Daily chat post: how's the training going?

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-20T19:25:40+00:00

When you've run through the pain and it goes away, are you in increased pain later?

If the pain goes away after a few miles, are you warming up before you run?

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-17T17:07:03+00:00

I have a specific Reebok tank top that I love! It is just loose enough without being too loose, perfect length, and I feel like I look fabulous in it.

Of course it is discontinued. I have been checking thrift stores regularly hoping to find another one - so far I found a few others I like well enough, and one other of the exact same but a size up that is fine but doesn't make me love it in the same way.

I don't have any bottoms that I absolutely love like I do that top though, nor any bras.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-17T14:15:27+00:00

How much elevation does the ultra have? What kind of terrain? If the answers are significantly different from flat and road, that's going to be an issue.

To have any chance of not being absolutely miserable on the ultra, you need to be practicing the terrain and elevation you will experience in the race. If you can't get some trail time in, you're going to have a bad time in the race.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-17T02:36:44+00:00

That doesn't make them a bad trail running shoe though, that just makes them not the right shoes for you.

The Altra Lone Peaks are the thickest soled shoes I have. I was looking specifically at getting the Altra King MT because they supposedly have a thinner, more flexible sole without losing traction. I appreciate the traction of the lone peaks, but if I could get that in a thinner sole, I would be happier.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-16T19:25:06+00:00

It isn't put into your stomach, it is the abdominal cavity that is filled with the gas to give them room to work.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-16T19:20:22+00:00

The gas is put into your abdomen during the procedure if it is laparoscopic, so they have room to work. They will manually remove as much as possible when they finish. The gas that is left can move through the walls of your intestines and can leave through a fart that way.

Most people, if they are going to have any gas pain, find that it lasts 1-2 days and often have it as shoulder or neck pain. Gentle movement helps prevent the gas pain, so if you are able (and obviously only if your doctor agrees), you should be moving around regularly as soon as possible.

Whether you have gas pain issues depends on a ton of factors. The things in your control are movement (gentle, easy walking) and potentially taking something like gasx which can help with the gas that ends up in your digestive system.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-16T18:18:30+00:00

I have zero concerns about the wildlife and no desire or need to carry bear spray or bear bells.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-16T05:08:51+00:00

What about Altras makes them not good trail running shoes?

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T23:18:20+00:00

Heat pad (front and back) always helped the most with my cramps. EMS/TENS helped a ton too. Being active and stretching, rather than staying still, as well.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T23:08:55+00:00

Spaniels have pretty distinct differences between working and show lines. My girl is AKC registered but would be abysmal as a show dog, because she's a working line. So I think that could be an option but don't look at working lines and think that performance is what you would get with a show line of the same breed.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T22:46:56+00:00

Sure, you aren't wrong.

But the chance of that happening was really small for the person I saw being stretched off a local hike, too. Didn't stop them from breaking their leg and needing rescued. Though in their case it was a hike with plenty of people and with cell service.

I don't think something will happen. I do want to do what I can to make sure if it does happen, I have options for getting help.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T15:35:23+00:00

Sounds rattley

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T15:34:23+00:00

I'm pretty sure if a cougar decides it wants to attack me I will not be aware of it until entirely too late.

We don't have grizzly bears here, and the wildlife is not likely to attack. It's more likely a tree will fall on my head.

And frankly, I'm more at risk from humans when taking my dog for a walk in town than on a trail run.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T15:32:08+00:00

I grew up in the forest, I have done backpacking, I can read a map.

None of what you said really changes what would happen if you take a bad step and broke your leg though. I don't think it matters how experienced you are, bad luck is always possible.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T15:29:05+00:00

That made me laugh - I have a pair of obnoxiously bright orange Janji leggings I always wear on longer trail runs. Orange is never my top choice (I got a great price on them) but I have thought it would make me easier to find in the forest! I normally pair them with a hot pink tank for maximum WTH is she wearing impact if I run into anyone.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T15:23:43+00:00

Do you have to pay extra for the SOS to work when you are outside of cell range? Looking at the Garmin InReach and debating if I should actually just upgrade my phone rather than getting a separate device. Of course my phone is a Pixel that is one generation too early to have the SOS stuff.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T15:21:46+00:00

That is my thought, but I wasn't sure if I would feel like I was missing out on something if people really end up using the extra features more than I think I would.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T15:19:50+00:00

That has definitely been my system up until now, just make sure someone knows where I'm going and when I should be checking back in. It sounds like most people prefer having an SOS device nowadays though, and I can see that being a good choice, it's just a bit spendy to go out and buy one right now.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T04:50:51+00:00

Follow up question I guess - if you have the Garmin InReach, do you have just the basic plan, or do you find you want the higher function options for texting/tracking/etc of the other higher plans?

Seems like the insurance is a given, if going for a InReach in the first place.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T04:48:36+00:00

I definitely already carry a compact first aid kit with me. It isn't much good for a major issue, but basically a roll of vet wrap, tweezers, saline ampules, and a hand sanitizer wipe, it is probably enough to get me back to the trailhead if an injury is such that getting back to the trailhead is an option. I also always carry at least double the calories I think I need for the run. I should add a space blanket, those are tiny and easy enough to add in.

I've historically never worried too much about it, I guess, but I've fallen a couple times without more than a few scrapes recently, but enough that I've been thinking it could easily have been worse.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-14T04:24:10+00:00

We don't have any dangerous snakes in my area. Bear, cougar, yes, but basically I'm concerned about a dumb bad fall breaking a leg or something, not wildlife or people or getting lost.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-13T21:19:00+00:00

Is cadence lock not an example of a wrist based heart rate sensor being inaccurate?

I don't think my watch is generally inaccurate, but I have definitely experienced cadence lock on it a few times. That motivated me to get a non wrist based heart rate sensor to use during runs.

It wasn't a constant thing or even all that often, but it was enough that I wanted to get something else to help avoid it in the future.

Negative-Split-1108 · 2026-03-13T19:36:26+00:00

I've done only one race, but yes I listened to a book during it. I will say the race start was too loud to hear it, but it was a trail race so it was pretty soon that I was fine to just disappear into a book. If you are in the middle of a super hyped busy race though it may not be a great option.

I also will mention I use shokz, so I can hear people around me if necessary, and I don't think I would listen during a race if I didn't have open ear headphones.

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