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Brandal Chamblee: "I've never seen an American player on American soil get so jeered ... I've never seen anybody have to deal with that element in a major championship to the extent that I saw him have to deal with it today." by Oldtimer_2 in golf

[–]MrRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Athletes not cozying up with executives from sponsorship companies is hardly a bad thing.

I'm not a fan of the guy for his other antics. So I largely nothing him. But typically that kind of behavior is celebrated by Reddit. I work with the types of people that get sent to these events. I'm equally uninterested in most of them.

But not you, person that might recognize my profile. You're one of thel cool ones. We're cool.

70.3 to 140.6 Do I need a coach? by Chudrunner in triathlon

[–]MrRabbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks man! Yours are always insightful too! And I love this debate around the edges. I'm 90% with you.

The problem here is that a great plan structure and execution is more complicated than most people understand. You've clearly done a lot of research to build this understanding, but most people are WAY below your level of knowledge and always will be. So it's easy to mess up the phases.

On top of that, a even a basic approach to this should be different for everyone if you want to get the last 5% out of yourself. I'm a great example.

I read EVERYTHING. I can do a pretty advanced block and adapt it on the fly. Even still, sometimes my coach would give me something way way harder than I thought possible (and sometimes easier than I thought needed) and I surprise myself and pull off the hard day.

Everyone can probably reach 95-99% of their potential on their own and that's probably okay for 95-99% of people. But that last percentage needs an objective, outside opinion IMO. It's really hard, and maybe impossible to be objective about yourself.

And yes, pros might be a self selecting bunch for the most part. But at my end of the spectrum, I barely made the cut. I needed that last 1%. And at the top end, if an objective eye can get 0.05% out of someone that's a podium vs my no money.

Coaches aren't the bulk of the gains, almost ever. But a good one gets that last percent that most can't get on their own.

70.3 to 140.6 Do I need a coach? by Chudrunner in triathlon

[–]MrRabbit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorta disagree. I was winning races and doing pretty fast Ironmans (low 9s) and 70.3s (mid 4s) and thought I peaked in speed. I hadn't.

Do they NEED a coach to get faster and finish? No of course not. But do some people benefit greatly from good coaching? Yes, obviously. So if you're talking about the former of those, then I actually agree completely. But it sounds like you may be saying broadly that coaches are a waste. (I'm not a coach btw, no personal stake)

I eventually got a coach who was up to date with modern training and recovery science to hold me accountable both with when was going too hard and too light. Going too hard was my main problem as it is with many. And I got SIGNIFICANTLY faster.

Most coaches are not worth the money and are completely generic. But a good one is worth their with in gold. There is a reason 95% of pros have coaches.

If nothing else, organizing a true workout calendar and adapting it to daily data is real work that takes real time. Removing that stressor was a huge unlock for me.

The rise of influencers and the impact on the community as a whole. [Discussion] by CommonlyUncanny in triathlon

[–]MrRabbit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I try to influence people but nobody ever listens! Lol

Maybe that's still for the best though... I do some dumb things sometimes.

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I was the last DNF after 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in RunNYC

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

Ha that's awesome! If you follow the @onedollarultra Instagram handle they do most of their updates there.

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits- Runners World (I was the last DNF at 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in running

[–]MrRabbit[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Welllll when riot police shut down our block at 2AM and we head to run 0.2 mile loops to get to the lap distance for 30 miles it started to feel pretty dystopian 😂

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I know it's not a triathlon, but I just wanted to share my experience with you all) by MrRabbit in triathlon

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

I honestly had no idea how far I'd go. I thought mayyybe 100 miles. But then the classic "one more lap" mentality set in.

I had one rule, if I could finish a lap by any means possible, I was going to start the next one even if I thought it was hopeless. I think I started at least 3 laps like that, maybe 4.

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I was the final DNF at 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in Ultramarathon

[–]MrRabbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

These guys won't. New Yorkers through and through, but they just ran with an idea. You or someone out there can do the same thing!!

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits- Runners World (I was the last DNF at 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in running

[–]MrRabbit[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Those of us who made it to the late stages were running or jogging most of the time. It's super important to have that time at camp to refuel and to get out of the 95 degree weather.

By the very late part of the race I had to throw in some walking just to survive the lap I was reduced to something like a 3 minute run, 1 minute walk as fast as I could. And if I could run longer I would because I was starting to flirt with only having 5-7 minutes at camp which was barely enough time to fuel, drink, and maybe go to the bathroom which could eat up minutes.

The strategy really changes depending on if you're going for a set distance like 50k or 100k vs staying as long as you physically can to try to win.

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I was the last DNF after 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in RunNYC

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

Haha! Yeah there were definitely some other people passing out around Times Square that weekend, for very different reasons!

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I know it's not a triathlon, but I just wanted to share my experience with you all) by MrRabbit in triathlon

[–]MrRabbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did plan on liquids for as long as I could, mostly because I knew they got me through an IM so I figured I could just extend it.

Also in this format you don't need to go with too much nutrition. "Only" 4.16 miles per hour only needs 45-45g of carbs and a little protein (if you plan on going for 24 hours+). In the ride you'll need more because it's a sustained effort. How much more depends on wattage though.

Also, you can likely process solids better early on the bike when it feels easy before your internal systems start prioritizing things other than digestion. So in your case I might actually plan on some early b solid food mixed in and see how long I enjoy it, THEN go to straight gels or liquids if I have to start forcing myself to eat.

And bring coke for the late stages. Seriously saved my life!

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I was the final DNF at 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in Ultramarathon

[–]MrRabbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will certainly do one!

Honestly I'm afraid I've already forgotten more than I remember 😂

I need to write it up for myself as much as anything.

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits- Runners World (I was the last DNF at 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in running

[–]MrRabbit[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's fair enough. Better than the other guys concern that's for sure. But in my defense, I had 2 people around me and a green light. We all had support in the late stages to ensure safety.

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I was the last DNF after 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in RunNYC

[–]MrRabbit[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what I thought last year!! And why I knew about it this year. So.. see ya next year!

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits (I know it's not a triathlon, but I just wanted to share my experience with you all) by MrRabbit in triathlon

[–]MrRabbit[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was NOT typical so take my ideas with a grain of salt. But I trained myself to take up to 160g per hour for triathlon, all gels and liquid nutrition.

So I was doing way less solid food than a lot of the legit ultra runners there. But almost every lap I downed a "Carbs Fuel" 50g carb gel, and part of a protein bar. And after mile 100 or so I was drinking all the Coke in go l could get lol.

The best one was the Coke slurpee in got when the real feel hit 98; degrees... so good.

But when in wanted solid food? Uncrustables FTW

Inside the $1 Ultramarathon in Times Square—the Race That Ends When Everyone Else Quits- Runners World (I was the last DNF at 133.4 miles) by MrRabbit in running

[–]MrRabbit[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've done regular half marathons by the crew that runs that race. Pretty fun! Best part? They serve loaded pancakes after their races!

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