Short enough with 77 for that to be a push too. (We probably wouldnt if we had more chips though.
With the AK, why did you bet less than half the pot? I'm assuming its becasue you wanted a weaker ace to raise you. When that happens, you've no other real option than to call.
A pre-flop push is a bit much with the AK, too many chips for that and the blinds dont justify it yet. (One more level and I am though)
So could you have done anything differently?....I wouldn't have.
You may want to address why you're so short at 75/150 in the 77 example. You've not been "seeing flops" have you?