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Race Report: JFK50

DCtoPgh — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:06:58 GMT

Hey everyone. I ran the JFK50 yesterday and it was an epic race. I wanted to share my pictures and story in case anyone ran it this year or plans to run it in the future. Happy ultrarunning

New to the longer-than-26.2 scene...

Billiken on the Run — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:53:35 GMT

As the subject line states, I'm new to the ultra area. I'm considering a 50k next spring and was wondering which of these two plans any of you more experienced folks would prefer or thoughts on both/either. The main difference is that one has back to back runs on the weekends. Any other plans or thoughts are greatly appreciated as well. The event I'm targeting is the Double Chubb 50k (http://www.stlouisultrarunnersgroup.net/doublechubb.htm). It's hilly and on trails.

Background notes: done 2 marathons (St. Louis & Chicago), a 25k (this was last year's Double Chubb), probably 10 half marathons, many other, shorter distance races, both trail and road. I've also done a few sprint distance tri's and an olympic distance.

Thanks,

Joe

52 marathons in 52 weeks!

tattooedangelwings — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:11:00 GMT

Hey Everyone!

I'm setting out on an exterme adventure this next year to help orphaned children in South Africa. I'm trying to get the word out to runners all over the country. Check out my blog at http://www.52beginnings.com

If this doesn't kill me I don't know what will!

Dana

Gaiter Recommendations

DCtoPgh — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 13:31:33 GMT

Who has gaiter recommendations? For the running I do all I need is ankle gaiters. I've had some people recommend dirty girl gaiters but on their website it talks about velcro that's good for a few uses and then buying your own after that? Seems like a bit of a hassle. What do you guys and gals use to keep sticks and rocks out of your shoes while trail running? Thanks

Horse shoes and poop on the trails

Gale Bernhardt — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:44:25 GMT

In recent weeks, I've encountered several displeased hikers, runners and trail maintenance volunteers that are unhappy (very, very unhappy in some cases) with how horse owners treat/share the trails with others. (Before you horse owners get prickly about this, know that I am a former horse owner.)

1) Should horses that share public trails be required to be shod with rubber shoes (rather than steel) to reduce the wear and tear on the trails?

2) Should horses be required to either wear tail bags that catch all of the poop, or at minimum, should horse owners be required to dismount a horse and push his or her horse's poop off the main trail so trail hikers, runners, kids and mountain bike riders aren't forced to wear said horse's poop in some form or another?

What do you think?

Feronia Funrunium Trail Run

vickvickvi — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:04:16 GMT

Is there guys from the Annapolis/Baltimore/DC area going to do this run this Sat, 11/07/2009? Feronia Funrunium Trail Run

I would like to go and Car pool if possible. Going to head out early in the morning and wanted to see if there were more. Car Pool.

Date

Saturday, November 07, 2009 @ 9:00 AM local time

Address

South Appleton Rd Parking Lot
2050 Appleton Road

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, November 07, 2009 @ 9:00 AM

Brief Description

It is a trail run, mostly single track. This event consists of a 24k, a 13k and a 7k run.

Reactions to the book: Born to Run

joeyverville — Tue, 19 May 2009 04:20:39 GMT

Has anyone read the book Born to Run? by Christopher McDougall? I posted this question on the B&B but no one has responded so far. I'd love to hear from you ultra and trail runners about your reactions...I thought it was wonderful--hard to get started but really got into it after a while. There is a story line about Caballo Blanco and the Tarahumara but also woven into the book are tons of facts and research information about running, evolution, science, barefoot running and athletic footwear, longevity in running/life, etc. I was more than just a little fascinated by the men and women who participate in distance running. I thinking about my activities in a whole new way. I'd love to hear /read how others of you feel about the book. Please post! And thanks!

New to Ultras - Need Advice

Matt Runs 4 Funds — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:26:04 GMT

In about 2 weeks I plan on starting to train for my first ultra. The first will be a 50 miler in February, mainly as a qualifier for the Vermont 100 in July. I'm concerned about the time involved, and what impact that might have on my relationships with friends and family, and overall life.

I'd like to hear from others who run/train for ultras, and their stories and advice. Thanks in advance!

First 40 mile run

hick1234 — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:18:28 GMT

I did my first 40 mile run Saturday and it was amazing. I started at 6:30 A.M. with my camelbak. I did the first 25 miles without walking then i walked about 5 minutes and ran another 5 miles then walked about 8 minutes. I ran until mile 37 then i started to fall apart. My legs were in excruciating pain and my mind was going also. Luckily my g/f ran the last 10 miles with me so it kept me going and i finished in exactly 8 hours! I posted a thread a month or so ago about my first 30 mile run and this was the same route with an added 10 miles. I have not done a marathon yet but i am doing my first one in november. all of my running has been for fun and on my own. I work 12 hours a day so i try to get a good 8 to 13 mile run in 3 times a week after work and a long 15 or 20 mile run on the weekends. I think my next long run will be a 50 mile trail run and i will sign up for a race somewhere here in Texas. any advice would be helpful because i am still new to running i have only been doing it for 8 months and 8 months ago i couldn't walk a mile lol.

BRENDAN BRAZIER at Stanford Campus this Friday at 7pm!!!

distancegirl21 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 22:36:55 GMT

For those of you in the Bay area, triathlete and ultramarathoner Brendan Brazier will speaking in Building 200, Room 002 at 7pm this Friday, October 16th. Listen to him talk about running/sustainability and ask questions and get autographs!!!

Map: http://campus-map.stanford.edu/index.cfm?ID=01-200