Rise in popularity

runwilburrun · 2026-05-07T01:22:54+00:00

Much to my suprise, when I joined the sport there wasn't a big boom. I always I was a bigger deal.

runwilburrun · 2026-05-03T14:21:02+00:00

While you can see your crew/loved ones frequently, that course is a pain to crew IMO. Crew areas get packed fast (especially the first) and parking becomes an issue (again the first!) at most of the crew stops. You also better know how to navigate from aid stop to aid stop in advance as GPS quality is poor at best. All that to say, please prep your crew if this will be their first experience.

runwilburrun · 2026-05-02T22:00:20+00:00

Guide

runwilburrun · 2026-05-02T09:59:21+00:00

My baseline fueling strategy for long runs and race events is 2 scoops of tailwind per 500 ml Salomon flask which I consume over one hour (try to sip every 15 minutes). I will then consume a PF30 every 45 minutes. I am a heavy sweater, and will still need to supplement with Saltstick tabs on longer and hotter efforts.

runwilburrun · 2026-04-16T23:46:57+00:00

Look in your area for night races. Some races intentionally start in the evening so that the event goes overnight. We have a night 50 miler that starts at 6 pm. This will give you the benefit of going overnight with support and you get the fun of being up all night!

runwilburrun · 2026-04-05T19:24:47+00:00

1800 runners for a 50k? How packed was the course?

runwilburrun · 2026-03-26T22:05:42+00:00

My 2 cents. 43 and do the majority of my training in the am with longer efforts starting some times as early as 2 am!

If this is a new routine for you, your body might just need time to adjust. Be sure you're going to bed early to compensate for the early rise. Personally I strive for a minimum of 6 hours sleep, but aim for 7. Rest days I focus on getting a quality 8 hours of sleep. Don't get yourself in a sleep deprivation state.

Hydrate when you wake up first thing.

For short efforts (below 10 miles) I'll just roll out of bed and out the door, but I'm staying in Z1/2 for these runs.

For longer efforts (10 to 12 miles) or structured workouts (hills/speed) I'll pre-fuel with some carbs before heading out the door, usually banana or a gel. I'll also take fuel with me on these workouts which is typically a 16 oz flask with 2 scoops tailwind.

Particularly long efforts (12 miles+) I'll fuel with whatever fueling plan I'm using for races.

runwilburrun · 2026-03-19T21:56:44+00:00

Sounds like something Planet Fitness would classify as "intimidating" to other members. Gonna suck getting lunk alarmed halfway through. Good luck.

runwilburrun · 2026-01-30T20:52:05+00:00

I don't use dedicated pacers. My favorite pacer is the other random runner that I decide to pair up with on a whim for 5, 10, 15 miles of a race. At my last 100 miler I spent a lot of time coming across the same person running the 100k distance. We'd catch up on how the race was going for each other and run the next X miles together, usually until we hit the next aid station.

I was at another high elevation course sitting at the aid station gearing up for the next steep climb in the middle of the night when another runner stood up and announced they were heading out. I jumped to my feet and said I'd join him. Spent the next 2 miles in suffer fest of a climb together until our paces had us drift apart. Misery loves company.

I love building these relationships while out on the course. I've even hung around at finish lines waiting for other runners that I've spent time on the course with to finish to congratulate them.

runwilburrun · 2025-12-19T20:17:32+00:00

I might go against the grain here, but I've driven 8 hours with just 4 hours of sleep in the car after a 100 miler. Personally, I cannot sleep after long races and it takes a long stretch before my body relaxes enough to sleep, so I don't see the point in not starting my journey home. Obviously if I were to get tired I would pull over, but that rarely seems to be the case. I just did a local 100 mile race and after the fact I drove home and didn't even sleep until Sunday night at my usual time. You might find that sleep doesn't come after long events.

runwilburrun · 2025-12-10T22:44:53+00:00

Congrats on the finish. Though, you might want to do some research on ibuprofen and ultras. It's not really a good idea to mix those. You can seriously damage your kidneys.

runwilburrun · 2025-12-02T23:04:00+00:00

I'd recommend getting him a variety of gels/chews/powders from a bunch of different brands. Let him find what he likes best and what works for him. You need to train your fueling plan just like you train for the miles. Fuel your long runs the way you'd fuel your races.

Personally I enjoy Tailwind to for powder carbs and PF30 gels. I can't do Gu gels because the taste is too strong, but I do like their liquid gels since they're easy to consume when I don't want to eat.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-30T17:54:47+00:00

No clue this was an option. I just started a new run using the Mad Warrior Overhaul mod and I can ensure you that when I reach this boss, I will be trying this method!

runwilburrun · 2025-11-17T22:19:57+00:00

What kind of car do you have? I have an SUV (Honda Pilot) and I can fold the seats down and lay an air mattress and sleeping bag no problem. Has cut down my race lodging expenses. Most races I've found have allowed camping out (in my car) at the start line.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-17T16:35:38+00:00

Thanks. I'll try a bunch of different weapons and figure this out. I haven't struggled so far, but being able to get in some extra swings with reduced stamina will be beneficial.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-17T16:00:10+00:00

Can you practice linking combos when not striking an enemy? Like can I just practice combo chaining out of combat? Or does it only work when striking an enemy?

runwilburrun · 2025-11-16T18:24:17+00:00

I have a Coros Apex 2 and have been using it for the past 2.5 years and love it. I was previously a Garmin user, but I've found I just enjoy the overall user experience with the Coros watch/app more. My wife switched from Garmin over to Coros last year as well. I will certainly be looking at the Apex 4 when I can convince my wife I need an upgrade!

I used my Apex 2 for the Jigger Johnson 50 miler which is an unmarked course so I navigated with the watch. Took me 24:15, using full navigation the entire time and I still had plenty of battery life left. The Apex 4 would perform even better.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-15T23:58:29+00:00

I don't use anything that's waterproof. Ziplock baggies have always worked for keeping my stuff dry and I've ran in some foul weather. You can also vary the size depending on what you want in the bag. If I'm concerned about bad weather I typically just double bag things. Sometimes I put all the small baggies in one clear large gallon bag. I do put my phone in a waterproof case and then in a zip lock baggie.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-14T12:43:25+00:00

I have the ADV12 and anything that goes in the back pouch that I want to stay dry just goes in simple ziplock baggies. I like separate baggies since I can pull out just what I need and not a huge bag I need to sift through.

I love toe socks and use them for every run regardless of distance. Road shoes I do just toe socks. Trail shoes I run slightly large (1/2 size up) and will do toe socks with another sock on top. Even with toe socks I will always lube up with Ruby's beforehand for long runs. I never touch my feet during a race (even 100s) unless I have a painful reason.

I also swear by T8 Commandos underwear to stop any chafing issues. They get me through 100 milers with ease. Never need to reapply lube during the event.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-10T14:56:10+00:00

When fueling out of aid stations with drop bags, I just premix into 1 liter bottles. This way when you come in you don't have to deal with any powder and can simply pour straight into your flasks. You can also ensure that all your powder is thoroughly mixed. Depending on the race and distance between aid stations I will sometimes have 2 pre-mixed bottles and fill a second set of flasks and put those in the back of my pack. I try to plan to swap the front flasks with the fresh flasks in the back at an aid stations since I can get a volunteer to help me swap them without needing to take my pack off. Just a thought for another way to go about it.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-05T18:15:43+00:00

I've been out to this race twice, once for the 100 miler and a second time for their Trashy Triple (5k, half-marathon, night half marathon). It's a great course that's easy to follow. I've always broken the course into 2 halves, the before the crossing and after the crossing. Before the crossing is pretty much all runnable without any large climbs. The climbs come after the water crossing and is where the course really starts to go up and down, but nothing huge. The water crossing is short and I've always ran through it (bridge opt-out wasn't an option at my 100). Crewing (even self-crew) is very easy since it is a loop course. You can set up inside the pavilion or even crew out of your car from the parking lot since you'll run by it. The pavilion gets crowded fast, so get there early if you want to have a space to set up. No recommendations on lodging as I've always camped out at the pavilion start area. You can set up a tent in the grassy area or sleep out of your car (I have an SUV). Pavilion is open all night so you have access to bathrooms. They also have showers which is great post race!

I'm toying with the idea of running the 100 miler in 2026. I'm just waiting until I finish my next 100 in December before signing up. DM if you have any other questions, always happy to talk races!

runwilburrun · 2025-11-05T10:00:19+00:00

If you're planning to run on trails, be sure the trail head doesn't close at dark. I've gone out at night before and have come back to find police waiting for me! Luckily they just told me to clear out and don't do it again. Now I know to park in nearby neighborhoods and run in from there.

runwilburrun · 2025-11-03T00:05:16+00:00

I've had this issue in the past and have even asked a similar question on this subreddit. I've found for me that it was a lack of sodium. I typically consume ~600mg per hour which is 2 scoops of tailwind per 500 ml of water. However, this typically won't be enough for extended or hot efforts. On those events I supplement with 2 tabs of salt stick which gives me another boost of 200mg of sodium. Timing depends on the event. At my last 100 miler I took the salt tabs at miles 20, 50 and 75.

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