Staminist Forums - Running Forum Discussion forum for all running sports: marathon, half, ultra, trail running, jogging, racing, triathlon, training, technique, and gear. https://staminist.com/list.php?2 Sat, 07 Mar 2026 00:32:46 -0600 Phorum 5.2.19 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,1650# Mountain Madness BC Runners Coronavirus Survey https://staminist.com/read.php?2,1650#

Coronavirus Update and Request to Our Runners
Like all of you, we are hard at work adapting our business to the new realities faced by our society as we deal with the challenges of this pandemic. Collectively race directors from across BC have been collaborating to look at ways to successfully return to racing as we find a "new normal" and we are looking for some help from you!
The link below will take you to a short 10 minute survey that will allow us to better understand the impacts that have been felt by our British Columbia racing community, our partners and our sponsors. We are also using the survey to gauge the concerns that racers will have about returning to racing and are seeking any feedback you may have about what might make you more comfortable and confident in returning to the trails and community that we all love.
Click here to enter the survey:
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Thank you! ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Kathybeeh Running Forum Wed, 06 Nov 2019 22:06:08 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,636# Camo Run for Veterans/Indy 5/20 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,636# #TransdermalCO2Delivery ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> David2 Running Forum Wed, 17 May 2017 11:10:05 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,631# Mayo Clinic on high Intensity workout x resistance training https://staminist.com/read.php?2,631# David2 Running Forum Thu, 16 Mar 2017 17:34:33 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,24# Re: Welcome New Members, Please Introduce Yourself https://staminist.com/read.php?2,24# Clarkmajor Running Forum Thu, 02 Feb 2017 23:04:04 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,251# Re: Training and competing in the heat https://staminist.com/read.php?2,251# Clarkmajor Running Forum Thu, 02 Feb 2017 22:59:13 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,610# Research Study: Health Related Quality of Life Male Athletes https://staminist.com/read.php?2,610# https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6DLWQN ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> es15535 Running Forum Fri, 02 Dec 2016 16:26:05 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,579# Sinister 7 (Relay) Race Report https://staminist.com/read.php?2,579# Sinister 7 100 mile trail race, leg 5 of 7 to be precise. Sinister 7 takes place in the Crows Nest Pass in Alberta.
This was my first time attending an ultra event of any type, and it was pretty amazing. The organization was excellent and the people at the event were very friendly. My training leading up to the event was less than stellar. I knew that one of my team mates had slacked off on training, and that rubbed off on me. In the future, if I run another relay, I need to focus on myself rather than paying attention to what the people on my team are doing. My longest run had been ~22k with ~750m of elevation gain, which sounds good, but I had been shirking my mid week runs and generally not training hard.
This was my first relay race, running one of the later legs made knowing my precise start time impossible. So I grazed throughout the day, having an elk burger that one of my team mates brought for lunch, and waited as the first four runners completed their legs.
I started leg 5, 29.6 km with 763m of gain, at 5:30 pm. The sky had been looking rather ominous before I started and the wind was howling through the transition area. As soon as I began running I knew this was going to be a tough one. I could feel the altitude in my lungs, and my HR was at hovering at about 170 on the flats, which is about 20 bpm above where it normally is. To compensate for the altitude I ended up walking even the shallowest incline. The leg started on dirt road/ATV path, then split off to follow an undulating track under some high tension lines. After climbing 180m in 10k from the start, the track veered off the power line and the real climbing began. The next 1 km saw a climb of 100m and over the next 20 km the inclines were up to %45, at 1500m above sea level. My lungs were burning for quite a while. I swapped places with a soloist for a bit, with him overtaking me on the ups and me passing him on the downs. The last 10 km was generally downhill and my knees started to ache. I'm pretty sure this was related to my low training volume. I walked a fair bit of the last 5 km which was a gradual ascent. The final 500m dropped 50m into the transition area, and I had a great sense of accomplishment as I handed the timing chip off to my next team member.
Overall, it was really great to run in an ultra event. Everyone who passed me on the trail (and there were many of them) offered great words of encouragement which I gave right back. This race cemented my preference for trail running over road. I like the smaller crowds and the supportive atmosphere.
Next up? I will probably to a 25k on Orcas Island at the end of January followed by the Diez Vista 50 k in April. I also plan on doing some speed work in the fall. I hope my team wanted to do the Sinister 7 again next year, as I feel there is so much more I could bring.
https://www.strava.com/activities/638029736/overview ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> slee Running Forum Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:52:24 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,92# Re: No finishers at the Barkley Marathons https://staminist.com/read.php?2,92# slee Running Forum Fri, 25 Mar 2016 12:28:57 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,92# Re: No finishers at the Barkley Marathons https://staminist.com/read.php?2,92# The Barkley Marathons: The Race That Eats Its Young
I think it's out on Netflix (US?) so check that out it looks really good

Every year, 40 international runners descend upon Tennessee with a compass and a prayer to test their limits against the Barkley Marathons. Inspired by James Earl Ray’s escape from nearby Brushy Mountain Prison, the race’s founder Lazarus Lake is as weird, unpredictable and irresistible a character as the idiosyncratic course he has created. Enshrouded in mystery, from the secret application process to the measly 10 finishers in its first 25 years, this “ball-buster” of a trail race has gained cult-like status with ultra-runners and amateurs alike. Participants are challenged by inexact directions, inhospitable conditions and obstacles like “Rat Jaw” and “Testicle Spectacle.” From the entry fee of $1.60, a flannel shirt and a license plate (for race virgins) to the cigarette lighting that marks its start, this is a 60-hour endurance race like no other. This oddly inspirational and wildly funny sports documentary champions success in failure, fun in futility and the joker who organizes it all. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Tue, 15 Mar 2016 17:32:55 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,483# Hypoxic Training and Leadville 100 Pacing https://staminist.com/read.php?2,483# CTS Athlete Rebecca Rusch is no stranger to altitude. She's won the Leadville 100 four times and is a 6-time World Champion. As she prepares for a new adventure on Kilimanjaro she's spending time in the High Altitude Training Center (HATC) at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs with her coach Dean Golich. Here she talks about the rationale behind her time in the HATC, and how it applies to athletes getting ready for the Leadville 100 and other events at altitude.

If you're interested in more discussion of training methods for high altitude events, this article over at Carmichael Training might be of interest:
Do Altitude Training Masks Work for Endurance Athletes?
"The short answer to the question of whether you should invest in an altitude training mask is: No. But, as with so many things in sports science, there’s more to the story because there can be benefits to exercising in a hypoxic environment, they’re just not the ones you normally associate with altitude training."
Are you training for a high altitude event? How are you training and what's your pacing strategy? ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Fri, 05 Feb 2016 16:01:07 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Re: Oh My God, What Have I Gotten Myself Into? https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Do Altitude Training Masks Work for Endurance Athletes?
The upshot: "The short answer to the question of whether you should invest in an altitude training mask is: No. But, as with so many things in sports science, there’s more to the story because there can be benefits to exercising in a hypoxic environment, they’re just not the ones you normally associate with altitude training."
http://trainright.com/do-altitude-training-masks-work-for-endurance-athletes/
I wonder if there's anything like the High Altitude Training Center (HATC) in Colorado Springs available in Vancouver
^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Fri, 05 Feb 2016 15:56:59 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Re: Oh My God, What Have I Gotten Myself Into? https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# slee Running Forum Wed, 09 Dec 2015 21:18:28 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Re: Oh My God, What Have I Gotten Myself Into? https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# The Sinister 7 course looks amazing... running through the Rockies is going to be an experience. Haven't been to that area but I'd imagine it's something like Kicking Horse. Plus Fairmont & Radium hot springs are close by :) ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Wed, 09 Dec 2015 20:45:28 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Re: Oh My God, What Have I Gotten Myself Into? https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392#
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Skye
What kind of shoes/gear do you use when running in the rain? I figure I'm going to get totally soaked regardless of what I wear. But chafing is sure unpleasant and seems to happen a lot faster when you're wet.

Bodyglide is something that becomes a very close friend when it's wet out. Most of my other gear doesn't really change. I might throw on a long sleeve shirt, always synthetic, instead of a short sleeve/singlet, but that depends on the temperature and wind. If it's particularly nasty I'll start my run with gloves on, usually removing them before too long. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> slee Running Forum Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:24:36 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Re: Oh My God, What Have I Gotten Myself Into? https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# I hope it doesn't rain on you too much this winter. You don't do treadmill/indoor running do you?
What kind of shoes/gear do you use when running in the rain? I figure I'm going to get totally soaked regardless of what I wear. But chafing is sure unpleasant and seems to happen a lot faster when you're wet.
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Sun, 06 Dec 2015 20:11:35 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391# Re: 2015 Beer Mile World Championships https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391# Meet the Grandma Who Outran Her Kids at the Beer Mile
Elvira Montez, 81, on her way to become the oldest finisher at the 2015 Beer Mile World Championships
Elvira Montes doesn’t even like beer. She prefers Scotch—Chivas Regal to be exact. But on Tuesday night in Austin, Texas, the 81-year-old grandmother of three from Fort Worth put her beverage predilections aside, cracked open a KCCO Gold Lager from Resignation Brewery, and began to chug.
^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:57:48 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391# Re: 2015 Beer Mile World Championships https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391# Wow this is getting some incredible coverage. Here's Lewis Kent on Ellen demonstrating how a pro does it
^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:52:27 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391# Re: 2015 Beer Mile World Championships https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391#
https://twitter.com/CanadianRunning/status/668942880199737344
Although..... Beer mile breaks new ground as athlete signs industry’s first lucrative contract
The deal will pay the beer miler more than what Brooks pays an amateur athlete - oh my god... ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Sun, 06 Dec 2015 19:49:55 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Oh My God, What Have I Gotten Myself Into? https://staminist.com/read.php?2,392# Vancouver Marathon on May 1st
Relay team entry into the Sinister 7 on July 9/10.

I'll be running leg 5 for the relay, which consists of ~30km of trails with 2500" of elevation gain.
I think my endurance will be good after training for the marathon, so I'll most likely take a week off of running then hit some event-specific training up until the relay.
Another option that I'm contemplating is signing up for a 10k trail clinic in March, helping build strength for the marathon while leaving my Sundays open for long runs. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> slee Running Forum Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:22:26 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391# 2015 Beer Mile World Championships https://staminist.com/read.php?2,391# The 2015 Beer Mile World Championships took place on December 1st in Austin, Texas, and the world record fell once again. The new record, 4:47.0, was taken by Lewis Kent, who is now the only Beer Mile Pro in the world. He also holds three of the top six beer mile times.
The rules for the beer mile are pretty simple. Drink four beers, at least 355 ml and 5%, and run 4 laps. No shotgunning and no wide mouth cans.
It's good to see Canada rule such a prestigious sport. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> slee Running Forum Sun, 06 Dec 2015 11:20:40 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,376# New features for runners in GoldenCheetah 3.3 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,376# New running features include Daniels VDOT and Threshold Pace estimation tools & Stryd Power Meter support

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF GOLDENCHEETAH VERSION 3.3
It is available for download from the GoldenCheetah.org website
http://www.goldencheetah.org/index.html#section-download
The user guide and wiki explain the new features.
https://github.com/GoldenCheetah/GoldenCheetah/wiki
There is a video tutorial describing the new features.

Major new features
Sync across PCs via Dropbox cloud storage
Sync via local folder, thumb drive, Google mounted drive etc
Added Daniels VDOT and T-Pace tools for Running
User Formulas
Restful API Web-Services for integration with R,Matlab,Orange,Tableau etc
Support FE-C trainer
Monark ERG Support
Support Stryd Power Meter for Running
BSX Insight 2 support
Ambit SML import support
RLV Support, playback to riding speed.
Video Overlays in Train View
SportsPlusHealth upload support
Backup and Autobackup
Better swim workout support incl. lap workouts
SrmRideFile: v9 support (SRM PC8)
Add new language support: Chinese(Traditional)
GPL v3 License
Severe Bugs Fixed
Fix 3DP file import 'hang'
Joule GPS+ import issues
Checkbox metadata fields not saved, ^S save errors
Fix GPU battery drain on Mac OSX
Fix HR > 8 Zone Crash
Fix 'Fix Elevation' SEGV
Fix Interval Search SEGV on High Power
DataProcessor 'Auto' runs on import only
Fix Memory Exhaustion on Mass Import/Sync
Fix SEGV when sharing activity on Strava with no internet
Fix IntervalNavigator SEGV
Fix SEGV LTM Edit
Minor new features
Delete multiple workouts
Configure CP and FTP separately
FixSmO2: Add a tool to remove anomalies in SmO2 data
Recognise more Garmin devices based on FIT SDK
Fix Freewheeling Tool
Added W'bal Work In Zone Metrics
Add W'bal Zones - Time above CP
Added Autoimport Stealth/Background Mode
TrainMode - Use Multimedia Keys
Fix Speed from Distance tool
Delete Athlete now supported
Settings stored in athlete folder config directory
Bugfix merge of hrm and gpx
Mass update metadata with set, isset and unset commands
Add a Derive Distance tool (from GPS position)
Read R-R data from polar hrm files
Add User parameters for Bike Weight and CRR to Power Estimation Tool
Multiple fixups for DataFilter expressions and precedence logic
LTM Filter for a curve
Rename Route ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Wed, 02 Dec 2015 17:13:05 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,354# How to avoid hypothermia when trail running https://staminist.com/read.php?2,354# Starting to feel clumsy and confused? Did you have the shivers, and then they stopped? Hypothermia is defined as body temperature below 95F or 35C, but the risk of falling down, getting lost, or injury is much higher even in the pre-hypothermic state due to loss of coordination and compromised decision-making. Even in fall, spring, or summer it can be a danger, when the warm sun can lead you to dress very lightly, and especially at higher altitudes.
These conditions increase a runner's risk factors for hypothermia:
* High altitude - due to thinner air
* Night time - makes you sleepy
* Bad weather or fast changing conditions
* Unfamiliar terrain - getting lost or spending longer than expected without adequate gear
* Calorie deficit - by insufficient fuelling or GI distress
Recognize the symptoms:
* Shivering
* Loss of dexterity
* Stiff and unresponsive limbs
* Feeling dizzy or light headed
* Increased urination
* Nausea
* Drowsy or dull
* Blurred vision
Don't put your faith in being able to "just run through it" or "go faster to keep warm" - that might work for one or two factors, but if multiple things go wrong you can easily get into trouble.
* Be realistic about your fitness level
* Acclimate to the conditions
* Take more food & water than you will need
* Take extra layers
* Put on extra layers early
* Run with a partner
* Make sure someone knows where you are!
For more information, tips, and stories read Feeling Frozen in Trail Runner Magazine.
Short link http://stamini.st/avoid-hypothermia-running
^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Mon, 23 Nov 2015 20:38:29 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,24# Re: Welcome New Members, Please Introduce Yourself https://staminist.com/read.php?2,24# I assume it's not sprained or a stress fracture from a previous injury, it sounds like you'd know if that was the case.
Does the ankle pain come on at the beginning of your run, then go away, and only return after your run? Does it hurt up the back of your leg as well? If so, it could be tendinitis. Reduce inflammation with ice, NSAIDs, and gentle stretching, and try to find a softer running surface for a while, see if that makes a difference.
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Sat, 21 Nov 2015 16:48:39 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,24# Re: Welcome New Members, Please Introduce Yourself https://staminist.com/read.php?2,24# Rexxon Running Forum Fri, 20 Nov 2015 23:00:08 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,292# Re: Looking forward for the next marathon race. https://staminist.com/read.php?2,292# Check out Hal Higdon for a wide variety of marathon training plans for various experience levels. He's also got plans for other distances as well.
The Vancouver Marathon course is pretty great. Have fun running it!
Slee. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> slee Running Forum Fri, 20 Nov 2015 07:58:32 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,321# Taking ibuprofen before running https://staminist.com/read.php?2,321# Athletes who'd popped ibuprofen pills before and during an event displayed significantly more inflammation and other markers of high immune system response afterward than those who hadn't taken anti-inflammatories. Even though the long term effects are unknown at this time, it is hard to believe that this activation is without potential to cause harm.
My response would be the same as that of an editorialist in British Journal of Sports Medicine who nicely summarizes the current thinking. "There is no indication or rationale for the current prophylactic use of NSAIDs by athletes, and such ritual use represents misuse."
Bottom Line - There are no short cuts to avoid the muscle pain associated with over exercise, a discomfort which can put your performance at risk.
The only proven strategy is:
1) Warm up before you push it.
2) Work from a good training base - and ramp up slowly.
3) If it hurts, listen to your body and take a few days off - or exercise a different set of muscles at the gym.
More info in this article: For Athletes, Risks From Ibuprofen Use
"Many active people use the painkiller ibuprofen on an almost daily basis. In surveys, up to 70 percent of distance runners and other endurance athletes report that they down the pills before every workout or competition, viewing the drug as a pre-emptive strike against muscle soreness.
But a valuable new study joins growing evidence that ibuprofen and similar anti-inflammatory painkillers taken before a workout do not offer any benefit and may be causing disagreeable physical damage instead, particularly to the intestines." ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> CPTips Running Forum Thu, 19 Nov 2015 15:29:07 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,292# Re: Looking forward for the next marathon race. https://staminist.com/read.php?2,292# The amount of time you spend training each week depends a lot on your current conditioning and what kind of training load your body can handle, which can vary a lot from person to person. What's your current fitness and training level?
The most important thing when training is to ramp up training load slowly, and listen to your body. It will tell you when you're doing too much, too soon.
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:35:51 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,309# Avoiding post-workout binge eating https://staminist.com/read.php?2,309# How Should Runners Handle Portion Control?
The main points to consider:
* A portion is a subjective amount of food, one that has grown in size and calories
* A serving is a specific amount of food established by the USDA (the one you find on the nutrition label)
* Are your goals to maintain, gain, or lose weight? Set a calorie goal and track what you eat.
* Listen to your body's hunger and satiety cues. Are you a fast eater? Slow down - and give the "full" signal time to get to your brain
* Starving yourself early in the day usually leads to binge eating later
* Small, healthy, frequent meals are better than a few large meals
* Big effort days need a big meal to recover - but remember to adjust on your rest and recovery days
* You don't have to deny yourself treats, just don't go crazy
One really simple thing that helps me is to eat from small plates and small bowls. It seems ridiculous, but it really does help reduce portion size and it feels like you've had plenty to eat. It also slows you down, and gives you a chance to think if you're full or not before going for that second or third helping.
Tracking calories is a pain, but with new apps like MyFitnessPal that have a huge database of foods (and a barcode scanner for prepackaged food) it's become a lot easier. Most people tend to eat similar foods over and over, so you only have to count calories for a while before you'll have a good idea of where you're at without having to get out your phone.
How do you control your appetite when you're training? Let us know in the comments below. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Running Forum Tue, 17 Nov 2015 15:33:33 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?2,292# Looking forward for the next marathon race. https://staminist.com/read.php?2,292# RogerLeviathan Running Forum Tue, 03 Nov 2015 02:36:21 -0600