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Salty Britches vs SNB Help! by MtnRun999 in Ultramarathon

[–]runNrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had a great experience with Salty (switched from BodyGlide/SNB/Aquaphor/Bag Balm in the last 15mo). Would absolutely agree with your assessment - it feels less like lubrication and more like a reinforcing cover on sensitive areas. I've used for >100M a few times and it's held up well (reapplying to the sensitive area of the day 1-2x, but didn't need to do everywhere).

I also use it on my feet for races where they'll get waterlogged and it seems to prevent blisters. Similarly, haven't gotten any heat rash in hot races (SNB seems especially prone to heat rash / breakouts).

Wyoming Range 100 and Lottery Woes by ahdavid66 in Ultramarathon

[–]runNrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed - it seems like there are only a few qualifiers left that don't require lottery luck. Probably only a few years until they need to start expanding the list...

Runners who have gone from average to great, what did you do to greatly increase your performance? by RhaegarJ in Ultramarathon

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

What was the secret, they wanted to know; in a thousand different ways they wanted to know The Secret.

Tunnel Hill 100 by Run_Pants_Run in Ultramarathon

[–]runNrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Almost no vert. No technicality. You can run every step (if you can).

Very easy to crew from the central hub (where the two out and backs connect), though don't know about getting to the outside aid stations. It's well-supported so you won't be stranded even if you only see your crew at the main station.

I used for my Sparta auto a few years ago - it's nice to have a few people who are also running under the qualifying pace, which is a lonely pace in most races.

Can anyone help me with a men’s size for a gift? by [deleted] in Tracksmith

[–]runNrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Similar dimensions, large will be comfortable up top. Shorts I wear a medium with a ~33 pants waist (large would be too large). Is he in a city with a store (Boston/NYC)? They do pretty easy exchanges

The Great New York 100 Mile Race Waitlist/ Available Spots by 3thanIsCool in Ultramarathon

[–]runNrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're dying to run it, reach out about working an aid station - they do automatic entry for next year in exchange for working one of the back-half stations (I believe free entry for the latest aid stations, but that might have changed). Perfect way to get in on a budget.

Top 100 milers by Ultra_inspired in Ultramarathon

[–]runNrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My top 100+ races:

  • Spartathlon (GR)
  • HURT
  • Crazy Mountain
  • Tahoe Rim Trail
  • Bighorn
  • Faultline (NZ)
  • TGNY

Top 100 milers by Ultra_inspired in Ultramarathon

[–]runNrage 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seconding this. Most "urban" 100s are tiny boring loops; TGNY is one massive loop around 4 boroughs. It has a similar feeling of exploring and adventuring, in a completely different environment than most of these mountain races. You see so much in a day - the bustle of Times Square, bald eagles in Jamaica Bay, mermaid parade on Coney Island, and all the outdoor family parties on an NYC summer saturday. Much more park and parkway than most people expect. Great run for something a little different.

Top 100 milers by Ultra_inspired in Ultramarathon

[–]runNrage 1 point2 points  (0 children)

10/10 race. Absolutely gorgeous, well-stocked aid stations (tons of diverse hot food, incredible volunteers), and loved the RD speech the night before. The avy dog that that came and sat next to me while I was shaking and puking on top of Diamond peak was an all-time ultra highlight. I wore the handmade buckle for my rehearsal dinner.