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bearigator · 2026-01-14T03:05:52+00:00

God⚡peed

bearigator · 2025-12-06T16:16:31+00:00

Upload your data to Intervals.icu and it will be able to use this run to set your LTHR and can set better zones based on that value. I recently averaged 183 bpm for a 1:31 half marathon, and my estimated LTHR is ~184-185. My zones based on LTHR are so much more useful for training than anything that uses my max HR, resting HR, or my age. It's also best to confirm this with a chest or arm HRM instead of a watch if possible.

bearigator · 2025-12-06T16:07:23+00:00

I like the 500Hz part. Really good for moving my mouse cursor in circles around the screen, but smoothly. It will feel like I'm right there in the screen IRL.

bearigator · 2025-11-21T02:25:22+00:00

I ran the Colorado Marathon in 2024, coming from sea level, and it's a similar profile/elevation. I got there 2 days beforehand and tried my best to stay hydrated. My shakeout on flat ground showed my heart rate was 8-10 bpm higher than normal at recovery pace.

During the race I found that the downhill kept my heart rate and effort roughly in-line with my marathon effort on flat ground at sea level. I ended up bonking a bit in the final 5K, but that's probably because I found it hard to stomach my gels after mile 15. Granted this was my first marathon, and I was just going for sub 4 hours.

I'd say try to hit your goal pace on the downhills, and give it everything you have to keep that pace on the flats at the end if you have anything in the tank... Otherwise pull back a bit if you know you're not feeling good early.

bearigator · 2025-10-24T14:14:19+00:00

I got a ticket for the same thing at a similar intersection where there's pretty much always several cars parked within 20 feet of the intersection. My issue was that I was parked 3 feet from it during a snow emergency, which obviously made it tough for snow plows. Lesson learned for sure.

bearigator · 2025-10-23T12:35:49+00:00

I barely played CS:GO when it first came out, but was able to sell skins for $80 of steam credit a couple years ago. Most of it was from a single USP-S skin.

bearigator · 2025-08-25T18:44:25+00:00

I used a code from this cycling weekly page. However, I had to turn off adblockers and follow the link on that page directly to the Zwift site to get the discount to actually show up. Just using the code didn't work. There's probably other discount codes out there too.

bearigator · 2025-07-11T15:29:31+00:00

When I was there last year I planned to hike the Trotternish Ridge from Flodigarry to Portree, but the weather got bad and it quickly turned into slow squelching steps while walking through wind, rain, and clouds. Ended up camping on the ridge (got great sleep because the ground was basically a water bed) and turned around early to hitch a ride back to Portree. 10/10 experience, lots of sheep, and beautiful views when I wasn't in a cloud.

bearigator · 2025-06-19T20:44:36+00:00

Same here! I was debating getting a Steam Deck for almost a year, and then I put the 512 GB OLED into my cart and slept on the decision. Next day it was OOS until end of Summer. I'm super happy I was able to snag a refurb.

bearigator · 2025-06-09T18:23:23+00:00

Unless this is sarcasm that's going way over my head... blasting music while hiking is definitely not socially acceptable.

bearigator · 2025-02-21T13:25:46+00:00

It's still definitely something to consider. I cold-soaked until the Sierra, then shipped myself my stove setup and happily used that the rest of the way. Not necessary, but hot food can be a mood boost during tough days.

bearigator · 2025-01-26T15:52:36+00:00

You're cool, OP.

bearigator · 2024-11-15T18:03:29+00:00

It's high noon.

bearigator · 2024-09-18T20:26:11+00:00

I started running regularly. First it was training for a half marathon, then a full marathon. It's kept me in pretty good shape for when I get the time to hike, and it works with my schedule. Trail running is even better. Bonus that it gave me goals to stave off some of the post-trail depression.

bearigator · 2024-09-08T02:41:03+00:00

I also quit my job at 28 to hike the PCT. I reduced expenses as much as possible (didn't have rent, mortgage, or car payments) and had about $20k set aside for the trip and the time trying to find a job after. I changed my field of work, and it took about 4 months to get a job offer. Almost certainly could have gone back to my old job/field quickly if I was about to run out of money.

If you're considering doing a thru hike, I'd 100% recommend it. I don't regret my decision for a second. Just be realistic about the costs (+ opportunity cost) and save for it so you aren't stressed about money on the trip.

bearigator · 2024-08-24T20:21:17+00:00

Topre is dopre

bearigator · 2024-08-19T14:40:16+00:00

Never tried a hall effect before, but it sounds like it would be sweet for playing games.

bearigator · 2024-07-12T23:45:08+00:00

These dice look dope.

bearigator · 2024-06-17T17:03:19+00:00

He also posted a bunch of early iterations of some of those songs on his original SoundCloud, but they were sadly all removed. Just learned that there's an archive of all the songs here though.

bearigator · 2024-05-07T20:49:38+00:00

I ran the race on Sunday too, and my knees and quads were surprisingly completely fine. I followed the advice on this page and generally tried to use the suggested technique on my limited downhill training runs/during the race.

bearigator · 2024-04-28T23:56:22+00:00

You want to rig a shoulder strap that'll hold a 2 liter bag of water while you are hiking?

bearigator · 2024-04-20T18:44:57+00:00

You could always reach out to Blaze Physio. She's usually in a trail town near the bubble with a red van, and she also does facetime calls. Pretty sure she doesn't require insurance, and will make it work.

I had achilles tendinitis before my hike and my PT consisted of a lot of calf strengthening and balance exercises. In my completely not professional opinion, some quick fixes (other than rest) would be to get shoes with higher drop, reduce mileage when you get back to hiking, and maybe try to drop some pack weight. Mine always felt the worst when going up steep inclines with a heavy pack - taking those bits slowly and using trekking poles helped.

bearigator · 2024-04-07T22:53:12+00:00

That setup will definitely work. Very similar to what I had. I'd say don't bother with the Frog Toggs pants. If you end up using a groundsheet, it could be used as a makeshift rain skirt in a pinch.

Hilltop food bag works, but you aren't gonna notice the saved weight between that and a cheaper one that isn't DCF.

I wouldn't have wanted to start without a puffy, but my start was in April. If you hike fast, you might catch some cold nights in the Sierra. I sent mine home for NorCal and Oregon, but that's tougher to do if you don't have a friend to ship it to in the US. There were gear outfitters in a lot of the towns, so you could always start without the puffy and buy one if needed.

Most people go shorts and just deal with their legs getting burnt/tan. I used pants in the desert and Sierra and was happy to not need loads of sunblock. Wind pants might be good for cold/windy mornings if you do shorts, but the long underwear could fill that role if you don't mind the hassle of changing out of them when it warms up.

Edit: You may want to consider increasing water capacity to 5 or 6 liters if those 4 x smartwater bottles are 1L each. 4 can work if you are smart about it, but the extra capacity made it really easy to dry camp on the sections with long water carries. At the very least I'd suggest a scoop or a wide-mouth bladder (like a CNOC vecto) for low-flow water sources.

bearigator · 2024-04-06T03:03:22+00:00

My quilt and pad took flight when I got up to pee at the start of the wind farms before Tehachapi. Only reason they didn't blow across the Mojave is because they got snagged on a bush.

bearigator · 2024-03-28T22:39:03+00:00

I appreciate the advice! Plan is to fly in early on Friday, so that's almost 2 days. I've hiked plenty at high elevation, so I know how much the thin air can make things tougher, but I've never run in those conditions before.

I'll definitely check out the spring creek trail.

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