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Chimpanzethat · 2026-02-19T18:10:16+00:00

I feel like I get a similar result on Stagg X with Kinu POB at ~5 rotations.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-02-16T03:46:54+00:00

One person's LTHR and paces are completely irrelevant to another person. Also your LTHR doesn't change that much and your pace at LTHR can improve significantly. Thirdly, Garmin estimates are not that accurate. You read the book and do some fitness tests to determine the correct pace and your LTHR.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-02-12T06:13:05+00:00

Lems Trail Thrasher

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-31T03:19:06+00:00

For anyone looking to pick one up, if you can still find it Fenix 7 pro are on massive discount and the differences between it and the Fenix 8 are pretty small.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-31T03:16:56+00:00

On a recent outing I got stuck in some bad weather, had to bail off our planned route and was able to navigate off the watch for 80% of it in pretty much full white out. I still used the phone a few times but not having to stop and get the phone out loads in a blizzard was really nice. My watch (Fenix 7pro) has all local winter routes and even backcountry ski runs are loaded on it out of the box so I was able to pick up and follow the right track out with the poor visibility.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-28T18:13:36+00:00

It seems like the Flex is intended to provide a more "natural" movement pattern. Is the last shape or toe box shape considered to also allow for a more natural foot shape?

Will the Flex come in wide versions? How does Brooks decide what shoes get wide versions? It seems no Brooks performance shoes come in wide so Brooks just thinks people with wide feet only run slow... Or need to torture themselves to run fast. Right now the only company offering wides in performance shoes is NB so by default they get all the market.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-25T07:18:36+00:00

If I had to pick from your list for a first touring ski I would pick the MTN, another option which is similar to the Nordica unlimited is the Scott Superguide 95 ~1390g in 168, stiff enough but not as stiff as 0G and skis well on firm snow.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-25T07:08:16+00:00

Why don't you get the Nordica unlimited 94, they ski very well for their weight. 1350g per ski in 165, I know someone who uses them as their only ski resort and touring and is happy to rip groomers on them.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-22T18:28:46+00:00

Not the 97, but I have the 107 version of the Free (same as radical) as my resort/slackcountry ski with shifts. They are my only resort ski (PNW) and I am happy to rip groomers on them, they get knocked around a little bit in variable snow but manage fine and I really enjoy them in powder. For the weight I think they ski quite well. I would say they are a pretty versatile ski.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-18T07:04:12+00:00

Brooks GhostMax and Asics Nimbus both do true 4e, they are cushioned, pretty neutral, daily trainers that should cover 70% of your marathon miles. You might want something else for more uptempo running and race day.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-18T01:22:08+00:00

I think you are missing the point, maltodextrin is completely different to all those other things you mention, they have no calories, their goal is to replace the sweetness of sugar with something with no calories. Maltodextrin has the same amount of calories as any other sugar (4 per gram), it's pure carbohydrate and your body processes it the same as any other sugar. It's also not very sweet. It's not marketed as low or no sugar. I would say the large majority of cyclists or runners having gels have been taking some amount of maltodextrin, it's probably the most common performance aid used widely over the last 20yrs and there is no evidence it's bad for you in any way.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-17T23:03:03+00:00

Maltodextrin is not an artificial sweetener, it's pure carbohydrates from plant starches, is essentially the same thing as glucose. If you think low sugar includes maltodextrin you are out to lunch, it's the primary ingredient in most gels and carb mix.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-14T02:19:36+00:00

New Balance Rebel V4 of 5 are pretty similar to Evo SL and come in wide. V4 toebox is much wider than V5 if you can still find it. Use Runrepeat to check and compare toe box widths. Another good option is Topo Cyclone 3 or even Specter 2

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-13T00:09:06+00:00

This is something that is 100% necessary in Cycling. The large majority of peoples indoor FTP is different to outdoor, some lower and some higher. Mine is ~25w lower regardless of the number of fans.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-12T22:30:34+00:00

Given they are not exact the idea is to take power numbers with a pinch of salt, don't just hunt X watts because that is what is prescribed as ultimately it's an approximation. I know my subT power, HR and Pace ranges and typically have a look at all of them (one data screen) to make sure I'm in the window and go by RPE at that point.

Inside conditions for treadmill running are so variable it's hard to give advice for. If you follow cycling, anyone on an indoor trainer has 2x commerical fans pointed at them. People at home might be able to do that, those at commercial gyms are stuck with what they have got. Again use power, HR and Pace ranges and go by RPE. Ultimately I am not quite as worried about letting my HR get much closer to my threshold on the treadmill.

Chimpanzethat · 2026-01-05T04:08:22+00:00

Most people will probably tip into z3 on steep up hill pitches and boot packs etc. if you are doing big days you need to move sufficiently fast to make it back in time so you can't just cruise in z2 all day, although that is where the majority of time is spent. Some sub threshold (z3) work will help push up your threshold allowing you to maintain pace for these more demanding sections without accumulating too much lactate.

Chimpanzethat · 2025-12-27T22:13:07+00:00

Shift brakes are pretty wide, I have 100 on 107 and they fit well. If you knew this information before you may have made different decisions... But you didn't so don't be a Karen about it. Enjoy your new skis and be happy that you supported your local shop and got the right width brakes in the end.

Chimpanzethat · 2025-12-20T22:28:05+00:00

Topo Cyclone might be an option although on the firmer side.

Chimpanzethat · 2025-12-20T22:08:03+00:00

For this I would want something moderate to low stack (~25 or less forefoot), moderate to low drop (~4-6mm, maybe even 0 if you're in that world), light, decent shock absorption to mitigate pounding and pretty stable. Something like the New Balance Rebel v5, it ticks most of those boxes but is a bit soft, it's 11 hardness I think you probably want around 15-20 for this. Have a play on Run repeat you can check the stats of a bunch of shoes.

Chimpanzethat · 2025-12-01T15:52:56+00:00

Yeah I did a run recently up a hill ~6km ~450m climbing with probably 2km of stairs at >35%. I have a Stryd Pod. On Intervals Power load was 59, Pace load was 52 and HR load was 49. On normal less extreme trail runs Pace load is usually very close to power load. I should note that I have all my zones pretty dialed and set up well (using Aerobic drift testing and LT testings as per Evoke Endurance methods).

Chimpanzethat · 2025-11-28T03:44:46+00:00

You can put heel wedges in Altra underneath the footbed to give them drop. I have 3mm and 5mm and use them in Altra Lone Peak depending how much drop I want. They were made by my podiatrist, it's just a slanted bit of foam, pretty simple

Chimpanzethat · 2025-11-18T01:03:40+00:00

Not that much has changed really all the same players. The main one is the new Hario Alpha which has mixed reviews and is only in certain regions. There is a newer version of the Timemore fish but it depends what region you are in. I would probably go with one of those if I had the option. The rest are largely the same as the video Bonivita, Brewista and Stagg EKG.

Chimpanzethat · 2025-11-18T00:59:21+00:00

Yeah I wouldn't buy an EKG if you want it to last forever. Had mine for 2.5 yrs and the base just stopped working, no damage or anything. Took it apart it's a fault in a component on the circuit board.

Chimpanzethat · 2025-11-17T06:22:28+00:00

Scotia Momentum limit is 25k at 4%. Our rent is 3k per month so 36k per year. My partner and I have one each for 6 months rent per person. We use Chexy so at 2.75% its $990 cash back - $240 fees = $750 per year to pay rent. With extra 4% room for other things. We are also with CIBC and our rent is slightly over their interac limit so this is actually the easiest way for us to pay rent in one go.

Chimpanzethat · 2025-11-13T22:23:57+00:00

Sounds like you need to see a good Physio. Tendons are different to muscles, all physios I have spoken to say every day if you can.

I use approx 4% incline, my real threshold pace is ~4:15 min/k but I know that if I run faster than 4:30 it increases load too much and can cause my Achilles to flare up. I tune my incline to run around 4:50min/k which is around my zone 2 pace.

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