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Another vote for taping your skin. I like the KT tape as well, but make sure you get the pro tape, because it will stick longer...something particularly important if you are running in heat and will sweat. I hear rock tape is essentially the same and cheaper, but I haven't used it myself. BTW the KT tape is also good if…
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Arcteryx norvan sl hoody. Note the "sl." The regular norvan is heavier and not what you want. Single best thing in my running kit, bar none. 3oz goretex shell that packs tiny. As breathable as you will get in a waterproof jacket. Pricey, yes, but worth it. Though it seems like it would be fragile because it is paper thin,…
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Relentless Forward Progress has training plans from 50k up to 100mi on 50-70mpw.
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Granted I have only run one marathon, but I have to say that I was comfortable in the race up to the distance I had trained. I do believe this was purely psychological. In the few months prior I did one 20, one half marathon race with a 6mile run to the start, one 22miler in freezing rain, and one 24 miler. I'm not…
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I'm not a headlamp type, but I love my handheld fenix pd22. I found knuckle lights not to be as bright as I want, and I prefer having one hand free, so I gave mine away. The flashlight only weighs a couple of ounces and throws up to 210 lumens on one cr123 battery. As for tips, you're running on pavement so I don't see…
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Just picked up the new lululemon "what the sport short- long" and they are amazing. I have recently been prone to inner thigh chafing as well, and these are miracle shorts. The pockets on the side are great, the waistband doesn't cut in (cw-x compression shorts work well too but the waistband is awful,) and they have even…
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Spraying my foot with benzoin aerosol spray and immediately putting on injinji socks has always worked best for me. The benzoin causes your foot to become sticky and the socks stick in place, so any friction is between the sock and shoe, not your skin and sock. If you wait for the benzoin to dry it will be too late and you…
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I *had* a Petzl NAO- great headlamp, super bright but it turns out I don't like running with a headlamp...so I use a Fenix flashlight. The PD22 (discontinued, but you can still get it on amazon) is 1.6oz, uses one cr123 battery and throws 210 lumens on the max setting. Friend of mine used it overnight (presumably on a…
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I DNFed my first ultra this summer in an experience that could be called nothing other than soul crushing. Made some similar mistakes- I forgot to eat breakfast and at mi 13 I was starving...grabbed some bacon, which literally ran through me...I'm also sure I went out too fast...anyway I couldn't eat (should have forced…
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One more vote for the moving comfort Maia!
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What she said. I started running (first time since elementary school) at 39. 42 now and I'm still improving, but that's clearly due to the fact that I was starting from nothing...it's still pretty gratifying, though; I have to admit.
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<20mi: Go back to work, or stay active through the day 20-30mi: nap, then a short walk (approx 1mi loop with the dogs.) Sometimes I work these days too (tomorrow I'll do 20 in the middle of my work day.) 31-50+ Bourbon and coke, sometimes a beer lol.
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Congrats! Just a shot in the dark, but was it Belmead? I heard that it was pretty hot out, and know there were stream crossings...
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I have been slowly building up my fasted training- last Thursday's trail run was from 10am-230pm and my only "meal" (at 5:30am) consisted of two shots of espresso and a cup of almond milk (about 40cal.) I have been doing this partially in response to (stupidly) forgetting to eat breakfast on my 100mi attempt, getting sick…
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Another vote for taking it slow. Last weekend I did a 12h "run as much as you can" looped course. Going out slow (while temporarily frustrating) and running my own race was really important, and a good learning experience. The front runner in the first 6.5mi loop ran her first lap in 1:02:41 (9:39 pace) and her 6th loop in…
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I had a 12h timed run on a looped course of 6.5mi/loop. Made my goal of 52mi in 10:48. I just wanted to finish the 52 in 12 hours, so I was pretty thrilled. 5k elevation gain/loss (not crazy.)
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http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/1443/p90x-insanity-and-rushfit-a-side-by-side I found this for a friend (former marine) that had terrible knee problems after a round of insanity. He said he would never do it again.
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In March 2012 I decided that I wanted to do tough Mudder for my 40th birthday. I spent four weeks doing p90x, then decided that if I could complete a half marathon I could reasonably complete TM. I scheduled the half for August, and after the month of p90x, just wanted to see what it felt like to "go jogging." I hadn't run…
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"Why would you want to run 100 miles? I don't even want to drive 100 miles." Followed by "there's NOTHING I would want to do for 24 hours." (uh, how about breathe?) Followed by "I think I'm going to start a new ultra where I punch myself in the d*#& 100 times. Bet that one will take off too." Yes, these were all from the…
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Hokas and Altra Lone Peak or Olympus are extremely common, but it is a matter of personal preference. I love my Hoka Stinsons (both the Stinson tarmac, which I use on "groomed" trails, and the Stinson trail, which I use on anything muddy or technical.) I do not like the hoka mafates- they just feel sloppy/unstable to me,…
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I coach figure skating and am self employed. Work weekdays 530-9am and for about 4h in the afternoon/evening (3-7, 4-8; it depends) as well as all day Sunday. Competitions frequently pull me away for the weekend, but other than that, Saturdays are usually free. I'm extremely fortunate that I can run in the daytime hours,…
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Yes to frozen water bottles if it is hot. I generally wouldn't pack a drop bag for a 50k unless it is a looped course and I wanted to provide my own aid along the way. One thing I did not see on your list was endurolytes/s-caps or something of that nature. I typically take a salt tablet every hour or so, more if it is hot.…
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I agree that people are too concerned with their own lives to notice or judge you as they drive by, sit on their porch, etc. I have only noticed runners since I started running myself, and no matter how proficient they are, all I think is "damn, I'd rather be doing that than driving myself to work or wherever I'm headed."…
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There's definitely a learning curve with trail running, especially if the trail is technical. Running parts of the course even a few times will make the race experience more pleasant. Last year I ran a race on the Appalachian trail, on a particularly rocky section. I did four training runs on it, and each time it was…
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Meghan Arbogast, F53, top 10 western states, bandera 100k winner, 2012 olympic trials marathon qualifier. Damn masters runners...
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Let me know how you like the pearl izumis!
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Yeah, the tongue pads keep your feet from sliding forward. I don't recommend a my goretex shoe if you do any stream crossing...those puppies just fill with water and you have to take your shoe off to drain them...
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One thing about the Altra Olympus (and possibly other models, though I'm not sure) is they run short, so buy at least 1/2 size larger than you are used to. The other thing that may happen with them is that your foot may slide forward, causing your toes to hit the end of the shoe (even if the length is correct.) If this…
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The Altras are probably your best bet, though they also have a mesh upper. Brooks makes a transcend, which I know nothing about. Same with the Vasque shapeshifter. As for the hokas, which model did you try? I really dislike both the bondi and the mafate, but love my Stinsons (both tarmac and trail) to death. You may want…
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I was going to suggest breaking into their house and waiting in the living room, but the front porch is probably sufficient. Or you could just move on.
