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March: Gorge Waterfalls 50k (Anyone done this one?)-trail April: Horsetooth Half -road May: Quad Rock 25m-trail June: Bighorn 50k-trail

I don't mean to be flippant about your concern, but in the 40s, I'd wear short sleeves and shorts, hah! No, but seriously, if I were dressing for a slightly chilly race, I'd do what you're planning. I often wear cheap cotton gloves that I can leave at an aid station without regret. I'd be way too hot in a hat at 40, but do…

Echoing other comments, I generally have at least 2 pairs of road shoes (one lighter, lower cushion for speed/short runs) and 2 pairs of trail shoes in rotation. However, when I first started running, I really didn't run enough to justify having more than one pair of shoes, so I just ran in one pair until they were about…

I also like the Belegas, and just to mention one more brand, Smartwool also makes some really nice running socks. My only issue with them is that they seem to attract a lot of hair...mine, the dog's, the cat's, the horse's....

I like to think this group is quiet because everyone's out hitting the trails and being their badass selves :laugh:

Oh, and this one. Nieman's study on Western States runners found that those that took NSAIDs had higher plasma levels or markers for muscle damage. The first 2 pages are a good summary--the rest is just diet recommendations, which is a different story.…

Of coure the risk is greater with long-term use or higher doses, but standard OTC doses can be harmful during endurance events. I've attached a few references which explain this in greater detail, but the bottom line is that these drugs are not benign. As well as things I've already mention, NSAID use has also been linked…

You've gotten some good advice here, and that's what I followed, along with exercises recommended by a PT to keep my ITB issue at bay for the past 2 years. However, I wanted to mention that it may not be a good idea to pop a couple non-steroidal anti-inflammatories prior to strenuous exercise. NSAIDs inhibit…

I fully recovered about 8 years ago. Good luck! Take back your life!

Nicely done! Cheers to an injury-free 1500 miles!

I'll be running a trail marathon in May, and it sounds like I live near you!

For my first marathon, the last few weeks of my long runs were 18, 19, 20, 22, 18, 14ish, 10ish, race. That worked for me. I felt physically and psychologically prepared for the race. For my first 50k, my longest run was 26. I've never hit "the wall," though. I imagine most people hit it because they haven't trained for…

I completed a trail 55k (about 34 miles) this summer. I'm definitely hooked and looking forward to my next one!

Yes, agreed! I totally forgot to mention homemade stocks and soups, which is crazy because they're my favorite and most used. I also don't really think tortillas are that time-consuming as others have mentioned, but I also really don't like the texture of store-bought ones, so homemade are worthwhile to me!

I also make my own sushi. If I'm at a restaurant, I eat more sashimi and absolutely avoid any "special rolls" that contain fried items or have any sauce, which I find is often mayo-based. Mmmm....I love sushi!

I should also add that I think the method of reducing BF has a lot to do with it. I know a lot of female athletes with 10-15% who are healthy and fertile, and I assume it's because they did it the "right" way vs. the teenage angst way. Individual variation is a huge factor, too. Also, I agree with the posts pointing out…

If a woman is healthy at that BF, that's great! I stopped menstruating at 13% BF (I was unhealthy, it was a long time ago, don't judge!), but I know some women can lose it at slightly higher BF. I'd say if the woman is healthy as you described, I see no issue with it!

OP, I do agree with you in many ways, which is one reason I don't have a Garmin. The other is cost. I do, however, utilize the GPS on my phone to track my speed/distance when I run new trails. Otherwise, I just use a regular watch and perceived exertion. I do think Garmins have a place for speed training, and I would use…

6 pairs! 4 in current rotation: 2 trail, 2 road. The other 2 I wear out to the barn and to lift weights. I donate my old shoes to recycling programs--although I tend to wear them long enough that the only reasonable use for them is to grind them up into rubber :)

I use all 3 in various settings-- Nathan handheld for shorter trail runs in the summer to have an emergency stash of water for the dog, and I also use them for all trail races, as most of the ones here require you to carry a small amount of water and do not supply cups (yay!). I have no issue whatsoever with using them.…

I liked it alright when I first started, but it was definitely difficult for me. I liked it a lot after I ran my first half marathon. I loved it after a year of consistency and a marathon, and then I loved it with an unholy passion once I started trail running.

This is a great resource, thanks!

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, those times are pretty consistent in the larger races here in which sponsored athletes/pros participate. I'm also just generally curious about the amateur times for small, local races (say, fewer than 500 participants). One reason I ask is that I placed high in my age division in one town and…

I do, but rarely, since I often find a sweat wicking shirt to be cooler. We run on some pretty remote trails, but it seems like every time I run shirtless, I run into some unsuspecting, conservatively dressed family around the next bend! My fiancé jokes that if one of us is ever injured, I could easily summon help just by…

I used Higdon's intermediate plan for my first half marathon, the advanced for my second, and then I felt comfortable writing my own plans for marathon and ultra distances. I think Higdon's plans are solid, but everyone's different. If you don't feel like you're getting the right gains, try something new!

My preferences are similar to those already posted: slightly lower fiber and fat than usual, and I avoid dairy and anything extra spicy. I can pretty much eat anything, though! That being said, I often end up eating spaghetti with a homemade veggie tomato sauce simply because I love pasta and rarely feel justified…

I jumped in right away with half marathon training using Hal Higdon's plan. However, the main reason I'm commenting is to say, "stick with it!!" I tolerated running, but I didn't love it until I had run consistently for a year! Now I'm hopelessly hooked for life.

That is incredible! Great work!

It does sound like IT band pain since it's on the lateral (outside) portion of your knee. In contrast, femoropatellar syndrome is often distal (beneath) your knee. Of course, you should confirm this with a doc. However, I just wanted to throw out my 2 cents since I used to struggle with IT band issues. It's often caused by…

Whole coffee beans Bulk carbs (whatever's on sale, but likely quinoa, couscous, millet or wild rice) Any fresh vegetables in season/on sale (supplemented by veggies from garden) 2 dozen eggs 2-3 blocks of tofu (Can find 16 oz blocks on sale for 99 cents in our town. Or 2 whole chickens--cheaper to cut them up yourself, and…