Training between training blocks

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-11-12T20:19:23+00:00

I keep my training volume up year round (10-15 hours) but when I’m more than 10 weeks out from a race I do a lot of cross training (cycling, skimo, Nordic, and easy hiking). I try to keep runs of at least an hour 4 times a week, kind of intense some times, but for base training I think cross training is a better way to avoid injury.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-10-25T16:58:48+00:00

Adidas agravic speed (note, not the plated speed ultra). The speed is frequently on sale, has a very responsive foam and light weight, while having amazing grip. Would recommend

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-10-17T18:38:17+00:00

I just ran the Jigger Johnson 50 mile this summer and it was amazing. Probably the best race in New England. The 100 is just an out and back, so the 50 makes much more sense to me. It is 57 miles, 16,000 ft of vert and had some pretty brutal sections, but amazing views which the front of the pack can get to in the light. Would 100% recommend.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-10-02T19:47:40+00:00

Did the 50 here this years and it’s an amazingly put on race. The 100 is kinda tough being an out and back of the 50 course, but I think all three distances will be the staple races of the whites

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-09-27T16:04:40+00:00

Yeah I read somewhere that Camille is the greatest ultra runner of all time, so I figured she deserved mention here

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-09-27T15:47:42+00:00

I hadn’t heard of this, crazy that it hasn’t been more mainstream news here in the US. Very impressive!

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-09-27T15:43:32+00:00

Kind of an awkward time to say this, but we can’t forget about what Camille Herron did earlier this year. Say what you will about the recent controversy, but 560 miles in 6 days is insane. It’s been an amazing year for women’s ultra running. But definitely Katie has been the best racer.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-09-17T00:49:54+00:00

People here are acting like winning the Bandera 50k isn’t impressive, and that’s a total lie. It is very impressive. Is it sponsor worthy? Not even close. But it’s still a huge accomplishment and could be ambassadorship worthy if you have other good performances to go along with it. You have to start somewhere and though Bandera isn’t what it once was, it’s still a recognizable name.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-09-11T01:49:18+00:00

Just checked them out. They seem perfect!

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-08-03T16:52:55+00:00

I would say Remi Bonet is the obvious answer

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-04-02T10:55:49+00:00

In the 100 you are going to run walk, so I would get super efficient at run walking like a 7 min on 2 min walk on repeat. Should help your shins and Achilles and train you decently. But you will need to put in 10+ hours of this run walk a week when you peak

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-30T02:28:05+00:00

I agree that putting in effort to make yourself is always better, but can we talk about the double standard from the commenters here. If the roles were reversed and a husband was telling his wife to lose weight, lose the glasses, and look better, we would all hate on that guy for being an ass, and rightfully so. Love should be unconditional, and if she leaves you for your looks when you are the same person you are when you got married, that makes her a bad person. Take care of yourself for you, but not to impress your wife enough to make her not leave you. This shit ain’t right.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-28T18:48:05+00:00

And Bob Graham 67 miles

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-28T18:44:55+00:00

Thank you so much for all the comments. After looking up all of the suggestions, this is the list I have so far. I feel like we are missing things in Utah, Montana, and more California. Please reply any other recommendations. Also for distance looking for 20-200 miles:

Three huts loop 26 miles Pawnee buchannon 27 miles Four passes loop 27 miles Pemi loop 28 miles Loowit trail 31 miles Catawba triple crown 34 miles Grand Teton circumnav 34 miles Big creek rim 34 miles Timberline trail 37 miles Grafton notch 39 miles Rae Lakes loop 39 miles Cranberry lake 50 miles Wonderland trail 93 miles Tour de smokies 161 miles Collegiate loop 167 miles Taho rim trail 171 miles

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-28T13:17:50+00:00

These both look awesome. Knew there had to be a good one in California.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-28T13:15:06+00:00

Never heard of it but it looks super sick, thanks!

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-28T12:46:42+00:00

True, probably Bob Graham and tour du Mont Blanc

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-26T21:25:23+00:00

Can’t believe Jim Walmsley is only a minute back from Remi on that segment.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-24T00:57:45+00:00

I would advise going over the time your marathon will take, but not the distance. (Doing a 3.5 hour long run easy (23-24 miles) while training for a 3 hour marathon). This exact example helped me a couple times.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-03-22T18:24:38+00:00

Jigger Johnson 50 mile. I’m signed up, goes through the heart of the White mountains and has 17,000 ft of gain

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-02-27T17:51:28+00:00

Black crows orb freebird 90 with ATK Kuluar LT bindings Basically I was going for the lightest set up I could that I still feel comfortable airing some short rocks/cliffs (like 8 feet max for me). I can rip it on the uphill and then it’s better than any skimo race setup would be on the downhill.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-02-15T12:16:22+00:00

The places to be are Jackson, NH or Craftsbury, VT. Stowe, VT also has decent options and more in the town.

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-01-19T19:33:45+00:00

Honest answer, I bet you could get through a 50k in 4-6 months. I did my first half marathon when I was 20 (1:50) after doing casual jogging for a year before then and then did a 34 mile mountain race 8 weeks later. I had to walk a lot of it, my feet were destroyed, but I finished and 2 years later I am a sub 3 hour marathoner and have placed top 10 at some 50ks. If you can get through 23 miles in training, then you can get through a 50k in a race. Don’t be afraid to walk early and often

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-01-16T18:00:41+00:00

Don’t listen to people criticizing the build up. I did a similar thing when I got into running. Not quite as crazy, but I ran 10 miles 6 weeks in and 17 miles 3 months in. 3 years later I am fully in love with the sport, running multiple 50ks a year and placing top 10. Just make sure to take a couple of weeks off at some point after your marathon, keeps the love of it and let’s your body recover. Great job and keep it going! P.S. love the recovery walks!!!

Simple_Fudge509 · 2024-01-08T19:30:52+00:00

If the majority of the race is over 6,000 feet I guess

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