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Thanks all - I've got a lot of research to do! Just from my brief looking, Phoenix could be good - it's a good time frame and is a net downhill course at a lower elevation than I'm used to...

Are you opposed to doing multiple laps/loops? Those are the only ones around me that I know of that are somewhat "flat".

Also (sorry I am bombarding this post - can't manage to get all my thoughts in at one time!), but to just in general answer your question about racing at Sea Level vs. 1200' - you might notice some difference, and it might slow you down a bit, but probably not significantly. Hills on the course will slow you down more than…

It seems very strange that they wouldn't have an elevation profile online! Especially for a race this long. I would email the race director and ask for one - it will help you a lot mentally to know what you're getting into. Some trail runs are relatively flat, while others can be really hilly. Predicting your finishing…

Yeah, depending on the type of "trail" race it is, expect to run significantly slower than you do on roads. Example - My road marathon PR is 4:18:17 (May 18, 2014) I just did the Leadville Trail Marathon in 7:09:XX (June 14,2014) Same distance, WAY different terrain and elevation. If you're not experienced on trails, you…

Thanks! Good to know!

So just curious - is there anyone that either does, or has, used both Strava and DailyMile? I'm just wondering how they compare. I use DailyMile, but I don't think you can compare routes and segments (although not positive), so I'm not sure. But I like it for seeing my weekly, monthly, and yearly progress. I'm sure I could…

I did a Hal Higdon for my first, and even now - 4 marathons & 2 50K's later, my long runs are still more than 30% and I haven't had any trouble (yet). It's just hard for me to get more mileage than that in during the work week... I'm also doing a lot this year (at least 1 marathon a month) and don't want to get burnt out…

It is an interesting topic and I look forward to reading people's opinions on it. This years Male vs. Female winners were only about 10 minutes apart (Meb finished in 2:08:37 and Rita Jeptoo finished in 2:18:57), so it does beg the question of where a whole 30 minutes comes from? However, I will gladly take the extra 30…

^^ Haha, me too...now I just walk through them. Although, I'm going to have to reevaluate when I start trying to BQ...I'm going to need every second I can get, lol.

So awesome. I loved the "RacePhotoRipOff.com" - Buy this Photo for $349.99 OR Buy all your photos for eleventy trillion dollars. It's a bargain!"

I usually only fuel on training runs over 15 miles, or on race day starting around the 8 mile mark - and then every 4-5 miles there after. The key is really to just practice different kinds of things. I've found I really don't like GU, but I like the Clif version of GU (a little different consistency - not as thick). I…

If you're really dedicated you can gradually increase fairly quickly. I went from couch to 50K (30.1 miles) in just under 2 years. But you've got to stick with it (and enjoying it helps too! I didn't enjoy it until I was able to run a few miles comfortably - after that I really enjoyed slowly increasing distance). Try to…

At least you don't get the "well at least you finished" comments when you tell someone your marathon time...

Following because I kinda sorta someday want to try and BQ...even though the idea of it scares the sh#t out of me!!!

I haven't been wearing my HRM lately, but back when I was wearing it, I know I didn't burn nearly as many calories as I always thought I did! One of the last runs I did while wearing it (which was last fall), was a 14 miler, and I only burned 816 calories! Over 14 miles?! So yeah, I don't get it either. Obviously, I…

You guys are all so speedy! I'm 5'-6 1/2", 130-135 lbs depending on the day. I was 125 last summer, but have been slacking on the whole eating healthy thing lately...definitely need to get back on track. 5K: 23:50 (which isn't really that accurate because I swear the course was short. My phone (didn't have a garmin at the…

I'll take Clif Gels (the only gels I like) on long road runs (starting around mile 8ish, then every 45 minutes or so), but prefer more solid food on trails runs such as gummies, candy (snickers are good), and even saltine crackers. I've found that since I'm mixing walking in with running on trails, I don't have any issues…

I would just run it at an easy pace, then hopefully you won't be too sore afterwards. I feel you though, I signed up for my first "doubler" weekend (2 races in 1 weekend), as a fun birthday present for myself, not realizing that I was going to end up having to move at the last minute, so now I have a 6 mile race Saturday…

I have the flip belt. It's okay - kind of rides up a bit though! Plus it's annoying to get on - you have to either step into it, or put it over your head. I want to try a spi-belt. I'll have to browse through these posts to see if anyone has tried that one.

I definitely want to do a 12 hour one, maybe 24. I was signed up for one that was supposed to be on April 5th, but it got cancelled :(. I did do the 24 Hours of Utah, put on by the same people as the 24 Hours of Boulder that you're thinking of doing, but I just did the 50K. They did a good job, although I was only out…

Once I get enough, I want to make a quilt out of all my race shirts!

I don't know if anyone has said this or not, and I'm too lazy to read and find out...but if you're not going to get a coach or anything, I would look into the Hanson's training method. I've heard good things about it.

Get the book "Relentless Forward Progress". Obviously I've never run a 100...but just be prepared for your pace to drop significantly in an ultra...15 minute mile average is GOOD. Also, maybe find an ultra close by and see if anyone needs a pacer? Then you'll get a much better feel for what being in an ultra is like -…

That is pretty awesome! It is crazy to watch the front runners, wow they are fast! I can't even fathom running that fast for even a minute!

Great answer Jenna! And so true - it's all about what you think you can do! Go into your 20 miler knowing you can do it. If you have to walk a little, that's fine! Just keep going. You can do this!

http://www.bakersdozenhalfmarathon.com/ Seriously, if this wasn't so far away from me, I would totally do it! To get your finishers medal you have to eat something at each aid station! They have donuts, cupcakes, cookies and twinkies! How awesome is that! (Not sure how fast I would be running though, lol).

There's a race in Hurricane, UT called the "Bakers Dozen Half Marathon". They have a prize for whoever eats the most during it. I haven't done it, but a blogger I follow has.

The 30K for sure! Or just a "20 Mile" race. I've been thinking that a lot lately actually - there's not much in-between half and full marathons, which is a bummer! It would be nice to have more runs with that kind of distance that you could use to keep your marathon base up, without having to runs marathons all the time…

Mount Marathon in Alaska! Other than that, I can't really think of any "famous" or well known ones other than the Komen's and the Color Runs.