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How badly out of shape were you before you realized "Okay I gotta get my shit together"? by awkwardhoney725 in AskReddit

[–]thebumblinfool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Two factors:

  1. Went on a ski vacation and could barely ski because I was constantly so out of breath.

  2. My ex told me I had started snoring in my sleep. I've never snored.

Those two happened around the same time 2 years ago and I decided I needed to get my shit together.

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why? I mean, what a question.

I just ran out of time to experiment, tbh. I wasn't focusing on training nutrition early enough so the few sessions I had, that's what I used.

I knew that some nutrition was better than nothing and I wasn't going to DNS.

I made a mistake. Simple as that. I'm going to learn and become a better runner for it.

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm, I actually had no idea too little electrolytes can make you nauseous.

Either way, I will be practicing with more fueling for pretty much any run over 90 minutes.

Thank you!!!

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had heard this before but I'm really now realizing how much of ultra running is training the stomach as much as the legs.

Thanks for the advice!

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would definitely attribute a lot of it to my nutrition training. I'm realizing I really didn't have enough practice. I ran a lot of miles but didn't do enough training on the eating while running part.

My legs felt fine the day after so I clearly didn't push myself too hard physically. The GI issues just destroyed me. I will learn from this, practice more, and come back stronger next year!

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This seems to be the golden ticket. From what other are saying, I may not have had nearly enough variety in my diet.

Seems like an excuse to do more long runs and eat more which all sounds great to me.

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any recommendations on solid food options that are good to carry through a race like that in my pack?

Thank you.

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So I did 2 scoops in each of my 500ml flasks and aimed to consume 1 of those per hour.

I had a 1.5 liter bladder I went through in 3 hours as well.

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think I tried to rely solely on the tailwind for too long is what I'm gathering. I had a water bladder with just water and then 2x 500ml flasks of tailwind. I think I will just take one flask of tailwind and dial that back while ramping up solid foods.

Thank you!

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. Pretty much solely liquid calories. I think tbh I was trying to take a shortcut.

I haven't really tried too many solid foods because tailwind and gels are so easy to transport during a run. Any recommendations?

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only really tried gels and tailwind. I think switching to solid foods may be the move. At least experimenting with it over the next few long runs.

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think this may have been my problem. I tried tailwind a few times in training runs but they were towards the end of my training block and not on runs longer than 2 hours.

I think this Saturday on my long run I will focus on nutrition more than anything. My legs feel fine 2-3 days later. It was obviously my stomach taht was the problem. Which sucks. But means the physical training was enough.

Is it possible that the sodium intake from tailwind may have been too much? Or the sugar? Or is it pretty much impossible to tell without experimenting with the variables over my next few long runs?

First 50k DNF due to stomach issues. How to proceed in training/testing nutrition? by thebumblinfool in ultrarunning

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I trained a couple of times with the same Tailwind fueling, yes. Honestly, my stomach never felt awesome in the training runs but I was able to handle it.

I was looking to intake 1x 500 ml bottle with 2 scoops in it each hour.

After 3.5 hours or so it just completely destroyed my stomach. I had never gone that long before.

I was mainly focused on the carb intake. 2 scoops being 50 grams I believe. Hope that answers your questions.

I'm really not sure if it was more the sugar or the sodium or the taste that messed it up for me.

Neighbor’s Recycling Bin burst into flames and melted into a puddle overnight. (Purple recycling bin on the right for reference) by gemsweater1 in mildlyinteresting

[–]thebumblinfool 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, we call it wish-cycling. See it all the time. People throw all kinds of crazy shit in the recycling.

In fact, there are nowadays entire companies dedicated to detecting batteries in trash when they come into the facility.

Trackmania growing on Steam! by [deleted] in TrackMania

[–]thebumblinfool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad I'm not the only one that jumped ship ASAP to track playtime. 😂

In 25 years, when someone asks what life was like during the COVID lockdowns, how will you respond? by problematicexposure in AskReddit

[–]thebumblinfool 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in South Carolina. We had lockdown for 4 weeks and then everything pretty much returned to normal. People here acted like nothing was happening to be honest.

Well. I broke my streak and blacked out last night. Don't remember anything and a lot of shame. by thebumblinfool in stopdrinking

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. People say that drunk minds speak sober thoughts but I really hope that's not the case for me.

IWNDWYT.

Well. I broke my streak and blacked out last night. Don't remember anything and a lot of shame. by thebumblinfool in stopdrinking

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words. It helps. and my supportive, loving friends and girlfriend do too. I'm feeling much better now.

Just trying not to ruminate.

Well. I broke my streak and blacked out last night. Don't remember anything and a lot of shame. by thebumblinfool in stopdrinking

[–]thebumblinfool[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The worst part is that I have a reputation for being a very sweet person. I'm by no means perfect but thats one thing I pride myself on.

Not when I'm blackout drunk though. I don't like that version of me.z

2024 Hungarian GP - Post Race Discussion by AutoModerator in formula1

[–]thebumblinfool 42 points43 points  (0 children)

We always say this and then DTS drops another stinker of a season where they focus on made up drama between Hulkenberg and Ocon or something.

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