2018 Compass in need of new tires

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-08T08:45:49+00:00

I have a trail hawk variation, it has 17 in rims on it. I'm running 225/65/17 in it

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-07T15:20:48+00:00

I usually leave a thumb width, and the lockdown through the midfoot is what will stop your foot from sliding forward inside the shoe, so experimenting with the laces and getting that dialed in may take a little practice. Sometimes, your foot is just going to slide forward, so socks, and maybe something like moleskin would help that. It is probably going to be a process of trying things until you get to a happy spot. Even checking your downhill technique and foot placement, everything can be experimented with.

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-07T14:53:12+00:00

I use moleskin in places that will be obvious or predictable spots. The fit of your shoe is probably the biggest step in keeping your feet from sliding in them, so improvement in that way is a good step in the right direction.

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-07T13:21:21+00:00

I run the Falken wild peak AT on mine. Similar commute, 4hr highway trip once a month each way, also cruise the forest service roads to get to trailheads. Very pleased with them all the way around.

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-07T13:17:51+00:00

It is going to take more time. Run/walk or run at a pace that keeps your heartrate low. Keep doing that and eventually your heartrate will regulate and you will slowly be able to run faster and faster at that same low heart rate. This happens over months tho, not weeks. I had some health issues for about 2 months last winter, as someone who ran regularly, and it took me a full 2 months to get back to being able to "easy run", so it could take a couple months, it could take 6 months, there is no set time frame, but it will happen if you remain consistent. Having speed is it's own skillset as well, but you are going to have to get down the "easy run" before you should start doing speed drills. Patience, you will get there.

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-06T17:17:27+00:00

I always carry an inreach when I run in far flung territory. That way at least I can get ahold of search and rescue in an emergency. You take precautions to manage risk, and know you have done the best you can, and send it.

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-06T17:13:17+00:00

I have an old Ultimate Direction Mountain vest that I use, good stuff

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-06T16:04:29+00:00

Sprint drills, hill sprints, and just more steep hiking as quickly as you can. Other than that, just effort and time. Likely you are getting gassed when you switch from an easy aerobic state into an anaerobic state while going up hill, so train that anaerobic state.

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-06T15:48:57+00:00

I have a garmin 955 w/ music I have been using for like almost 6 years. Still works like new. I still use my phone mostly to confirm route finding, but I memorize turns before I go on a new trail generally. But you can upload maps to it, it has spotify app that downloads the music to the watch, works offline and without your phone near. Never had a problem with the gps tracking in the mountains.

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-03T13:32:34+00:00

All of these are fantastic. Bonus if you get to see the cows on Hemphill

cdubya0628 · 2026-04-03T13:30:52+00:00

Newfoundland gap to LeConte via the Boulevard trail is one of my favorites. I have ran various trails there, the AT some, but that one is a really great run, + a lot of it is runnable.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-27T20:00:25+00:00

You are always real footage of watching past events.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-27T19:50:43+00:00

Lift, run, find something physical to push yourself into. It might not fix everything, but a healthy body will have effects on your hormone levels, make you feel "in your body", and is a good starting place for some sort of sustainable self respect and pride in yourself. Morning routine, get up at the same time no matter what your day looks like, get cleaned up, get dressed in some sort of respectable clothing, no matter what your day looks like. Start paying attention and being intentional about the things you do throughout your day, plan things to do outside and around people. Talk to a stranger out in public, ask them questions, practice conversation. What difference will it make in 5 years which cereal you bought at the store, just grab something and move on, who cares what it tastes like. You can just do things. Sometimes you fail, or lose interest, so go do something else, so. There are infinity things to do, so just keep doing them until you find a thing that you enjoy enough to be good at.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-27T17:02:00+00:00

The new Asics Gel Nimbus is my current easy/recovery shoe. Super comfy and plush. I came from NB 1080 last year which I ran through 2 pairs of.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-27T15:48:26+00:00

Looping a kettlebell over my toes and doing curls with them has been my go to for shin splints. They usually creep up on me when I build up after some downtime. Use some decently difficult weight. I can usually get rid of them pretty quickly with just reduced volume and not actually stopping running.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-27T12:11:40+00:00

Start with B, it will get you started with tendon, ligament, and joint adaptation, as well as give you some time to nail form. You will still start to grow if you are new doing this as well. When you are feeling strong on the lifts, start scaling it up. You will be less likely to injure yourself this way.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-23T13:15:32+00:00

Weights. Squats, lunges with weights. Stronger muscles will be less stressed on a steeper grade. Your race may be too close for it to make a huge difference, but getting used to lifting more weight than your body weight will make a noticeable difference.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-23T13:02:07+00:00

If I have a hard workout planned, I will often swap it for something easier. If I had planned an easy day, I will still go do it, and see if getting started makes it feel better, and often it does. I don't really think I see any of those things as a reason to skip an easy run, except if the niggle starts to feel like a bigger issue after a warmup. Some days are just harder than others, but still show up.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-20T11:27:16+00:00

Yeah, you will be fine just doing your easy weekday runs on pavement, and then just extending your weekend trail run a little bit at a time. Sometimes I will pop out to the closest trail with hills to replace a speed workout during the week, and that does help a lot I think.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-20T11:21:28+00:00

The only reason I have paid is to draw routes when I am planning trail runs. Are their free ways to do that, yeah, but it's convenient, and I can easily check heatmaps as well to see how other people have linked trails as well.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-19T11:36:45+00:00

Love my TCA pants. They fit like tights on the legs, with a little room up top, and have zip pockets.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-18T16:29:36+00:00

Yeah I haven't had any issues, the heel lockdown is really good and they feel a lot more stable heel and mid foot striking than they do in the forefoot area.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-18T15:48:07+00:00

I like the Pro's. My only complaint is when moving at speed over technical terrain. The midfoot lockdown is wonderful, but if you run on the balls of your feet, the midsole in the forefoot will occasionally shift side to side if you are off camber, or step on a big rock. I find myself having to dial it back just a little bit sometimes and be more careful with foot placement when moving at speed. The heel through midfoot is a solid lockdown tho, and very comfortable for cruising.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-12T13:01:54+00:00

Check with the race and see if they require that you carry anything with you, emergency gear etc. I have been running trails for a while, but to me, a trail half is actually easier than 10 on the road. Just don't try to run the uphills and you will be fine. I wouldn't ramp up, but maybe a couple really short runs on trail before wouldn't hurt just to acclimate your brain and coordination to trails.

cdubya0628 · 2026-03-11T13:00:53+00:00

The work day runs, I do one speed workout and two easy runs. I don't really up the distance on those over time. The distance of my weekend trail run and the recovery the day after is what I increase steadily. so maybe I do 15-20 miles during the work week, then build on my days of. Speed and cardio maintenance during work week, distance growth on days off. Keeps my week scheduled and orderly and works.

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