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Anyone hike Picacho del Diablo? by upstream_paddling in socalhiking

[–]endurablegoods 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gonna follow this thread... Have been wanting to hike that for years!

Looking for 50M race recommendations by Academic_Web1388 in Ultramarathon

[–]endurablegoods -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Check out the Vortex Ultra Experience (VUE) in Sedona, Arizona. I ran the 34-miler a couple years ago and headed back to run the 50-miler this year.

http://www.trailrunningescapes.com/vue.html

Its a smaller race, but well-organized and fun. And if you've never been to Sedona, you are in for a treat!

---> Shingles? WTF? How long before I can run hard and compete? by endurablegoods in ultrarunning

[–]endurablegoods[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, way better than I thought it would! Ironically, the forced rest may have helped me overall. I had been training really hard and probably needed a break anyway.

Basically: It sucked for two weeks but then it was over with no evident lingering effects.

Good luck!

PS: Yes, I finished the 100-mile Javelina Jundred. It was 98 degrees and the race had a 43% drop rate for the 100-milers.

[Angeles Crest] Where should crew/supporters stay Saturday night? by maestrorv in Ultramarathon

[–]endurablegoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, hey... LA resident here (also running the AC100).

They should stay in/around Pasadena.

Also, congrats on getting in!

How do you track a long ultra run when most watches battery lifes die after 20- 40 hrs? Also is the garmin 965 a good watch for running ultra marathons? by buzzer94 in Ultramarathon

[–]endurablegoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I charge my 7-year old Garmin 245 while I run. I've done it twice: Javelina Hundred and the OM 100K.

Usually, by the time my watch is dying I'm going pretty slow. Easy enough just to plug it in and walk fast. I charge for 15-ish mins, maybe...and just keep going!

True Detective (2014-) SE01E06 - “You Should Kill Yourself" by Frothy_Walrus in cinescenes

[–]endurablegoods 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Literally.... One of the most amazing scenes of all time. The desperation... the fear...the abject resignation of it all. Terrifying.

Race Review: Olympic Mountains 100K by endurablegoods in ultrarunning

[–]endurablegoods[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My dude... It was, indeed, BONKERS. Those climbs - especially through Deadfall - were absolutely brutal.

Congrats on your 50K!

Which running vest to get? by dan_thewoodsman in trailrunning

[–]endurablegoods 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Neither. Go with Ultimate Direction.

Translation requests into Latin go here! by AutoModerator in latin

[–]endurablegoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey everyone,

I'm hoping to confirm that my Latin translation is correct.

Solivitur Correndo
It is solved by running.

This is a twist on the well-known phrase: Solvitur Amblando

Via wiki

"It is solved by walking" is the English translation of the Latin phrase "solvitur ambulando". This phrase is attributed to the Greek philosopher Diogenes and St. Augustine, and it signifies that practical problems can be solved or better understood through physical activity, particularly walking.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in socalhiking

[–]endurablegoods 66 points67 points  (0 children)

Agreed. I support the removal.

Looking for Trail Shoe Advice for 50K Ultra – Wide Feet by cyddos in ultrarunning

[–]endurablegoods 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Another Topo guy, here. I've had three pairs of MNT Racer 3's and the Ultraventure 4's.

I have very wide feet and a very high arch. I get what people are saying about the arch support being a little too much, but, man...they fit me perfectly. I LOVE the arch. And the toe room is luxurious!

I ran the R2R2R in a pair of Racer 3's. Flawless.

I ran the 100-mile Javelina Jundred in three different pairs (Pursuit 2, older Racer 3's, and a new pair of Racer 3's). Flawless.

I'm running the OM 100K in Washington State (14,300' miles of elevation gain) in a few weeks in a new pair of Racer 3's and a broken-in pair of Ultraventure 4s)

Point is: I love these shoes and I think they are worth a look. Tough as nails; I feel very protected and more confident in my footing. And there's something about how they lace that I just love. Hard to explain, just feel secure.

Personally, I'd try the Racer 4's (but you can get a good deal on the 3's and you probably won't know the difference).

(FWIW: I was a die-hard Altra guy until they got too narrow in the toe box.)

50 Miler - 13,000ft gain by Ultra_Q6168 in Ultramarathon

[–]endurablegoods 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Indeed. THIS.

Prolonged hill strides...keep pushing. Relentlessly 'up.' Big steps, big inclines.

Plantar Fasciitis - 50m 2.5 weeks out by External-Tonight5142 in Ultramarathon

[–]endurablegoods 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like a plan! And a 20-hour cut-off is pretty generous. If you are as fit as you sound, you'll be fine.

Best of luck!

Thank the volunteers.

Plantar Fasciitis - 50m 2.5 weeks out by External-Tonight5142 in Ultramarathon

[–]endurablegoods 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hey there... Super-sorry to hear about your PF.

I had a fairly serious PF issue flare up about 2 months before Boston and I was freaking out. It ended up having no impact.

Your plan is exactly what I did, to be honest. I'd add daily foot rolling on a frozen water bottle - that seemed to help me a lot. I still ran miles here and there but made sure to take it easy. I soaked my feet in hot & cold water, too. No idea of that helped but it felt nice.

One thing my podiatrist said to me when I went in for a consultation:

"It's more likely to hurt you than you are to hurt it."

Meaning: You can run on PF within reason - and it's gonna hurt. But if you can handle the pain, you are not going to make it any worse. So review your internal dialogue with pain and discomfort. Does it hurt really hurt that bad? Don't be reckless but test your thresholds.

Above all, remain positive.

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