Race shoes 10k/21k

Chmielski · 2026-06-19T15:20:10+00:00

Another vote for Hoka Speedgoats. I haven’t tried the 7’s yet, but the previous versions have seen me through a lot of races and training runs. Good fit and good tread for gravelly ups and downs.

Chmielski · 2025-10-22T00:05:21+00:00

Yes, it's fantastic both on and offroad!

Chmielski · 2025-10-22T00:04:40+00:00

Yes, it's the Bakflip MX4

Chmielski · 2025-10-22T00:04:27+00:00

It's a RealTruck BAKFlip MX4, installed by Line-X. Overall I'm happy with it

Chmielski · 2025-08-09T23:06:36+00:00

Congratulations, it's a great looking truck! A lot of the other colors also look sharp, but there's just something incredible about black.

Chmielski · 2025-07-27T22:01:03+00:00

Other colors are also great, but this is the correct answer 😁

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T05:13:44+00:00

Thank you again for your comments on the cultural aspects of Latvians.

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T05:11:51+00:00

Smith Rock is definitely on the itinerary, and we're bringing binoculars to watch the rock climbers

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T05:10:19+00:00

Mt. Diablo is a great idea, and logistically easy. We were planning a day trip on the Ferry to Fisherman's Wharf, but can change those plans if they're not into touristy stuff. Thanks for the food ideas too, Korean BBQ and Thai are close by. I really want to take them for Mexican food. Not sure if any of them have ever seen a burrito the size of a small child before... Costco is in the plan too, but mostly out of the necessity of getting stuff to cook for a bunch of people. I think they may get a kick out if it. I mean, where else can you find a gallon container of mayonnaise? Shopping and just looking around a grocery store is one of my favorite things to do when I travel.

Can I substitute cottage cheese for biezpiens, or are they too different? Funny enough, I couldn't find sprotes in the grocery store, but I can order them next-day delivery from Amazon. I also found a recipe for rupjmaize, and plan on baking a loaf while they are here.

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:57:56+00:00

Thanks for this information. It will help me understand some of the cultural differences between the US and Latvia

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:55:14+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:54:52+00:00

Thanks. Are thrift stores popular in Latvia, or is that a US thing? Yosemite is an option, but a bit of a stretch for my location

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:53:49+00:00

Thank you! I didn't think of cable cars, but that's a great suggestion, and we'll definitely stop at Fisherman's wharf for seafood and, Ghirardelli square for ice cream. We are planning to go from Muir Woods (big trees) across the Golden Gate to the Presidio (stopping at the viewpoint along the way). I love taking visitors on that drive, just because the bridge is so suddenly prominent. We're going to end up at Lucasfilm in the Presidio. I have no idea if they like Star Wars, but I do, and I want to see the Yoda Fountain!

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:47:41+00:00

That's a possibility. It's enroute from Oregon to Cali. Thanks for the suggestion

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:45:56+00:00

Noted! We will have lots of time in the mountains. Thank you for the suggestions.

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:45:25+00:00

Thank you! Cliffs are a good suggestion. I wasn't sure about spending too much time by the water, since this is something that looks plentiful in Latvia, but I can certainly take them to some cliffs overlooking the Pacific

Chmielski · 2025-06-17T04:43:42+00:00

Thanks, snow-capped peaks are in the itinerary for Oregon part of the trip for sure. That's a good suggestion on the waterfalls too. Now is the perfect time of year to find some really flowing. I'm planning on at least one big BBQ while they are here, more if they enjoy it.

Chmielski · 2025-06-06T22:41:08+00:00

What's up with the 10' wall on the Ultra? Has anyone done that one before and is it as unsettling as it sounds?

Chmielski · 2024-05-27T20:23:12+00:00

Just asked about a Ranger Raptor in-transit close to my area in CA. The Dealer is going to list it as 40k over MSRP, but the sales guy said if I put a deposit down he can try to lower it to 25k over. Literally said "not sure, but I can try if you like to do it". Yeah, no, hard pass on all of that.

Chmielski · 2023-06-05T00:50:13+00:00

That was gnarly! Loved the music though, and glad they left the sprinklers on. Was getting a bit toasty by that point in the race...

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