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    Knock on wood, I’ve taken harder falls in the...

    Knock on wood, I’ve taken harder falls in the last few years running than mountain biking. One of the worst feelings, those falls seem to last forever after the initial toe stub. Hopefully no damage...
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    There’s a time and place for this for sure, but a...

    There’s a time and place for this for sure, but a full stomach and downhills are a recipe for me shitting my pants
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    I started using Tailwind this year and have...

    I started using Tailwind this year and have really minimized any bonking. I also incorporate Ketone-IQ for anything over 4hrs. It may be the training but have yet to hit a wall while using the ketone...
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    I agree with Dan, 8-12hrs a week is a sweet spot....

    I agree with Dan, 8-12hrs a week is a sweet spot.

    What gives me confidence in my training is completing a daily goal throughout the week and maintain that for ~3weeks before a rest week. So if I...
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    Yeah, I tried training utilizing nose breathing...

    Yeah, I tried training utilizing nose breathing but it left me gasping for air. I know I should slow down but there’s only so much time to get miles in. My understanding is with time, runny/dry nose...
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    Running, Anyone...?

    +1 for nose breathing. I hyperventilated 10hrs into my first 100k after thinking I needed to breath deep at altitude. It happened one time before on a 50miler that caused a DNF.

    This time I...
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    Viva, The Mac Dunn 50k?! I ran it for the first...

    Viva, The Mac Dunn 50k?! I ran it for the first time last year and loved the course, especially the sloppy descents.
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    Same, I swear half my fluid loss is via snot...

    Same, I swear half my fluid loss is via snot rocket
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    ^maybe some put it on their feet but probs not...

    ^maybe some put it on their feet but probs not necessary if you have the right shoe/sock combo.

    Put the nut butter on your nuts and anywhere in that general region. One application has lasted me...
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    I find belts to be more comfortable and easier to...

    I find belts to be more comfortable and easier to access than a vest during supported runs but as I’m sure you know, go with what has worked for you on my previous training runs.

    Eat and drink...
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    I’ve never thought I’d enjoy headphones+running...

    I’ve never thought I’d enjoy headphones+running but was gifted some from Mrs benk over the holidays. Currently digging long easy distance with a good book(The Body-Bill Bryson) on tape
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