ILX running running thread

hmmm

That's pretty cool. How much?

No subzero run this morning. I think I would have been warm enough but I have the hardest time getting out of bed when it is cold. It just never makes logical sense.

want a garmin now badly.

ran a v quick 6 miles tonight, about 50 mins or so. my first run in a week after being a bit injured last week. the inside of my calves hurts a bit still, kinda feel like it won't go away, but it's tolerable. i guess i'll just run as and when, i don't feel like they'll heal totally anyway. would muscle training help in any way? feel like when i go on long runs as my legs tire my gait becomes looser and more likely to make me injured.

feel lately, and this may be a placebo, if i buy an energy drink or even just water about 3/4 of the way through my run, i get a major second wind and am flying for the last few miles.

do any of the running watches have barometric altimetry? when i compare the barometric figures from my edge 500 (i use the watchband adaptor for running) against the imported figures on garminconnect, the barometric numbers are waay more reliable. especially things like mtn trail runs.

'elevation correction' (see bottom left of repost i posted) seems to be garmins attempt at addressing elevation discrepancies - not sure how it works

just packed my drop-bag for saturday's 50 miler -- what's missing?

Antibiotic / Band Aids / batteries / Body Glide / bug spray / chap stick / deodorant / duct tape / Endurolytes / extra shirts (2), shoes, shorts, socks / flashlight / ginger / gloves / hand towel / hat / headlamp / hydrogen peroxide / jacket / nail clippers / Naproxen / nipple guards / Recoverite / safety pins / scissors / snacks / Tums / Vaseline / waist pack / water bottle

Sidearm?

like a weapon?? o_O

condom

cyanide capsule in case caught behind enemy lines.

whats the ginger for

helps settle the stomach on long runs-- kinda like a tums or something

where is this run

texas iirc

i believe there are spots open if youd like to register + join

is this the one http://www.tejastrails.com/Rocky.html

There is no IPOD rule. Yes, you can wear your IPOD. lol

ahahahahaha

yes thats the one how did u know, are u stalking me ;_;

well i knew it was this saturday and it was in texas and fifty miles, then i used the google, so yes i am stalking you

thats why i want you to get the garmin btw, so i can track you

ahhh nice

i do want one of those garmins now!

btw how long to you think itll take you

do you ever get worried about collapsing or anything at that kind of distance?

maybe 11-12 hours; 10 if i'm really lucky, 13 if i poop out early

nahhh not really :)

(maybe i should tho?)

thats nuts, u r nuts, good luck

thanx

thank god someone reminded me to pack a condom before i went out there unprepared

Are you going to die? Who's going to answer all the questions on the Ask ilxor thread if that happens?

last thing you want is to end up pregnant after 33 miles

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10 would be impressive. What was your marathon PR again?

looooool Local Garda

i've run marathon distance in training in 4:30-4:45 (actual paid race PR is 5:10, i'm fitter now) -- general rule is to double yr marathon time, then add two hours, so that puts me somewhere between 11:00 (using the 4:30 time) and 12:20 (using 5:10)

last year dominic grossman of california finished in 6:26:05 - you should try to top that

I think if I tried, my rule of thumb would be to quadruple my marathon time. What's the course time limit?

the top 100-milers should be finishing around 13 hours; my goal is to beat them

time limit 29 hours, aka, i can walk that shit in if needed

ooooh boy, just got the weather report from the race site

One to four inches of snow are predicted for today and
tomorrow with a low of 24 degrees F. on Sat. morning. Sleet is predicted for
Houston area a little farther south. A/O 11:45 AM Central Time there is no
precip falling yet today. Good luck to anyone who's flying or driving down
here!

34 minute miles!!! That's a slow ass walk.

i'd trade out 1/2 of bandaids for moleskin patches, if bodyglide should fail?

man with that weather you might wanna bring a spaceblanket

microspikes?

i've never worn a spiked shoe in my life :(

yaktrax

actually i think there was a pic on trailrun jesus' blog of yaktrax on his shoes?

he uses mirco spikes iirc - do u like yaktrax - they are not well loved from what ive heard

make sure you don't poop out at all if you can help it

pooped out early

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oh shit

missed your question-- i've not used microspikes, but recommend yaktrax pro for mixed conditions. very light and unobtrusive.

ilxor, go out and kill that thing tomorrow and have a great time.

finished 50 miles in 11:54 or thereabouts

the 100 mile winner passed me with about 1-1.5 miles to go, finished ~10 min ahead of me O_O