u/Spiritual_Size_9997

I am starting training for a 70.3 I plan to do next summer. I plan to mostly do zone 2 (or the power equivalent) with a weekly tempo workout. My question is when you do the bike leg of the race, how do you pace it? Do, you mostly do it in zone 2? Is there a certain percentage of FTP?

I have tons of experience with swimming and running, but its cycling I know nothing about.

I plan to get a kikr core and do the rouvy app. I'd like to practice the elevation changes of the course I will be doing since it is a rolling hill course.

My bank has pushed us heavily to use AI to assist on our tasks. I am trianing as an underwirter and wrote my first pre-committee memo. AI didn't write it for me, but I did have it help me identify information from the pitch deck that where relevant and important for most sections (I chose what I wanted), then I wrote a draft and AI refined/grammar corrected it (as i am sure you can tell spelling isn't a strength of mine).

I'm getting kudos, but I feel like I cheated...I feel like I need to let people know the memo isn't entirely my brain child. But, part of me wonders if thats even necessary and I need to view it like I just used a tool to help me.

IDK its kinda of confusing to be honest.

Anyone know how they make their pico de galla salsa? Or know of a recipe that is similar? Its my favorite savory salsa.

I have no background in art. Zip-zero-nada, but id like to learn how to create art pieces. I thought oil pastels would be a medium id be interested in learning. I looked locally and there are no live classes that teach oil pastels. So, I am wondering if anyone has any reccomendations for youtube videos, online courses, etc.

I am looking for something that will teach me techniques and provide prompts to use to practice. I'm not interested in copy me videos, like Bob Ross. I want to learn how to create my own pieces. Bring what I am seeing and imagining to life.

Theres just so much out there and I feel overwhelmed. Id love some better direction on who to actually use.

I have a wonderful oppurutnity to be trained as a commerical underwriter at the bank I work at. My edu is in buisness managment so I didn't recieve indepth schooling on finance. They are training me in house via shadowing, but I am finding I need more indepth training as I have forgotten some concepts. I am wondering if there are any courses or books anyone would reccomend I utilize outside of work? I don't care about getting a certificate, I only care about learning and knowledge.

I live in the plastic surgery capitol of the USA and am wanting to see if I can find more affordable prices for chin liposuction. Anyone have any reccs and the expected cost? I am more then happy to travel out of state, expect it even.

Started golf mid-July 2025 and golfed 1-2x a week by myself until end of Sept. Picked it back up again this year, joined a ladies league, and play as a single with randos 1x a week.

Now before I swing I find 3 practice swings is what I need before I feel confident or ready to swing on all shots except for short chips and putts.

First swing feels okay, 2nd swing I always hit the ground, 3rd swing I correct and feel better, then I hit the ball. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable and have to readjust my set-up. But I’m worried I am not practicing good golf etiquette and upset the people I golf with. I do a good job of keeping the ball moving forward and trying to keep the pace of play. If I can’t find my ball I usually just drop so as not to hold up the pace of play.

Now if there are people waiting on me and my group to hit I try to only do 1 or 2 swings.

Nobody has ever said anything to me or made passive aggressive comments or sounds, but I worry.

I got into golf last year and bought some cheap golf shoes as I didn't know how into it I would get. Well, I ended last year playing 2-3x a week, joined a league this year, and play another 1-2 times a week.

I only walk as it is cheaper, so I am wanting to get some more comfortable golf shoes as I feel like I am walking on cardboard now.

My max budget is around $100. I can't justify buying golf shoes more expensive then my running shoes and those usually cost me arounf 150-170. Any reccomendations?

My post got booted over hear by the automatic moderator, so my apologies as this is not about a wedding dress.

I've been invited to a wedding in June with a formal dress code. This is my first wedding with this dress code and I don't want to go out and buy a new dress. Would this dress of mine work? I just don't know if it is nice enough.

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So question for someone in my situation. I am in my 30's never took a writing class but like to create stories. I am not a good creative writer, but I am great at world building and coming up with a story. So, I want to use AI to get the stories in my headout onto "paper". What tool would you reccomend? I can come up with the plot and scenes, but I don'thave the skill to articulate it in writing in a way that is clear and engaging. Its just a word mess that is very lacking. And to be honest, I don't want to spend years learning how to write since this is just a casual hobby, not me wanting to make money.

I currently work in an operations role at a commercial bank, basically I service loans after they've been brought on and make sure they are in compliance in regards to their covenants. I am thinking about my future and what direction I want to take my career. I have 2 options I am thinking about: underwriring and compliance.

I know how to break into underwriting and have that oppurtunity approved in my department, but I'm not sure how to do that with compliance. Any reccomendations? The reason I am considering comppliance is because I feel it is more AI safe

Undergrad- Social Work

Masters - MBA

4 Years banking experience as an operations associate in commerical loans. I decided not to do SW anymore and got a really lucky break into banking after 2 years working in an operations role at a shipping company.