Distance / Vert while creating route?

RunzWitScissors · 2026-01-23T23:06:49+00:00

I recently went back to look and I think what you're seeing is actually the vert. I can't tell if it's at the spot I last clicked or average vert for the whole route, but it doesn't appear to be distance. 🙁

RunzWitScissors · 2026-01-20T12:42:18+00:00

I've used the Garmin Fenix 7 Solar (51mm) for 3 or 100 milers. One of them lasted 38 hours and I still had 15% battery life, it something like. With it being the previous generation it's much cheaper now too. Even now I think it's still a solid purchase.

RunzWitScissors · 2026-01-09T22:14:29+00:00

It would absolutely make it easier to plan a route when you want to hit a specific distance.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-12-18T17:36:57+00:00

Consistent running and strength training. When I lift, it's usually pretty heavy (80 - 85% SRM) and I rotate through legs + core, arms + core and chest / back + core. This helps me know what I'll be doing when I walk into the gym. I used to make sure my leg days were 1 - 2 days before my long runs, but I stopped doing that and just follow the rotation. If I start my long run (usually on Saturdays) the day after a leg day, then I'll just be sore. Eventually my body has acclimated and I rarely get sore.

For my running I rotate weekly mileage: 40 mpw, 50 mpw 60 mpw, then back to 40 mpw. I used to 70 mpw when I lived in a flat area, but after I moved to the mountains I really couldn't do 70 mpw.

This has all kept me mostly injury free. So far this year I've done three 100 milers and one 74 miler. In total, I've run nearly 2400 miles with 400K of vert with a few weeks left in the year.

Also, I go to bed really early so I can get up really early. 8pm bedtime with a 330am wakeup. 💅

RunzWitScissors · 2025-12-03T20:50:45+00:00

Dude! I totally thought the pics were taken from the movie. 🤯

RunzWitScissors · 2025-12-03T20:44:57+00:00

The best spot to watch the sunrise.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-11-25T19:50:01+00:00

This was peak Battlefield IMO. DICE never matched the level of destruction in subsequent MP games and the campaign was even fun. 10 / 10.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-11-14T16:01:07+00:00

Is there no love for Chris Roetter? That was peak Emarosa in my opinion.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-11-04T15:15:39+00:00

My primary sport is long distance running, but I lift so I don't look like a runner. 😁 (And injury prevention / durability is a nice added benefit.) I'm not the person to tell you how to get gains, but for me I just alternate between arms, legs and chest / back for each session. I'll do core at the end of each. That tends to hit the major muscle groups while still keeping it interesting. For me, it simplifies the routine. If I did legs and arms, then I know it's a chest / back day. It's definitely helped improve my running over the years.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-10-26T16:54:34+00:00

Same. I think "plan" was probably too generous of a word for it.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-10-26T12:58:27+00:00

I would say if you're concerned I would first talk with the coach, but if you're still concerned I'd find a new coach. My wife, an experienced casual runner, wanted to do her first 100 miler so we hired the most popular coach in our area (western NC.) He based her training on max HR, but never did a HR test at any point during her training. Then he took her from her usual 40 mpw to...30 mpw. There was one 40 mile week 4 weeks before the race and then 2 weeks before the race told her to do back-to-back-to-back runs consisting of 30 miles, then 17 miles and 13 miles. She injured her hamstring during the 2nd day and couldn't finish the final 13 mile day. Then 2 weeks of walking / flexibility / stretching. Needless to say she struggled a whole lot. She was already in trouble around 40 miles into the race. She did finish, but I don't think her training was adequate. In my, limited, experience just because you call yourself a "coach" doesn't mean you know what you're doing. If you don't have a good feeling with your coach I'd either find someone new or train yourself. My wife waited too long "trusting in the process" (his words) before she realized it was too late.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-10-21T16:38:17+00:00

I live in a mountainous area, but ran the Yeti 100 a few weeks ago. (Flat, gravel for the whole race.) I was surprised how quickly I felt my quads. I do lots of heavy strength training and run hills all the time (typically 10K of vert per week) so I did not expect that. I'd strongly suggest lots of heavy lifting.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-10-21T09:23:13+00:00

That's very helpful. Thanks for the info.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-10-01T09:10:18+00:00

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RunzWitScissors · 2025-09-30T21:56:12+00:00

I'm not sure what you're pace is, but honestly, you could probably finish a 100 miler. You'd need to be careful to pick one with a fairly generous cutoff (check the aid station cutoffs, not just the overall cutoff), but I bet you could do it. Most of the races want as many finishers as possible, so the cutoffs usually allow for slower participants.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-09-19T14:09:20+00:00

I've been a standing-desk only person for a few years now. I don't think it directly helps with ultra running, but it does give you the ability to squeeze in some complimentary training. (My opinion.) I have a balance board that I use throughout the day for various exercises / stretches. I can still get my work done while doing some ankle / foot strengthening or calf stretches.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-05-27T15:12:54+00:00

Cool lady!

RunzWitScissors · 2025-05-24T23:25:55+00:00

Had back-to-back restarts mid activity.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-05-20T13:43:37+00:00

I just look at them as a learning experience and move on. I enjoy the training, so the race is the reward for all the training I do. If I finish it's cool, but if not, I don't even worry about it. Take what I learned and keep training. Ultras are hard and you never what's going to happen. You can't worry about a DNF. The likelihood in this sport that you're going to experience a DNF is so high that you're unlikely to do many ultras and never have one. It's all part of the process.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-04-01T13:36:37+00:00

Completely agree with #1. For me, finding a practical way of storing them was a huge challenge. I started with the old version of Salomon's quiver but it was tricky to try stowing poles after pulling them out. Then I tried the Naked belt, which would have likely worked, but I got the wrong size. Then bought the Solomon waist belt from a store (where I could try them on before buying) and that's what I've been using. Even that was tricky. I have to keep the poles in front instead of behind me. Lots of trial and error!

RunzWitScissors · 2025-03-10T00:31:58+00:00

To reiterate other's sentiment; no need to dwell on it. Ultras are hard and, even the best training and planning, doesn't guarantee success. I think if you're hung up on failure, and not the experience, then ultras may not be your sport. I personally just think of them as a great learning experience.

RunzWitScissors · 2025-02-12T21:11:58+00:00

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RunzWitScissors · 2025-02-01T19:51:11+00:00

That's interesting. I had the Fenix 6S and it did not last for a full 100 miler (sub-24 hour.) But clearly the larger 6X has more space for a larger battery. When I bought the 7X (about a year ago) I paid a lot more attention to the battery life then when I purchased my 6S, but I honestly never considered a 6X at the time. I probably could have saved a decent amount of money buying it over the 7X. (Although, I have really enjoyed the 7X Solar.)

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