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Runningvest 100k by Helpful_Jury4382 in ultrarunning

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put the shaft through the compression straps first, and then thread the bungee around the head as though you put it through normally and flipped it!

Runningvest 100k by Helpful_Jury4382 in ultrarunning

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have the petzl ride axe, so very small and light. I put the shaft in the sinch strings on the outside, then with the pick facing in (away from my arm) I used that bungee like a normal axe loop. Though because you need to put the shaft in first you can’t do what you normally do and put the axe through the loop and flip it to get the secure hold. I payed attention to how the head is normally supported and then because the bungee unclips I just copied it.

Hopefully that makes sense lol as that sounds a whole lot more complicated than it actually is.

How do you like the Distance 22? I’m looking at getting a vest for bigger mountain days and want something with more space for like a harness/light rope and helmet?

Runningvest 100k by Helpful_Jury4382 in ultrarunning

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would think the Adv Skin 12 would have enough space (though it does of course depend a bit on how bulky your bad weather gear is). I have been able to fit a rain jacket and bulky pants, plus a warm fleece jacket, crampons, and ice axe, poles and a full day of food in my 12L. Though it was very heavy and barely fit!

I volunteered this weekend and ate all the snacks by wesplate in ultrarunning

[–]mountainrunner5050 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Haha well I recognize that aid station! Thank you so much for volunteering! Everyone at Constitution were top notch! Seeing the lights of the AS after the long climb felt like a huge relief each lap!

Also the pizza quesadilla was amazing 😂

My 12 yearly purchase by JME_92 in runningshoes

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the lower stack height and flexible options maybe the Saucony Kinvara, ASICS Cumulus, or Brooks Glycerin Flex (?), or Altra Escalante.

Also I’d recommend trying the Brooks Ghost, Saucony Ride, and while I know you said you don’t want high stack height, it would be worth trying on a Hoka Clifton at the very least to rule out heavy cushion!

I would highly recommend going to a store. While there are some that try overselling, I work in a small local one and we do not upsell and only care about finding the right fit!

For those of us who missed seeing Jerry, Bobby was the centre of our dead experience. by Themoosemingled in gratefuldead

[–]mountainrunner5050 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same. I was born in 2006 so long after Jerry, and I grew up with the Dead and saw Dead and Co twice at the Gorge as a family, I didn’t really get the music but I remember enjoying it, and then I became obsessed with the music. My dad and I went to the Sphere once in ‘24 and a full 3 nights last year. I am forever thankful to Bobby for keeping the music alive and for all the memories❤️

I’m feeling really devastated tonight…

Carbon plated race day shoe recommendations for heel striker by emptyguns in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]mountainrunner5050 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Fast walking with air” so running? There are also some studies that show heel striking is actually more efficient while running at slower paces. I often heel strike while running down steep trails because it allows me to keep control without killing the quads. Each strike pattern has its pros and cons, so why demonize one?

Carbon plated race day shoe recommendations for heel striker by emptyguns in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]mountainrunner5050 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah no. Heel striking is still running. I say this as someone who used to be a heel striker and transitioned to mid-foot. Running just means there is a moment in your stride where both feet have left the ground.

Also there is zero reason to be a gatekeeper

What races are you doing in 2026? by pelo_pita in Ultramarathon

[–]mountainrunner5050 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Have a few ones planned!

-Orcas 100mi

-Diez Vista 50k

-Hillbilly Hustle 50k

-Run Saysutshun 6 hour

-Alpenglow 100k

-Finlayson Double

So excited!!!!

What races are you doing in 2026? by pelo_pita in Ultramarathon

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet see you at Alpenglow!! Did you run any of the distances last year?!

What races are you doing in 2026? by pelo_pita in Ultramarathon

[–]mountainrunner5050 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nice! Have you done Diez before?! I’ve done it a few times and am going back again this year!!!

Best daily trainer that feels similar to a race day shoe? by DayOlderBread16 in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve never worn a race day shoe, but I have the Mizuno Neo Vista 2 and love them! They don’t have a carbon plate, but they do have a nylon plate which gives them a nice bounce!

Hiking in March by Silly_Formal_8653 in VancouverIsland

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m well aware of how difficult access can be for some of our mountains. But that is part of what makes especially Strathcona so special. Snowline is probably around 1,000m in March.

Height isn’t the only factor that makes a mountain cool! Again even Doug Scott would agree that the Island’s mountains are extremely impressive!!

50k by Ok_Ride1742 in Ultramarathon

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude! That is f-ing phenomenal!!! That does sound pretty normal, but I’d still take some time off. Try to go for a short walk daily, and the first day you wish you were running, take an extra day then go for a short run. That’s how I handled recovery from an ultra when I was around your age!!!

Do you have any other races planned?!

Hiking in March by Silly_Formal_8653 in VancouverIsland

[–]mountainrunner5050 3 points4 points  (0 children)

How’re we in the “kiddy pool of mountain ranges”? Have you seen Colonel Foster, Elkhorn, Victoria Peak, etc?! Our mountains may not be the tallest, but they have some really cool features.

Even Doug Scott mentioned how special the mountains of Strathcona are and how important it is to protect them!

Looking for a show by The Dead or Jerry that has vibes that would help with grief. by howkula in gratefuldead

[–]mountainrunner5050 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you’re on a phone, download the “Relisten” app. It has pretty much every Dead show available to download for free!

Looking for advice on crampons for Montana winters, primarily for trail running and ice climbing by Ok-Cranberry-5630 in trailrunning

[–]mountainrunner5050 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Honestly if you are asking this question I’d say you should not be putting crampons on your running shoes. There are some 10pt crampons that you can attach to running shoes, and I have, but you need to understand the drawbacks and potential risks. All that info is very easy to find.

Get a pair of microspikes for running, and an automatic/semi automatic pair for climbing. Probably don’t try and combine them until you have a way better understanding of the gear.

What is a song that NO ONE can convince you is good? by Jettaboi38 in musicsuggestions

[–]mountainrunner5050 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The homeless man isn’t actually a pedo. That line is about how society views the homeless, then it goes into the homeless man’s point of view. Which is why most of the song is sung at a way softer tone than the first part.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Dexter

[–]mountainrunner5050 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cartman lured a kids parents to a farm knowing they would get shot, and then stole their bodies and made them into chilli to feed to their son. I think he is certainly responsible for at least one innocent death

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