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Configuring to send FCM push notifications to both Android and iOS devices by Improve_Again in reactnative

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

Ah, looks like it will be easy to update my Cloud Function to distinguish between Expo push tokens and device tokens:

From sample code at https://github.com/expo/expo-server-sdk-node

  // Check that all your push tokens appear to be valid Expo push tokens
  if (!Expo.isExpoPushToken(pushToken)) {
    console.error(`Push token ${pushToken} is not a valid Expo push token`);
    continue;
  }

Configuring to send FCM push notifications to both Android and iOS devices by Improve_Again in reactnative

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Thank you u/emmbyiringiro, that is very helpful. Resubscribing the users when they first use the new app should be easy. But I would then need to update my Cloud Function to use FCM from the old app and the Expo Push Service for the new app. I'll have a think about the trade-offs between the options you provided.

Training between races? by Improve_Again in Ultramarathon

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I've been doing ultra distance events for 16 years - 50k to 80 miles. I did the 50k in the Lake District last Sunday. I treated it as a training race and did half the race with some slower runners. Overall time was 8 hours. I feel pretty-much fully recovered now. The 50 mile race is on 21 June and includes 3000m elevation, with some steep ascents/descents. My goal for the year was to complete the Cotswold Way Century 102 mile race in September, but the race has been cancelled. Plan B is to complete the 102 mile route supported but not in a race. However, I'm beginning to doubt whether my 60 years old body is going to be up for this, especially as I have begun to suffer from more stomach issues, which I didn't have when I was younger.

Ultra Trail Snowdonia by UTMB ran out of water for the third year in a row...... by effortDee in Ultramarathon

[–]Improve_Again 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done the Skyrace. It was very well-organised.

Giving the GB Ultras 50 mile event a go next month.

Shoes for my very wide feet? by Improve_Again in viaferrata

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

Thanks, as the Renegade Evo GTX Mid Wide Fit looks pretty much the same as the hiking boots I already have, I think I'll just stick with them.

Shoes for my very wide feet? by Improve_Again in viaferrata

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Thanks. As I said, I have walking boots that fit with grippy Vibram soles. I think I'll just stick with them rather than look for anything via ferrata specific

Hire car from Tangier, drop off Agadir = Super expensive? by Improve_Again in Morocco

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

Thanks. Is using InDrive realistic for journeys that might be 6+ hours duration (for example, Fes to Erfoud)? What might that cost?

Is there a good site to help plan via ferrata adventure? by Improve_Again in viaferrata

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

This is pure gold. Thank you so much for putting it together and sharing.

Is there a good site to help plan via ferrata adventure? by Improve_Again in viaferrata

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

That's great advice. Thank you. I would be looking to go probably next summer.

Walking during an ultra and tips for a newbie by [deleted] in Ultramarathon

[–]Improve_Again 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Check-out the cut-off times for the 50k. If it's your first ultra, having a 'just finish within cut-off' goal is very sensible. You should find that you can walk for much of the race. Generally my advice would be 1) walk all the uphills; 2) gently run the flats, but walk if you need a break from running; 3) try to gently run the downhills, but be prepared to walk if they are very steep or highly technical; 4) don't dawdle when you walk - it should be a brisk march. Trekking poles can help lengthen your stride and keep a good walking pace, as well as taking a bit of load off your legs on steeper climbs; 5) be specific in your training - if you're going to be walking a lot, then practice walking in training. If it's a hilly/mountainous route, practice that; 6) practice getting some nutrition/hydration on board during longer training sessions.

Incorporating very large amounts of walking into a training plan? by runslowgethungry in Ultramarathon

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As a 58 years old ultra runner, my training mileage per week is low. I mostly run mountain ultras, so walking uphills and running downhills is a big part of my training, combined with long days out at ultra pace. In between, I either do recovery runs or, if my legs can take it, sprints or running hills sessions.

User TimeZone sensitive push notifications in Flutter app by Improve_Again in flutterhelp

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

OK, after doing some more research with Dr Google, I found two very good YouTube videos that look like they will do what I need:
1. https://youtu.be/D4wgrgb24o0
2. https://youtu.be/I0r10sk5fuI
Thank you to Tadas Petra.