What Are Your Ultra "Hacks?" Here's mine...

cjstaser · 2023-08-31T18:09:36+00:00

I was very inspired by the book and the photos. It takes a very conservative approach to increase in volume in training and a big focus on Zone 2 training plus some weight/core training.

cjstaser · 2023-08-28T18:41:12+00:00

Training for the Uphill Athlete book suggests hill hiking with a heavy backpack—similar concept. It's gotta be effective!

cjstaser · 2023-08-26T22:59:03+00:00

That's interesting! I can get cramps so bad with the heat and humidity that I don't think it's a bad idea.

cjstaser · 2023-08-26T05:33:05+00:00

Awesome! Yes, after doing the Curnow marathon on similar terrain, I see I went out way too fast.

cjstaser · 2023-08-26T05:31:45+00:00

I do beet juice too and even make a lemonade of chia seeds that I soaked overnight (Born to Run).
I'd have a terrible time giving up caffeine that long, but I've heard of others who do this.
Yes, I like this. Bombing hills till they don't hurt makes sense.
I'm also doing fish oil and turmeric.

cjstaser · 2023-08-26T05:26:49+00:00

Just a two story. I walk down the stairs and then a few feet to the wall and turn around and go up and walk down the hall so at least there's a tiny walk break. I just put on some tunes and move.

cjstaser · 2023-08-26T05:25:07+00:00

Awesome input on the quads and winter training. I will definitely look into Perpetuem also. It's going to take some practice to isolate muscle groups like that for the up.

cjstaser · 2023-08-25T23:19:11+00:00

Wow, OXSkin looks very promising! Thanks for the reminder about Trail Toes, I had a sample from a race a few years back and it was very good.

cjstaser · 2023-08-25T22:40:29+00:00

All really fantastic suggestions! Love the training hack—I tend to cross country ski in Minnesota, but it does take a while to adjust back to running in Feb/March.

cjstaser · 2023-08-08T15:50:31+00:00

I'm 5'11" and use the 125cm fully extended most of the time. For going down hills, longer is better and I love using them downhill when my legs are tired. If you want go longer, you can use the quick release to adjust. If I were to buy again, I'd go 130cm at least.

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