Ultrarunner’s Daily News, Fri, Nov 20

Yassine drops some valuable advice for hundred milers.

….and here are fifteen ways to become a better Skyrunner that can be applied to any MUT race.

Great gift ideas for that trail/ultra runner who has everything. There’s some good stuff in there! (And thanks for the mention, Scott!)

One thing’s for sure…JFK50 is going to be a burner this weekend. Fast field, nice weather, giddy up!

Quickie with Philipino trail runner Koi Grey. They talk about trail running, and of course, Manny Pacquaio.

How awesome that these guys get to run through Headlands on their daily run commute. Great story!

One could draw a lot of similarities between this article and the current state of our sport. What can we do about it?

Here’s some excellent advice for the elites about life after running.

Planning on running Pinhoti? Here’s a great report with pics and tons of info from a solid mid packer.

Heading to Davis today to grab one (fine, maybe ten) of these. Hopefully they’ll fill up my unnecessarily awesome growler, but I’m pretty sure that stuff if just bottled.

At first, treadmill studios sound lame. But hey, I like Spinning, and that’s pretty much the same concept. Anyone ever been to a treadmill studio? What’d you think?

Public shaming and banishment for course cutters. What do you think?

Ten ways to save money on running gear. Also, but gear with solid warranties.

10 Responses to "Ultrarunner’s Daily News, Fri, Nov 20"

jesse says:

November 20, 2015 at 7:36 am

Love the commute story! Do all my long runs on or close to that route. Few things match the mist rising over the GG or looking down at Sausalito from atop Marincello in the wee hours.

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Scott Dunlap says:

November 20, 2015 at 9:38 am

Thanks for the link! I hope your recovery is coming along…

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David R. says:

November 20, 2015 at 10:00 am

Watch out for URP interviewee Lorraine Young! She’s not in the preview, but she is totally ready to rock and roll. And hopefully not end up “in the rhubarb” 🙂Reference

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Jon Olson says:

November 20, 2015 at 10:08 am

I have a DrinkTank also! keep us posted on if they fill the tank!Reference

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Francois says:

November 20, 2015 at 4:39 pm

Race official rulings, fine. I have a real problem with public shaming (in general – and I don’t believe in exceptions either, because, where do you draw the line). Street trials? Rotten tomatoes? Tar and feathers? Stoning? Ugh, we’re better than that.

Everybody has different sense of values, different education, background, culture of ethics (not to mention their own sense of what’s ethical and what’s not when they don’t have the culture to back it up)… I really don’t like nor understand public shaming.

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Peter says:

November 21, 2015 at 5:58 am

“Leroy Stolzfus clocks a 3:05 at Harrisburg Marathon in full Amish garb”

Says an ultramarathon is in his future.

http://www.pennlive.com/sports/index.ssf/2015/11/amish.html

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Nilo says:

November 21, 2015 at 7:09 am

I am in Fort Bragg today for my daughter’s swim meet. Right down the street form North Coast Brewing Co! I could use one of those growlers this weekend. 😉 Cheers!

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1. eric schranz says:
  
  November 21, 2015 at 4:12 pm
  
  Ah, Alyson, wish I could zap you mi growler. North Coast has some great brews. Hope to be there during the Mendocino Coast 50k next year!
  
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  1. Nilo says:
    
    November 25, 2015 at 10:04 am
    
    Beers were great, but they don’t fill growlers! Argh! I was perturbed to say the least. They only sell bottles, which isn’t too bad, oh well. I saw that Mendo 50k, looks awesome! I signed up for my first 50k at the TNFECSF next week, hopefully I won’t die and do the Mendo one in the spring. 🙂 Thanks to you and all your guests and co-hosts for the content and valuable tips and stories. I’ve been passively listening since right before Scotty left your side.
    
    Keep it up!
    
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Ross says:

November 25, 2015 at 3:20 pm

I’ve been in a “Running Development” class at my local fitness club for the past 3 years and it’s a blast. While in the summer months we get outside as much as possible, from October through April we are inside on treadmills. About half of the one-hour class is on the treadmills while the rest is doing exercises to build your running strength (lots of core work, running form, etc).

The right coach absolutely makes this class great. Ours keeps it interesting by working through different exercises, mixing it up throughout the class and week-over-week (hills vs speed, short intervals vs long), focusing on running form for better performance and less risk of injury, etc. The fact that he also works with me on my training plans and has paced me through a tough 50M, as well as friends through Western States, is pure bonus.

I hate treadmills and will normally only do them as a last resort (33F, windy, and rainy being a fine criteria for staying inside) but a class like this helps me keep my training both consistent and fun. It also provides similar benefits to a running group, familiar faces who expect me to be there each week and give me a hard time when I’m not.

I’m not sure I want the dark room, thumping music version versus this slightly more serious class. If you can find the right class / coach that fits your style, it’s certainly worth a try.

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