WTL

#WordPress hosting, music festival IT, #filmmaker, repairer of busted things, fan of #horror movies, and to my surprise, a #runner. (he/him) 🏃2020: 4,245km 🏃2021: 6,119km 🏃2022: 5,113 km
#Ottawa, #Canada <waves>

Blog: https://leroux.ca/?mastodon
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WTLNTT/videos

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2024-09-14 16:18:26

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Congratulations! I'm so very pleased for you.

2024-09-14 16:11:47

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Blue pill, didn't even have to think about that. 🤣

2024-08-30 09:40:20

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So glad you got this resolved! I use Tripmode when I go on holiday and use my phone's data plan via tethering on my laptop so it doesn't blow away my fairly limited amount of mobile data. When I start a trip, I also set a reminder for when I'm home to turn TripMode off.

2024-08-14 17:29:09

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Oh goodness is this true.

2024-06-21 17:40:40

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🖖🏻

2024-06-21 14:21:53

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I did indeed. Didn't realize that was today.

2024-06-21 14:21:37

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But we already put it in a box and sent it to you. 🤣

2024-06-21 12:57:32

Friday:
105 seconds of plank
11 minutes of yoga for runners
6.12km of #running (18°C) - started off walking with @npub1ztx…0aek
Nice break from the insane heat in the morning, but it's still warm for me.
On the plus side, VeloFix is here servicing my bike!
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2024-06-21 12:40:02

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She's as strange as you’d think … and probably some more. 🤣

2024-06-19 21:05:55

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Heat cramps are your muscles freaking out from loss of salt and water. So long as you stop, rehydrate and gets some salt in your system, you should be good. You do have to be careful though as cramps like that can be a sign of head exhaustion, which gets you into real trouble quickly. #Running

2024-06-16 21:52:07

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I've had *lots* of practice over the years and I'm impatient. 🤣
My top walking speed I think is around 8:45/km, though I can not maintain that for long. 9:15/km is doable for reasonable distances if I'm in a hurry.
As usual, I will point out that we're all different. 🤷🏻
Protip: If you're walking with someone who is talking too much, pick up the pace a bit. 🤣

2024-06-15 12:59:18

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SEVEN MINUTES? 🤣 Well done!

2024-06-15 12:43:50

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I run early morning for that very reason.

2024-06-15 11:47:27

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I actually was a long-distance walker before I became a runner. https://leroux.ca/the-serendipitous-runner/
I may repeat this to help rebuild my distance abilities. 🤔

2024-06-14 19:12:43

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Took a look at the splits from this morning's walk/run, after noticing that the time was surprisingly short considering. Not bad splits. 🤔 #running
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2024-06-14 17:46:37

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Have a great run!

2024-06-14 14:49:15

Friday:
154 seconds of plank
11 minutes yoga for runners
21 minutes HIIT (High intensity interval training)
31 minutes strength training
10.2 km of #running (18°C with wind gusts to 48km/hr)
Today I opted for a walk one KM, run one KM as I just didn't seem to have any energy left once I got out.
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2024-06-13 21:40:15

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Early morning runs are the best. Enjoy them when you can. Bad runs happen. We all have them.

2024-06-13 21:36:01

I've been #running for five years. Today I realized that EG means Elevation Gain. You're welcome. #TIL 🤣

2024-06-13 21:33:54

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The family of bears and I exchange post cards from time to time. 🤣

2024-06-13 21:33:08

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Geese are no joke, especially when they're with fresh goslings. I usually snap my fingers of clap my hands as I approach so they know I'm there (their ability just-not-care is impressive), and the usually get out of the way or let me through. If they hiss at me, I hiss back, which confuses them (“He speaks goose! RUN!). 🤣

2024-06-10 15:50:51

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Same.

2024-06-10 09:09:53

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I’ll be curious to hear how the new wheels affect your rides.

2024-06-09 21:08:20

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Having the right conditions to perform are critical. Well done!

2024-06-09 15:58:02

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There’s a whole group of runners here who follow the #running hashtag, lots of cheering and advice. And book recommendations! 🤣

2024-06-08 18:57:18

Here's a 59 second video of Ottawa's June Critical Mass Ride from Lebreton through centretown to Lansdowne to City Hall.
#cycling #ottbike #criticalmass #Ottawa
https://youtube.com/shorts/TXlFl5GvFbM

2024-06-08 18:53:33

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Sounds like you had a great day. Enjoy the slumber!

2024-06-08 18:33:22

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That they are. Maybe I'll sneak one in this afternoon.

2024-06-08 18:17:23

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That's one way to put it. 🤣 Realistically, I was able to follow along well enough, but it left quite the impression on me that I fondly remember about 30 years later.

2024-06-08 16:34:07

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ZoomZoom!

2024-06-08 16:27:21

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I finally managed to go to last month’s, and I think I'll keep going so long as I have time.

2024-06-08 13:43:28

Off to the Ottawa Critical Mass ride with [@TAV](https://mindly.social/@TAV )!

2024-06-08 11:46:02

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Maybe go back to bed? 🤣

2024-06-08 01:11:21

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First time I saw Akira, it was in small theatre here, in Japanese with no dub or subtitles and came out going "What did I just see?!”

2024-06-05 21:12:09

I've a few taxis with this (or similar) wraps in #Ottawa of late. “Keep using plastic or WE ALL DIE.“
Brought to you by "small and medium size businesses”. Yeah, sure. #ClimateChange
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2024-06-05 09:34:11

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🎉

2024-06-04 19:17:36

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Well earned cookie!

2024-06-04 16:31:12

Tuesday:
84 seconds of plank,
Walked [@TAV](https://mindly.social/@TAV ) and Sprocket to the dock in the park
7.54km of #running (20°C, with a Humidex of 24°C)
11 minutes Yoga for runners
20 minutes of HIIT
20 minutes Strength training
10 minutes Mindful Cooldown
Changed the order today as it's already oppressively hot out for me. I’m wrecked by the end of the workouts. Starting with the running really burns me out.
This week trying two days running, one cycling (tomorrow), and two more running. 🤞🏻
#AppleFitness #Ottawa
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2024-06-03 16:03:21

Monday:
151 seconds of plank
11 minutes of yoga for runners,
30 minutes of HIIT,
20 minutes of strength training,
6.1 km of #running (22°C with a humidex of 25°C)
I think I will have to flip around the running and workouts because I'm not enjoying running with Humidexes
The catch is when I finish a run, I'm not really wanting to do anything else. 🤔
Bad enough I have to bike out to Woodroofe area right after lunch (and back a few hours later).
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2024-06-01 00:12:31

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Pretty much everything @npub15z8…8s38 puts out is worth reading. Don’t get @npub1wwz…vuml and I started about the Bobiverse series! 🤣

2024-05-31 18:22:50

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I don't think you'd like that. Just let the stunt double do the falls for you. 🤣

2024-05-31 18:08:45

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The Maddow podcast was “just enough" for me this morning. Hopefully you won't be too bruised up from the tumble. Usually, I recommend letting your stunt double handle those. 🤣

2024-05-31 18:07:04

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That's the problem isn't it? I swear, I lift my feet! 🤣

2024-05-26 16:04:48

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But cake! 🤣 Good run considering.

2024-05-26 11:00:41

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💯 Great book, well worth the read/listen.

2024-05-24 16:59:42

The topic of first concerts we saw came up today and I was floored to realize that *today* is the thirtieth anniversary of my seeing Pink Floyd in concert at the Big O (Olympic stadium) in Montreal.
What a band to see live. And really set expectations way too high for other concerts.
What was your first concert?
#FirstConcert #Music
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2024-05-22 22:57:14

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I don't always do this, but whenever there's a major change (processors; PowerPC → Intel → M-series), I always start fresh to avoid digital debris.
Also realized I’ve been a Mac user for twenty years now. Huh.

2024-05-20 12:18:12

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One hopes.

2024-05-19 17:59:19

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That’s a bit extreme, but sometimes you need to *really* tidy up.

2024-05-19 12:00:17

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Castle? Cabin in the woods is my my style. And I doubt I could be a Count. My distain for the pretensions of nobility would really challenging. 🤣

2024-05-19 11:30:40

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See?! 🖖🏻

2024-05-18 20:48:38

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I am reasonably confident that I would explode into flames if exposed to sunlight light that. 🤣

2024-05-18 19:51:52

Saturday:
Slept in; nearly 11 hours of 💤💤
24.6 km of #cycling (20°C with a Humidex of 26 °C)
Followed by a bunch of digital puttering.
Will edit up today's video and once that's done, settle in for a movie.
Turns out it's the anniversary of the Mount St Helens eruption (https://xoxo.zone/@todayonscreen/112463102971925755), so I guess tonight's movie will be Volcano and Dante’s Peak. 🎉
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2024-05-18 19:30:00

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That's great pace - even if it was so hot out.

2024-05-18 19:03:14

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I checked. 🤣 It's worth a try and see how you like it.

2024-05-18 13:25:22

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I think so? I’d say it worth trying out (I mean, that’s what I did). You’re already mixing things up.
I’m doing an hour of Apple
Fitness Monday to Friday; yoga for runners, then 20 minutes of HIIT, 30 of strength, then the next day 30 HIIT, and 20 strength.
The HIIT is tough (none of the workouts are the same so far) - I’m in my 50s, but it’s nice to be challenged like this. I don’t do much of the jumping as I don’t want to wake our neighbour downstairs. 🤣

2024-05-18 13:13:08

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Well, @npub1hn2…5vtl will hate me for saying it, but a bit closer to eleven hours. 🤣

2024-05-18 00:04:42

It’s that moment in Friday evening when I realize I can sleep in until I wake up tomorrow. Aiming for ten hours!

2024-05-18 00:01:53

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Have an most excellent run!

2024-05-17 20:22:52

Maybe I shouldn't send work related emails on Friday afternoons. 🤣
Mind you, all they need to do is be reasonable and agree with me. 🤷🏻

2024-05-17 15:18:16

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Any day where the high is under 15°C, I'm happiest. I know I'm a minority on this topic, and I will cope the best I can, by whining about it. 🤣

2024-05-17 14:46:42

Friday:
102 seconds of plank
11 minutes of yoga for runners
30 minutes of HIIT
20 minutes of strength training
5.24 km of #running (17°C, 100% humidity)
Everything up to the run was tough, but fine. The run was best described as suffering in motion. By the time I was done, there was a Humidex of 26°C, and I did not handle it well.
It's mid-May and it's too hot out in the morning. I know this is only going to get worse, short and long term.
Can we please have winter back?
<sighs in digital>
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2024-05-11 11:19:16

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💯

2024-04-26 18:08:56

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Thanks for being part of mine. 🖖🏻

2024-04-23 21:19:48

I'm (re)taking this free one-hour Bystander Intervention Training course coming up on May 16th (11am EST), and thought I'd share.
It's run by Julie Lalonde who also lives in #ottawa, and I encourage everyone that if you have the time to take it.
Lots of people have been in a situation where someone is abusing someone else and everyone there freezes as they don't know what to do. This gives you the steps.
It's an hour long, cameras-off, so you can stay in your PJs.
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_We9lXVmsQxuoZ6DNiBw5rA

2024-04-14 17:56:00

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Nicely done! 🎉

2024-04-08 16:18:24

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I picked the Series 9 as the Ultra felt big on my wrist. I think it's one of those things to try out and see how it feels on you.

2024-03-28 09:46:11

Early start to the day for music; #FirstSong is Canned Heat by Jamiroquai (#AppleMusic Get Up! Mix). https://music.apple.com/ca/album/canned-heat/1583958639?i=1583958646