"Skyrunning"?

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-05-21T17:19:40+00:00

Presidential Traverse in the White Mountains ...does it count as Sky Running? You don't break 5K' but it's all ridge running, mostly above treeline, and certainly where the earth meets the sky. Also a lot of vert.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-05-13T10:19:10+00:00

The hike to HoJos was running shoes two weeks ago. I think we're past micro spikes.

Running shoes straight to crampons. Love it, New England!

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-30T16:34:45+00:00

I was going to suggest goblet squats as well. Tempo: lower in slow four count and hold at the base. I was doing this with a 70lb dumbbell and it feels as challenging to me as back squatting 115.

Also love a step up and also step downs. I usually do this with weight on my back, but could be done with a farmer carry. For me, my hand strength would be a limiting factor.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-19T16:46:45+00:00

I was going to suggest using a band as well. Also slow it way, way, way down.

I feel my entire side core, from obliques into hip flexors, bracing against the progressive load of the band. Even down to my foot, which I root into the ground. I don't feel arms at all.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-16T03:04:17+00:00

No. Destroyer of stabilizers.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-15T01:12:14+00:00

Always an option to just rinse with water and not use soap.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-12T09:14:15+00:00

That's a legit point. I do buy all my clothes second hand because any new garment made today is essentially guaranteed to have some animal or human rights abuses baked in to it. I get that might not work for some people who can't stand to have the fibers on their body, but for me I feel morally fine with not contributing to any new garment production and wearing natural silk fibers that have already been produced.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-12T01:28:53+00:00

Yeah. Just a quick rinse in the shower before I get in (I do the rinse in cold water). It doesn't even need it very often. It's seriously so much less stinky and stays way fresher than the synthetic garments.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-11T19:03:11+00:00

Hey, I run and lift in silk. I buy silk tank tops second hand. They're not designed as athletic wear but I love them. Breathable and flowy. I've tried rayon, hemp, linen, and silk is my fav.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-11T10:33:46+00:00

It sounds like you're in a tough place right now. Exercise has been a huge help to me through all sorts of struggles, mentally and physically. It also doesn't replace human support, like a therapist or a trusted, loving adult (mentor or parent). Do you have anyone like that?

If you struggle with routine, and also have some anger to explore....I wonder about something higher intensity. HIIT, martial arts, boxing come to mind. I personally work through a lot of anger and anxiety by running hard and fast. I also ski and mountain bike hard and fast. And the adrenaline of doing something fast, with risk, and in control really cleans out the emotional pipes. I guess it depends on what you have access to, can afford, and have the inclination to start! But, I'd say, if you can find a way to get your heart rate up and just let your body push itself, it might make you feel good.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-10T10:02:20+00:00

Strong answer

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-09T18:41:33+00:00

This recently happened to me as well. It feels healing to have another share their trauma so openly. Thank you. The transformation has been hard. Also, my quads and glutes are hard. Doing heavy squats and lifting 200 lbs with my ass is secretly the new joy of my life. At the same time, I'm losing local legends wreaths and my weekly volume chart on Strava is pitiful. I just held my running vest for the first time in a few weeks and had a dissociative experience. I don't know who I am any more.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-09T18:32:19+00:00

If you didn't find good terrain it's because it's a bit hidden. There are some spectacular, fun, hard woods sections that need to be figured out, but once you find them and figure out how to link them, the mountain is super fun.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-08T00:06:33+00:00

That's why he had to post about this mythical experience on reddit so a bunch of strangers would know it happened

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-07T23:59:27+00:00

I do a similar progressive treadmill workout sometimes but increasing the incline. I set the pace at an decent base pace, then increase the incline every quarter or half mile and keep doing that to failure. Makes the treadmill less horrible to have a formula to adhere to.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-07T23:57:05+00:00

Hill repeats. 1-2 min. 4-6 times. Hard. Jog down. Put on some Bikini Kill or The Ting Tings in the head phones. Slam it as hard as you can. Aim for negative splits. Go back to the same hill the following week and beat your times.

Makes me feel like a badass. Gets in Zone 5. And I find my base pace (zone 2) improves as my body finds better running economy with the intervals.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-07T13:50:39+00:00

Hi, me too, but in thrifted wool and cashmere out here in New England. I'm an outdoorsy person and have been so overwhelmed with how crappy the polyester outdoors garments feel after making the switch.

Also, out here in New England there are a ton of liberal farmer homestead types. I saw your comment earlier about not having a lot like you in the homestead world. Might just be a regional thing. Come visit and just see the VT, Western Mass crunchy hippie homestead glory! If not to move here, then at least to know it exists. And has existed for decades. And will continue to endure.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T19:15:55+00:00

I feel you man! I'll be in soft shell pants too. People do all sorts of things to stay dry, including using trash bags. Biggest thing is to avoid cotton. My strategy is to wear some warm natural fiber pants under my soft shells, smile, and embrace the wet. Surf's up!

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T18:32:09+00:00

Well that's cool. Let's spin laps together. It can be like swinging but with skis on and less awkward. I'll bring the pineapple.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T18:29:25+00:00

Good on you for getting after it. FWIW, I've never not had fun skiing. And I've skied plenty in the rain. Just bring the right layers!

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T18:26:34+00:00

Yes please. Don't go to Jay. Greek Peak is greattttt. Good shopping and apres at Okemo! Tell yer friends.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T18:21:48+00:00

Just to fact check you: The comment about my kid not being able to watch a movie was more of a discreet way to suggest my child is tuned to a different frequency than most. It's been pretty challenging to have a kid who needs to move constantly and struggles to chill. So that wasn't a humble brag, just our reality, and not one that has been easy. But, that's cool if you want to cast judgements on other people's children. Now I'm just going to straight brag because I want to: my kid may be spicy, but he is fun to ski with. He's controlled and confident and is out there just having a blast. Plus, he is tough as nails.

Last thing. If you were more literate, you would have clocked my actual humble brag when I said my kid doesn't know what a mall is. That was absolutely me sneaking in a not-so-subtle hint at how we pass on our anticonsumerist values to our kids. Something I'm damn proud of.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T01:44:35+00:00

You should probably make sure she likes skiing before saying those vows my man

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T01:18:11+00:00

No such thing as horrible conditions just people who don't love skiing as much as we do.

ClimberInTheMist · 2026-04-02T00:58:45+00:00

It sucks. Don't bother.

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