From California ran grandma’s marathon this last month and completely collapsed at 8 miles turned to Jeff Galloway’s method and it worked not a great time but I did finish. I did not train for the heat or for the humidity and it showed up really quickly on the run
Thanks, Marty. The vert has been a dance. I need it (and love getting it), but with all the racing I've tried to modulate the climbing so I have legs for the "main events."
You’re on the right track — beginner mindset, and embrace the heat and respect it, let it permeate you and make you strong…. My first time at Black Canyon, I was cocky, looking at a course that was much easier than my recent Pennsylvania ultras in terms of technicality, ascent, etc. But I went from PA winter to the desert, promptly got burnt by the heat, brought to a mid-race standstill by dehydration. I drank and walked and drank, and finished, and leaned that lesson.
Side note… some races roughly in your area that have that same vibe you describe so well for RONR… Idaho Mountain Trail Ultra Festival (IMTUF) north of McCall, and The Bear (Salt Lake City). I predict that after this 100k you’re training for now, you’re going to want more…
"Let the heat permeate you and make you strong." I appreciate this, coming as it does from a guy who's lining up at Hardrock in a couple days. Thanks, Jeff. I will look into some of the races you mention!
Didn't know that. I enjoy watching his videos and was rooting for him at States. Cool that "The Kid" legitimizes what I thought was a weird practice. I mean, it's still pretty weird 🙃
From California ran grandma’s marathon this last month and completely collapsed at 8 miles turned to Jeff Galloway’s method and it worked not a great time but I did finish. I did not train for the heat or for the humidity and it showed up really quickly on the run
Kudos for adjusting on the fly and getting the finish. That's what it's all about!
Mike, impressive amounts of vert! Consistently, every month. Great recap and best to you at Javelina. I'll be following along.
Thanks, Marty. The vert has been a dance. I need it (and love getting it), but with all the racing I've tried to modulate the climbing so I have legs for the "main events."
You’re on the right track — beginner mindset, and embrace the heat and respect it, let it permeate you and make you strong…. My first time at Black Canyon, I was cocky, looking at a course that was much easier than my recent Pennsylvania ultras in terms of technicality, ascent, etc. But I went from PA winter to the desert, promptly got burnt by the heat, brought to a mid-race standstill by dehydration. I drank and walked and drank, and finished, and leaned that lesson.
Side note… some races roughly in your area that have that same vibe you describe so well for RONR… Idaho Mountain Trail Ultra Festival (IMTUF) north of McCall, and The Bear (Salt Lake City). I predict that after this 100k you’re training for now, you’re going to want more…
"Let the heat permeate you and make you strong." I appreciate this, coming as it does from a guy who's lining up at Hardrock in a couple days. Thanks, Jeff. I will look into some of the races you mention!
Hans Troyer talked about doing regular “car sauna” sessions before Western States. You’re in good company! Rooting for you!
Didn't know that. I enjoy watching his videos and was rooting for him at States. Cool that "The Kid" legitimizes what I thought was a weird practice. I mean, it's still pretty weird 🙃
Love.
Thank you for loving and supporting all the strange things I do ❤️