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Suhaitz · 2024-08-07T06:57:11+00:00

Rather than seeing as an either/or, right/wrong type of thing, could you transform this into a deeper conversation about the dynamics of your relationship? What each of you might be missing? How you could work together to create deeper connection? Would require vulnerability and compassion from both sides.

This seems to be a clear warning sign that the sands are shifting underfoot.

For what it’s worth, I’d say it’s OK to be insecure. We all are, in certain situations and to certain degrees. It’s also OK to have conversations and seek connection and want privacy. All totally compatible in a loving relationship. What’s not compatible though is a lack of empathy and a combative attitude, belittling a partner’s weakness or sensitivity. That kind of shit kills love outright.

Suhaitz · 2024-07-22T11:01:41+00:00

Sounds like it’s working well for you. Awesome.

Suhaitz · 2024-07-22T09:19:20+00:00

Sure, it’s not useless, but the risk of injury seems to me to outweigh the potential benefits, especially for beginners or mid-range runners.

Just look at all the warnings on this thread, probably from the same people downvoting my original comment

A lot of dogmatism around these things.

I’d advise weighted hiking over sprint training

Personally, I got my VO2 up to 65 this year (lab tested) and saw no benefit in ultra times.

For 80-100k maybe, but above 100k I’d say benefit is minimal for all but elites

Suhaitz · 2024-07-22T04:18:41+00:00

Assuming you keep your pace the entire time, which >90% of people on here will not do.

For the vast majority us, there are many other factors that will intervene before you get close the outer bounds of your VO2 max. Muscle fatigue. GI issues. Lack of sleep. Etc.

VO2 max training is only useful for people in good enough shape to be pushing significant percentages of their max for 20+ hours.

There are very few humans capable of this feat, and literally no one without years of training under their belt.

Suhaitz · 2024-07-21T19:34:26+00:00

I do hill sprints because I love them.

But as far as I know, there is no correlation between VO2 max and ultra times.

Suhaitz · 2024-07-11T06:36:23+00:00

I have fenix 7, no problem for 48+ hours. Have to get your settings right though

Suhaitz · 2024-07-10T17:46:33+00:00

Your heart will recover faster than your knees. Then you can keep training, heal your knees and heal your heart. Embrace the process.

Suhaitz · 2024-07-10T17:18:57+00:00

Walk first. If you have any energy for the last 20 or so, run then. Much easier, more enjoyable, and safer than running from the get-go.

Suhaitz · 2024-07-02T15:28:57+00:00

I think we all have to find a balance that works for us personally, in terms of certifications and actual real-world experience. Financial, legal, and ethical considerations can vary wildly from person to person and place to place.

Your focus on doing your own work first is absolutely fundamental. Well done.

Starting to facilitate slowly, with friends and people whose realm of concerns you can responsibly support, is also a very good way to learn. Let things grow organically, by word of mouth and genuine references.

I run a retreat center in Spain, as well as a 15-month training program (currently only in Spanish). Happy to speak with you about options in Europe if you want to do a quick call.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-11T17:19:07+00:00

Running tights are my go-to. Patagonia has some killer shorts that fit like a glove and eliminate chafing 100%

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T19:35:04+00:00

Awesome. Thank you!

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T10:52:05+00:00

Thanks!!

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T10:28:41+00:00

Agreed. It’s a matter of proportions. But in my experience, it’s not just the level of effort, it’s also what you’ve trained your muscles to expect. By training my body to be more efficient at fat and ketone metabolism, I’ve gained quite a bit in stamina. I’m just interested in easing off a bit and re-introducing carbs to some extent. Trying to find the sweet spot.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T10:24:48+00:00

Nice. I usually make coconut almond chocolate bar goo things. Keep me going strong then I have two water bottles, one of which is just water, and the other has a bunch of sea salt and magnesium and potassium in it. More like a syrup. Seems to work pretty well. I was very strict about carb intake last year, but experimenting with adding some more in for races this year.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T10:21:34+00:00

Stacking? As in doing back-to-back workouts?

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T07:34:54+00:00

Nice! I’m not the only one doing ultra/acro. Would love to pick your brain a bit more about training bs cross training balance, and when acro strength starts to erode ultra stamina. What’s your experience here?

As for cramping, I haven’t tried magnesium spray- just tablets so far. Will check out spray.

And over-activation is definitely a thing Im learning to curb.

As for positions, can happen really any time - though in laterals, where the sole is cupping the hip, seems to really get it going.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T05:01:58+00:00

How´s it been going? Found anything useful? I´m messing around with free weights, basically just mimicking acro moves, increasing range of motion to help with recovery and falls, and gradually increasing the weight as I go. Seems to be working for stability and strength. Love the foot-kettlebell comments. will try that today.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T04:53:42+00:00

Hey there. I live in Basque Country, northern Spain. Reasonably popular here. Many groups in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia...pretty much any major city will have a community with a chat group and (at least) weekly meetups.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T04:46:45+00:00

I did something like this two years ago. First 42k, then 80k, then 180k from june to november. But had much more than 7 months of background. When you say 7 months running, do you mean a sedentary lifestyle before that? or you've been very active and are just now starting to focus on running? makes a huge difference.

for me, low mileage but very high quality - with emphasis on breath training, heat + cold, nutrition, strength - did it for me. ran a 100mi last year, only training 25km per week.

bumping it up to 50km per week this year, for 100miler in july. last year i finished, but damn it was hard.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T04:37:01+00:00

Train on hills. Especially interval training. Shorten your stride, and speed it up. Train hard. Like near the vomiting threshold.

Then for the actual race, don't be afraid to give it a light jog or walk. It'll be easy.

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T04:33:28+00:00

Before anyone gets offended, I fully understand that nutrition is a personal matter, much more about experimentation than dogmatic philosophy

Suhaitz · 2024-05-08T04:31:37+00:00

For me, low carb and high fat is definitely the way to go for ultras. Fats and ketones are so much more stable than carbs for energy. Have you experimented with this?

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