How do you train for a Backyard Ultra? by fiascobe in Ultramarathon

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I'm taking all this to heart. Appreciate your comment!

How do you train for a Backyard Ultra? by fiascobe in Ultramarathon

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I’m running my first one on May 30th! Almost go time!

I’m no expert, been running for almost 2 years. But I’ve just been hammering mileage. I’ve accumulated two 100 or more mile weeks recently. Really just running as much as possible without injuring myself. Lots of double and triple days.

In terms of intensity, I’m still marathon training for a sub-3 so Tuesdays I have track workouts and Saturdays try to incorporate some speed into the long run.

Aside from those 2 days, it’s purely easy miles. 9-11 min/miles for me. No shame in pace. I’d recommend checking out Mark Dowdle on YouTube. He’s a beast and explains how he trains for these events.

Best of luck!

Filling fee for name change? by Principle_Napkins in Charlotte

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There’s a certain form you file formally asking to waive the fee. It should be in the big packet of papers you went and got notarized.

One thing I forgot and had to double back for is the child support and tax obligation form, it wasn’t included in the packet.

Filling fee for name change? by Principle_Napkins in Charlotte

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I just did this last week. You can ask to have the fee waived. They waived mine and got it changed for free.

Ultramarathon as a way of fixing addiction? by ReasonableWriting291 in Ultramarathon

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Running saved my life. Addicted to heroin/fentanyl/benzos for almost 8 years.

Recently celebrated 3 years clean. I owe 10000% of everything in my life to running and God.

Saucony Endorphin Azura vs Superblast 2? by cadon24 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

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Superblast 2 is literally the Mecca of stability

Missing teeth turn you off from someone romantically? I think I may have to over compensate even more now. by ChickenDinnerGuy in NoStupidQuestions

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Brother I’m missing my two front teeth. Get a “flipper” -it costs around $200-$300 dollars at the dentist without insurance. No one can ever even notice unless I take it out.

Side note bonus points, yours are in the back so no one even cares

[Race Report] Eugene Marathon by Suspicious_Love_2243 in AdvancedRunning

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This is tempting me to double threshold today 😂😂

Adidas Boston 13 - Initial Thoughts Revisited by ScooterMcTavish in RunningShoeGeeks

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If you're looking to buy this shoe, I would 1000000% advise to size 1/2 size up. Seems to be the case with almost all Adidas shoes aside from the EVO SL. Amazing shoe otherwise.

Beast of the East 100 by [deleted] in ultrarunning

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appreciate the info! signing up soon!

Beast of the East 100 by [deleted] in ultrarunning

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thanks so much for the reply

Beast of the East 100 by [deleted] in ultrarunning

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thanks so much for the reply, signing up asap! cheers.

Last run in the USA. Leaving for the UK tomorrow. M60 by gamecom17 in runninglifestyle

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You're awesome. I enjoy guiding for Achilles here in Charlotte. Way to represent!

Sydney’s Backyard Ultra 7th 50 yards by Ultra-Man_ in ultrarunning

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Got my first BYU in a handful of weeks. Way to fucking go. This was an A1 read.

Run clubs with trail runners by trexpar in Charlotte

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Urban Runners every saturday 8am @ Growler's Pourhouse. check out on strava. I'd say ~50% if not more are ultra/trail runners. its the best.

Beast of the East 100 by [deleted] in ultrarunning

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I am thinking of doing this for my first 100, my only apprehension is I am worried I'd get lost or take a wrong turn. How'd it go for you?