Ultramarathon Daily News, Thur, Apr 9

A whole bunch of questions with Rob Krar.

The UKs top female fell runner (do UK runners all have great names? Ricky Lightfoot? Nicky Spinks?) sets a new FKT for the Bob Graham Rounds. Read all about her experience in this excellent piece.

Runners are just a bunch of babies. Funny proof.

I just got this book yesterday and am already enjoying it. Travis Macy does a great job of applying ultramarathon and adventure principles to other aspects of our lives: The Ultra Mindset: An Endurance Champion’s 8 Core Principles for Success in Business, Sports, and Life

Utah sure does have some beautiful scenery, and Cory seems to have found the best spot.

Not all runners at Lake Sonoma are elites. I chat with two runners right here that you can probably relate to.

We reviewed the Spartan Ultra Pack right here. Consensus seems to be that it may be great for short trail runs and hikes, but doesn’t really live up to the “Ultra” requirements.

NUC: The Masters PGA tournament has a strict no phone/social media policy during the event. I love the idea.

Not that I’ll need it, but this jacket from Salomon gets a great review for it’s waterproof and weight qualities. Gotta say, Salomon reviews without prices freak me out a bit though…

Muslim girls lack female athletic role models. Here’s an exception.

It’s safe to say that my wife would kill me if I went off and ran a 200 mile race immediately after she gave birth.

If long distance running makes men more attractive (science!), then we must be really hot. Right? Right?

Do you have a coach? How do you find one? Ask Stephanie.

Trucker hats seem to be the cool thing nowadays. If you want to clean yours, check out this helpful video. I prefer mind a bit more worn and dirty.

12 Responses to "Ultramarathon Daily News, Thur, Apr 9"

Jorge says:

April 9, 2015 at 6:10 am

not a bad price for a waterproof jacket
http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Salomon_Mens_Bonatti_WP_Jacket/descpage-SMBWPJ.htmlReference

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J. Sprinkles says:

April 9, 2015 at 6:43 am

It’s the same way at the US Open, which I attended a few years ago at Olympic Club. Great experience to not have a phone and actually experience the tournament!Reference

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J. Sprinkles says:

April 9, 2015 at 6:45 am

MUT runners are also genetically more desirable…. http://phys.org/news/2015-04-distance-evolutionary-desirable-male-genes.htmlReference

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Mike Hinterberg says:

April 9, 2015 at 7:35 am

OK, I’ll say it, since there’s not enough honesty on it: distance running is great what it causes you to be a better person in the rest of your life, but is not uncommonly destructive when it becomes an alternative or escape.
Sure, it’s a personal decision, and doesn’t affect me. But I can’t help thinking of how our culture (of which I’m a part) that lionizes achievement helps promote this.

This is a bad decision if one’s primary goal is to be a good father. Spend time with your newborn instead.Reference

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Paul B says:

April 9, 2015 at 11:23 am

A: my wife would not allow a run right around a new born
B: there would be no way I would run a big race right around a new born by my own choice.
C: everyone makes their own choices and that is okay.

I see it as a lousy and selfish way to begin the next chater of your life with your family. My dad missed the birth of my younger brother due to a work trip and my mom never got truly past it even though they had discussed it before him leaving. You need to think of the long term consequences even if your partner says you can go.

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1. Mike Hinterberg says:
  
  April 9, 2015 at 1:24 pm
  
  Right on with all 3 points, Paul!
  I think “B” is a good personal perspective, and “A” is a sign of a good relationship and partner.
  I thought about work trips — the state of paternity leave in the US in particular (and, frankly, maternity leave) is pretty poor. That said, I could more easily envision certain less avoidable work/career issues that arguably had a significant impact on the (financial) health of the family. Ideally, an understanding workforce and planning helps avoid this, but it might be more difficult.
  As to our *hobbies*, however — seems silly to me.
  
  I totally agree on “C” as well, so I see this case as a symptom of a more general issue.
  Culturally (in ultrarunning), I think there’s too much complicity in attention toward the extreme, even when it might be deleterious — to relationships, and physical (e.g. overtraining, eating disorders) and mental (e.g. depression, exercise addiction) health. I can’t help but wonder if priorities would be clearer without attention from social media and peers, and with more concerned talk with our running friends about non-running issues.
  
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JE says:

April 9, 2015 at 12:02 pm

Once again, Eric, thanks for sharing the link to Rob’s 5’s on the MERIT blog!
– Cheers!

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Meghan says:

April 9, 2015 at 1:30 pm

No bubbles so…
From the Rob Krar article…. are GIN GINS a must when doing an ultra?

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Meghan says:

April 9, 2015 at 1:34 pm

He did a great interview on Runner’s Connect Podcast… (not as good as URP could do but no one can compare )Reference

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Jeff C. says:

April 9, 2015 at 3:50 pm

Great to hear their perspective. It is tough to hear the elites talk all the time. I understand I need to work harder and be better with my diet. But there is a good amount of folks that are just like me 🙂 Quite a bit slower but I have found things that work for me 🙂Reference

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Zach Willy says:

April 9, 2015 at 5:14 pm

Meghan,

Gin Gins are a ginger candy that some runners use for stomach discomfort. There are also ginger chews, bars, dried, etc, etc, etc.

Try them if you need. But it’s not a must.

I prefer flat coke for stomach issues. Burp it up!

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1. Meghan says:
  
  April 9, 2015 at 5:15 pm
  
  Thanks Zach….
  And as to the above about the Dad running while the baby is one week old… I agree with all you guys….
  
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