Running, Anyone...?

[stapes]

Nice phatty!

I’m itching to get back up high. Life and work getting in the way.

[Cruiser]

Fabulous!

[Dantheman]

Oh yeah that's the good stuff. Nice thing about WA is that style terrain is a lot lower elevation than it is here.

[Cruiser]

What was the approximate elevation of that run phatty? Treeline around here along the front range is like well over 11k.

[PeachesNCream]

Nice! You’re getting me excited for our backpacking trip in the north cascades here in 10 days


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[PeachesNCream]

Ya, Cascades are wild that way. I took this pic standing at about 6,200 feet elevation




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[phatty]

What was the approximate elevation of that run phatty? Treeline around here along the front range is like well over 11k.

I topped out around 6500ft. Our tree line is much lower, but we start from a much lower elevation, too. The tallest non-volcano in WA is 9500ish feet. We only have around 10 mountains over 9k and they are mostly clustered together. Totally different ball game (elevation wise) than the Rockies and Wasatch.

I mean, the top of Alpental is 5420, which is lower than Denver but we average 400+ inches of snow there and end the season with a 200" base depth. We still have lots of areas up high that still have too much snow, though that should finally be letting up.

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to get out much for a bit as I'm heading to Maui for a week. Any good recs for Maui?

[Buke]

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to get out much for a bit as I'm heading to Maui for a week. Any good recs for Maui?

I've only been to Maui once, and I had a 2 year old at the time so my general advice will be worthless. With that said, next time I go to Maui, I'm going to try to convince my wife to go watch the sunrise at the top of Haleakala with me, then leave me there and drive to Hana while I run/hike across the crater and down the south side on the Kaupo Gap Trail. By my math, this is about 34mi, 12,000' of descent and half trail/half road. This trip report of backpacking the opposite direction makes me think that it would be a pretty wild adventure. https://www.halfwayanywhere.com/unit...upo-gap-trail/

Regardless, running in the crater is on my to-do list.

[PeachesNCream]

Haven’t been to Maui, but Kauai had some of the most stunning landscapes I’ve seen. You’re in for a treat


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[Dantheman]

Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to get out much for a bit as I'm heading to Maui for a week. Any good recs for Maui?

I did Pipiwai when my family went to Maui years ago when I was 18. Looong time ago now, but I remember it being rad bamboo forest with cool waterfalls and pools along the way. Pretty sure I also did the first couple miles of Kings Highway. Goes across lava fields with big views and occasional little secluded beaches.

There's a lot of stuff on Trailforks that looks cool.

I've only been to Maui once, and I had a 2 year old at the time so my general advice will be worthless. With that said, next time I go to Maui, I'm going to try to convince my wife to go watch the sunrise at the top of Haleakala with me, then leave me there and drive to Hana while I run/hike across the crater and down the south side on the Kaupo Gap Trail. By my math, this is about 34mi, 12,000' of descent and half trail/half road. This trip report of backpacking the opposite direction makes me think that it would be a pretty wild adventure. https://www.halfwayanywhere.com/unit...upo-gap-trail/

Regardless, running in the crater is on my to-do list.

Man, a lot of that looked properly miserable. The crater stuff looks rad.

[alpinevibes]

Kahakapao Loop Trail is a cool 6mi loop in the forest outside Makawao.

Also the Waimoku Falls trail; 4mi, on the south side of the island.

Kings Highway is a cool area along the coast, but you’re running on lava rocks for the most part

lahaina pali trail has solid gain but would be a longer run at 11mi out and back.


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[Buke]

I was in Kona in April 2023 and did a few morning runs before the family got up. I wouldn't bring your nicest running shoes if you're going to run on lava rock. That stuff will destroy a pair of shoes in a hurry. For as much awesome terrain as Hawaii has, it kind of astounds me that there isn't more development of outdoor activity options, like mountain bike and hiking trails. Maybe it's there but isn't promoted to keep the Haoles out?

A couple lava rock photos for fun:

The Kiholo-Puako Trail between Waikaloa and Mauna Lani


Views along the Fisherman's Trail.

[thedude2340]

Excellent “get your head straight before work” outing this morning

[Dantheman]

Damn! Where is that? Stats?

The Wasatch Speedgoat was today (50k w/ 12k of climbing). The winner finished in 4:57, just mental.

[Yukonrider]

I've started running lately, wanted a sport that could come with me in a carry-on, and allow me to explore trails that I would normally mark as boring hiking trails.

Just ran 10 miles last night, longest run yet previous was 8 miles. Around the 8 mile mark it started to feel really hard, will probably be adding a little running vest with some snacks next time I got that far.

It seems that every time I push a little further the previous distance feels normal whereas the first time it felt really hard. Hopefully I will get my 13.1 in soon before I lose it all on a long vacation coming up, but that would have to be Tuesday, and not sure I'll be up for it by then.

Fun sport I used to hate on pretty hard, interested to see where it takes me!

[thedude2340]

Damn! Where is that? Stats?

The Wasatch Speedgoat was today (50k w/ 12k of climbing). The winner finished in 4:57, just mental.

Longs peak trail to chasm lake in Boulder Co. super busy as it’s a popular 14er and gets above treeline in ~2 mi. I made it to chasm lake as a quick out and back, 9mi and 2700ft. Insane views. Hardcore folk will layer in the summit, 10mi, 5kish.

That Speedgoat time is really insane, under 10 min miles with that climbing. Unreal.

[thedude2340]

I've started running lately, wanted a sport that could come with me in a carry-on, and allow me to explore trails that I would normally mark as boring hiking trails.

Just ran 10 miles last night, longest run yet previous was 8 miles. Around the 8 mile mark it started to feel really hard, will probably be adding a little running vest with some snacks next time I got that far.

It seems that every time I push a little further the previous distance feels normal whereas the first time it felt really hard. Hopefully I will get my 13.1 in soon before I lose it all on a long vacation coming up, but that would have to be Tuesday, and not sure I'll be up for it by then.

Fun sport I used to hate on pretty hard, interested to see where it takes me!

Your story is nearly identical to mine, bikes are still my #1 but trail running is really adding joy and another option. Definitely hard in a different way, but rewarding like most difficult things.

Was never an “enter into races” guy but have now done 3 and will have my 4th in September. It’s a good excuse to “train”.

Have fun with it, and bring your shoes on your vacation!

[stapes]

Nice thedude . I keep meaning to get up and do Granite/Storm Pass loop. Lots of runs on the to-do list…and it keeps getting longer.

I’m full in on trail running as my #1. Got the bug big time the past few years. Used to mt bike a ton, still get out w/ the kiddo but nothing crazy. Gravel bike is my cross training. But when I have the choice/option I’m lacing up the trail shoes.

I used to see trail runners out when I was mt biking and think ‘why would you run this if you can bike it?’ Ha. How the tables have turned.

And there’s a TON of good trails around here that don’t allow bikes.

I appreciate the simplicity as well. For the most part it’s just your body and you. Yea, of course as you progress and go longer you carry more, fuel, some gear, shoes etc. But no flat tires, squeaky chains/gears, etc to deal with and tools to carry/shit to fix. Just some foam rolling and theragun action after!

[Shredhead]

I have to admit, I'm envious of runners.

[PeachesNCream]

Fun sport I used to hate on pretty hard

Yup.

Also +1 to the simplicity part. Seems like something humans were made to do


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[Dantheman]

I used to see trail runners out when I was mt biking and think ‘why would you run this if you can bike it?’ Ha. How the tables have turned.

And there’s a TON of good trails around here that don’t allow bikes.

I actually have kind of a rule that I only run trails that I can't ride.

Definitely can't ride today's run. 6k vert of 3-star scrambling. Pretty glorious.

[thedude2340]

I actually have kind of a rule that I only run trails that I can't ride.

Definitely can't ride today's run. 6k vert of 3-star scrambling. Pretty glorious.

Fantastic!

I subscribe to that rule as well.

[thedude2340]

Moody skies today but very little rain, all the benefits of cloud cover. 17mi, 4k climb.

Preparing to eat well…

[climberevan]

Solid efforts guys! I really need to sample some of those Wasatch ridge routes!

I had a fun one today. It's only about 1/2 running, thanks to an absurd amount of talus. But it's nice to run the trail sections! 10.5 mi, 4500'. The ridge is 5.5ish. Bear Creek Spire, CA

[Buke]

A friend and I set out to run Section J of the PCT northbound early Saturday morning. We knew it would be a pretty big stretch for both of us since the longest run either of us had done was the Bigfoot 40 a couple years ago. We had a pretty detailed plan for alternates if we decided enroute that the full 70ish miles wasn't in the cards. Saturday was hot and we were surprised that a lot of the downhill sections in the first 30 miles weren't nearly as runnable as we had expected. Needless to say we were running behind schedule and struggling a bit so decided to bail at Cathedral Pass. It made for a nice long 50 mile day through some of the best scenery in the Cascades. It feels a little weird to call it a run considering that we did very little running but I guess the best thing about trail running really is the walking and all the food.

Strava stats: 50.88mi, Moving Time: 15:36:32, Elevation: 10,696'

Mt Rainier peaking over the Kendall Adventure Zone at first light


Mt Thomson - there's a nice 6 pitch mid 5th class climb that follows the left side of the peak that I've been wanting to do for a few years. Maybe this fall?


Mt Rainier from the head of the Gold Creek Valley




Looking west toward Lemah Mtn and Chimney Rock