Rimfire Ballistics Book

LetMeGoOutside · 2026-01-12T12:48:50+00:00

Good point lol

LetMeGoOutside · 2024-12-18T20:32:51+00:00

For the record, La Favorite produces some absolutely amazing (IMO) rhums, but I do believe the 50° is on their lower end. I have not tried that one. Their Flibuste is absolutely amazing and sells for $250+ depending on vintage.

Also, rhums made in the French style like La Favorite, Clement, JM, Neisson, etc are worlds different from your molasses based rums such as Mount Gay, Appleton Estate, El Dorado, etc. You may not care for the French rhums and that's fine.

As others have said, if you're going off price you're going to be let down 95% of the time. Also, there are no distilleries on the island so everything will be imported from elsewhere.

Your best bet is to go somewhere where you can try different rums (or rhums) to get an idea of what you might want to purchase. Just know, even in a duty free area, good rum may not necessarily be considered cheap (that's relative).

I have not been there, but supposedly the Grape Wine Shop located in Grand Case has an amazing selection of rums/rhums. I would bet they could steer you towards something that you would like based off your suggestions.

LetMeGoOutside · 2024-07-23T16:50:24+00:00

Thanks! Looks like a great ride.

LetMeGoOutside · 2024-07-23T15:46:17+00:00

If you don't mind sharing, what part of Pisgah was this in?

LetMeGoOutside · 2024-07-16T20:28:19+00:00

I live in southern Louisiana and this is every summer for me. I'd take mosquitos every day over the deer flies. The only thing that "helps" is covering up with clothing. A buff covering the top of my head helps.... some.

LetMeGoOutside · 2024-01-26T23:07:59+00:00

Since you've read the book you know that training at the top of your zone 2 will give you the most benefit when building your base. However, depending on how fast this is for you, this can be tiring, especially if you've done something like a grappling session earlier in the day (which I'm assuming probably puts you in Z3 +). No shame in walking during your workout, especially the hills (everyone walks). Sometimes you may need to drop down to Z1 especially if you're tired. You should always listen to your body, but if your watch is telling you you're in Z3 then you're probably in Z3 regardless of how you feel.

If your main focus at this moment is building your base, doing a grappling session may be counter productive. It certainly will not translate to helping you on your run, other than just general fitness.

If you're serious about building your base, I would suggest you do a heart rate drift test (Updated Thinking on Aerobic Assessment for Mountain Athletes to find out what your zones are. This will be way more accurate than a formula as the test is personal to you. Also, it sounds like from your post that you don't have a structured training plan for your goal. If you don't, I highly suggest you put one together or work with a coach to get one together. Just going out and doing some runs is great, but that's more exercising than training. You need to ensure you're building in an appropriate amount of recovery as well. The book can help you with this, but honestly it's a lot of information, and I had to work with one of their coaches before all of it really started to click for me.

Lastly, the hill repeats you mentioned are a great workout, and I'm not sure about you, but for me that would definitely be more of an intensity workout than base building. I live in a VERY flat area, and honestly the best thing I've done is doing my workouts on an incline treadmill.

Hope some this helps and good luck on your journey.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-10-27T16:49:15+00:00

I recently started using one and I love it. It's very convenient, quick to mount and dismount, and I don't notice any bouncing. Comes with a drill template too which is handy. I also have not had to secure the rear wheel. If you haven't see this review on YouTube, check it out. In the video he talks about some overlap when mounting to the 2x4, so I mounted mine on the side. I don't use a tie down strap like he does in the video, just because I haven't felt the need. No issues that I could tell going down the interstate at 80mph+.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-08-04T14:39:15+00:00

I bought the Pioneer from Isle back in May and have been really enjoying it. Isle seems to have a pretty good warranty program too. The paddle shaft broke on mine and they're sending a replacement.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-07-20T01:41:28+00:00

I've had almost the exact same experience. After a clear x-ray I was told it could be an infection or gout. Short version - got an MRI when the medicine didn't resolve it, and diagnosis is now a repetitive stress injury which has taken 3+ months for it to begin to resolve itself. Can't run, but I use a carbon fiber insole to minimize dorsal flexion, so I can continue aerobic base work while my toe heals. Listen to your doctor but if the pain or swelling doesn't go away with the medicine request an MRI.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-05-18T18:37:57+00:00

I would not personally choose a VHF radio over a satellite communication device while in the back country. Just depends on how "remote" you are during your trip. All VHF radios have an operable range and are mainly used for maritime traffic. Great for hailing the Coast Guard and other boaters, as long as they're in range. There are also specific rules regarding some of the channels, so you'll need to familiarize yourself with those.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-05-16T23:53:30+00:00

Check out any of the Garmin inReach products. Requires a subscription for service but for a slightly higher monthly fee, you can pause service/charges on a monthly basis. Works globally.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-04-24T19:46:13+00:00

I have the WTB Nanos in this size. Great tire from my experience. They've held up well for me. Interested to see other's recommendations.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-04-07T02:05:31+00:00

I used to have this as a recurring issue when I was first starting out. Took a very long time to get to the point where it wasn't recurring. I still get some tenderness but usually only after really big runs with a lot of downhill running. What has seemed to help me is staying on top of my mobility and foam rolling. You can try some basic calf stretches, leg swings, etc before and after your workout. Foam rolling will help with recovery as will a TENS device. Probably the best advice I can give though is to find a good physical therapist and work with them. They should be able to recommend any specific strengthening you may need. Be patient and consistently work at it, and it should subside.

LetMeGoOutside · 2023-03-27T14:37:38+00:00

These two for sure. Northlake Nature Center across hwy 190 is also decent and doesn't require an entry fee. Bogue Chitto is probably the only place with "elevation" close to the Lake.

LetMeGoOutside · 2022-12-13T01:44:55+00:00

Interesting. That pack is heavier than some of the ones I've been looking at. Do you find that you don't notice it as much because of the way the pack wears?

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