My daughter uses www.nonetorun.com and has made great progress.
My daughter uses www.nonetorun.com and has made great progress.
Venus Williams seems to be pretty good at this whole #Tennis thing. #USOpen
It’s the last full month of training before my race. My goal is to get into October feeling healthy and strong. #RunChat
“The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane.” ― Marcus Aurelius
21 miles today. 48 for the week. 6 weeks left: Three more high-mileage weeks, two weeks of taper then race week. Crampy this weekend, but otherwise feeling good. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
It wasn’t a mistake free game, but that intensity and level play in Doak today was damn refreshing. Long season ahead, but this should give us all hope. Go Noles! #FSU
Today, watching FSU win, is the purest joy I have felt since last November. Damn, I needed this.
I know it was one game, but that was the #FSU team we thought we had last year. Yes Bama was #8 in the country, but they can’t rest their laurels on it. They need to follow it up week after week. #GoNoles #KeepCLIMBing #NoleFamily #BreakTheRock
Not a great 3rd quarter, but they were good enough. I understand wanting to control the clock and keep the seconds rolling, but you can’t be so conservative that you give Bama extra opportunities. #GoNoles #NoleFamily #KeepCLIMBing
TOUCHDOWN!!!!! #GoNoles #NoleFamily #KeepCLIMBing
I realize it’s the first half of the first game of the season, but the #Noles look good. Never been a huge Malzahn fan, but he has that offense clicking. #BAMAvsFSU #GoNoles #CFB
First one is Bandit before our 10-mile trail run in Feb. They gave him a race number. The next 2 are from our gravel half-marathon in Mar. Only gave him a pacer bib but he got a medal for that. We start training for a 50K in Oct. Last pic is Harley. Doesn’t run with me. Just posted cuz she’s cute.
Or because it was a day that ended in “y”.
#Racist #Sexist #Fascist #Authoritarian www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...
Epidural done. We’ll see how well it worked. Heavy rain kept me from running this morning, so rest day for me. Should be good to go tomorrow. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
I don’t have a most/least favorite time of day. I just run when it fits my schedule.
That’s so important during an ultra. Your mind will tell you to quit way before your body says it’s necessary. A lot of people drop out with too much left in the tank.
We are not in 1930s Berlin or even 2020s North Korea. Regardless of political affiliation, you should be alarmed and disturbed by this situation. #Authoritarianism does not belong here. www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...
Plus 1.5 with the dogs gives me 7 on the day and just shy of 24 for the week. About a mile short of my 80% target. Swelling almost gone which is a good sign. Going to try to squeeze in 7 miles tomorrow morning before my epidural. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat.
It’s a beautiful 65F (18C) morning, so I had to take these guys for a walk at the park. And yes, I’m logging those miles. #Running #RunChat #DogsOfBluesky
Walked 2.5 Wednesday. Ran 3.5 yesterday. Ran a little over 5 today. Still a considerable amount of swelling but little to no pain. I’ll call it a win. Need another 5 and a 13 this weekend. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Thank you! First run was just to get in the ring and run. I could tell when we lined up for our 2nd run I didn’t have him. Had a good plan for our 3rd run that lasted four obstacles. Still managed to reconnect and finish. Hoping to get two days of runs at our next trial. Gods willing we can title.
I think this is the universe telling me to take one more day off running just to be safe. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat #kswx
On the rare occasions I get the urge to foam roll, I just get out my marble rolling pin for baking. Sometimes I’ll put it in the freezer for cold treatment. Sometimes I’ll wrap a towel around it for something softer. Works the same without paying for a random piece of equipment.
Thanks! Hoping it’s muscular and not a ligament issue like I’ve had in the past.
It took us until our 3rd @americankennelclub.bsky.social #Agility trial, but we finally earned a qualifying run. It wasn’t perfect, but it was good enough. We’ve got a long way to go, but we’re moving in the right direction. #HuskyLife #DogSports #DogsOfBluesky
Thank you!
No brag. 8 weeks until race day. Developed a bit of a shin/ankle issue this week. Need to get over it soon.
A6: Nike Pegasus are always my go to. Have worn ASICS Novablast in the past and really liked them. Need to try another pair.
Q5: The long-sleeve t-shirt is my all time favorite article of clothing. Sleeves for warmth. Lightweight enough for warmer temps.
I have a couple pairs of Lululemon running shorts that I wear, but my favorite a pair of bargain bin running shorts from Baleaf. I honestly need to buy some more.
A3: Again. Whatever shirt I pull out of the closet. Prefer Dry Fit style versus cotton.
A2: No preference. Whatever ankle socks I pull out of my drawer.
A1: Hat or visor. I switch back and forth.
The march towards #authoritarianism continues. I can guarantee the first thing that the next #Congress will do if the #GOP keeps control after the midterms will be to suspend presidential term limits under some manufactured emergency.
The Divergent series was very similar in that regard. Hard to portray in the spoken word realm of a movie.
Are there no prisons?" asked Scrooge. "Plenty of prisons," said the gentleman, laying down the pen again. "And the Union workhouses?" demanded Scrooge. "Are they still in operation?" "They are. Still," returned the gentleman, "I wish I could say they were not." -A Christmas Carol
I try to stay apolitical on social media and not get too extreme, but this is truly the foundations of an authoritarian takeover. If you don’t believe that, you’re either willfully ignorant or complicit. Can’t do much about it personally, but we need #Republicans willing to say no. #Politics
I’m not sure I have any “regrets.” Disappointed in my one DNF, but I wouldn’t call it a regret.
Not a real person, but James Bond. Definitely a guy who would have enough stories to tell to keep me awake at 3am during a 100-miler. He’d make a good pacer.
Probably pushing myself to limits I did think I could.
About a third of what I had scheduled, but I used the window I had to get something in. Weather was not kind. Still got over 40 miles for the week and 530 total miles. Won’t get a long run in next weekend, so I’ll end with a couple of low mileage recovery weeks. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Practicing obedience is exhausting. #HuskyLife #PittieParty #DogsOfBluesky
I’m not familiar with High5 gels. Been using Hüma for a couple years. I prefer them over Gu. The Science In Sport Beta Fuel worked well, but it’s a big gel at over 2oz (60ml). Sweet, but it sat well on my stomach. May try some of their other formulas.
Not looking good for my Sunday long run. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Gel for the 1st third. Chews for the middle third. Remainder of the drink & Gatorade for the final third. Can’t seem to get a full serving of the drink per hour like I want. Still, I was able to stomach 95-100 grams of carbs per hour for the first 2 hours. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Thanks! Race is October 10-12th. I’ve got another 300-400 on the schedule between now and then. If I can get at least 80% of that, I’ll be happy. My body will be thankful for those two weeks of taper.
Today’s run marks a milestone: 500 miles since my race training started on April 14th. It’s about 50 miles short of my minimum target mileage, but I’m still in a good position for my race. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
My favorite distance! Good luck!
My experiment for this coming weekend long runs. Had the drink mix. Good stuff. If I can stomach that and the “solid” options, that’ll give me between 400-500 an hour. It’s a lot of carbs though. Should be interesting. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat #ScienceInSport #SiS
It’s one of only a few dog-friendly races around me. It’s all rail trail and relatively flat. Probably 90% crushed gravel. We’ll see how this 50K goes and go from there.
Prairie Spirit in Ottawa, KS. We did the half marathon together this year. I’d like him to do the 100–mile race with me out there in the next couple of years.
Heartland 125-mile race in October. Targeting 32 hours. Couple weeks after that my husky and I start 50K training for our race in March.
Stick with my plan. I have 10 weeks to go until race day. Need to get my average mileage close to 40 a week or better.
Weather cooperated. Body? Meh. Didn’t get 28, but got my 20. Hydration was right on schedule. 59/73 planned miles. 484.5/670 total. #Running #Ultramarathon #Running F Paralyzed from the fear inside But pain is only temporary L I hope you know You don't have to say you're sorry #HardRock #Music
Got my 18 today. Ran out of water abt 45min too soon. No big deal but need to carry a spare next time. Need at least 20 tomorrow but aiming for 28 wx permitting #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat F I know I'll be torn apart If I buried all my pain L Forgiveness is a strength I'm yet to learn #Music
I have 28 miles planned for Sunday. This is not a forecast conducive 5-6 hours of running. Fingers crossed it moves to Monday. #kswx #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
This goofy girl earned her @americankennelclub.bsky.social #CanineGoodCitizen #CGC title last night. Also passed her therapy dog evaluation. She’ll spend the next year making supervised visits b4 being an official therapy dog. Proud of the work my wife has put in w/ her. #DogsOfBluesky #PittieParty
No big brag. Just plugging away with my training plan. I’ve got 12 weeks until race day. A bit behind my target, but consistently putting in the work. Should be good to go in October.
A6: I typically only use music on my long runs. No playlist, but I put on Pandora’s “Decibel!” station. I’m a hard rock guy and that station always brings it. I don’t have enough characters to list all the bands I could pick right now.
A5: I kind of just run whenever my schedule allows it. Early evening during the week. Middays on Saturday and morning on Sunday. That’s where I’m at. During my ultras, pre-dawn is the best. After running for hours in the dark, seeing the sun start to peek through is a physical & emotional boost.
Agreed! One less thing to distract from enjoying the run.
A4: Never had an injury keep me from running. Found through running ultras that most aches & pains work themselves out over time. Did have an issue during an ultra where I started peeing blood. Finished the race but it took about 6 wks to get back to running. Now I’m super focused on my hydration
That’s wild! About 6 years ago we had a local runner get struck and killed about a half mile from the finish of a trail race. It was the only paved section of the course. Definitely one thing that makes me nervous while running ultras.
A3: Not really a “favorite,” but I have a 4-mile square block I always run. I have access to my house and a gas station, and it’s easy to calculate in my long runs. Boring, yes, but I don’t have to guess.
A2: Hmm…. Don’t really have a “routine.” I sign up for a race or two or three so I have something compelling out of the house. I don’t like being under-prepared
A1: Since 2011. Told the PT after my 3rd knee surgery in November of 2010 I was running my first marathon in a year from now. Haven’t looked back.
Should have said “12 weeks to go.” My plan counts backwards.
Solid cut back week. 26/31 planned miles. 12 weeks in 425/597 miles. Averaging about 28 miles a week. Big ramp up next week. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Was in a bad head space, so I thought a good sweaty run would help clear the mind. It did not, but I got 5 miles in. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Disappointing end to a good week of running. Nowhere close to what I wanted to run today. Gut issues starting around 10K and never got better. Oh well. Cut back week up next. An opportunity to reset. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Not what I wanted but more than I needed. Heat got to me & had to walk the last 2 miles. Time to rest & recover for 20 more tomorrow #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat FS: “My sinful confession You're my obsession” LS: “Then dig the knife in deeper just to watch how much I bleed” #HardRock #Music
So when does this heat acclimation actually happen? Asking for a guy that has 5 miles planned on Thursday when the temp is forecasted to be 101°F(~38°C). Hottest day of the summer so far. Today’s run only felt that hot #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Mondays are exhausting. #PittieParty #DogsOfBluesky
It’s on my bucket list! I have friends that have done it more than a handful of times. I’ve yet to do it once.
A3: The mind and body are incredibly resilient and capable of amazing things. One just needs the perseverance to allow it to happen.
A2: Dublin and Prague were great. Wouldn’t mind doing those again, but that’s mostly because of the cities they’re in. Wouldn’t mind doing Pikes Peak again, but it’s gotten too expensive.
A1: Definitely my sub-24 100-mile. 23hrs 1min. I’m hoping to beat that one eventually.
Solid effort on nothing but 1.5L of plain tap water (less than planned) and 4 gels (2 Hüma/2 Gu). Longest run since my ultra last fall. Halfway point of race training. 13 weeks. 363.57/517 miles. Under my 80% target, but only 4 miles per week behind. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Congrats. 100km is bad ass any time.
Good luck!
Just call it “race prep”. That’s what I do when I’m way over stocked for the time/distance I’m planning on running.
Not looking good for that second run today. #Running #kswx
Need 12ish today. Hoping to get out for another 10k later this afternoon. Weather might have other plans though. Need 20 or so tomorrow. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
I always wondered that. My Husky mix hates the water. Won’t even get in a kiddie pool when it’s 90°F or more. Doesn’t like sprinklers or anything like that.
Thanks! Yeah, I’m lucky. Degenerative disc disease runs in my family. Thankfully my GP is also a sports med guy. He gets it. Hopefully everything turns out well with your hip!
The pain management doctor is booked into September. I have a race in October, so I can’t take that much time off of running. Plus, it doesn’t bother me enough while running that I feel the need to stop. I’ve also ran a 50k on 2 broken toes, so I’m not necessarily a model patient.
Because the only logical response to your doctor saying you have a herniated disc and need an epidural steroid injection is to go for a run. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
Not 24mi as planned, but 17 was all I could get. 39 for the wk. Working on my fluid intake. Ran 12 yesterday & drank a liter/hour. Today it was less than a half per hour. Plenty of time to dial it in. Also yelled at a guy whose off leash dogs started running after me #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
So, I live in the Wichita area and had no idea this was going on.
This 6.5 miles completes 11 weeks of training. 285 of a scheduled 396 miles. About 50km short of target minimum. 14 more weeks and a scheduled ~600 more miles until race day. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
7am and it’s already too hot for a walk for these two. Still, wanted to let them get some sniffing in before it’s too hot to spend much time outside in the yard. #DogsOfBluesky #HuskyLife #PittieParty
Started with a feels like of 84°F (29C) and ended with one at 98°F (37C). Hydration was good. About 800ml an hour today. Need to drink more early in the run though. Another 10K tomorrow. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
I love my Polar, but yeah. Sometimes their formula just doesn’t work.
Couple miles short of what I wanted, but I’m still getting used to the heat. Try to get about the same mileage tomorrow. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat F: “I can't pretend like I don't love the poison that you lend” L: “Take the rest of me Don't leave me half alive” #HardRock #Music
Today’s run brought to you by poor nutrition, hydration, and sleep. #BusinessTravel Also, blow dryer season is in full swing. Need to get at least 20 miles on this weekend. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
We had our 2nd ever #Agility trial this weekend. I had one goal: get the weaves. We exceeded that by a lot. We’ve got a long way to go, but we’re well ahead of where we were the last time. Super proud of our run. #AKC #DogSports #Huskies #HuskyLife #DogsOfBluesky
After two down weeks, this week needed to start off strong. Need to find at least 30 miles to be on schedule. Won’t happen in a week, but I’ve got some time. Because of the cats, the dogs at my ear buds. So, the only music has been what’s in my head. #Running #Ultramarathon #RunChat
I think there are legitimate questions that should be asked of everyone protesting today and this past week: What will you be doing in June of next year? What about November? What is your plan for sustainability in the long term? #NoKings #Politics
Words cannot adequately describe my excitement over this announcement.