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The Iguana
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Finished!
100 @ 27:06:43
Wow. Now that's a BMF. Can't imagine what that must be like. Nice work!
100 @ 27:06:43
Wow. Now that's a BMF. Can't imagine what that must be like. Nice work!
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
That's awesome.
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
@BassNBrew, congrats on the first Western States qualifier in here for 2020. Way to just grind that thing out, much respect.
@SayWhat?, you and I are next!
gruecd
Footballguy
gianmarco
Footballguy
Wala is an FBGism.
But yes, voilà for the culturally sophisticated gentlemen.
Either way, enjoy Klimat on June 2nd onward.
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OrganizedChaos
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Congratulations @BassNBrew. Amazing job. You did in a little over a day what would be my best month ever. Mad props to you!
gianmarco
Footballguy
@bushdocda
We both got a kudos from some English guy. I don't see any connection otherwise (mine was from 2 days ago, yours this morning).
Do any of your occasionally get a random kudos from someone you don't know (not the little hot things that are spam and disappear after a short time)?
We both got a kudos from some English guy. I don't see any connection otherwise (mine was from 2 days ago, yours this morning).
Do any of your occasionally get a random kudos from someone you don't know (not the little hot things that are spam and disappear after a short time)?
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ChiefD
Footballguy
gianmarco
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bushdocda
Footballguy
No idea who/what that is. I got some random ones from other groups I’ve joined over time.
The Iguana
Footballguy
I've gotten them from races I've done. Generally other people in the race that strava tags together automatically.
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gianmarco
Footballguy
Is it ok to start complaining about the heat yet?
Holy cow, just ran in 74 degrees with sun and just about died out there. I know I've run in far worse and it'll just take some getting used to again, but man that was not fun just now.
Look what you guys did to me! Now I'm longing for the cold.
Anyway, just matched my longest streak of 29 days in a row. Another week with 33+ miles, most elevation, and other than today, feeling good during runs. Hoping to see some payoffs in the next couple of weeks as this continues to build.
Holy cow, just ran in 74 degrees with sun and just about died out there. I know I've run in far worse and it'll just take some getting used to again, but man that was not fun just now.
Look what you guys did to me! Now I'm longing for the cold.
Anyway, just matched my longest streak of 29 days in a row. Another week with 33+ miles, most elevation, and other than today, feeling good during runs. Hoping to see some payoffs in the next couple of weeks as this continues to build.
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gianmarco
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Zasada
Footballguy
Got hissed at by a cobra chicken today on my run. Cocky mother####ers. Won't be long before they're coming at me with rage and fury.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Brony
Footballguy
Took the bike out this weekend for a couple of warmup miles. encountered canadian geese just lounging on the bike bath. Also saw red wing ####ers are back too, but not in attack mode yet.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
tri-man 47
Footballguy
@BassNBrew, congrats on the first Western States qualifier in here for 2020. Way to just grind that thing out, much respect.
@SayWhat?, you and I are next!
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
I see hawks somewhat frequently but in these parts, they leave humans alone. I remember a few years ago a big one would sit on a fence post right by a sidewalk I’d run on. A couple of times I ran by not noticing until our heads were maybe three or four feet apart. I got freaked out and ducked and covered but the hawk would just stay there calmly and watch me.
gianmarco
Footballguy
They usually don't bother humans because they are too big to be prey. You only need to worry if under 140 lbs.......
gianmarco
Footballguy
This shtick cracks me up. The funny thing is, though, I really don't have a lot of stuff. I was basically starting from nothing and had to get some items.
Running related items I've purchased since starting:
Garmin watch, FlipBelt, BT headphones, gloves, balaclava, socks, shoes, thermal tights, water belt, CamelBak.
That's it. You can consider the Tracer360 neon vest but that's for my wife even though I've used it a couple times.
But I'm open to buying more!!
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SFBayDuck
Footballguy
The only animals to come after me on a run were a male turkey and a young cow.
Although there was a mountain lion sighting here on a trail in my town this week. I chose not to run that trail this morning. I also chose not to mention that sighting to my girlfriend.
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BassNBrew
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@BassNBrew, congrats on the first Western States qualifier in here for 2020. Way to just grind that thing out, much respect.
@SayWhat?, you and I are next!
Thanks guys. Elementary stuff compared to Superior and Western States finishes. Just glad to get past the 3 consecutive DNFs at this distance. Other than some of the steep hills, Umstead is 100% runnable. 8000 ft of elevation gain is a picnic in your book. Lack of training and being a fatass made it challenge. The balls of my feet ended up blistering and made every step of the last 25 miles painful. Not sure if that was lack of miles, shoes, or the cinders working their way through the socks. I've got to figure that issue out.
After the ride home and into today, I can't get around without my sticks. Everyone is getting a kick out of seeing me hobble around. The 15 foot trek from the couch to the bathroom is an adventure.
Rodrigo Duterte
Footballguy
gruecd
Footballguy
gianmarco
Footballguy
The bolded is just amazing to me.
Just a "la di da I figure I"ll just wake up one day and decide to run a 100 mile ultra without any real prep and pretty much kill it including having blisters on my feet for the last MARATHON distance of the race and qualify for Western States and drink lots of beer and lots of beets and in general just be a badass even though I didn't negative split this sombich because negative splitting is for pooosays who only want to guarantee a finish"
-- @ChiefD
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gruecd
Footballguy
LOL, I feel ya, brother. I woke up a little late this morning and figured I'd just run later this afternoon after work. Checked my phone and saw a high temperature of 70 degrees, and immediately got dressed and headed out the door for a really nice 5-miler with temps in the upper 40s. Screw that warm ish.
gruecd
Footballguy
SFBayDuck
Footballguy
I know that walk well. And 100 miles is a 100 miles, regardless. Don’t downplay it, you beast!
Do you change socks? Even without @tri-man 47 around, I usually clean and re-lube my feet and put on a fresh pair of socks every 25-30 miles. I still usually end up with some blisters by the end, but I think it helps. I’ve never been a tape guy, but lots of people swear by that and I’d think the balls of your feet would be a good spot for that.
gianmarco
Footballguy
gruecd
Footballguy
I actually thought about that while I was running this morning. At this point, I'm in too deep to back down...
gianmarco
Footballguy
ChiefD
Footballguy
Don't let @gianmarco bully you.I actually thought about that while I was running this morning. At this point, I'm in too deep to back down...
As a matter of fact, I may delete my Klimat just to spite him.
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MAC_32
Footballguy
If it's actually hot, sure. If it's a number that starts with a 7 though?
At the time I was a little bummed I felt I needed to cut my run Saturday a little short (9 instead of the scheduled 12), but I just realized I had my first 8 hour exercise week of the year. So I just scheduled too much last week. In a good spot as the weather's breaking, but this weekend confirmed I should keep racing out of my mind until after track season. Practice 4 nights per week with meets both days over the weekend? Exhausting. I'm gonna see what sorta shape I'm in mid-May then decide if I want to find a race before we vacation early June, but any thoughts of sooner are now gone.
BassNBrew
Footballguy
I started with a pair of Nikes that only had 26.2 miles on them. They were a bit tight, but not too bad. Switched at mile 67.5 and changed socks and popped some small blisters. I think the issue was that the foot glide I used was holding all the cinders between my toes so the sock change didn't work. Really needed a bucket with water. Should have used gators. Put on a pair of Altras. these had always been a veery comfortable shoes, but the front of the toe box felt like a piece of wood. Immediately switched to an old pair of Saucony's that were a size up and probably had 1000 miles on them. They were very comfy, but the lacking of cushion on the gravel ended up not being good and I think they were too loose which helped promote the ball of foot blisters. Switched back to the Nikes at mile 87.5. That was pretty much a trade off as the cushioning helped, but the ankle rub wasn't fun.
Funny you mentioned tape. I spent hours thinking about if that would be useful. Guess there would be some information on youtube?
BassNBrew
Footballguy
@SayWhat? @SFBayDuck
https://tcl.patagonia.com/2019/03/seven-recommendations-for-trail-racing-and-training/
Curious if you see anything of value in here.
https://tcl.patagonia.com/2019/03/seven-recommendations-for-trail-racing-and-training/
Curious if you see anything of value in here.
Duuuuuuude, "elementary stuff" regarding running 100 miles? C'mon, that's nonsense! That's freaking impressive, especially considering you felt undertrained and dealt with blister issues for the last quarter of the race. Thus far my only DNF was in an "elementary stuff" 100 miler with a similar ~8000 feet of vertical gain. I definitely wasn't as mentally tough that day as you were this weekend, that's for sure. Don't downplay your accomplishment at all, as lots can go wrong in a 100 miler no matter the course.
Pretty much this. I don't change socks very often, but have historically lubed my feet before the race and every 25-30 miles just as Duck mentioned. And cleaning your feet seems to help too, as that dust/dirt/grime can definitely aid a blister in getting to a place you don't want it to go. I think the shoes with only 26 miles on them may have contributed a bit as well, as that's a pretty new pair of shoes.
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