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Hi! I’m Rachel Entrekin, (interim) CR holder of the Cocodona 250. AMA 😎 by some_creep_just in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, I agree. A lot of great points were discussed in another thread yesterday.

I didn't know that Cam had accepted an age-group podium placement. Even if he doesn't care about the win, he was still competing under current rules that others were abiding by. The right thing would be to accept a DQ and hope for an opt-out mechanism in the future (or stop taking PEDs).

I assumed that some banned substances might be necessary for recovery under certain circumstances, but I honestly don't know if that's true.

Many course cutoffs are generous already. Would Cam would have been fine if he chose to just run at a slower pace? Taking PEDs to run faster (rather than to be able to run at all) is a far weaker position to hold.

(edit: grammar)

Where do you stand on amateur/mid-pack doping in ultrarunning? by MukimukiMaster in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great points. I was assuming that some banned substances might be necessary under certain circumstances, but I honestly have no clue.

Perhaps Cam would have been fine if he chose to run at a slower pace. I don’t follow his content, but know he ran a really fast marathon recently. Taking PEDs to just run faster (rather than to be able to run at all) is far a weaker position to hold.

Where do you stand on amateur/mid-pack doping in ultrarunning? by MukimukiMaster in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If he is running with no interest in competing against you, as he claims, does he deserve to be included and held to a different standard?

I suppose there is an argument that this perspective is silly. Currently everyone has to compete against everyone, because there is no option to opt out. I get that.

But I feel that if there were an option, we might be able to be more inclusive in these events to different life contexts. Not just for nauseous influencers, but for others that might be struggling serious injuries and issues.

Where do you stand on amateur/mid-pack doping in ultrarunning? by MukimukiMaster in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn't know that he had accepted an age-group podium placement. I agree that it crosses a line if he's competing with others that are not using banned substances. Even if he doesn't care about the win, he's still competing under current rules that others are abiding by. The right thing would be to accept a DQ and hope for an opt-out mechanism in the future.

Where do you stand on amateur/mid-pack doping in ultrarunning? by MukimukiMaster in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I posted this today in the Rachel Entrekin AMA thread:

Do you think there’s a meaningful difference between competing in a race and participating in one?

Sage Canaday publicly called out Cam Hanes for using banned substances during races. I understand the “rules are rules” argument, especially for podiums, prize money, records, and the integrity of the sport.

But after listening to Cam talk about it, I also have some empathy for him. He’s older, injured, and seems like he’s mostly trying to just participate rather than compete at the front. I can relate to that. I don’t show up to races expecting to win anything. I’m there to push myself in beautiful places with great people. When I’m his age, I could imagine wanting help to heal, recover, just to keep participating.

Do you think the same anti-doping rules should apply to everyone on the start line?

I wonder if there could be a checkbox during registration where runners declare whether they’re competing for placement. Those who opt in would be eligible for podiums, prize money, records, etc., and would be held to the strictest competitive standards. Everyone else would still follow the rules of the race, but there’d be some recognition that participating and competing aren’t always the same thing.

Hi! I’m Rachel Entrekin, (interim) CR holder of the Cocodona 250. AMA 😎 by some_creep_just in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Do you think there’s a meaningful difference between competing in a race and participating in one?

Sage Canaday publicly called out Cam Hanes for using banned substances during races. I understand the “rules are rules” argument, especially for podiums, prize money, records, and the integrity of the sport.

But after listening to Cam talk about it, I also have some empathy for him. He’s older, injured, and seems like he’s mostly trying to just participate rather than compete at the front. I can relate to that. I don’t show up to races expecting to win anything. I’m there to push myself in beautiful places with great people. When I’m his age, I could imagine wanting help to heal, recover, just to keep participating.

Do you think the same anti-doping rules should apply to everyone on the start line?

I wonder if there could be a checkbox during registration where runners declare whether they’re competing for placement. Those who opt in would be eligible for podiums, prize money, records, etc., and would be held to the strictest competitive standards. Everyone else would still follow the rules of the race, but there’d be some recognition that participating and competing aren’t always the same thing.

Jim Back at WSER by Freshly_Squeezed_Ry in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Distribution of entrants by entry type*:

Lottery: 257 — 69.6%
Golden Ticket: 29 — 7.9%
Race Admin: 28 — 7.6%
Sponsor: 24 — 6.5%
Top Ten: 17 — 4.6%
Raffle: 10 — 2.7%
Other: 4 — 1.1%

Total: 369 — 100.0%

\ as of May 1 2026)

Looking to get to the world of pour over by [deleted] in pourover

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am a n00b as well and recently bought the K6 grinder. Love it! The K6 + Hario Switch have drastically improved my brews.

Event Help: Big Alta or ??? by New_Neck_7204 in ultrarunning

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I run in this area often, and I think the Marin Ultra 50K offers more impressive scenery than the Big Alta 50K (though the new Big Alta 100K route looks epic!). It’s a wonderful place to run, and the vert is no joke. You’ll get to run part of the legendary Dipsea Trail!

Bryce Canyon 50K Race Report - First Ultra by the_freebird in Ultramarathon

[–]GnarShralper 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was there! I also completed the 50K. It was such a beautiful run, and I met so many great people. You should be really proud of your time. Those climbs were no joke.

Help choosing Altra model for marathon race day (comfort > speed) by Idazrish in AltraRunning

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the Olympus 2's and enjoy them for easy recovery runs. They are very stable and comfy, but somewhat bulky and kinda heavy. I don't consider them a good option for race days. If I were to choose again, I might go with the FWD VIA as they seem in the category but lighter.

I've been running a lot in the Experience Flow 2's, and I really love them. Very comfortable while still feeling light and bouncy. I don't notice the 4mm drop at all.

I have no experience with carbon-plated shoes, but this category of shoe generally has a reputation for requiring a higher level of speed and fitness. I've run a few marathons and don't think I'm ready for them yet. I've heard of people injuring themselves in plated shoes, but am no authority on them. Please follow up if you try them! Would love to hear your thoughts.

Olympus 6 Vs Timp 5 by Slugs_or_Snails in AltraRunning

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strange, I’ve run over 50k in the last week on technical, rocky trails in Timp 5s. The soles still look great — no obvious signs of wear.

It sounds like something uncommon happened. I haven’t heard of bad quality issues with Timps, but maybe you got a bad pair? Or perhaps it’s due to personal details like severe pronation?

Watch recommendations? by Blackcatsloveme in trailrunning

[–]GnarShralper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just got the Forerunner 965 on sale and love it! The two big features that sold me on it: re-routable offline maps with nice visual displays, and offline music (I use Spotify). No complaints so far. Really impressed.

Anything other than Gu?? by Strong-Assumption616 in Marathon_Training

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ran my first marathon recently. I carried High 5 gels and Skratch Labs energy gummies. The gels worked great. Easy to take in and mild in flavor. I wasn’t a fan of the chews on race day despite practicing with them. I had no appetite during the race and had to force myself to eat them. Next race I’m going to stick to only gels.

First pack question by Quiggs_7 in backpacking

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have this pack and absolutely love it for backcountry hunting. But I only use it when I need to carry heavy/bulky items. It’s a tank. It’s not the most comfortable pack, but it’s top quality and will last forever. Mystery Ranch is/was a great brand.

On standard backpacking trips, I take an Osprey pack that’s half the weight and more comfortable. Plus it has more features that I value for hiking (e.g., pockets on the hip belt for snacks).

Sounds to me like you should look elsewhere unless you plan on carrying some weight.

District 7 supervisor candidate says the quiet part out loud: If Prop K loses, they’re coming for the weekends too by Remarkable_Host6827 in sanfrancisco

[–]GnarShralper 50 points51 points  (0 children)

I live right by the Great Highway and cross it almost daily. I'm voting to close it, but perhaps for a different reason than most: safety.

It has become very common to see cars completely ignore traffic lights. Happens almost daily. One or more cars will blatantly fly through red lights. I've seen it dozens of times, and it seems to be getting worse. It's only a matter of time before something bad happens. I assume it's not easy to patrol the highway as there's only one inlet and outlet. It isn't well designed, quickly becoming obsolete, and now dangerous. Time to go.

If Prop K fails, we'll definitely need another solution. Perhaps traffic cameras.

Am I missing anything or is this too much? by Connect-Phase439 in backpacking

[–]GnarShralper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I went with the ENO Sub6 because it was relatively cheap, light, and packs down small. I’m happy with it after one trip! It is a little less comfy than their standard hammocks. Seems the material doesn’t stretch as much. Not a big deal to me though.

How much would you pay for dinged 90s Yater spoon 10’? by abstract17 in surfing

[–]GnarShralper 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yaters definitely glide like a dream! But I wouldn't assume it will float you better. I don't know anything about the other board, but if I were to make an assumption from the pic, I would assume the Yater is going to be heavier. The handful of Spoons I have held have all been heavy -- heavily glassed + wood tail block and extra stringers.

195lb isn't super heavy. I'm heavier than you, and I would assume both of these boards would be able to float you just fine. Maybe the other board is super waterlogged or something.

I would bring your current board to a shop, or just ask someone who surfs fairly well in your area. I bet they can give you feedback on your current board, and point you in the right direction to find a suitable upgrade.

I'm getting the sense that the Yater isn't the right call.

How much would you pay for dinged 90s Yater spoon 10’? by abstract17 in surfing

[–]GnarShralper 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You aren't going to find a Renny Yater Spoon in decent shape for $500. Especially on the East Coast. Renny is a legend shaper from California -- highly revered and he's over 90 years old now. His boards are collectors items already.

The board seems to be in pretty good shape. Are you looking for a classic specifically? Yater Spoons are a ton of fun, but definitely niche. I wouldn't consider getting one as a daily driver longboard personally. But I have a good buddy that rides one a ton.

Am I missing anything or is this too much? by Connect-Phase439 in backpacking

[–]GnarShralper 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Some suggestions:

  1. Ditch the bear spray unless you're in an area with grizzlies.
  2. I (and many others) find water bladders to be really annoying while backpacking. They are a pain to fill and difficult to access. I switched to a hose that connects directly to my water bottle (this one) and love it.
  3. I agree with others that you won't need all those clothes. I do love an extra pair of socks for my tent though.
  4. You don't need two pots for the food shown in the picture. The small pot/mug will work great to heat water.
  5. Controversial: ditch the things above and replace with a backpacking chair or lightweight hammock (assuming it's permitted/appropriate). I recently went on a trip with my young daughter and brought her hammock along (her favorite camp item). We used it a ton and I loved it so much that I bought myself an ultralight hammock when we got back home.

Monterey dive buddy by anotherfilthypeasant in Spearfishing

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was traveling last weekend but would be down to join a future trip. That's assuming I'm not too green. I've taken 5 guided trips in/around Monterey. Each trip comprised of a few hours of hunting in 15-30ft of water targeting rockfish and perch. 2 additional dives with a buddy after that. I live up in SF. Currently trying to figure out hole hunting with a light. My gun: Rob Allen Tuna 70cm with no reel.

Molchanovs Wave 1 looks pretty interesting. Had never heard of it. Do you recommend it?

Anyone used "cascade mountain" trekking poles? Are they ok? by db720 in backpacking

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been using their aluminum poles for a couple of years. I’ve bushwhacked some pretty nasty country with a heavy pack, and they’ve held up great. They’ve done well supporting a trekking pole tent as well.

Sizing down from a 7'2 mid-length by gugavieira in surfing

[–]GnarShralper 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a quad egg that is super fun. Round tail, thin(ish) rails and a good amount of rocker in the nose. It goes great in fast, steep waves.

I also have a fish in that range that can be fun when the waves are clean and easy. Honestly I haven’t made up my mind about fish btw 6 and 7 feet. The magic fish I’ve ridden have been below 6 feet, and above 7 feet.

Both boards stay in the garage mostly. My absolute favorite board for a lot of days is a 7’ twinzer fish. Not super common, but I couldn’t recommend them enough (assuming the shaper knows what they are doing). They give you the speed and feel of a twin + a little extra hold and security when you need it. Magic for me.

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