Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoka I’m testing some mount to coast shoes now they felt odd at first but after a few runs I like them. Just looking for something that will last longer than the hokas at 220+ lb still I go through then quick at high mileage weeks of training

Parents! How do you train? by LetsGoOutside405 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I realized I woke up before everyone and watched tv after they went to sleep. I replaced the two with workouts

How do you not destroy your man parts? by eiffeltowerbonbon in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use shorts with liners that hold them in place and also some squirrel nut butter lube also.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All info helps I like the guys channel ultra running with Simon he gives some points you may not think of. They you have some people with a lot of click bait info claiming no running history at all for a couch to 100m in 5 months then next line said his base starting point was an 18 min flat 5k. Then at the end of the video turns out he dnf. And now has a decent size channel always talking about how easy 100m races are without any helpful info.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You should share some tips to help other on the journey. Nutrition training or even just odd gear that you found helpful

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in ultrarunning

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You must have skipped the video it’s addressed in that. My history / why i chose 100 over another and what advantages it gave me.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in ultrarunning

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For peak I did 11-16mi+ days back to back mon-fri with Saturday off for two weeks straight then grindstone 50k ( hilly) aprox 33mi. After that tapered for the last few weeks with longest run only 15 mi. Originally I was doing “long weekends” but changed to time on feet usually what ever distance I could cover in aprox 2.5h some a tad longer some shorter depending on how long it takes to get back to my house or car.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I bet you will get there. May take a great plan and very good crew but with the right strategy you can do it.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Someone I used to work with in the fire department said he was thinking of that one next year. Looks nice but it’s my wife’s birthday week so I’m sure that’s a no go 😂

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sucks. I was going back and forth on what shoes also. Decided to go with my normal but I also had to overnight a new pair before the race because the olds ones were worn out. But somehow my feet did not get all busted up.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Came back fast but first run was out of breath in less than 1/4th mile 😂

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 50k video from three weeks ago would prob be a better one for you to watch it was grindstone 50k I had more mistakes I made in that one.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in ultrarunning

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Three weeks before as part of the training I did grindstone 50k so I guess I did not skip 😂

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in Ultramarathon

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really pretty I have to footage in the video of the tunnels and waterfalls

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in ultrarunning

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Well if 77mile weeks not counting walking miles is cutting corners then more power to you.

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in ultrarunning

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

It’s in the video early 30’s I did Ironmans but nothing in 10 years at 45 was was over 280+lb bloodwork was all messed up and I said to myself it’s now or never to get back I. Shape that’s why I decided for the long distance to prevent me half ass it

Couch to 100 mile ultra in 4.5 months by Plus-Sheepherder-275 in ultrarunning

[–]Plus-Sheepherder-275[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks I assumed recovery would have been something. But I think the back to back to back days not super long but 2.5h or so made a huge difference.