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Jim is a beast. I just finished a six hour timed ultra and listened to a podcast with him for the first hour of it.
Everything hurts. Finished at 3am then drove 2hr15m home. Definitley wasn’t a good idea
I finished 31 single mile loops in just under 6 hours. Strava just deducts the time where I wasn’t moving
I finished 31 single mile loops in just under 6 hours. Strava just deducts the time where I wasn’t moving
Nice job. I complain about loop/time races but ultimately I have my best results in them. You just have to zone out and keep moving. I looked your race up on Ultrasignup. I know the guy who won the 6-hour.
It's always interesting to see the ages in those events. The average is sometimes 40-50 years old!
Thank you sir! That’s pretty much exactly what I did. It was easy not to stress because I knew there was another mile loop coming no matter what. It was good training for keeping myself moving.
This was actually only my second ultra distance race. My first was a 60k and I bonked really hard around the marathon mark and just had to walk it in.
The guy who won also ran the day race, so he was battling the heat and still got the course record. 40 laps was originally my goal, but I gave up on that pretty early when I saw my splits. Just one of those weird days where the splits are slower than what it feels like you’re running.
Almost everyone I saw was in their 40’s and 50’s. The 48hr folks really blew my mind. Idk how they did that damn loop for two straight days... lol
Me too, for like the 14th time. Lol that’s one of my favorites
Oh boy... just wait until you go down the Kilian Jornet rabbit hole lol
As great as Walmsley is, Kilian is the GOAT. Dude had a broken leg, then comes back and wins the Marathon du Mont Blanc, then shatters the record for the Bob Graham Round like a week later. He is not of this world. Same dude that set the speed record for climbing Everest, then climbed it again like four days later.
.... a few of my running friends - who happened to be mostly "road runners" (marathon / half marathon) completed either a 25K or 50K trail marathon in Afton, MN last weekend. I have run few trail races (maybe 4-5 half marathons) - but looking at the fun they had, and the support community, and being in with the rocks, roots, water, prairie.... it made me more attracted to this as a new accomplishment than I thought I'd be.
I'll admit that after I was able to complete some big "life goals" in running (PRs, sub 1:30 half marathon, Boston Marathon, 50 states half marathons, 100 total halfs.... and once I complete the Abbot world majors)... after each of these there is a serious post-goal letdown, sort of depression - of "what is left that I can reasonably expect to achieve?"
Doing some doable distance (50 miles or shorter) ultra trail marathons maybe a good target. The ties to each other of this run community are so strong. And its great just to say you could finish!
I guess I'll get a taste of it, doing a RAGNAR event this August. I think its like a 240 mile relay, with 12 runners getting 3 legs each of about 20 miles total over two days. It should be challenging and interesting. Have any of you done a RAGNAR event? I think there are RAGNAR events nationwide
I’ve heard good things about the RAGNAR events. Only downside I’ve heard is they can be a logistical challenge, but that just adds to the fun lol
The idea of getting shorter ultra finishes to satiate that race bug is a good strategy. Especially if you can moderate your effort and use them as “training” runs for bigger ultra distance efforts.
some friends of mine, an f-3 group i did for awhile, do the ragnar race near charlotte i think?
i’m considering the harbison trail in january...that’s my goal, anyway...probably just the 25k.
eta: watching the bigfoot 200 now, incredible.
i’m considering the harbison trail in january...that’s my goal, anyway...probably just the 25k.
eta: watching the bigfoot 200 now, incredible.
Do it! That should give you plenty of time to slowly build up your long runs and not risk injury. I've thought about trying to run that race with my sister, maybe I'll see ya there!
Lol I guess this should have been the "Thread About Ultra-Running"
i hope it gives me time, lol...i watched a video on youtube from last year’s race and it looked miserably cold.
that’d be cool if we made it there...beer on me if it happens.
If any of you ever come my way and run Table Rock Ultras, let me know. I used to be the RD but handed it off a couple years ago. It is a 50K and a 30K. Used to have a 50M, but that became a bear to manage .
The 50K is tough but has an epic view of the Linville Gorge at around mile 21. The 30K is challenging but never has a big view, just a lot of creek crossings.
I still help a lot with the race and I will look for you.
The 50K is tough but has an epic view of the Linville Gorge at around mile 21. The 30K is challenging but never has a big view, just a lot of creek crossings.
I still help a lot with the race and I will look for you.
That's right in my neck of the woods. I'm familiar with the race by name, and I've hiked/ran Table Rock several times. Does it follow the Foothills Trail at all?
Just gotta stay consistent, and stay healthy. Build up slowly. Cold running sucks though....
Would definitely be a good time, grilling out and having some beers post race is the only way to do it IMO
This is Table Rock in NC. We thru-ran the Foothills Trail in March. It is beautiful.
I’d try to go a little faster if it’s flatter than you are used to, but still keep it fairly comfortable unless you are specifically working on speed. You don’t want to pull a hamstring or groin trying to push the intensity early on in training. Beach runs are a great way to get in some long easy runs while taking in some natural beauty. And you can scout out the best beach bars
I love running on vacation because it helps balance out the extra calories from eating/drinking so much, plus you don’t have to worry about getting up for work with sore legs and no energy.
totally agree, it’s been great...my oldest(15) decided to go with me on sunday afternoon, and he’s in shape from year round tennis...i think he really likes running because this chick he likes in hs runs cross country...anyway, that was a cool bonding moment.
They stopped updating this site a few years back, but some of the content is pretty funny and accurate if you are around running and races long enough.
http://whatisultra.tumblr.com/
http://whatisultra.tumblr.com/
getting way more work in than i thought...all the record rainfall in the area has given me sort of a jolt to get a run in before an hour on the beach or taking cover on the deck.
loving this flat land, though.
loving this flat land, though.
I completed my first RAGNAR event over the weekend. Quick details:
*12 people on my team, about half and half women and men, in two rental vans.
* Each team member had 3 legs to run, totaling about 15-20 miles per runner (about 202 total miles).
* For us, race started at 7AM Friday morning and teams ran through the night until around 2PM (for us) on Saturday afternoon.
*It was hilly, humid, and pretty warm, even overnight.
*I got an extra medal for running the longest single leg at 10.5 miles, starting at about 1AM Saturday morning. Could never really see a thing except the path in front of you, lit by a head lamp.
*This RAGNAR was all "normal shoe" (not trail) navigation - paved or gravel roads, sidewalks, bike paths. Mostly around rivers, lakes, countryside, farm land - along Mississippi River in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
*Some teams were able to complete the RAGNAR event with only 6 runners (ultra teams). That is a lot of miles for each member (around 33-35).
*The hardest challenges for us (for me anyway) was the sleep deprivation. It seemed like I never got any real legitimate sleep over the two days - just lying down and resting occasionally.
*You also get to know your van mates on the team very well.... that can be good or bad.... if certain people or their mannerisms or habits annoy you, that is surely magnified, in a van together for over 30 hours straight.
I'd do the event again, but I think I may try a RAGNAR trail event next time. I've heard those are a lot of fun.
Now I have Berlin marathon coming up in just under 4 weeks.
to people on this thread, best wishes on your running endeavors.
*12 people on my team, about half and half women and men, in two rental vans.
* Each team member had 3 legs to run, totaling about 15-20 miles per runner (about 202 total miles).
* For us, race started at 7AM Friday morning and teams ran through the night until around 2PM (for us) on Saturday afternoon.
*It was hilly, humid, and pretty warm, even overnight.
*I got an extra medal for running the longest single leg at 10.5 miles, starting at about 1AM Saturday morning. Could never really see a thing except the path in front of you, lit by a head lamp.
*This RAGNAR was all "normal shoe" (not trail) navigation - paved or gravel roads, sidewalks, bike paths. Mostly around rivers, lakes, countryside, farm land - along Mississippi River in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
*Some teams were able to complete the RAGNAR event with only 6 runners (ultra teams). That is a lot of miles for each member (around 33-35).
*The hardest challenges for us (for me anyway) was the sleep deprivation. It seemed like I never got any real legitimate sleep over the two days - just lying down and resting occasionally.
*You also get to know your van mates on the team very well.... that can be good or bad.... if certain people or their mannerisms or habits annoy you, that is surely magnified, in a van together for over 30 hours straight.
I'd do the event again, but I think I may try a RAGNAR trail event next time. I've heard those are a lot of fun.
Now I have Berlin marathon coming up in just under 4 weeks.
to people on this thread, best wishes on your running endeavors.
UTMB is currently under way and all of my favorite runners are crushing it so far. Walmsley has controlled the lead, but Zach Miller (USA) and Kilian Jornet (SPA) have been in close pursuit. Tim Tollefson is another great American runner that could crack the podium or win. No American male has ever won this race
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