Running, Anyone...?

[phatty]

That looks dreamy, Stapes!

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[Dantheman]

Not a typical late June morning in the Wasatch.

[stapes]

Gorgeous DtM! Looking green.

[stapes]

Poking around in the park…

[Yukonrider]

Long story short I was in the best shape of my life in May, and took essentially 6 weeks off. I did pepper in a handful of runs, and was walking a ton, but no cardio.

Finally am able to get back on track starting today, went out for a 4 mile road run and got crushed. What used to be my easy 30 minute zone 2 cruise was a 42 minute struggle to keep my HR out of zone 3 and 4. Legs and lungs actually felt fine thankfully.

How long am I looking to get back on track? I'd like to keep adding fitness through training while I'm down in the flatlands this summer so when I get back to the mountains in the fall I can do some longer fun runs up high.

[phatty]

Stapes - Awesome pics! Absolutely gorgeous.

Yukon - I had to be non weight bearing for 6 weeks after I broke my leg. Started running again mid May. Strength and lungs are coming back, but I'm still a ways behind where I was before my injury. That said, I just set a PR on an 8mi, 3700 ft run here in Seattle. Patience will get you back in a month.

Ran Bandera Mountain outside Seattle yesterday. Flowers are popping and got up above the clouds. Legs and lungs are feeling stronger.

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[Dantheman]

Great stuff, boys!

Yukon - Dylan Johnson did a video about this subject at some point. I think the key takeaways were that the fitter you are the farther you'll fall, but you'll also gain it back faster than it took to get it the first time. Probably figure a month.

[Yukonrider]

Thanks for the reassurances, a month is a while but it could be worse! Should have motivated myself to hit the treadmill more but boy are those things awful.

[mcski]

Fantastic pics by Stapes!

[Buke]

This topic is relatable. I strained my calf last October and after six weeks of short rest followed by re-injury over and over, I ended up seeing a PT who recommended a prolonged break from running (mainly to make sure I wasn't injured during a hut trip in late January). My wife was starting to get serious about running this spring so I jumped into the middle of her c25k training plan which was so painfully slow and low volume, but it was good to build back slowly and methodically. Then we did a 12 week Hal Higdon half marathon plan, which concluded with me pacing my wife on her first half, which was super cool. I finally feel like I can start doing some real mileage in the mountains and of course we're taking off for a 3 week euro vacation where I'll be lucky if I get a couple modest runs in a week. I'm still hopeful that I can be ready for a 50k by the first of October but we'll see.

My only advice when getting back into it is that it with a good history of base training it comes back pretty easily but at the same time don't be tempted to push too hard. The risk of injury due to overuse is high. Just because the long run feels good, doesn't mean that your body has the durability to bang out consistent high mileage without injury. Play the long game.

[PeachesNCream]

Anyone have recommendations for a “fast pack” day pack that can also be used for running? Think 15-20L. I was sold on the Salomon adv 12, but I went in the store and it seemed a little small. I’m in the dessert so needs to hold 3L of water plus all the typical day hike stuff. Maybe the adv 12 is fine. Now I’ve have been looking at the Salomon adv 15 cross season and black diamond distance 15.


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[phatty]

Anyone have recommendations for a “fast pack” day pack that can also be used for running? Think 15-20L. I was sold on the Salomon adv 12, but I went in the store and it seemed a little small. I’m in the dessert so needs to hold 3L of water plus all the typical day hike stuff. Maybe the adv 12 is fine. Now I’ve have been looking at the Salomon adv 15 cross season and black diamond distance 15.


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I have an Aonijie 20L I bought last year for fast packing. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but hopefully soon. Seems nice and only ~$50 off Amazon. I also have the 30L which I've used for some overnight trips.

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[PeachesNCream]

I have an Aonijie 20L I bought last year for fast packing. I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but hopefully soon. Seems nice and only ~$50 off Amazon. I also have the 30L which I've used for some overnight trips.

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I pulled the trigger on that and two ultimate direction packs, a 15L and 18L (I’m surprised they make both). I’ll keep the one I like. All 3 were under $100. If I get serious about running again, I’ll buy a nice running vest, but for a day pack, spending a ton of money doesn’t seem necessary for me. I’ve been using a free work backpack and it’s been fine. I have nice 35L pack for more serious outings


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[Dantheman]

Can finally post pics again. Been on some good ones lately.

[Dantheman]

Cont

[stapes]

DTM crushing it. Wow.

[Dantheman]

Forgot this one. Not sure why it displays as a PR instead of a cup, but this put me third all-time behind Jason Dorias and a friend of mine who has a sub-5 minute mile PR. The upper half is mostly ridge scrambling and scree fields.

[phatty]

Dang, DTM. Crushing it on the down! Great pics!

I've had a few good ones lately. Wirk/family combo has kept me from getting out on big days, but hitting the classics around Seattle. Big one out in Alpine Lakes Wilderness a couple weeks ago for 18mi and 6k elevation. Was awesome.

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[stapes]

Nice phatty! Beautiful

[Dantheman]

That is top shelf right there, wow.

[Dantheman]

Shoes are getting so pricey that running is starting to feel as expensive as mountain biking.

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[stapes]

Shoes are getting so pricey that running is starting to feel as expensive as mountain biking.

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What are you running in lately?

After years in Hoka Speedgoats I’ve recently switched to Topos in a few different models. I’m liking them. Bought a few pairs on sale before one of the last tariff clusterfucks.

Definitely some real pricey options coming out like Speedland, Norda, etc.

[Dantheman]

I have a pair of Merrell MTL Skyfire 2 Matryx Trail in the mail right now. First time trying these, will report back.

I still haven't found my perfect shoe. Recently I had some Inov8's I kept finding deals on that I liked enough to go through a few pairs, but they had durability issues that I eventually found unacceptable. I just tried some of Icebug's summer shoes but didn't like them nearly as much as their winter shoes. Honestly before that it gets hazy, but there was definitely churn.

[phatty]

Been using Merrell Agility Peak 5s and really dig them. Solid cushioning, great energy return, light and have a forefoot rock plate. Merrell has great sales pretty often. Picked them up on Black Friday for $50. Have some North Face I picked up for similar price off Sierra Trading Post. Has super foam and rock plate.

There's always some good deals if you keep your eyes out. I always have 1-2 new pair ready to go for when something craps the bed.

I've heard great things about the La Sportiva Prodigo Pro and Max, but need to wait for them to come down in price.

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