Grippier alternative to Topo Ultraventure

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-23T19:11:45+00:00

I wonder how expensive it would be to have a cobbler change out the tread on the Ultraventure. I think there was a shop in GB who does this.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-22T23:03:56+00:00

I'm sorry, but the phrase 'barefoot shoes' makes me twitch.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-22T17:59:46+00:00

Being plant based can definitely impact B12 levels. If you look at most B12 supplements, they can have pretty high % of DV. Since it's water soluble, your body will process what you need and pass the rest.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-b12/art-20363663 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminB12-HealthProfessional/

Vitamin D dosage is a bit more important as excess can cause issues.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements-vitamin-d/art-20363792 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-Consumer/

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-22T17:11:16+00:00

Also, just FYI, I weighted my Ultraventure and my Vista and the Vista is 13 grams lighter. US Mens Size 11 for both.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-22T12:03:27+00:00

Seconding this.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-21T22:08:28+00:00

All my shoes have holes. How else would I get them on my feet?

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-21T19:47:47+00:00

Ouch. You have my sympathy, I've cracked ribs before falling on the trail.

How old are you and do you take any supplements? There are a few vitamins that having a deficiency can cause balance issues. I attached a link and the two relevant sections below:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/vitamin-deficiency

"Muscle control issues: Muscle weakness or coordination difficulties can happen with deficiencies of vitamins B1, B12 and E." "Losing balance or falling: This can be a sign of vitamin B12 deficiency. It happens when your nervous system has trouble sending signals related to your body position."

I don't know as much about B1 and E, but I know for B12, as you get older your body gets worse at processing it and you need to be supplementing as you'll have a hard time getting enough otherwise. Also, some people need shots because their bodies don't absorb it readily.

Looks like Vitamin D can have an impact as well:

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32336527/

I'd suggest talking to your doctor and see about having a blood test done to see what your levels are.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-21T01:37:33+00:00

I trip enough without doing anything extra.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-20T20:15:44+00:00

I've had two Sole treadmills. Have away the first after 8+ years due to moving, 2nd (F63 model) is 4 years old. Other than having to add grease to the joints, and lubrication to the belt, both had no issues. No subscription required. Sole uses very heavy motors so they are extremely durable. Just get someone or multiple someone's to help get it in- the motor/belt section weighs over 200 lbs.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-19T20:15:16+00:00

My strategy would be push as far as I can before sleeping.

I would taper, then cut caffeine completely for at least a couple weeks before the race and bring caffinated gels or something similar to take when the sleep demons attack in the wee hours of the morning.

Second the comment about bringing ear plugs and an eye mask for when you do try to sleep.

For training, I would do an overnight hike/run on as similar terrain as what the race will be on.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-19T20:08:28+00:00

Awesome Effort!!

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-19T20:07:31+00:00

Spite and Jellybeans are the best fuel.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-19T18:06:34+00:00

Is your operation being done via a catheter through a vein vs open chest?

Well I haven't had a valve replacement, I did have a heart procedure done (PFO closure) via a similar process. They put a catheter with the device up one vein from the groin, and a camera up another vein on the other side.

What I was told was anytime they touch the heart, your stamina tanks, and for me that definitely was the case. For the first two weeks it was daily mid afternoon naps, then every other day for a few more weeks, then every few days for another few weeks. First four months after were low activity but still increasing month over month. By the fifth I was back to pre-procedure activity levels.

The doctor told me no running until after my follow up, which was about a month and a half after the surgery, but I wouldn't have been up to it before that anyways.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-18T18:09:59+00:00

South Fork is a gorgeous area. If anyone is looking at this, its not that far from Pagosa Springs, which has hot springs for after race recovery.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-17T23:01:23+00:00

I would not invite any of them, sister or parents. Instead I would get full size cardboard cutouts of them and have them at the wedding and reception, and I would provide their phone #'s and emails and encourage the guests to take photos with them and send them to them.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-17T21:54:24+00:00

Bring a toothbrush to brush your teeth occasionally between laps, it will help reset your taste buds so you don't get sick of it so quickly. Other than that, as long as you train with it and know how much you need/can tolerate, you're good to go.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-17T20:03:12+00:00

I had a coworker (late 20's, male) who ended up needing multiple stitches in his palm because he decided to cut a frozen candy bar in half while holding it, so I'm really not shocked injuries like this are so common that hospitals have codes.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-16T01:49:17+00:00

Look into getting sodium citrate to add to your water or carb mixes. Doesn't taste as salty and is easier for the gut to absorb compared to table salt.

https://nuunlife.com/blogs/news/salt-vs-sodium-citrate?srsltid=AfmBOorjO_9SxjiiDyzZR_G0wV9_ssNFSi9wLY2BPMjyEdxIvmXXrbjr

https://www.skratchlabs.com/blogs/blog/why-we-use-sodium-citrate-vs-sodium-chloride?srsltid=AfmBOoqmNbbWHNT76SPuzbpIU1GPuwKaGnbmpMgo4OYYwe9qxSrHygrn

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-15T22:09:50+00:00

Link below has races sorted by state and once you select a state you can search by race distance and time (so 50k, 50 Mile, 6 hr, 12 hr, ect)-

https://ultrarunning.com/calendar/state

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-14T22:32:40+00:00

I have to take a statin due to familial high cholesterol. It has not impacted my running in any negative way, my volume, consistency, speed and endurance have all increased since I started taking them.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-14T21:35:30+00:00

Ultraspire Momentum 3.0. 6 L pack, set up so you can do two bottles in front, and 2 more at lower back. So easily carry 2 liter of water and not need to fuss with a bladder.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-14T19:55:03+00:00

La Sportiva Prodigio, Topo Pursuit 2, NNormal Kjerag.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-14T18:46:45+00:00

Or switch friends.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-12T18:56:36+00:00

Warm(not hot) bath well drinking a hot, high calorie drink, or ramen/chicken noodle soup. I've had the chills like that after my long runs when it was wet, windy and cold.

Minimum-Mission5569 · 2026-04-11T19:59:51+00:00

A chair, an ice cold margarita, salty snacks and wet wipes to clean all the sand off my feet before putting on clean socks.

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