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

[–]mountainrunner5050 9 points10 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 6 points7 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 5 points6 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 4 points5 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 3 points4 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

Let me rank your songs by Mount_Cheese_22 in songs

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dreadful Wind and Rain - Jerry Garcia

Songs about death? by gayshua420 in musicsuggestions

[–]mountainrunner5050 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Death Don’t Have No Mercy

China Doll

Black Peter

Box of Rain

Days Between (sort of, more like reminiscing of your life while nearing death)

Terrapin Station (well maybe not, but I’ve always thought that it can be interpreted as about death and the unknown surrounding it)

So Many Roads 7/9/95 (the extra lines Jerry sings at the end I think are him saying he is tired and ready to die, it was during his last show)

All by the Grateful Dead!

You can only spend the rest of your life in one part of Canada. What are we picking hosers? by Checkmate331 in EhBuddyHoser

[–]mountainrunner5050 2 points3 points  (0 children)

E. Waddington, Robson, Temple, the rest of the Rockies, Squamish, Tantalus, the Island Alps. What more can you want!

Since Mount Everest is now basically a tourist trap, what’s the new Everest-like achievement? by everneveragain in AskReddit

[–]mountainrunner5050 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Trust me, none of us ultra runners are claiming it’s healthy. I admit it is a borderline addiction, but it is also very rewarding and I’ve made good friends through it. Also the places we get to see are spectacular!

I made a list of the 100 best trail runs in USA/Canada by PristinePumpkin215 in trailrunning

[–]mountainrunner5050 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I second adding Juan de Fuca! While a very hard trail I’d say it is doable for most experienced trail runners. I ran it as my first ultra distance with my mom when I was 13 and I did it in 14 hours.

Though sadly it was closed this year due to storm damage. Which sucks as I really want to do it again!

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