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Overnight kit

Going to invest in some better layers for long overnight trips and in general adverse weather runs. This is the list I’ve compiled so far for a 2ish pound set of layers that will carry me through most weather here in the Midwest.

Patagonia Men’s Capilene Midweight Zip-Neck Top

Patagonia Men’s Capilene Midweight Bottoms

Patagonia Men’s R1 Air Zip-Neck Fleece Pullover

Mountain Hardwear Men’s Ghost Whisperer Jacket (hoodless)

Rab Men’s Phantom Waterproof Jacket (full zip)

Outdoor Research Men’s Vigor Lightweight Sensor Gloves

Outdoor Research Vigor Grid Fleece Beanie

Getting ready to order all of this to pack into a do it all 3 season kit. Any thoughts? This is about 800 bucks and I’d really like to keep it within that range.

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u/anulcyst — 4 days ago
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I ran a 50 mile ultra in sandals and it went fine

This post might get downvoted because it sounds really stupid. 😅 I hope it doesn't, though, because I think it went fine and there are good reasons why it's ok.

EDIT: this post got more attention that I thought it would, and people are asking why anybody would do this. Here is the reason: When I first started running casually many years ago, never with the intention to do ultras, I ran in these exact pair of sandals. I actually kept on replacing them after they wore out -- the sandals in the photo are my third pair. What I did not expect is that my entire skeletal-muscular system would adapt to these sandals. With that said, and needless to say, my feet and shins are super comfy in them.

At some point, I began taking running a little more seriously. I got expensive running shoes and expensive orthotics. The arch on the shoes is in the exact right spot so that I run with near perfect pronation. I actually brought those shoes to the 50 mile race but never wore them. Here's the problem: my skeletal-muscular system was so adapted to these sandals that the change in pronation actually was causing injury because changing pronation changes muscle usage profiles and where the shock is absorbed in the shin and tendons. So, for the 50 mile race, I decided to just wear the shoes that are the most familiar and comfortable for me: those sandals. But I don't intend to wear them for forever, and I will be tapering off of them and wearing my overpriced running shoes while training.

For these reasons, I think that wearing these sandals was objectively the right decision for this specific race. But I wouldn't recommend it for anybody else!

EDIT EDIT: here are the shoes: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IA5BPLE?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1&psc=1

EDIT EDIT EDIT: I'm hearing from several runners who are more experienced and knowledgeable than me talking about wearing sandals in ultras up to 100 miles. So far, all of them have mentioned Luna sandals.

u/Cyber_Imbiber — 9 days ago
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It was my shorts!

After putting on my cleaned shorts this afternoon, we have discovered it is my shorts and not my bag! So change the shorts, add some of the million types of body lube…I think I’ll be good.

Someone’s comment did mention it was too low to be the bag and it was!

u/regnig123 — 9 days ago
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Strength training for ultrarunners in their 50s—how much is helping you?

I’m a male ultrarunner in my late 50s with several 100-mile finishes. Over the last few years, I’ve been lifting more consistently, and I feel like it’s helping both my endurance and recovery. I’m wondering whether increasing strength training to three or four sessions a week would help me keep running strong as I get older—or just add more fatigue. For those balancing lifting with ultra training: * Have you found two, three, or four sessions a week works best? * Do you lift before or after running, separate the sessions by several hours, or lift on non-running days? * How do you schedule leg workouts around long runs? * What improvements have you noticed, and when does lifting start to interfere with recovery? My goal is to stay strong and keep enjoying long-distance running for years to come. I’d especially appreciate hearing from runners in their 50s and beyond, but everyone’s experience is welcome.

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u/RelentlessForward59 — 9 days ago
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What the Hills Reveal: I Trained Hard all Spring. The Hill did not Care.

At 63 years old, I’ve been running for years, mostly marathons. Yesterday I ran my first Ultra Marathon; a 60km. I’d tried before, but failed, this article is about that. I learned a very valuable lesson about the importance of doing hill work in preparation of running an ultra. Part 2 will come soon about how I responded to that failure and was successful.

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u/vhill01 — 10 days ago