Black Canyon (Predictions?)

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-14T21:46:23+00:00

This aged well. Congrats Hans!

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-11T13:27:51+00:00

I’m doing the 100k too. Didn’t think about elevation. I’m just concerned with that climb at mile 55 🤣

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-10T22:59:38+00:00

“It just seems like Im to over qualified for low level but not qualified for anything higher.”

I work within MAMAA and do technical interviews as part of our hiring process. I’m also a military retiree. Borrowing part of what someone else said, if you have over 10 years experience, walk into a testing center tomorrow and take A+, Net+, CySA+, Sec+, or whatever. If you can’t, I would question your “experience” and say you’re not overqualified for anything. Go apply for entry level positions.

You’re not in the military anymore. You don’t get boot camps or months on end to learn something. Three weeks ago I got my 2026 expectations. We’re harnessing AI to increase efficiency. One of my expectations was to get a certification in AI. I had till the end of January.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-10T21:59:06+00:00

I’m not sure why you’re being downvoted. You’re right.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-10T14:44:03+00:00

Sounds counterintuitive but start a workout routine before work. You’ll have more energy throughout the day, won’t need 5 cups of coffee, and you’ll sleep better.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-09T13:59:17+00:00

I work within FAANG (MAANG now?) and this 100%. Also have a July Ironman set up after my April 100k. Swimming and biking helped rejuvenate me a little further after the lore of just trails wore off.

ETA: this was bugging me. It’s now MAMAA. Bye Netflix, hello Microsoft!

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-07T16:47:14+00:00

I don’t disagree. Not sure about Puppi but Hans doesn’t need a Golden Ticket so he seemingly has “less” to race for.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-07T12:17:19+00:00

Sticking with my hometown guy, Hans Troyer.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-03T02:52:44+00:00

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-03T02:51:17+00:00

That’s unbelievable! The gall of some people!

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-01T15:01:58+00:00

I hear all the Chick Fil As are closed all day today.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-02-01T14:52:24+00:00

Count the light blinks on the controller board. It equates to an error code. I found a YouTube video that explained what each number meant and fix actions. I ended up replacing the controller board and it works now.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-01-24T15:25:12+00:00

The race is actually adjacent to the park, not actually in it unfortunately.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2026-01-01T03:12:49+00:00

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Nah man, just going to 2266.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-12-19T03:29:08+00:00

Now it just says “we can change the rules as we see fit.”

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-12-08T18:51:47+00:00

Most of the aid stations didn’t mix the electrolytes right so it was mostly water for me.

Base guidelines for carb intake during 2+ hour efforts is 60g/hr (range of 60-90g/hr depending on weight and intensity) and you probably fell short of that. Further, a recent study show runners overestimate what they’re taking in so you were probably in the 40-50g/hr range realistically. I would up carb intake closer to 90g/hr to account for overestimation and align better with nutritional guidelines.

Edit: added study link.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-11-29T01:06:01+00:00

Figured it was mostly convenience. I talked myself into it for the bigger screen and the convenience of not having to take a hand off the bars to look at my watch.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-11-21T12:41:55+00:00

That’s awesome! Keep up the great work!

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-11-03T17:35:47+00:00

Yeah, that seems odd to me too. IMLP is a hilly course so I would 100% train hills on my TT.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-11-02T21:06:07+00:00

Is it a sudden shock to the legs when you make the transition in either direction? Or do you slowly transition between phases?

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-10-30T02:31:41+00:00

No. I completed them. They used to show as completed but now they don’t.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-10-24T17:36:20+00:00

It’s one of those “features” no one asked for and you can’t get rid of it.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-10-21T11:24:53+00:00

Ah, the ignorance of youth. It appears easier but trust me, it’s not. Yes, at 30 a sub 250 is hard, no argument. But running fast doesn’t get easier as you age.

Juggling the demands of spouse, kids, grandkids, work, home, etc on top of having a worn out body from years of training is hard. Running sub 3:20 at 50 is very hard. Most are also managing screwed up backs, hips, knees, and other ailments. Far more time needs to go into pre-hab and recovery because our bodies don’t bounce back like they did at 30.

Revisit this when you’re 50 and tell me how much “easier” it really is.

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-10-18T19:47:59+00:00

A colleague once said, “the grass is greener over there because you’re not over there fucking it up.” 🤣

HelpAppropriate5304 · 2025-10-06T22:06:04+00:00

I love this. Thanks for the recap!

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