Daily News, Wed, Jan 7

Feel like really really geeking out on competitive ultra stats? Start here.

Do you have hang-ups about hanging out at trail races? If I’m not running, I still like to be there, watch everything unfold, see friends, etc…

Anyone recognize this feeling? Great description from Mario.

Three friends from SoCal drive up north to run through the redwoods. (I ran this race too…perfect weather!)

I’m no doc, but I know that keeping your muscles balanced will help decrease injuries.

This news from Hoka makes me a bit nervous. Rapid growth often leads to less attention to detail and degraded quality. And those boots…whoa!

It’s probably fair to say most things are better in the Bahamas. Wow, this guy is racing a lot!

Check out Ian’s schedule for 2015. I see one OCR on there. Anxious to hear how that goes.

Update to the best value ultras in the UK. Anyone want to put together a list for the US?

A problem I don’t need to deal with: Yak Trax of metal screws? Hugo compares both.

Fun race report from Thunder Rock 100 where everything worked out pretty well.

I guess I figured this was common knowledge: Whole grains are good for you.

Very detailed report from a first-time ultrarunner. She did her research, chose a do-able race, and executed well. Nice!

The ultimate tech reviewer DC Rainmaker does a TV segment for CES right here.

What’s your choice for Olympic City for 2024?

Good stuff: Seeking truth, enduring pain. It’s all how you see it.

Help! We’ve covered diet, training, PT, etc. and I’m looking for a topical subject that will help you get to the finish line faster. What type of guest would help the most? Shoot me a message or comment below. Thanks!

15 Responses to "Daily News, Wed, Jan 7"

Paul says:

January 7, 2015 at 6:09 am

I’m always interested in the mental side of athletics. Someone like Dr. Cleere might be a good guest.

https://www.facebook.com/DrMichelleCleere

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Brett Ashley says:

January 7, 2015 at 6:21 am

My favorite type of guest and/or race reports are from first time ultra runners who finished mid-back of the pack. Real life stories that the majority of us can identify with and take note from their mistakes.
Love hearing stories from first time runners, but it does suck when they say “Yeah it was my first ultra, and I came in 2nd place.” Hard for a slow midpacker to take alot from that! Haha
Keep up the good work!

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Meghan says:

January 7, 2015 at 7:12 am

Someone who has been through injury and OVERTRAINING and back and figured out the mental way to deal with LESS is MORE

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George says:

January 7, 2015 at 7:40 am

Would also love to hear from some more mid-pack runners, and also more on the coaching/training/science research side – like Dr. Tim Noakes, or Dr. Marty Hoffman who does all the Western States research. I really enjoyed the talks with Joe Uhan and Jason Koop.

Thanks as always for all you do.

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  January 7, 2015 at 7:57 am
  
  …and thank YOU for that killer package I received a few days ago. Now I have to figure out when to drink it!
  
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  1. George says:
    
    January 7, 2015 at 8:18 am
    
    Ha! No trouble at all – it’s a favorite of mine, too, and we have it all over (including at my local growler fill station), so when I heard you lament its lack of availability in your area, I figured I’d send some. Happy to send more if I don’t drink it first.
    
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    1. Curt Krieger says:
      
      January 7, 2015 at 9:02 am
      
      So now I’m jealous! New Belgium is distributed in Iowa but the selection is typically limited to their more mainstream stuff.
      
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Danny says:

January 7, 2015 at 1:48 pm

I tried on the Hoka hiking boots, and the rest of the Fall 2015 line, and they’re awesome. No worries from me (for now)!

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Damian Nathaniel says:

January 7, 2015 at 4:51 pm

I (and many others) would love to hear you chat with Billy Simpson from Memphis! I have met him a number of times at 3 Days of Syllamo in Arkansas. One of the most genuine, sincere and down to earth of the accomplished runners I’ve been around. Many many time finisher of Hardrock, has crewed the AT trail for Karl Meltzer and so much more. And funny as all get out too. He’d probably be just as content to talk about his sons than himself and his experiences. Anyone second this????? I’ll be waiting….

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David says:

January 7, 2015 at 5:21 pm

This might be a tad literal but I have heard of the use of slathering magnesium oils to aid in recovery. Or is that not the ‘topical’ you were looking for!

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1. Meghan says:
  
  January 7, 2015 at 5:33 pm
  
  I use Ancient Magnesium Oil Lotion… I think it helps!
  
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  1. M @readeatwriterun says:
    
    January 7, 2015 at 5:41 pm
    
    Me too. (mag lotion and spray)
    
    Eric – I’d agree with the “mental training” guests – like Jim Afrenow or the guy who wrote The Chimp Paradox or some other authors I could find. I also would LOVE to hear from more “regular” ultrarunners – the kind with day jobs, who don’t finish in the front. How do they train? How about more “Masters” ultrarunners too – how do they recover, stay fit, avoid injury, while juggling life and the aging we’re all doing? How about moving from road racing to ultras? Road to trail? Choosing your epic, bucket list race? “Ordinary ultrarunners” running a particular challenge – race, set of races – for a cause are good too.
    
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    1. Paul says:
      
      January 8, 2015 at 8:22 am
      
      For Master’s Ultra Runners I would highly recommend Scotty Mills. Being lucky enough to have started ultra running here in San Diego I’ve been incredibly fortunate to become running partners and friends with him. His knowledge base and experience are only second to his quality as a person.
      
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    2. Norma says:
      
      January 8, 2015 at 8:30 am
      
      LOOOOVE to hear from runners not in the front! Also, more about road ultras and the people who run them.
      
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Dana says:

January 7, 2015 at 5:42 pm

It would be great to hear an interview with Brian Mackenzie (CrossFit Endurance) to learn more about how training with less mileage along with strength and conditioning can lead to a better/longer running career. I think this would be especially beneficial to the everyday runner who has a family and a job and still wants to train and run ultras to the best of their ability. Keep up the great work, Eric!

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