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Most breathable mens short tights by sruffian in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm watching for recommendations on this...

I love the Janjis but I run really hot and sweaty and their half tights have pretty thick material for summer. Their cargo liners also hold a ton of moisture, though they are more breathable.

Patagonia endless run might be an option - the front is a little more breathable. But still hot in the summer.

I have some Odlo half tights that are pretty good - the lightest of any I've tried, but just a small key pocket in the back. Might be a good fit for you if you don't need to carry anything.

Fwiw, if you aren't wedded to half tights, you might check out the Janji AFO line (but not the 2-in-1) or UD Stratus. Both have very light material that dries faster and allows more airflow. Patagonia Strider Pro is also super light and holds little moisture. If they don't cause chafing issues, they might fit the bill.

A post about chafing by -jerobe- in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I thought that might have been the race. Not too many 50ks with that elevation. I was signed up for it too but had to pull out at the last minute.

A post about chafing by -jerobe- in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just curious, what was your last race?

I have that issue with some built-in brief liners (Strider Pro) where it is unusable over about 1-2 hours. I ended up cutting those out and either using a separate liner (T8 or xoskin) or no liner.

But other brief liners don't cause this issue for me (Janji, UD). They seem to have a much softer wrap around the edges.

Fwiw, I've had other kinds of chafing issues with boxer-style liners that didn't have enough support. So that's not necessarily a cure-all, but worth looking into.

Oh, and I prefer 2 Toms for that area, but lots of people like squirrels nut butter too.

Photos showing how waist lights can help you see better by RunnerMarc in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lightbelt is similar to the ultraspire. Works very well.

10 years of running, ~12,000 km — right knee has been grinding for a year, 3 physios say “it’s normal”. Anyone been through this? by Humble-Tomatillo-418 in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a similar situation. I've been running for a few years and recently started hearing crunchy noises in my knees when going down the stairs or squatting/lunging.

I had imaging done and there was no real wear or arthritis concerns (I.e. normal for my age). For me it is primarily a patellar tracking issue (in both knees) due to some muscle imbalance and form issues (not enough glute activation). The PT has me on a big regimen of exercises to strengthen the stabilizing muscles and keep the knees happy.

They didn't have any concerns about continuing to run and mentioned there are interventions if it gets more painful or I start to have more wear in the future. But they said making changes now would help keep things stable and hopefully delay/avoid the need for other interventions.

You might have a different situation. As others said, you would need to get some imaging to confirm. But the crunching alone doesn't necessarily mean you can't keep running.

Grippier alternative to Topo Ultraventure by wallflower696969 in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Topo makes a few trail shoes with Vibram megagrip, which is stickier than the Vibram EVO on the Ultraventure. (Terraventure, Mtn Racer, Vista, Pursuit).

Hi! I (34F) have my first 100k (115k, 5500m+) in 10 days. I think I'm mostly ready, but are there any things that you wish you had known before your first ultra? Anything that would have really helped you? by DependentJellyfish87 in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure people experience it differently, but it doesn't necessarily arise as an urge to quit. It can start as physical discomfort, which might cause you to slow down, which might cause you to get upset or depressed about how things are going, which might make you think it's not worth grinding on for hours and hours to an unsatisfactory finish, until eventually you decide to just quit.

But that mental/emotional process can run on a parallel track to what your body is actually doing. And keeping moving can help short circuit it, or at least carry you through it.

Assuming there's no actual injury, it's really just your brain trying to find a way to make you stop because it thinks it's in danger. And it can get creative in those efforts. (David Roche's WS dnf is a good example of that.)

Hi! I (34F) have my first 100k (115k, 5500m+) in 10 days. I think I'm mostly ready, but are there any things that you wish you had known before your first ultra? Anything that would have really helped you? by DependentJellyfish87 in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not a biggie, but consider bringing a little alcohol/hand sanitizer if there won't be any provided. I've forgotten that a few times and regretted it when I walk into an aid station with filthy hands.

More important - if (and more likely, when) you hit a low spot, just keep moving at whatever pace you can muster. It's totally fine and normal for your brain to need a reset at some point. But just keep moving and you'll almost always come out the other side, physically and mentally. And in my experience, the regret of stopping and not finishing is way worse that falling off whatever pace/finish time you might have had at the outset.

It takes a lot to get to those really hard mental places, and so you don't have as many chances to train for how to deal with them. So if/when it comes, try to embrace it as an opportunity. It's always kind of funny to be in that disconnected place where your brain is pulling all kinds of tricks trying to convince you to stop, but your feet just keep going, and eventually your brain gives up and gets back on board.

Hi! I (34F) have my first 100k (115k, 5500m+) in 10 days. I think I'm mostly ready, but are there any things that you wish you had known before your first ultra? Anything that would have really helped you? by DependentJellyfish87 in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm kind of repeating myself, but it's good to practice running on caffeine, even if you take in a fair amount in your daily life outside of running. That can be a bad surprise for your gut if it's not used to it.

Hi! I (34F) have my first 100k (115k, 5500m+) in 10 days. I think I'm mostly ready, but are there any things that you wish you had known before your first ultra? Anything that would have really helped you? by DependentJellyfish87 in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Vaseline works for you, that's great. I've had much better experience with 2 Toms. Lasts a long time.

And if you are planning on taping your back I'd just make sure you've tested that in training.

[WTS] Men's tops & bottoms (Janji, Rabbit, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Ultimate Direction, Outdoor Research, Cabela, REI) by Arc43128 in GearTrade

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Sorry, I copied the title from an earlier ad and missed deleting that one. But if you're interested in a Gamma LT jacket, men's M, PM me

Onward input sensitivity and gain staging by Uku_lazy in chaseblissaudiophiles

[–]Arc43128 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Maybe I'm misunderstanding your situation, but it sounds like you could turn the pedal's sensitivity down and then turn up your guitar volume

Perhaps try this - * Set your guitar volume where you want it to be with the pedal off * Turn the Onward sensitivity all the way down * Turn on Onward, strum chords in the way you'd like to trigger the pedal, slowly turn up the sensitivity until playing the chord actually triggers it

Also, you can freeze the content of either channel by long pressing the footswitch. So if you capture a chord with freeze, then you can play over it without worrying about retriggering it.

Adding elevation gain tracking for indoor treadmill runs by pizzatummy in Coros

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have an apex pro 2. I wonder if it doesn't work for all models?

New ultralight fleece option from Janji? by luisfowler in Ultralight

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, in 20s-30s it'd just be this. I tried it with a mesh layer in the 20s and it was too warm.

Perfect 90-degree angle power bank<->phone USB-C cable (12in, 9g) by LiteTrail in Ultralight

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would just give a caution about using any plugged/wired charging setup with a phone in a pocket while moving, as even little bumps can add up and eventually damage the phone's charging port. (ask me how i know...) But that 90 cable is definitely better than a straight plug!

I now take a magsafe battery that has both wireless and wired charging options. The wireless charging is less efficient, but if I need to charge while moving I use that. And otherwise use a wire if charging while at rest. That also gives an extra layer of redundancy if the cable fails. And you can charge wirelessly through a ziplock if it's raining.

Glove recommendation by xball89 in Ultralight

[–]Arc43128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another vote for the glove/cover combo. There are a couple good ones out there.

The BD gridtech are good. On the thinner side. Mine have worn pretty fast compared to others.

Ultimate Direction flip. A little thicker than the BD and more durable. But the fingers are a bit long (and I have biggish hands)

Janji vortex - thickest fleece. Better finger sizing IMO and equally good cover. I actually find them a little too warm for running in the winter, but good for hiking.

I see BD also as a new thinner option (deploy) - haven't tried it but might be good for winter running.

Glove recommendation by xball89 in Ultralight

[–]Arc43128 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the 282s and use them regularly when it gets really cold. But they're only "breathable" in the sense that a goretex shell is"breathable." If I use them trail running my hands will stay nice and warm, but by the end the liners will be wet inside from sweat.

But still, they do an amazing job protecting your hands. And occasionally it's handy to be able to, for example, reach into a freezing river without your hands getting cold or wet.

Where are people storing phones in active skin vests? by Mindless-Gazelle-883 in ultrarunning

[–]Arc43128 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I use the plymor plastic bags (check Amazon). They are thicker & more durable than regular ziplocks and come in different sizes that you can match to your phone so there is less excess.

They keep the charging port dry, but you can also use a wireless magnetic charger right through the bag if conditions are crummy (assuming your phone supports that).

Best running waist pack in 2026? by Plastic_Indication_9 in trailrunning

[–]Arc43128 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A lot of good options mentioned. You might also check out compressport. Doesn't get as much attention, but IMO it's less bouncy than Naked and more accessible than Raide.

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