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The "Official" Runners thread...

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by The Driver, Jan 28, 2012.

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  1. Sep 30, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    I wore my weight vest for 3 of the hills tonight. Legs are toast.


    Im hoping the weather is decent for the Texas beast this year. If not, I may skip it... Ive done it once. I don't want to die again. haha
     
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  2. Sep 30, 2014 at 6:34 PM
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    congrats! a 50k is tough, add in challenging terrain it becomes very, very tough

    I decided to combine two loves- backpacking and trail running and did a two day trip into the Crazy Mountains. The weather didn't cooperate to well and got a big dump of snow and temps falling into the 20's at night, but still a great trip!

    Sunlight Pass

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    camp

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    threw in a pack rod to boot, thus combining three loves :)

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  3. Oct 1, 2014 at 5:57 AM
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    Super jealous!
    Living the dream :cheers:
     
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  4. Oct 1, 2014 at 8:37 AM
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    ^^^^^^^^ That adventure looks EPIC!!!!
     
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  5. Oct 1, 2014 at 4:03 PM
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    Seems there's a bit of a minor controversy about the Ultra Beast Medals. Some folks in the longer distance Ultra Running Community feel that 'Buckles' should only be for 100 mile runs, or greater. What do you guys think? I've honestly never had that cross my radar before.

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  6. Oct 1, 2014 at 7:05 PM
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    in ultra circles that's true, many also have a time factor that has to met as well (ie under 24 hours)

    if someone wants to award buckles for other distances, I certainly don't have a problem w/ that- always been a firm believer in RYOR (run your own run) :)
     
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  7. Oct 3, 2014 at 8:46 AM
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    I tend to agree with the ultra runners. Its usually reserved for 100 mile runs.


    But If I did the ultra beast and I got a buckle I would be excited about it for sure! :D
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2014 at 10:02 AM
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    Yeah, it's interesting. Different realms and communities have different traditions. Far be it for me to tread on someone else's - but this buckle/medal is one serious piece of hardware. I have no clue what Spartan Western Canada has in store for us with the correct medal (that will eventually come in the mail), but this chunk of steel is certainly hanging proudly with all my others!!
     
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  9. Oct 3, 2014 at 3:42 PM
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    well, I did it. Ran my first 50K this last Saturday. Well...My time was ok, 5:53:52 with 6800ft of gain. Which is the most I have ever done. I place 11th overall and 3rd in my age group (i'm 48).

    I have some second thoughts about that 50 miler! Gonna do another in November.
     
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  10. Oct 3, 2014 at 5:42 PM
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    ^ dude- that's a great time for a 50k, especially w/ that gain! Congrats- you now are a proud member of that special group we call ultra runners :D
     
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  11. Oct 4, 2014 at 5:02 AM
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    Thanks Big sky, btw your fastpacking trip looks awesome! A little snow just keeps things exciting. Nice looking fish too
     
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  12. Oct 4, 2014 at 5:41 AM
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    Huge college XC race in Louisville today. Guys in the fast race should be low 23's for the 8k..
     
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  13. Oct 4, 2014 at 7:04 AM
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  14. Oct 4, 2014 at 9:40 AM
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    Wow!! Well done!!
     
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  15. Oct 4, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    Ran 26:05 in the 8k today. Course was 0.1 miles long so about 30 seconds slower. Not awful.
     
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  16. Oct 4, 2014 at 6:10 PM
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    Congrats! you are now an ultra runner!!! :woot:
     
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  17. Oct 4, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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    Bloody hell!! 8k in 26 minutes!! Fastest I could ever do 8k, would be maybe 40 minutes. And I'd be dragging my tongue for the last km.

    Nice job!!
     
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  18. Oct 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM
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    Damn! 8K that's like 5 miles. 26 min. Id be dead! Congrats! Awesome time!
     
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  19. Oct 5, 2014 at 11:57 AM
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    id like to, but ill have to juggle it with my honeymoon pt2 in the same month and my travelling work. if it turns out i can run it, ill give you a shout for sure! im in afghanistan trying to train for an ultra while working 90 hours a week. i dont see this turning out too well...
     
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  20. Oct 5, 2014 at 12:12 PM
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    Haha thanks guys. The winner ran 23:45 :eek:
    I feel like a child.
     
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