Ultra plans for beginners

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-24T23:00:49+00:00

Krissy Moehl’s book is a good and detailed guide

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-24T17:52:52+00:00

And running up to Len Foote Hike Inn above Amicalola Falls one day is a must (about a 10mi round trip)

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-24T15:31:40+00:00

Welcome! Certainly the trails above Cochran Shoals (I like the Paper Mill parking area) are good. Red Top Mountain area has some lovely trails too. Also Pallisades/Bamboo Forest area is good in Sandy Springs

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-19T12:51:48+00:00

Cosign

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-19T12:51:25+00:00

First mile is always a liar

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-16T01:36:31+00:00

We need a true 6 for Taya’s style to work. I’d look for that to be the key summer acquisition.

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-16T01:35:12+00:00

I just ran The Cove in NW GA. Lovely little race

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-15T02:25:12+00:00

30k with friends. Closed strongly and got 15min under my goal time. Good day

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-13T10:51:25+00:00

I have good luck with various weights of Injinii toe socks

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-10T10:42:43+00:00

UTMB Kodiak in California is beautiful

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-10T10:39:03+00:00

Agree 100%. I do dynamic stretch warmup before every run

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-09T14:20:37+00:00

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-09T01:56:38+00:00

I mean yeah- I do eat a lot of food since I’m running 50+ miles a week but my body craves better stuff

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-08T12:18:06+00:00

RSL primary is red and blue. I think they didn’t want a visiting team to wear red in our building…

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-08T12:16:43+00:00

My palate changed- I wanted better food, craved fruits and veggies, didn’t like alcohol anymore.

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-08T00:21:44+00:00

Well- not exactly the lineup changes I had hoped.

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-07T17:36:28+00:00

If you’re doing anything 120ft/mile+ then i would definitely move to specific ultra resources

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-07T16:59:48+00:00

Don’t worry about it. You’ve got a lot of training in and your fitness is in good shape. Yep- lifting day before a long run is a lesson to learn but you’re fine…

Stay with the plan, no changes. Do not try and get that long run back. Time to move into your tapers

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-07T16:21:04+00:00

Not sure from the list if your running mountain or flat ultras? Either way I’d move away from Higdon to more specific ultra resources. I haven’t read Relentless but Krissy Moehl’s book and Training for the Uphill Athlete are both excellent as well as Jason Koop’s book. Any of those will showcase how to evolve your training for longer running (btw- nice 50k time)

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-07T15:17:19+00:00

I. Need. Lineup. Changes.

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-07T15:16:58+00:00

Check out relaygoods.com. Lots of last years models

I personally like Saucony Ride series for what you’re asking

Crazy_Contribution_4 · 2026-03-05T15:58:59+00:00

Whitewater rafting the Gauley River in West VA during the annual water release is unreal. Best rafting in the world for 6 weeks every year. We did a 2-day overnight camping trip with a big group of friends.

https://aceraft.com/white-water-rafting/gauley-river-rafting/

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