the limitations of their insufficiently-functional knee(s), the only relevant key is knowing that this is not an attempt that is safe to make. (I have a fifty-year-old injury that makes my left knee work weirdly. I do not run. I just *don’t. I have an emergency gait that I can maintain for short distances which is faster than a walk but comically atypical to those who do not know why I’m using it. It is not “running”.)
@hchavers@xobzoo While both types of targets could be strong motivators, one may result in unwanted legal entanglements if unexpectedly reached or even approached.
@mycya4me - I used to work with kids and if you wore cheap sneakers they’d focus on it. “Where’d you get those, Penniless?” The future of the nation, sigh…
All of the above.
Joint health is important to me. I wear Feetures socks and Kayano shoes.
Every foot is different so it’s important to find the right shoe for you. I tried the Ghost once and ended up with a stress fracture in my foot.
Walking
Stopping before you reach the edge of the cliff.
@OnionSoup sounds like the dangers of thinking: you have to know when to stop, but then make sure you remember how to start up again
@OnionSoup @pakopako The first law of holes also applies analogously to cliffs and other precipices; when you run up to a drop-off, stop running. If you want to try to make a rules-based algorithm for this, then wall-following is a first approximation, but can produce dramatically suboptimal results that are barely better than waiting until
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Well, that attempt to use mehdown failed. Anybody know how the ‘code’ feature is applied?
@werehatrack Aha. Backquotes.
state=fallingLiterally all of the options (first 4) are key. Eons ago, ran the NYC marathon and having the shoe fit your foot (arch or not, width, etc) is ridiculously important to avoid injury. Need proper socks that don’t chafe and if you have crappy posture, you’ll hurt yourself. Mindset is key for finishing the dang race. Remember it’s not the marathon, it’s the training.
@hammi99 For those of use who understand the limitations of their insufficiently-functional knee(s), the only relevant key is knowing that this is not an attempt that is safe to make. (I have a fifty-year-old injury that makes my left knee work weirdly. I do not run. I just *don’t. I have an emergency gait that I can maintain for short distances which is faster than a walk but comically atypical to those who do not know why I’m using it. It is not “running”.)
Getting out the door and doing it.
/giphy do it
Having a specific target; the pettier the easier to endure pain.
@hchavers I’m not sure if you really meant to say “pettier” or if it should be “prettier” instead.
And now I’m having fun finding good arguments for both sides.
@hchavers @xobzoo While both types of targets could be strong motivators, one may result in unwanted legal entanglements if unexpectedly reached or even approached.
KuoH
Being chased.
@ircon96 yep, that the reason!
@ircon96 literally the only reason
@ircon96 @tinamarie1974 If the options are fight or flight, I’m afraid only the first is available to me.
@ircon96 @macromeh depends on what it is
younger knees
@duodec
“Man, look at her legs.”
“Yeah, those must be some fine cartilage in those gams.”
Not a runner. I was a cyclist before I broke my leg and the hardware upgrades make me want to run even less.
The importance of good footwear for life in general cannot be overstated.
@aetris yep the think of SciFi
@aetris my grandfather always said to never skimp out on shoes or beds: they will be what you spend most of the day on
@mycya4me - I used to work with kids and if you wore cheap sneakers they’d focus on it. “Where’d you get those, Penniless?” The future of the nation, sigh…
@aetris WOW a kid even notices. that is something strange!
@mycya4me - especially when you consider the price of Reeboks or Air Jordans!?!
Fear.
Being faster than the axe/machete/chainsaw wielding maniac in the hockey mask!
KuoH
@kuoh
FIFY.
@yakkoTDI You have a funny way of saying the word decoy.
KuoH
@kuoh yes…
All of the above.
Joint health is important to me. I wear Feetures socks and Kayano shoes.
Every foot is different so it’s important to find the right shoe for you. I tried the Ghost once and ended up with a stress fracture in my foot.
At least two functional feet. (Unfortunately the metal plate and 5 screws in my left one puts me out of the running, so to speak.
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@macromeh
/ Oscar Pistorius has entered the shooting range
@macromeh @yakkoTDI He had several pairs of functional feet to choose from.
Being a runner.