Can anyone run an ultra?

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 7/9/2009 at 3:19 PM

I need to go for a run.

But running is stupid.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

wanderlost

Get Lost :)

posted: 7/9/2009 at 3:45 PM

Quote from Trent on 7/9/2009 at 3:19 PM:

I need to go for a run.

But running is stupid.

Yeah, are you injured? Your log seems to suggest something happened abruptly a couple of weeks ago?

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 7/9/2009 at 3:49 PM

Mentally injured. 185 days in a row, 1500 miles and PRs at every distance but one for a goal marathon that slapped me with a hot day. I will soon be ramping up for several Fall marathons and I needed a break.

Oh, and my 17-month old son hurt my leg, but that is improving.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

another one

The King of Beasts

posted: 7/9/2009 at 3:52 PM

Quote from Trent on 7/9/2009 at 3:49 PM:

Mentally injured. 185 days in a row, 1500 miles and PRs at every distance but one for a goal marathon that slapped me with a hot day. I will soon be ramping up for several Fail marathons and I needed a break.

Oh, and my 17-month old son hurt my leg, but that is improving.

MTA: I think you mispelled Fail, you had 2 "L's", I am a good friend to point that out.

"As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man / I have chalked up many a mile. / Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, / And I've learned much from both of their styles." ~ Jimmy Buffett

“"I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit.
"No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way."”

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 7/9/2009 at 3:55 PM

I may have to come out to "pace" your Leadville now just so I can trip you as you round the lake.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

another one

The King of Beasts

posted: 7/9/2009 at 3:59 PM

Quote from Trent on 7/9/2009 at 3:55 PM:

I may have to come out to "pace" your Leadville now just so I can trip you as you round the lake.

you should come out.

"As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man / I have chalked up many a mile. / Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, / And I've learned much from both of their styles." ~ Jimmy Buffett

“"I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit.
"No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way."”

mamaofthree

Best Present Ever

posted: 7/9/2009 at 7:09 PM

Quote from Trent on 7/9/2009 at 3:49 PM:

Mentally injured. 185 days in a row, 1500 miles and PRs at every distance but one for a goal marathon that slapped me with a hot day. I will soon be ramping up for several Fall marathons and I needed a break.

Oh, and my 17-month old son hurt my leg, but that is improving.

how did a toddler hurt your leg?

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 7/9/2009 at 7:13 PM

He dropped a friend's 6" granite statue onto it when he realized it was too heavy to hold.

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

PerfesserR

Do not attempt.

posted: 7/9/2009 at 7:47 PM

Of course, Trent could put on a trail ultra in Percy Warner on the day before the Monkey. That would be cool, and he's probably not too busy that day.

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Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 7/9/2009 at 7:48 PM

Many have asked for the "double Monkey".

None have accepted the challenge...

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

Slo Mo Man

posted: 7/10/2009 at 6:22 AM

Quote from Roeido on 7/2/2009 at 9:32 PM:

Here's a great blog about a guy who finished Western States recently: Scott's Western States RR

Back to the "ultra" talk folks. The above link was a great read. Any more inspiring tales? (about ultra running! Before you go off on another tangent.)

"The will to win means nothing without the will to prepare."
Goals:
Keep on running!

Over_the_Hill

posted: 7/10/2009 at 5:35 PM

Quote from Slo Mo Man on 7/10/2009 at 6:22 AM:

Back to the "ultra" talk folks. The above link was a great read. Any more inspiring tales? (about ultra running! Before you go off on another tangent.)

I have one.

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My first ultra had a 50k or 50m option that you could choose up until the last minute. I thought I was being wise when I chose the 50k option so as not to get in over my head; but I agonized long and hard.

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I'll never forget how mad I was at myself when I got to mile 29 or so. I was just swearing a blue streak at myself for having made that stupid choice. Other people around thought maybe I was bad at myself for not running up to expectations, but I was just upset at having chosen the wrong distance. I will never again choose to run a 50k when there is a reasonable 50m alternative.

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To this day, all my 50 mile per-mile metrics are faster than equivalents in 50k. PR is faster per mile, PW is faster per mile, and average pace over all races is faster for 50m than 50k. Don't ask.

wanderlost

Get Lost :)

posted: 7/10/2009 at 6:24 PM

Quote from Over_the_Hill on 7/10/2009 at 5:35 PM:

To this day, all my 50 mile per-mile metrics are faster than equivalents in 50k. PR is faster per mile, PW is faster per mile, and average pace over all races is faster for 50m than 50k. Don't ask.

That is really bizarre! Why do you think that is?

Trent

We've Got Big Hills

posted: 7/10/2009 at 7:03 PM

Quote from Slo Mo Man on 7/10/2009 at 6:22 AM:

Back to the "ultra" talk folks. The above link was a great read. Any more inspiring tales? (about ultra running! Before you go off on another tangent.)

Here is one - Strolling Jim 42 miler

I'm running somewhere tomorrow. It's going to be beautiful. I can't wait.

Poor baby

another one

The King of Beasts

posted: 7/10/2009 at 10:16 PM

Quote from Trent on 7/10/2009 at 7:03 PM:

Here is one - Strolling Jim 42 miler

wow what an asshole, he locked your keys in your car... that is funny

O' i do have one question on the race report.... did you ever get that red shirt you wanted to much ??

"As a dreamer of dreams and a travelin' man / I have chalked up many a mile. / Read dozens of books about heroes and crooks, / And I've learned much from both of their styles." ~ Jimmy Buffett

“"I don't see much sense in that," said Rabbit.
"No," said Pooh humbly, "there isn't. But there was going to be when I began it. It's just that something happened to it along the way."”

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