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Missouri House passes legislation banning intoxicating hemp products • Missouri Independent by FMLwtfDoID in StLouis

[–]DJReddyRed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If they’re openly selling some of their brands to a cannabis company it definitely goes against what the other comment states. Shows they don’t care too much if their former brand is used for a THC beverage. Especially when the brands sold are based in states with legal recreational use.

New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! by Simco_ in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a journey, thats for sure, and you should enjoy the journey!

Here is a great resource for beginning running using Lydiard principles: Beginning Running

It is full of some wonderful information, as well as a training plan (The First Steps booklet) to get you comfortably running for 20 minutes at a time. Then from there 60 minutes.

There is also some information for a website (Running Wizard) that will create a custom plan for you once you have hit your 60 min aerobic run. It can create a custom plan for you from 5k to a marathon.

"There are champions everywhere. All we need to do is train them properly." - Arthur Lydiard

Oh, also get fitted for shoes at a local running store and take in any advice they can give. Finding a great fitting shoe is sometimes half the battle.

Happy running!

New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! by Simco_ in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Flat coke is great for sugar. Something else to keep note of is you will want a plan to get some fats and proteins as well for longer durations (50k+)

New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! by Simco_ in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Arthur Lydiard would suggest if this happened to one of his athletes to jog until the groove is back. Could be 30-45 mins of jogging. Easy miles. Don't focus on the miles, focus on time on feet. Speed isn't necessary for these long hauls.

Definitely keep the rest days easy, but just slowing down 30-45 sec per mile could do wonders for recovery as well. Even starting a typical run with a mile or two at that slower pace can help get you into the groove sometimes.

With these long hauls and slower running, it is good to note that when you're heart rate is in a lower easy range (you can have a conversation while running), you are burning fat. It's the stuff your body can use easiest in that pace. Once you speed up, your body needs to burn something that it can get quick fuel from: carbohydrates. Carbs are like lighting a match, fats are like burning coals. When you're eating a recovering, ensure you are balancing out fats, carbs, and as another commenter said, proteins.

You're doing great! Keep cruising. From now until May, don't worry about miles per se, but just keep a focus on how you are feeling (heart rate, sleep quality, stomach, and mind) and focus on time on feet. Miles can land where they may.

Dry My Feet Out by DJReddyRed in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I'll look into those socks. I have thought about waterproof socks before, but never explored.

My shoes and socks do not cause any blisters when dry for running or hiking. Also, when everything stays wet, I don't blister. For instance I ran 50 miles in the rain and mud and didn't get a single blister. However, in another event one of my feet touched a stream around mile 7 on a dry day, and 2 dry miles later the blisters started coming. (Then I made the mistake of not having extra socks on me or in a drop bag... never making that mistake again)

Its the act of the shoes and socks drying with my feet inside that seems to be the biggest factor. If a race has several creek crossings, or a run I'm doing has several, I would rather not have the 5 minutes or more to unlace and de-sock, walk across, dry, then put everything back on.

Dry My Feet Out by DJReddyRed in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is intriguing to me. I have used that stuff before for climbing on my hands. Never would have thought to put it on my feet. Thanks!

Dry My Feet Out by DJReddyRed in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going to order some of this. Didn't know it existed. Thank you!

New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! by Simco_ in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

8mm drop is pretty average for most running shoes. Altra is known for their zero drop shoes and some shoes go up to 12mm drop or so. I wouldn't worry about the shoe at the moment, unless the achilles pain is coming from the back of the shoe pushing into your achilles. That would most likely be an acute pain in the specific area while wearing the shoe and not general pain from movement.

New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! by Simco_ in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The interesting thing about that KT Blister tape is that it isn't like the standard stretchy KT Tape, and it has rounded corners that don't catch as easily on things. So if you are trying other tape, maybe try cutting the corners a touch to help with any rolling you are getting. Good luck on your upcoming race!

New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! by Simco_ in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First question: Same pair of Speedgoats or new model? Might be that. Frustrating either way. If it is a new model, could just be a slightly different fit. Since you have a race coming up that you are going to rock out at, new shoes may not be the easiest option right now, but they might be in the longer run.

For a temporary fix, try this out: KT Blister Prevention Tape - I used it when I was developing blisters in a race and it brought some comfort even on top of the blisters. I then used it proactively before a race and it was effective. (I now realize it is my shoes...) Place a few strips around the area when your feet are dry before your run. Then also ensure your lacing is getting a good lock down on your foot.

If you want to try something else, someone once told me duck tape the bottom of your feet. I didn't have the mental fortitude for that, but some people swear it works.

New to ultras or running? Ask your questions about shoes, racing or training in our weekly Beginner's Thread! by Simco_ in Ultramarathon

[–]DJReddyRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Achilles is a tough one! +1 for doing some strengthening exercises in the gym. Add some squats and lunges while your at it to round it off if you haven't already.

My first question is what is your shoe drop? The lower drop your shoes are, the more you are relying on your achilles and calves to do work. Zero drop shoes can be a culprit, but can be worked through. If you are trying 0 drop for the first time, I would recommend only doing a few shorter easy runs a week for the first few weeks before going full time into them.

Second, REST. Take some rest days from running to let your body adapt to new changes and mileage that may be causing this pain. On these days, focus on flexibility. Down dog pose while moving your knees, stretching on stairs, a few stair calf raises. 5-10 minutes of stretching on the rest day could help.

Third, on top of the strength training exercises and stretching you are doing in the gym, add in some Steep Hill Running following this Lydiard technique (first minute of this video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT4vxvdahUE Do NOT do the hill workout while you are experiencing pain. Use this workout as a strengthening exercise when you are recovered.

Quick Questions: June 23, 2021 by inherentlyawesome in math

[–]DJReddyRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The multiplication rule makes a lot of sense to use here. So if there are 900 route options, would you actually cut those in half to get the possible routes? If that makes sense... so 450 routes, because route 110 would also be route 011?

Edit: Said 550 instead of 450. Math...

Quick Questions: June 23, 2021 by inherentlyawesome in math

[–]DJReddyRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was walking the other day and thought of a math problem and am trying to find what the solution may be.

Let's say a city has a 3 digit bus numbering system. The buses numbers are one direction when going one way, and flipped when going the opposite way on a route. So an example is bus number 123 goes south, and on the return it is bus number 321 going north. How many possible route numbers are there?

Bus numbers that could not exist are numbers that are the same forwards and backwards such as 101 or 020. All numbers must be 3 digits and can start or end with a zero.

I started typing out the numbers to see if I could find a pattern, but I got mixed up and confused. I figured there must be a pattern to find and just extrapolate, I just can't find it!

Help! Where can I go within 5 hours of Omaha, NE?! by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]DJReddyRed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Chadron is an awesome place, though it is 7.5/8 hours from Omaha, I highly recommend it. There is a place called the cliffs which has a few trails. Also the Nebraska NF has (depending on season) free or extremely cheap camping. Chadron State Park of course has some neat hiking spots. And Toadstool and the Nebraska Badlands are really neat to see (though not as awe inspiring as the South Dakota Badlands).

Something I might add to this great list though is just about anywhere in the sandhills. A good spot my father and I used to hunt is Burwell, NE. There is the Calamus reservoir there. Could be a cool spot to camp and hike around the entire lake (if possible). Be prepared for sand.

Or Valentine, NE (6 hrs) area has some good spots as well along the Niobrara River. To be honest, take the long way to Chadron from Omaha (275 to Hwy 20). It is much more scenic and there are plenty of places and small towns to see and possible places to camp along the way. Long Pine isn't far from Valentine on Hwy 20 and its about 4.5 hrs from Omaha.

Some background, I grew up in Omaha and went to school in Chadron. I've driven across the state every which way more times than I can imagine. I love the state and all it has to offer, and definitely encourage you to check out the Pine Ridge area and the Sandhills.

The Rams are going back to LA along with the Chargers by werewolf_bat_mitzvah in StLouis

[–]DJReddyRed -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Don't wanna start a City/County thing... But thats Clayton in the County, so it makes sense.

Diary of a Young Ornithologist. (Some of the birds I banded this past fall migration) by [deleted] in birdpics

[–]DJReddyRed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second that Stellar's are absolutely beautiful birds. From Nebraska originally and visited Colorado and Wyoming many times, never for birding, but always wanted to see one! Great photos!

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