Ultramarathon Daily News | Fri, Sep 2

iRunFar showcases the life of Billy Yang. Super great guy who’s putting out excellent content.

Looking to run naked? Here’s a list of clothing optional races around the country. Flap, flap, flippity flap.

Trailrunner Mag: What you need to know about gravel running shoes.

Whew, Dean-O is doing everything he can to push the coyote story further down the feed.

Courtney Dauwalter shatters the (mens and womens) Collegiate Loop FKT. Of course she did.

CTS: One ultramarathon runner’s guide to heatstroke and heat illness.

Might want to read that before I go outdoors over the next week in Sacramento:

Ultrasignup goes full woke. RDs, you’ll now be expected to provide prizes for a miniscule division of runners, who’ll, by the way, all be biologically male.

Hungarian Esther Csillag finished 5th at UTMB, her first 100 miler. I can’t think of a better debut performance at UTMB than hers. Anyone?

More on 100k World Champ Haruki Okayama. Interesting story of an amateur runner who’s faced plenty of setbacks in his career. Good read.

If you figure out a way to get into UTMB, use this page as a resource for training. Excellent advice from Daniel Rowland.

Yikes, I didn’t know there were two deaths at Comrades this year.

Looks like an interesting story on the death of a Navy SEAL during training, but I’m paywalled out for the month.

Personal: I’m starting to look around for a job in the marketing/content/writing field and figure this would be a good place to start. If you’re looking for someone with a diverse skillset who’s got deep roots in this industry, let’s connect!

Have a great weekend everyone. Stay cool!
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16 Responses to "Ultramarathon Daily News | Fri, Sep 2"

olgav100 says:

September 2, 2022 at 7:31 am

I wonder if “races that are not non-binary friendly” by the new standards (I guess that would mean separate award group) will have to specify that on their website as well. As of right now rule only states that “friendly” will be able to put it on their description. And if yes (to first sentence), then would those races be able to have registration via Ultrasignup, and if yes, would it be treated sort of like announcing “I am a racist/bigot/fascist/insert name”. I thought we’re technically all-inclusive-friendly community as is. Do we need to specifically call out who we are friendly to?
P.s. I’ll have to read the UTMB prep article later, so much info, I bet it’s good for any 100 mile training if digested correctly. I don’t really need it (anymore), but always curious of suggestions out there, especially with research. From the first glance, they said do downhill training weekly, while Koop says a couple sessions near the end of the training cycle is enough (quick rewards, too much damage).

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  September 2, 2022 at 12:45 pm
  
  Of course non-“friendly” races will be demonized. There’ll be a stink made by a very small but very loud group of “influencers” and should the RD not comply, they’ll be deemed transphobic.
  
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Ryan Goodman says:

September 2, 2022 at 7:51 am

It’s really not necessary to refer to an effort to be more inclusive as being woke (such an ignorant term that showcases a lack of interest in understand others’ perspectives). If Ultrasignup wants to make these updates to be more inclusive of groups that have been discriminated against, it’s along the same lines of recognizing equality for women and minority groups. This is an option for RDs, nothing is being forced upon you.

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  September 2, 2022 at 8:38 am
  
  Ignorant term? And denying that someone belongs to either of the two sexes is somehow enlightened? Come on, let’s stick to the actual, hard sciences.
  
  My point with the comment is that these types of new standards will have a negative impact on RDs, who’ll now have to make awards, places, etc for NBs, who’ll, let’s be honest, make up a tiny, tiny percentage of entrants. Who’s next to get their own designation? Should their be NB “equity” when it comes to those getting into prestige races? If not, why not?
  And there’s still no regularity in designating those with real disabilities in races, but NBs get their own category? It’s absurd.
  
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alonewolfrunning says:

September 2, 2022 at 8:39 am

I don’t understand why an Ultra is categorized at all. I couldn’t give a damn its the same race for everyone. Anyone can beat anyone. Top 3 or top 5 or whatever only and get on with your life. If you had a great race that’s fantastic, you will be congratulated, you will be recognized by your fellow runners. Run the race, celebrate with you friends and peers, thank the RD & vollys and don’t worry about winning an award in whatever category. We are all in one group: Weirdo Ultra runners. Sign up as a “runner”, place as a “runner”. Its my tiny opinion but that approach would be very ULTRA to me.

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Gerell Elliott says:

September 2, 2022 at 11:44 am

Agree!!!!!!!

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Gerell Elliott says:

September 2, 2022 at 11:46 am

…to alonewolfrunning

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Bruce Cyra says:

September 2, 2022 at 12:50 pm

As a RD of a 50k/10mile trail run, I’ve noticed more and more people asking about awards outside the top, and it reminds me of the obsessive interest in the gazillion categories people wanted when we produced triathlons. Remember Athena’s and Clydesdales? At least I don’t get those at the trail races.

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  September 2, 2022 at 1:41 pm
  
  I’ve heard of clydesdales, but Athenas? Somehow I’ve missed that.
  So the question is….what’s the equine term for a heavy set non-binary runner? Does that have to be a thing now?
  
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Beth Robefel says:

September 2, 2022 at 3:55 pm

Please delete your ignorant “Flap, flap, flippity flap.” comment about my nudist running calendar. You don’t know what you are talking about and we do not appreciate comments on body parts. We have been at 23 nudist 5K races and men say this is a non issue. Most of these races are trail runs, many men and women are ultra trail race winners. We had four Turtle Lake runners work as volunteers at the final 4 hours at Run Woodstock 100 mile. It is fine to post a link to us. It is not fine to act like a Morning FM Zoo radio show.

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Beth Robefel says:

September 2, 2022 at 4:09 pm

Please delete your comment on the Naked5K.com race calendar saying “Flap, flap, flippity flap”. I have run 23 nudist 5K races and have neither had any issue on body parts or have ever heard any male say they have. You are acting like an immature Morning Zoo FM radio show. Several race promoters on the calendar also run trail half marathons and 12 hour trail runs. I know several women and men at our races who have won these.

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  September 2, 2022 at 9:35 pm
  
  Oh come on. They’re naked races and I’m shocked that you can’t recognise that we’re going to giggle.
  I was hoping to find one closer to me in Northern California!
  
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Ellie says:

September 2, 2022 at 4:23 pm

I think Marianne’s Western (3rd place – first 100) and UTMB (2nd place – second 100) is pretty great too! What an incredible next generation of ladies coming through! 🙂

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Andrew says:

September 2, 2022 at 5:53 pm

Maybe they added the non binary category so yet another podium wouldn’t have been stolen from Marianne Hogan by a biological male.

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Billy T says:

September 5, 2022 at 8:59 am

Might want to take a look at the names of the races on the Nudist Race Calendar before getting angry. “Wiggle, Jiggle & Giggle” “Bouncing Buns” “Bare Buns” “Bare Booty” “Chilly Cheeks”, etc. Sounds like some of your fellow nudists don’t have their knickers in a knot.

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Paul says:

September 7, 2022 at 2:11 pm

Kudos to Ultrasignup.

Their action reminds me of a Margaret Mead quote. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

I think 50 years from now (hopefully sooner) a non-binary category will be standard and we’ll look back at today the same way we now look back at say women having the right to vote and wonder how it was ever possible that wasn’t the case.

And the science supports the idea of gender fluidity. (a quick Google search found multiple articles from respected scientific sources like Nature, Scientific American, and Harvard).

Finally, the article specifically says “there will not be non-binary gender rankings”.

So again, kudus to Ultrasignup. Yes it will be complicated. Yes, there will be hiccups. Now is early days in figuring this all out. Making it so everyone can participate as their authentic self is a worthwhile goal.

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