running under the BigSky
moonlight- if you don’t have something already for a “survival bag”, I can recommend the Blizzard Bag- it’s prepacked into a low volume (and pretty low weight). It’s been thoroughly tested (and recommended) by Search and Rescue teams. It’s not a substitute for a properly rated sleeping bag, but makes for a good emergency shelter/sleep system. If I’m reading their site correctly, this should pass muster on their required equipment section.
2023 goal 2023 miles √
2022 goal- 2022 miles √
2021 goal- 2021 miles √
Endless trails
Hi trailers,
No run this morning but I did get out over the weekend, 5 trail miles Sat and
3 road mile Sun. Its been harder to get back into a running routine after bouts
of depression, but I'm committed (no pun intended). Once I get into a routine
few things stop me from running but it does become a challenge to get back
to it.
QOTD: Just got a pair of NB Vazee. A cheap pair of road shoes so I can get
a run in at work.
Hi trailers, No run this morning but I did get out over the weekend, 5 trail miles Sat and 3 road mile Sun. Its been harder to get back into a running routine after bouts of depression, but I'm committed (no pun intended). Once I get into a routine few things stop me from running but it does become a challenge to get back to it.
Hang in there, Man.
LB2
+ one
+ two.
tbd.
Sue
I am a firm believer that exercise helps depression; I know for a fact it doesn't hurt it (ok I don't really know that). + three on the hanging in there.
Hi trailers, No run this morning but I did get out over the weekend, 5 trail miles Sat and 3 road mile Sun. Its been harder to get back into a running routine after bouts of depression, but I'm committed (no pun intended). Once I get into a routine few things stop me from running but it does become a challenge to get back to it. QOTD: Just got a pair of NB Vazee. A cheap pair of road shoes so I can get a run in at work.
05/13/23 Traverse City Trail Festival 25K
08/19/23 Marquette 50 dns 🙄
Thanks! I will look into it!
January , 2022 Yankee Springs Winter Challenge 25k
they are nice for the vehicle too as part of a winter emergency kit
Glad you are getting out there! Depression saps the get up and go right out of you. I speak from many years of experience. Sometimes I have to start out by saying..."all you have to do is get out of the car and run or walk. If you hate it, turn around". Sometimes I turn around, but most times I don't. And it always makes me feel better. Good luck!
Tim
Late to the show. Long day at work and new software issues popping up, so I stayed and helped the staff. Run tomorrow in the woods. I need to be in the woods!
Jon, we're here for you. DD#2 is on a bad stint right now with her depression. I dragged her to the music room to play and sing and when she was done, she said it really helped. For her, it's a chore to make the the first step. As they say "you seldom regret going for a run, but you usually regret not going".
QOTD: Time for some new shoes and my pack is having some zipper issues (sounds like Louis CK). Tried WD40 and still difficult to open some of the pockets. It's lived a long productive life, but I get attached to my packs and hate to swap them out.
“Paralysis-to-50k” training plan is underway!
Are we there, yet?
4 miles easy. No obvious aftereffects from the race.
qotd: I'm ready for a new pair of shoes.
2024 Races:
03/09 - Livingston Oval Ultra 6-Hour, 22.88 miles
05/11 - D3 50K 05/25 - What the Duck 12-Hour
06/17 - 6 Days in the Dome 12-Hour.
Le professeur de trail
Jon - agree with everything everyone else said. Drag your a$$ out and run long. Do it Forrest Gump style if you have to.
My favorite day of the week is RUNday