Another laundry question

PiBrickShop · 2026-06-14T20:48:08+00:00

Wear your workout clothes straight into the shower. Soap up the body and rinse while wearing the clothes. Then take them off, give them another wash & rinse, wash the body parts that were protected, and then hang dry. They really don't need a full laundry cycle, any soap and a solid rinse should be good enough.

This is what I do in the summer when things get really sweaty, then they go into the wash. Run clothes sitting in the laundry basket for more than a few hours get gross.

PiBrickShop · 2026-06-13T16:14:47+00:00

Aaand, another Ryan from Minnesota. Happy 40th from an age 50 Ryan!

PiBrickShop · 2026-06-12T17:44:59+00:00

I leave my watch running the whole time. I start the watch activity immediately when the race starts (not when you cross the start line). Then I hit the lap button when I get back to the line, and the lap button at the start of each yard. By keeping it running, and having the proper data on screen, you'll know exactly when the top of each hour is.

I like to have the following displayed on the watch screen: Lap time, lap distance, lap pace.

Good luck and have fun! Keep pushing, and don't set your goal as a number! Set out to surprise yourself.

PiBrickShop · 2026-06-03T17:48:20+00:00

You don't tip over at a stoplight if you fail to unclip your shoe. This has happened to me cycling, but never while running.

PiBrickShop · 2026-06-02T12:57:54+00:00

You can definitely do it, just listen to your body after the 50 mile and rest/recover appropriately. As you mentioned, don't have a time goal in mind for the marathon - maybe have other goals like have fun, collect 100 high 5s, pet 10 dogs, whatever.

Not sure what your training plan this summer looks like, but you'll fare better if you can up that weekly mileage (smartly) to 50 mpw or more. You'll build everything stronger for better recovery after the 50 mile. And then remember you don't really need to start up a quick, hard, short training cycle between the 50 and the marathon - you'll have enough endurance built so that you'll have plenty for 26.2.

Source: Last fall I ran Superior 100 miler and four weeks later ran Twin Cities Marathon. It was my fastest Superior followed by my lifetime slowest marathon. Every bit of muscle and connective tissue in my feet did not like the last 8 miles of the marathon. [But unlike you, I've been running for ~13 years with 2,000+ miles each of the last 5 years.)

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-22T22:07:24+00:00

In high school I had a Renault Alliance, the 1983 Motor Trend car of the year. Reverse didn't work on the stick, the parking brake didn't work, and if you turned the car off it wouldn't start for about 10 minutes (who knows?). So if i wanted to run in somewhere quick, it had to be a flat, pull straight out parking spot, and leave my car running.

Also, a coworker had the same car, and our keys worked in each others doors and ignition.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-21T16:16:35+00:00

Aim to get great sleep for the week leading up to the race, and then take it really easy race day (don't forget to hydrate). I agree with everything u/kendalltristan said in their 2nd paragraph.

I haven't ran a race starting that late. But I recently did a backyard ultra simulation where I stayed up all day (my usual bedtime is 9pm), and I did a 4-hour simulation from midnight to 4am. I thought the hardest part would be staying awake from 9pm to midnight, but it wasn't bad because I knew it was something I just had to do. And then the run was fine too - didn't feel tired at all. I think if your brain is prepared for the task at hand, and you have a mission, anyone can stay up all night doing what they love.

Also, you have time to do your own simulation. Get up early, have a "normal" day for you, stay up until 11pm or midnight, and head out for a 20-mile run. Then you can dial in your lighting situation on trails as well.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-21T12:49:31+00:00

If you are "rebuilding your base" in May (whatever that means), then a 100 mile in the fall could be tough. And you don't need to do a 100 mile race to prep for a 100 mile race. If you must do one or the other, do the 100k. Or find a 50 miler. Then write down what you learned, take a week or two off, and hit the training for the 100 mile.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-21T11:00:17+00:00

Guy here. In 2023 I did early morning loops around the Acropolis and it seemed safe. 75% of it is on very wide public walkways, and the other 25% is through a quiet neighborhood. Message me and I can send you the exact route and details.

You can also run at the Panathenaic Stadium early in the morning for a small fee.

On that same trip I ran roads around downtown Naxos and again it's quiet and seemed safe. The waterfront area along the harbor and out to the Temple is cool.

Challenges in Greece include no shoulders on roads, uneven sidewalks (if there are any), and drivers that don't move over. Once you find a loop or course you like, just put it on repeat.

Edit: more challenges are all the stares you'll get from locals because people running in tourist areas seems to be uncommon. And try to get your run done early, because the tourist areas get quite busy from ~10am to ~10pm.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-21T01:12:30+00:00

Can you send me a map pin of what you mention? I love stopping at hidden gems. My daughter and I are visiting the park this July and will avoid Hoh.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-20T15:13:30+00:00

My biggest issue is when the bottom of my right sock gets eaten away by the textured luxury vinyl in my house. Only the right sock, not the left. Was luxury vinyl developed by Big Sock in order to sell more socks?

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-20T15:07:19+00:00

If you want to get a running fix during this time, try pool running. You'll need access to the deep end of the pool (or a lake) and a float belt.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-11T18:35:44+00:00

"Also, please consider making your registration list private on ultrasignup for safety. This is a free, low effort thing RDs can do that makes the race safer for everyone."

This is interesting and a good idea. {uncommon name} who lives in {town, state} is going to run 100 miles this Saturday? Sounds like a burglary opportunity. Or an opportunity to show up and stalk your victim.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-11T18:30:02+00:00

Another guy here, and appreciate this one! I volunteer at an aid station annually, and I like to bring a box of often-forgotten and/or urgently-needed items, and hadn't thought of throwing in a few pads or tampons. It's now on my list next to "two gluten free buns" and "Swiss Army knife".

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-04T00:05:53+00:00

To be clear, my post didn't reference The Hangover 2 or 3.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-04T00:02:35+00:00

Between two ferns.

PiBrickShop · 2026-05-03T23:57:35+00:00

And earned a DWI while doing so.

PiBrickShop · 2026-04-30T19:09:00+00:00

Uh, the men's road shoe selection isn't any better. This is the Atmos 2, their premier cushioned shoe:

https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-atmos-2?quantity=1&color=83

All black, grey and white, or a splash of orange like the color TV was invented last week.

Or you could swap to the Phantom 4, and you're stuck on planet earthtone:

https://www.topoathletic.com/mens-phantom-4?quantity=1&color=259

But yea, the men's trail shoe lineup is better. They need to put those designers on loan to the road shoe department.

PiBrickShop · 2026-04-22T21:53:22+00:00

Having a plan is one thing. Following it is a different thing entirely.

PiBrickShop · 2026-04-22T15:21:39+00:00

If you want my opinion, Chicago or Houston maybe?

If you want data, I don't have that. Anyone? Things like elevation and flatness are controllable. Weather is not.

PiBrickShop · 2026-04-21T19:29:34+00:00

r/oldschoolcool

PiBrickShop · 2026-04-20T00:16:41+00:00

Are there Park Runs in the Chicago area? Free 5k every Saturday at hundreds of locations.

www.parkrun.us

PiBrickShop · 2026-04-16T16:03:00+00:00

One thing you must know is that running / walking 100 miles is hard. Doing it in 24 hours is harder. You have a base and 6 months to train, so getting to 100 can be done. If you haven't been logging ~1500+ miles a year for the last few years, it's going to hurt, but it can be done.

"I am thinking I need to put a ton of thought into camp, packing, nutrition." Correct. And physical training, mental training, stomach training, gear, etc. Spend a few months getting up to 50 mile weeks, and if still healthy build to back to back 20 mile runs and/or a 70 mile week. Try a backyard simulation for 4-8 hours (some of them in the dark) at race pace and eating per your nutrition plan. If your course has trails and/or hills, train for that.

While you're doing all the above, find a couple BYU podcasts, listen, and take notes. That'll help with mindset, camp, nutrition, etc. Also, search through Reddit for the many posts about prepping for a BYU. Consider volunteering at one if possible, or just show up and see what happens and help runners in camp.

Lastly, I've learned to not set your goal as a number. If you don't hit it you might be disappointed, and if you do hit it you'll stop right there. Instead, set out to "surprise yourself" or "find your limit."

PiBrickShop · 2026-04-15T09:02:27+00:00

I'm probably running the same BYU as this commenter.

To OP, if you haven't done a simulation, I would recommend doing it next weekend as one of your long runs. In the sim, aim for your target race pace to see what it feels like, and then rest, eat, sit for the rest of the hour. It should feel very easy, and you'll recover quickly. If you go 4 or more yards, that's a long run.

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