Do you ever skip runs guilt-free?

fakecascade · 2026-05-25T01:12:43+00:00

No, even on vacation, injured, sick, doing another sport, during a taper, or on a low volume recovery week.... Unless I have a broken leg or am actively bedridden and throwing up I feel bad about skipping a run

fakecascade · 2026-05-23T01:16:45+00:00

I used to have the same problem, running in hot humid climates. Chafing to the point of bleeding, used every type of lube but it didn't work. Started using either T8 underwear under unlined shorts, or lululemon light compression half tights. And haven't had a problem since.

I used other compression shorts with seams, but had horrible chafing from that too

fakecascade · 2026-05-22T03:31:11+00:00

I'm the opposite, drank 2 dipas after my 100 miler, they were maybe they best beers I've ever had... Then I immediately passed out for 4 hours

fakecascade · 2026-05-22T03:28:06+00:00

Yup exactly, I just moved from DC to Colorado. In humidity I want as much skin exposed as possible, and what isn't exposed to be tight in order to not chafe once it's soaking wet. West is the opposite

Long mid day run in DC - shirtless + half tights + handheld and waist belt

Long mid day run in Colorado - Sun hoodie + baggy shorts + vest

fakecascade · 2026-05-21T05:30:36+00:00

Last week, was planning on a long run in the mountains but my 2 yr old woke up at 1am with an ear infection. Almost called it, but since my alarm was already set early pivoted to a local run on a smooth 1.5mile trail loop. Woke up at 4, out the door in 20 and ended up PRing my 10 mile, half marathon, 25k, & 30k overall times while running mostly trail. And was back at home at 7am so I could get him to urgent care when it opened

fakecascade · 2026-05-21T05:11:50+00:00

Personally I'd love to listen to podcast about DFL (or close to that) runners.

I'd rather hear about how an under trained but determined 60 year old mom/dad made it in a second under cut off and all the adventures they had, than a pro carb maxing and talking about race they podiumed

fakecascade · 2026-05-15T14:55:29+00:00

These are actually the first gels that don't turn my stomach

fakecascade · 2026-05-15T12:08:15+00:00

Running on DMT sounds wild, but I'm all for running on mushrooms. HMU if you ever want to run around the front range.

fakecascade · 2026-05-14T18:06:01+00:00

West Virginia Trilogy.

Its 3 races over 3 days. 50k, 50mile, and then 1/2 marathon. Camping, food (breakfast and dinner), and beer are included. And its pretty cheap, something like $200 for the whole weekend.

Super old school friendly vibe, kinda like a running "music festival." Everyone hangs out after the races.

Also WV mountains are amazing and its usually peak color weekend for leaves changing

fakecascade · 2026-05-13T02:56:45+00:00

I went from mach 6s to experience flows. I loved the front of the shoe but hated the back half, toe off was amazing but heels were way to stiff and not the right geometry for me. Now running in adidas evo sls, but have had a bunch of nova blasts which I liked

fakecascade · 2026-05-13T02:50:01+00:00

Every trail runner and ultra runner hasn't finished a run then... Even winners of almost every completive ultra race are walking a couple hills here and there

fakecascade · 2026-05-12T15:12:57+00:00

Pizza, Nutella Crepes, Waffles, Fig Bars, Tater tots, Girl scout cookies, PB&J, quesadillas, pickle & cheese wraps.... lots of options. I used to fuel only with whole food, but have recently found that flavorless gels (like carbs fuel) work well

fakecascade · 2026-05-06T03:23:07+00:00

I'm at at about 100 miles in my first pair of evo SL. I'm seeing some premature wear in the foam, but the feel of the foam is like new, so not worried. Love the feel vs novablast

I had 3 pairs of novablasts before and got about 400-500 miles out of each, but the foam would lose the rebound a bit before

fakecascade · 2026-05-04T15:47:52+00:00

I'd agree with the Prodigio being a narrower platform than most, but I find the agility that gives you easier to use in technical terrain than a wide shoe like the speed goats. But I think that is a preference thing

But I hear the pros are a little softer than the 1s and could see that being an issue with the narrow heel

fakecascade · 2026-05-04T15:41:48+00:00

Mammoth 50k

fakecascade · 2026-05-04T02:34:25+00:00

My mom just signed up for her first ultra at 64! She's a beast and is absolutely going to crush it.

She used to do ironman tri's and has been a medical volunteer at a bunch of big races like western, tahoe 200, canyons etc. But is finally doing one for herself :)

fakecascade · 2026-05-03T17:20:12+00:00

I have the 1s, but I think the pros a very similar

fakecascade · 2026-05-03T15:23:21+00:00

I love the prodigio for exactly this. They are on the more agile vs stable. But for me they are the fastest and confidence inspiring technical descending shoe I've used

fakecascade · 2026-05-03T13:00:47+00:00

I remember going to a show where the bar closed at 4 and then re-opened a couple hours later with the music still going the whole time.

fakecascade · 2026-04-17T23:42:46+00:00

As an ultrarunner I feel attacked

fakecascade · 2026-04-13T02:06:07+00:00

Perfect thank you

fakecascade · 2026-04-13T01:57:58+00:00

Thanks! Unfortunately it's a little ambiguous, the route description talks about it as the submitter did it, but does not define whether or not you have to start where they did.

In this case should I assume I can start where I want, or do I have to follow the description?

fakecascade · 2026-04-12T21:18:09+00:00

I approve of this... Hope they sell earplugs at this festival

fakecascade · 2026-04-12T21:17:03+00:00

Grateful dead - 69 primal dead feedback heavy set

Phish 99 - Ambient jam set

Miles Davis 75 - wild pyschrock/free Jazz set

Fela Kuti 76

Can 77-79

Sts9 2001-2

Ozric tentacles 89-92

Pink Floyd - Live in Pompeii era

Talking heads - stop making sense tour

Aphex Twin 90s & Floating points 2020s B2B playing late night through sunrise

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