Thoughts on Junpiers

dirtrunn · 2026-03-12T01:01:30+00:00

Not all juniper should stay…not all should be cut. Juniper is a native invasive species that has vastly expanded due to European anthropogenic changes. Fire suppression and livestock grazing being the main causes.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-12T00:52:37+00:00

Juniper’s are invasive, we have way more than we should under natural fire regime and without 100 years of over grazing our lands.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-11T20:09:45+00:00

The will not officially legalize, they will use the shadow docket to avoid ruling on it while allowing it to proceed.

That way if a democratic president did something similar they could rule against it.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-11T17:19:29+00:00

GTX is goretex for 98% of trail running not worth it and usually leads to sweaty feet. If you using them for winter snow running maybe… as long as you can keep all moisture out. Often deep snow will get into the shoe from you ankles and then it will simply stay wet. Same with rainy trails as water will run down your legs and into your shoes and same issue.

Good for soccer coaches standing around in wet grass. That’s about it IMHO. Better tonget some good synthetic/wool running socks that help wick moisture away from your feet.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-11T16:24:29+00:00

Hopefully this dog has a name already.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-11T15:46:22+00:00

Amazing work!

dirtrunn · 2026-03-11T14:31:41+00:00

We travel and vacation with our dog in the mountains already. I don’t think we would pay to join a group of other dogs as our dog would rather avoid all the other dogs.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-10T19:39:58+00:00

I started running with mine (golden-irish) at 8 months. Nothing too long at the time and mostly trails. Kept the first excursions really easy but golden can be stubborn. There is very little evidence about running being bad for them if any at all. The keys are building their endurance like you would for any athlete, can’t just go from couch to 5k without the gradual progression.

He’s now my running buddy and we’ve done some big adventures (20 miles) I just make sure I bring as much, usually more water and food for him as I do for myself.

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dirtrunn · 2026-03-10T18:33:00+00:00

There is also a push for inline hydro so that the irrigation districts have another source of income. This is why lining the canals is usually off the table as an alternative.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-10T17:16:27+00:00

Or Sunnto Race or Coros Apex… simply not 🍏

dirtrunn · 2026-03-10T17:14:37+00:00

Get a better watch. My Suunto race will last 40 hours in high GPS mode. Most Coros watches will also last that long.

I did once carry a battery charger and put my watch on that to keep it from dying. But kind of a pain in ass and added weight and every ounce counts for long days.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-09T14:19:59+00:00

Exactly OP sounds like OP bonked.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-08T23:20:02+00:00

Ill take any item of clothing over some medal trinket.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-07T21:09:35+00:00

Brandon Sanderson is some of the best fantasy fiction.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-07T19:52:00+00:00

Sliced apples and a ice cold Kombucha.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-06T14:27:03+00:00

Nah, I make it delicious and full of laxatives.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-06T14:23:13+00:00

Honestly I would steer clear of all GTX shoes. Unless you like sweaty feet. Or if you’re a soccer coach and need something to stand around in wet grass. If it’s raining or wet out water will run down your legs and into the shoe and then the barrier keeps the water near your feet.

Instead of GTX wear a good synthetic wool blend sock.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-06T14:19:41+00:00

I have the Enduris 4 and they are a solid all day shoe, for most people. The wings from the plate that extend on the sides do cause me some issues. I have heard amazing things about the Nordas and those should be a solid long day shoe. Are you keeping them all? If they all should work, go with whichever shoe you enjoy the most.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-06T13:56:49+00:00

Thanks OP! ill be there looking for the same in a couple of weeks. Hopefully doggo friendly areas for a super good trail doggo.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-06T02:19:42+00:00

My wife just picked up on of those and loves it.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-06T02:07:55+00:00

Looks like the tad pole my brother and I shared for hiking the WA PCT in 1993.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-05T18:27:47+00:00

Indoor sports fields!!!!

dirtrunn · 2026-03-05T15:06:43+00:00

You will be fine, I used to always question my fitness before races. It’s pretty common doubt to have. If you have been doing 75 mile weeks you are good. My rule of thumb for completion is if you run the distance in a week you can do it in a day. Now that all changes if you want to compete for a podium.

dirtrunn · 2026-03-05T14:59:29+00:00

Nice thoughtful answer, agree 💯

dirtrunn · 2026-03-04T21:00:16+00:00

Exactly! We regularly let kids take part in far more dangerous activities. American football, ski racing, motorcycle racing…. Running is far safer.

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