Ultramarathon Daily News, Thurs, Aug 13

Here’s my type of argument: Hats vs Visors. As someone with an obscenely large head, I’m unable to wear most hats, so my nod goes to visors. You?

LetsRun (not the message boards) has calm, reasoned response to the Nick Symonds dilemma.

Meanwhile, Nick thinks the decision is “bullsh!t” and that “the USATF needs to be burned to the ground.”

TBT: Ultramarathon Daily News from one year ago.

Six new trail running trends that are coming next Spring. Meh.

After Stage 2 at TransRockies, the Puzey Bros are leading Rob Krar and Mike Smith (results here), while Jenn Shelton and Kathryn Ross are in front for the ladies.

I posted some training/crewing updates for Clove a few weeks ago…now let’s find out how she did at Badwater.

Speaking of Badwater, here’s more on Bob Becker, who, at a young 70, recently finished the double.

I’m no equestrian (horses freak me out), but Ride and Ties have always intrigued me. Here’s an old school video.

20 mile trail race in Montana that’s got 6800′ of gain, 10k’ of loss on super technical and completely exposed trail. Yowl! Looking forward to part two tomorrow.

Here’s an interview with Jurek about his AT adventure.

How healthy is your love for running? A lot of these issues seemed to mirror many of the root causes of OTS highlighted in this excellent piece.

Hey New Englanders…looking for a Heady Topper “arrangement.” Email Me me if you can help. Thanks.

11 Responses to "Ultramarathon Daily News, Thurs, Aug 13"

Doug says:

August 13, 2015 at 6:49 am

seeing gu in bulk just made me puke a little; but i’ll take that salomon packReference

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thetk42one says:

August 13, 2015 at 6:52 am

As somebody who also has an obscenely large head, I wear whatever I can find that fits in the summer. Hat or visor, doesn’t matter. Although I’m partial to hats when I run trails to keep the ticks off. In the winter, I wear Buffs because they fit me way better than a hat or visor or beanie or any other winter hat out there.

PS – I’m easily a 7 5/8 hat size (that’s 24 to 25 inches).

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Tom says:

August 13, 2015 at 6:57 am

Krar and Smith lead the combined first two stages by 71 seconds. Puzey Bros won the second stage by 50 seconds.Reference

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Cheb says:

August 13, 2015 at 7:56 am

Though I don’t use gels any more personally. Bulk gel is actually really handy, last 2 races I did I carried a 250ml soft flask filled with Duotonic brand gel. It was way more convenient than carrying an equivalent number of small gel packs and dealing with where to put the empty/sticky packs.Reference

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Cb says:

August 13, 2015 at 8:30 am

After having a pre-cancerous mole and it’s margins removed from my scalp(leaving a 3 ” divit), I am in the hat camp even though a visor might be a tad cooler.

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Russ says:

August 13, 2015 at 8:34 am

5 years ago I’d have said the same thing but as my hair gets thinner I require the extra hat coverage.Reference

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Kashi D says:

August 13, 2015 at 9:12 am

I’m on the other end of the curve than Eric and previous poster — I have a very small head! Rarely does an adult cap fit me so a visor is great for me bc it is more adjustable. Also agree (in article) that full hat makes me “feel” hotter so another reason I avoid.

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Michael A. Jimenez says:

August 13, 2015 at 11:17 am

She’s awesome, she trained like crazy for the event, did well at the race too, particularly for a rookie participant. Thanks for sharing, installment two of her race report is out today. I still contend that this is a race you should consider doing one year Eric, there are just so many terrific stories that come out of this race; Shannon Farar-Griefer running with MS and a start crew of Jenn Shelton and Denna Kastor, blind runner Jason Romero setting a record for blind runners on the course, last years winners, battling the new winners, Harvey Lewis getting sick but still finishing tho 12hrs later than last year, then proposing to his girlfriend at the finish. Then we had record holder Valmir Nunez running splits 30-40 faster than his record 2007 yr and having his legs rebel on him around mile 110 allowing Pete Kostelnick to fly by while racing away from Oswaldo Lopez 2011 winner and 4x 2nd place finisher. Then there was the hard fought battle between Aly Venti last yrs winner and 2nd fastest 100 mile time by less than an hr to Ann Trason at 14:42, fighting off the impressively steady and ever present Nikki Wynd the Aussie would prevail after trading positions throughout the race. So many stories, Grant Maughan 2nd last two yrs would disintegrate after a blister early pace led to his body not processing calories but he’d seemingly miraculously rally for a top 10 finish, placing 3 Aussies in the top ten, Mick Thwaites powered his way to 3rd after after all the carnage would settle. It was an amazing run through the desert and mountains. Stellar scenery that I’d put up against almost any trail race made for a magical setting, big climbs and vast open vistas added to the drama that unfolded. The fighter jets buzzing every runner as we climbed Father Crowley near vista point around 4k ft was insane too. A lot to see and experience during 5 and a half marathons! I’d recommend this race to anyone that might find these things of interest; they don’t have to be the runner themselves, volunteering to crew pace is a great way to be part of the action and to see if this race might be for them. once people get a taste of the vibe out there, there’s a high probability that they’ll be hooked 🙂 Thanks for sharing the last few Badwater blog posts.Reference

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1. Michael A. Jimenez says:
  
  August 13, 2015 at 12:17 pm
  
  Shoot, I feel bad for all the other things I left out, Bob Becker at 70 doing the Badwater Double 292 miles…Marshal Ulrich completing his 20th…Jared Fetterolf going balls to the wall holding 3rd until mile 125 until he fell ill, still coming in strong with a race to be proud of…Pam Reed finishing second female after running WS100, and Hardrock….So many other compelling stories. I apologize for the long post, just being in the Badwater story makes me very fond of everyone else that was and has been part of this over it’s history.
  
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Paul b says:

August 13, 2015 at 2:17 pm

I find it interesting no one is talking about the OTS article. It’s a very good read. It’ll be interesting to see what might happen to all the young fast folks coming into the sport in the last year or two. Especially people like Ford Smith.

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Meghan says:

August 13, 2015 at 5:28 pm

I find it interesting that Scott Jurek lost SO much weight doing 46 days on the AT and the Iron Cowboy who ate everything and anything doing 50 IRONMAN in 50 DAYS in 50 STATES didn’t lose a pound….

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