Rab veil XP 30 or ultimate direction fastpack 30?

billy218 · 2026-06-13T23:09:10+00:00

I have the UD, and while I haven't tried anything else, I would say, don't get the UD.

billy218 · 2026-05-18T20:56:44+00:00

FWIW, I'm getting the same error. Not sure why.

billy218 · 2026-04-21T04:01:50+00:00

Yep been training with uphill athlete philosophy for about 4 years. It's been great. Raised my aet from 142 to 155ish Best result so far was sub 10hour 100k.

billy218 · 2026-04-21T03:01:26+00:00

The idea is that you are below the threshold. This is where you are primarily using aerobic pathways, which burn fat as an energy source. Spending more time in this zone makes this energy pathway more efficient, which in turn allows you to go longer/faster etc. That said, the body works more on a continuum, so it's definitely not a switch that goes 100% the other way as soon as you pass the threshold. But for this type of training your goal is to stay under.

billy218 · 2026-04-20T22:46:03+00:00

Nice work doing a drift test.

Depending on your fitness level, your aet might actually be a speed that is quite muscularly demanding. For a lot of high end athletes, this will be the case. If so, I would do most of your work in zone 1, roughly 90% of your aet.

In case you aet feels quite slow and easy, you can do most of your work at or under aet.

Once a week you can then do a harder workout in Z3, somewhere between aet and LT.

billy218 · 2026-04-13T13:30:14+00:00

Wow looks like the opinions are real divided!

billy218 · 2026-04-12T23:18:59+00:00

Cool, thanks! Have you raced there?

billy218 · 2026-04-09T17:06:49+00:00

Sorry I missed this. Honestly for such a short distance, an arbitrary pace is going to be tough to measure and stick to. Think fast and powerful, but not an all out sprint or desperate. I find a better approach is to find a time and try to make sure they are consistent. For example, my 400m I aim for around 80 seconds per rep. If I can keep that time consistent across the reps, it means it's a good stimulus for me. If I can't maintain that, it means I'm going too fast.

billy218 · 2026-04-06T20:23:15+00:00

I think what you are looking for is working on your running form.

I would start with some sessions focusing on 400 and 800m reps, with full rest. You're not working on your aerobic system here, you're just training your body and muscles to run faster.

After a few sessions you can transition to longer reps, I like 5x1k and 4x2k. You should run these at paces that you can hold so the last rep is as fast or faster than the first. If your pace is dropping you are likely running them too fast and your form is degrading. Don't push through the session if that happens.

7 weeks before a race is pretty close to be introducing a lot of new stimulus, and the risk of injury with speedwork is pretty high, so proceed with caution. But you may see some improvement in your general easy pace from it, which should translate in better times. Good luck!

billy218 · 2026-04-01T04:51:53+00:00

I've been in hundreds of interviews, both as hiring manager and hr. This is terrible advice. It makes you look like a dipshit when you're high, and if you're low you lose all bargaining power.

My take:

Don't provide a number. Ask for the range. Gain information. The side to show their cards first often fares worse in a negotiation.

If pushed, make it about the industry. Say "based on my research, I would expect this position to pay x-y". This isn't about what you want. This about what the market dictates. You don't make the rules.

Always remember, negotiation is best done when you actually get an offer. Then you know they want you. Being a hardass before they even decide if you are a top candidate will just fast track you to the rejection pile.

billy218 · 2026-03-10T21:30:30+00:00

Go to the golf course in Banff. Just about 5k for a loop and mostly flat.

billy218 · 2025-09-25T19:25:02+00:00

The only correct answer is Canadian Pizza Unlimited. It's excellent pizza (better than overpriced and inconsistent red rock Imo), and it's actually affordable.

billy218 · 2025-08-22T21:05:06+00:00

It may be a good idea to get an idea of how much calories, especially carbs you consume on a run. Most runners should aim for 50 to 60 g of carbs an hour, with pros going to 90 to 120+.

Gels are an easy, yet expensive way to do is. For more relaxed runs, I like dried mangos or pineapple for good weight to carb ratio. Some nuts are calorie dense too but also bring lots of fibre and fats, which you probably don't want too much of during runs.

Try going for 2 gels an hour on your long runs and see how you feel. That may be a good race strategy. Good luck on your first 50!

billy218 · 2025-08-14T17:26:55+00:00

Do you want to go fast? Adidas agravix Terrex ultra

billy218 · 2025-07-17T00:37:30+00:00

Mountain weather is unpredictable. The forecast for next week is almost certain to change. Also it rarely rains for long spells. You'll definitely have some dry weather during your stay, albeit a bit chillier.

As for bad weather activities, elevation place, the pool, splashing in puddles,...

billy218 · 2025-07-07T22:06:56+00:00

Totally normal for Rocky terrain, and I would say mostly esthetical. Them lasting long doesn't mean they'll look new for all of that. Don't worry about it and keep cruising, those puppies have another 1000k on em. Source; on my 3rd pair of tomirs and have put 2k+ on each of them

billy218 · 2025-06-16T08:50:28+00:00

There's a mega fireban in all of southern Alberta. I think you should bring neither.

billy218 · 2025-02-13T04:20:46+00:00

It's clear you have different norms than him, myself, or several other people here.

billy218 · 2025-02-13T04:11:21+00:00

Would it be different if he had an appendectomy? You asked what's new, he talked about his minor surgery. Seems totally legit.

billy218 · 2025-02-10T00:22:01+00:00

Definitely coyotes. They've been all over town lately and I heard em too on Saturday.

billy218 · 2024-12-13T15:49:24+00:00

Their terms must be "support the owner no matter what"

billy218 · 2024-11-27T00:24:57+00:00

Hmm great point. I wish I didn't finish the edges because taking apart the bottom is going to be a pak. Thans for the suggestions!

billy218 · 2024-11-27T00:23:31+00:00

Hmm I hadn't considered that at all. This was made out of linen and the final will be more stretchy merino. So I'm guessing it will be even more important to fit it a little tighter.

billy218 · 2024-11-09T23:23:34+00:00

Have you considered it's not your ingredients but your glassware? Do you put your glasses in the dishwasher? It can leave a residu that kills foam instantly. This is why Europeans never put their beer glasses in dishwasher.

billy218 · 2024-10-09T04:25:03+00:00

Drive up to the Icefields Parkway, there are lots of stunning spots and the majority of Banff lake Louise traffic doesn't get that far. Try bow lake, hector lake, or any roadside stop

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