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Polar chest strap is pretty standard device. Pairs via Bluetooth and more accurate than probably any watch. I have coros apex pro 2. Great watch but found HR monitor to be maybe 5-10% higher than polar. Either option is good enough for your needs

I’m not saying jump to something like superblast with 40+mm but maybe something like Altra flow experience with 4 drop and 30mm heel stack.

Being that stack and drop are technically independent of each other what’s the aversion to higher stack if still 0-4 drop?

Spring in Montana says hold my beer. Road may not open as scheduled but it was 80 degrees here Saturday so I’m sure that helped

Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains: A WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
WHAT...Heavy snow possible.
Total snow accumulations up to 1 to 2 feet possible.
Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
WHERE...Absaroka/Beartooth Mountains.
WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Thursday night.

Bro when Zuck calls you answer.

I think you’re shorting yourself. Google search “ The capacity of your body to store muscle and liver glycogen, however, is limited to approximately 1,800 to 2,000 calories worth of energy, or enough fuel for 90 to 120 minutes of continuous, vigorous activity.”

120hr isn’t vigorous. Was his fueling optimized probably not but now the importance Refueling after went up

Several gel brands have caffeine with only 20-40 mlg so you could start with those being low dose vs straight caffeine pill or 5hr energy.

Daytona isnt terrible. It can be fast if the sun doesn’t blast you and It’s easy to manage if you don’t have crew with aid stations and number of gas stations you pass along the way. I probably wouldn’t run it again but I would say it has its purpose especially for newer runners.

Sleep during 100 milers is very individual based. If you’re typically going sub 24 and more so around the 20hr mark and under you’re not sleeping. However some people struggle once you hit that 1-2am mark bc that’s just normal for your body to ask why are we awake. My SO has napped during many races around that 2am mark. I’m usually pacing her at that point and will only let her sleep 10-15 minutes and it makes a world of difference for her. I took a couple naps during Badwater. The first one I woke up and felt great after that the returns greatly diminished and probably made it worse as I got stiff. Other reason people will nap is when they stomach turns a nap actually lets your system shut off and in a way reset. You also have to be good at napping. Sitting there and not being able to fall asleep might do more harm than good had you just kept walking. In the end there no right or wrong its just figuring out what gets the best out of you.

Wasn’t comparing 5 miles to phone call breaks. It was a joke. Running 13 at pace without stopping I think is pretty damn good reality check. Life happens but some of his runs have 20+ minute stoppage time.

All depends on what you really want to use the watch for. Coros is newer to the game but makes good product. Apex pro if you need 20+ hours of accurate tracking or pa e 3 for more standard runs. Both will last 2-3 weeks with daily runs.

Is there really a designated course? Thought you just had to find your way to each book location or something in a loop-ish fashion.


Aubie

How does one train for a fun run?