For me I feel like the best parts of running are the training, the nerves before, the dinner with friends, the beers after.

Is that important for you guys or nah?

I have no issues eating during a run. I take about 60-85 gr of carbs an hour, more if it’s a colder weather run. However, as soon as I’m done, I generally don’t have any appetite. I usually have one big meal in a day and try to have some protein shakes and force myself to eat some snacks. I don’t have any eating disorder, I just never look forward to having to sit down and finish a plate. I grew up eating small portions because my grandma I lived with ate small portions, so I just ended up doing that, but obv with all the running, I have to eat way more than I have been.

Any tips to make eating more enjoyable and less torturous? Whilst I don’t hate liquid calories, I wonder if there’s more I could try. Having to eat enough is genuinely the worst part of training lol Thanks!

have a 100k this weekend. currently have a head cold. give me some positive motivation that I’ll be fine 🫣 past win stories welcomed too

Deciding between these two. I’ve never used coros before and heard good things about both, especially the enduro 2 but it is a bit outdated , but not by much.

This is simply a personal interest of mine. I enjoy hearing what other runners think about running-related issues. There are no right or wrong answers, so feel free to share whatever comes to mind. I'm simply interested in your perspective.

So, what makes someone a serious runner? Is it about how often or how far they run, their commitment to running, what they achieve, or something else entirely? I'm interested in what being a serious runner means to you.

*DIFFERENT OP* - follow up on a post made last month by a different user

Just found out that this guy was found LIABLE in civil court for the drugging death of Fattorini, yet he is still propped up on one of the largest ultra running influencer platforms on Instagram? At first, I thought they were allegations. Well I’ve seen the court verdict. On top of that, I’ve seen the horribly disgusting chat logs. How do people feel safe running around this dude? This is a literal predator that runs some of the biggest races around the world! When will the people (runners, sponsors, RDs) hold him accountable for his actions? Also, what does this say about other people who commit atrocities like him.. if EW can find his “redemption” in ultra running, is that going to invite other predators to do the same?

This article was posted 2 days ago

https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shawne-merriman-among-four-ordered-214541825.html

For more information on the individual/situation search up and read the article “Death in Clubland.” There is also an episode of the Playboy Murders that talks about his involvement with the death of Fattorini. S3 E1

Found many older reviews about the trail running apps with coach as option, ideally including running and strength workouts, but wanted to know what is the situation and recommendations now?

Based on search I found the most popular ones: athletica, tracer, vert run rated as some good ones?

I recently ran my first 100k and was curious if anyone else has experience almost debilitating foot pain? My legs felt strong but was massively slowed down by how sore my feet got over time. Is this just the normal pains of running 100k?

Hello. I am 22 (m) training for a 12 hour ultra. Iv ran a few marathons and a 50k. I’m currently running 75 miles a week. It’s my second week doing that mileage. My race is a little over a month away but I’m a little concerned about my back to back long days.

Right now my long run is Thursday which is 24+ miles. It will switch to 6 hour race simulation next 2 weeks. Besides my long days I typically run 10 miles a day besides Saturdays.

Should I switch this up and pack more mileage on Friday after my long run Thursday? Or do you think my current training is ok? I plan on getting at least 50 miles at the 12 hour ultra

Is anyone else watching the weather for Javelina 100 this weekend? Euromodel is consistently predicting Phoenix with 1-2"!!! How does the course handle water?

If Friday is severe, it sounds like the camp will get blasted and the course will get soaked before things even start... hypothermia could be a real issue for runners if the predicted night rain happens.

Between races I'm planning to do an FKT as a personal project. To avoid bothering my partner with asking them to follow me on a long grueling and admittedly self-centered pursuit I decided to do the run self-supported. 

The run will be over 100 miles and wondering what is everyone's favorite race long distance running nutrition is that you could buy in most gas stations.

I'll bring a big bag of tailwind but will need to supplement. 

Thanks in advance! 

2 years ago I was maxed at 15K and the slightest incline was killing my legs. I never thought this was possible for me.

I was 5th at some point during the race but dropped to 13th at the end because I (foolishly) kept telling myself ‘you’re here to finish, not to podium’.

Next year it’s +100K races. Love the long journey of proving that discipline and consistency are magic!

Ran my first race over 100 km in September – Julian Alps Trail 120K (124 km, ~5,900 m, 9 pm start). Finished in 21:27.

Afterwards I went through my watch data in 200 m segments and compared the first 40 km with the last 40:

- Climbing: 662 → 584 m/h (−12%)

- Descending: 1,240 → 709 m/h (−43%)

- Heart rate: 145 avg first half, 122 second half

Compared to my own pace before km 75, I lost roughly 2.5 hours – about 1 h on descents, 1 h on flat runnable sections, and only ~20 min on the climbs.

Context: on short mountain races, descending is usually my strength. But I only started proper run training in June (mostly cycling before), so my guess is my quads just weren't built for that much braking. Engine fine, legs gone.

My plan after my next race: a downhill block, plus a simple test – same descent 4x in one session, compare descent 1 vs 4.

For those who've done a few of these:

- Did you see the same pattern in your first 100K/100M?

- What actually worked for you to build downhill durability?

I put the charts into a short video if anyone wants to see them: https://youtu.be/atUT833fvDo?si=_t2kcQrkF0o8ZKwL

I will be racing BC for the first time this coming February and am looking for any advice or recommendations for pacing, weather, crewing, and/or anything else. This will be my first elite/pro race (as well as my first net downhill) and I'm about to enter my last large training block so I'm hoping to begin dialing in everything. Goal is minimum sub-9 hour finish. Would love any input on personal experiences either racing or crewing the event!

I was hoping for the 100 mile buckle but at about mile 70 I was cold and just fell apart. Mix of being happy and disappointed at the same time. 😑

What is the most you guys have spent on an ultra before? What's the most you'd be willing to spend? I've just been thinking about this a lot with Mo, including budget and financing.

Share your race report which were most amazing races and location, so it would help others choose their first one, or next one to go ;)

Hi everyone!

Wanted to share a route write-up and GPX/Strava track from a recent Sea to Summit push from Mission Beach to the summit of El Cajon Mountain. My friend, Jacob Szilagyi, and I, Chase Tesoro, completed this 42-mile route in around 16 hours. Connecting the Pacific Ocean directly to one of the most prominent and iconic peaks in San Diego County felt like an aesthetic line waiting to be run. As far as I know, this is the first-ever completed attempt of this route. Neither of us is an endurance athlete; rather, we are 20-year-old students who wanted to push our limits, explore San Diego, and motivate others to do hard things! 

Key Stats

• Distance: 42.82 miles
• Elevation Gain: 6,278 ft
• Start: Mission Beach shoreline (Elevation: 0 ft)
• Finish: El Cajon Mountain Summit (Elevation: ~3,675 ft)
• Support Style: Self-Supported
• Total Time: 16 Hours 23 Minutes

Route Overview

We started around 2 a.m. October 24th right on Mission Beach. We then ran up Mission Bay Dr., then onto Friars Road. When we needed to stop and refuel, we stopped at gas stations and coffee shops that were open. We ran through the night up Mission Gorge Road and down into Lakeside. From here, we started our initial ascent of the long Wildcat Canyon Road to the trailhead of El Cajon Mountain. At the trailhead, we were 30 miles in with around 3000 feet of elevation. Once we were here, the pavement turned to dirt and rock, and we climbed and reached the summit around 4 p.m. 

Hydration, Gear & Nutrition

• Fueling: Energy gels and chews, assortment of candy, and electrolytes (50-70 grams of carbs per hour)
• Water Carry: Carried 2 liters in backpack, had a 16 oz water bottle with electrolytes, refueled at different gas stations.

Strava (Username is ChaseTesoro if link does not work)

Strava Profile

GPX Link

GPX

I love thru hiking bc it is cheap exercise. Would love to ultra, but why is it so expensive?

I've signed up for Ultra X Scotland 100 miler in May next year, but I still haven't heard anything about the route. Has anyone else signed up and know a bit more about what to expect? It's my first time doing anything more than 70miles and I want to train on more technical terrain if I need to.