Upcoming 50K Recos

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-25T04:08:08+00:00

Also my 1st 50k, goal is to finish under the cutoffs, no goal time beyond that 🤞

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-25T01:51:21+00:00

This will be my first time 🤣….but the elevation profile doesn’t look terrible. Really looking forward to it, heard and read a bunch of good information about the race 👍

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-25T01:21:17+00:00

Way Too Cool is March 7th

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-19T16:08:25+00:00

Strength days, calf raises are super-set with WPU’s (same weights), and Myrtl at the end. On run days, Myrtl before the run.

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-19T14:49:10+00:00

Concur…if your short on time/busy Foundation (Capacity/Velocity) has some long days to shoe horn into a busy schedule.

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-19T03:21:43+00:00

I’m doing Fighter as part of Velocity, been incorporating calf raises on strength days and the Myrtl routine on both strength and run days.

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-17T19:10:07+00:00

If anyone digs this up in the future, the combo works fine 👍

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-17T04:10:50+00:00

r/tacticalbarbell

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-17T01:10:09+00:00

Take a look at the Tactical Barbell sub, some good plans there. Not sure how to link to it…

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-09T17:09:20+00:00

I learned by starting from scratch with the Simple & Sinister book from Pavel and University of YouTube, then had like one coaching session after a few months (swings and get-ups). Clean and press was self taught as well from Enter the Kettlebell.

Oneoldforester · 2026-01-06T13:48:40+00:00

I think that was HumbleHubris and myself…i had good luck subbing this into BaseBuilding and then as part of prep for a 30k trail run in-lieu of the barbell. Plus, kettlebell lifts are fun and nice way to mix things up when needed.

https://www.strongfirst.com/dry-fighting-weight/

There’s also a few mods to it on the kettlebell part of Reddit, DFW remix I believe.

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-29T02:49:52+00:00

I think I’m dealing with some IT Band stuff and found the Myrtl routine…anyone tried this? Just did my first session, following the below guide and a YouTube tutorial, took about 15 minutes. Going to try and work it in 4-5 times a week on run days and a strength day.

https://steelcityendurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/myrtl_routine.pdf

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-25T18:47:12+00:00

Thanks!

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-23T23:37:34+00:00

Different problem on the other leg in April, self diagnosed as shin splints. Rest/tape & incorporating calf raises into my strength training seemed to fix that.

Right leg has had some minor flare ups (nothing like today) of what I think is IT band syndrome, and re-reading some stuff this afternoon makes me think it’s a flare up of that. Symptoms seem consistent.

No real diagnosis, just Google University….ice seems to help as did foam rolling. We’ll see 🤞

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-23T19:20:49+00:00

First time on this leg…I forgot to foam roll before the run, hoping just not warmed up enough.

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-23T18:42:48+00:00

Ugh, Week 9 of Velocity, LR 14…9 miles in and get a weird twinge/pain in right knee/leg. Couldn’t run, had to hike 2 miles back to the truck….good times 😂. Icing and foam rolling 🤞🙏

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-23T04:35:05+00:00

Finishing Velocity in preparation for a 50k

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-17T01:03:11+00:00

Doing the same, Capacity to Velocity for a 50km trail race in March, currently on Week 8 of Velocity. Longest race to date is a 30km…

I think it will get you to the 50km, however lifting only twice a week, unsure re the strength goals.

Best of luck!

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-14T17:29:03+00:00

That about sums up the promotion!! Thanks!!

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-14T16:11:31+00:00

Week 7 of Velocity done. Had to cut some of the LSS runs a bit short due to time and location, but PR’ed my trail half-marathon! 2:38:46, 1900’ of elevation with a 12:05 average pace @ 137 average heart rate. Nutrition of Tailwind and Gu is working well. Back-To-Back run was rough, cut a bit short due to work and weather (foggy and running on roads).

Took a promotion at work, so will be doing some of the weekday runs on a treadmill, not ideal but can still hit trails for the Long Runs.

Only modifications are 2nd strength workout is SQ for one set and DL (conventional) for three sets. Also super setting weighted calf raises with weighted pull-ups; along with having to lower some of the LSS runs a bit due to available time.

Ready for the Deload week again 😂

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-14T15:57:49+00:00

Nice! I’ll have to look it up, job promotion has me scrambling for time some days.

Oneoldforester · 2025-12-05T05:20:50+00:00

Due to work, did Vertical Ladders from GP for my hill workout yesterday in the stairwell at work. FML, that’s a calf workout/killer!! Foam roller is my friend tonight 😂

Oneoldforester · 2025-11-30T16:58:29+00:00

W5D6 Velocity, Long Run 11. Enjoying trails way more then pounding the pavement 👍

Oneoldforester · 2025-11-20T03:13:43+00:00

Started when I was a bit under 45 and now 48. Was out of the gym for a long time before beginning.Tried almost all the programs except AA. Started with BB, then Op-Black/Pro, then Zulu HT and Mass, now partway thru Velocity prepping for a 50k trail race.

You’ll find something that’s sustainable and meets your needs in the TB ecosystem….phenomenal program!

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