tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post1524316322981938293..comments2023-12-22T19:45:14.720-08:00Comments on Riddle Runs: Ice Age Race ReportAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01240094855721743541noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-41835811714210200832013-05-22T12:14:28.615-07:002013-05-22T12:14:28.615-07:00Nice race David and good solid judgement on Wester...Nice race David and good solid judgement on Western. It will always be there, no need to rush it. P.S. Think I can get your entry ;)ultramanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11293670180351202566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-10153055485468483552013-05-18T06:19:36.398-07:002013-05-18T06:19:36.398-07:00Thanks for the kind words Dave. Really thought you...Thanks for the kind words Dave. Really thought you were going to take down this record. I agree with your racing schedule. I'm convinced that the reason I was able to run fast Ultras was that I only did a few each year and only 2 or 3 hard efforts. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00838621372617361982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-58182131595265756812013-05-17T18:56:37.224-07:002013-05-17T18:56:37.224-07:00Wise decision regarding WS. I don't think any...Wise decision regarding WS. I don't think anyone out there could crack Top 5 at WS without training in mountainsC.J. Hitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05051142358325744185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-51224521121329617402013-05-16T09:54:54.550-07:002013-05-16T09:54:54.550-07:00Interesting perspective...well interesting for me,...Interesting perspective...well interesting for me, I am jealous that you have the opportunity to pick and choose! Congratulations on the win!<br /><br />Good race, and even better race report.<br /><br />KyleKylef810https://www.blogger.com/profile/05478073107985698713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-57773351833447335812013-05-16T09:37:19.483-07:002013-05-16T09:37:19.483-07:00So that's what it is like in front - congrats ...So that's what it is like in front - congrats on your CR! It is fun to read about u speedy winners who r home & done with the 3 s’s by the time I finish, lol. I adore that the current record holder brought up the race to u. I have a friend who drove half way across the country to pace someone to crush his CR in an ultra-tri. Things like that make athletes more impressive than just being winners, which is kick itself. Congrats & keep on doing what drives u. Heck, I'm just planning another 100 finish next month at Mohican instead of Kettle this year. I bet u can't be on your feet as long as I can, lol. Happy Trails!coodohshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15738458629154593361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-76752429357841928142013-05-16T06:55:34.256-07:002013-05-16T06:55:34.256-07:00I think the trick to "salts" is figuring...I think the trick to "salts" is figuring out what your body is craving. I get the sense that what you need varies person to person and event condition to condition. Could be the potassium in one instance, could be more sodium in another. I think it's probably good to try a few of the different types of electolyte pills out there as they are all formulated a bit different. I just know that S-Caps didn't sit well with me and have done better with the Salt Stick caps and just pure sea salt. But that's just me, your mileage may vary. <br /><br />Would love to see you put up a strong effort at the Jim. While it doesn't have the cache these days, it is still a known route well respected by the old timers at least and has the history and legacy. Part of how we are measured as ultra runners is how we perform at the same events and SJ is no exception; you can put your mark up on the wall to compare to what others have done before you. That should be enough incentive to give it a go if it fits in your schedule. Rob Youngrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209371238051207413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-66754240719157277502013-05-15T18:01:14.756-07:002013-05-15T18:01:14.756-07:00That's interesting Rob. Meghan and Jeff were ...That's interesting Rob. Meghan and Jeff were saying the opposite, that regular salt doesn't work as well as S-Caps and maybe its something else in the S-Caps like potassium that really is what helps.<br /><br />I've thought about his Strolling Jim record, but I really don't know if it is realistic for me. That's sub 5:50 pace which is almost my marathon pace...for 15 more miles on a hilly course. I would have to get my marathon down to 2:20 first I think. Who knows, I've been thinking about doing Boston right next year, so maybe the Jim would be a natural fit. We'll see.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240094855721743541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-30610396872751053592013-05-15T17:46:34.664-07:002013-05-15T17:46:34.664-07:00Personally, I don't find I need them in a mara...Personally, I don't find I need them in a marathon. But if you're running more than 3 hrs in a hot one, maybe they would be good to have. Use them in training and see how they work for you. Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240094855721743541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-73814567568027574662013-05-15T17:42:15.518-07:002013-05-15T17:42:15.518-07:00Thanks Nick. I didn't see the Quad Rock resul...Thanks Nick. I didn't see the Quad Rock results until you pointed that out. I didn't blow up quite that bad. My time is still in the top 10 even. But, I still feel like I need redemption on your course. I don't know when I'll be able to get back and do it right, but I want to at some point. Got some different goals this year though. Good luck at States!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01240094855721743541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-87630749536432036552013-05-15T11:35:33.148-07:002013-05-15T11:35:33.148-07:00Awesome race Dave! I'll add that simple sea sa...Awesome race Dave! I'll add that simple sea salt works just as well as any electrolyte pills in my experience; but like Meghan Arbogast and Jeff Browning said, I don't know why but it does! Saved my bacon on many a warm/hot ultra (read: Badwater especially!). Sounds like you're making the right call about proper WS100 training being out of the window for this year. Too bad but totally understandable. Would love to see what you could do to one of Andy's other course records. I'm talking about Strolling Jim 40. While it might not even have the international prestige that Mountain Mist lacks it still is a solid record on a deceptively difficult road course and might be just the thing for you come the first weekend in May 2014! Think about it. CR is 3:59:26 for 41.2 miles.Rob Youngrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13209371238051207413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-60164577592385211772013-05-15T10:08:30.836-07:002013-05-15T10:08:30.836-07:00It was a pleasure and a privilege to be out on the...It was a pleasure and a privilege to be out on the trail with you and the rest of the fast guys. Congratulations, keep running strong and fast. smittysub3https://www.blogger.com/profile/13594395502996503073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-84821316468224323352013-05-15T06:47:02.953-07:002013-05-15T06:47:02.953-07:00Congrats! Thanks for sharing about the S-caps. I&#...Congrats! Thanks for sharing about the S-caps. I've used them and was reconsidering using them in my marathon coming up soon, but now I think I'll bring them along.Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-40975695728015991292013-05-15T05:52:39.432-07:002013-05-15T05:52:39.432-07:00Ditto re: Nick. Good to see you running strong.Ditto re: Nick. Good to see you running strong.Neal Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09817697044864768312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-86676230511960645172013-05-14T20:21:19.881-07:002013-05-14T20:21:19.881-07:00Great race report and congrats on the win! It'...Great race report and congrats on the win! It's cool to hear about the view from the front of the pack.Yo Momma Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303930412601863052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9101445953009329751.post-75872693942596027432013-05-14T20:05:51.548-07:002013-05-14T20:05:51.548-07:00Congrats on a strong race and impressive win Dave,...Congrats on a strong race and impressive win Dave, and wise decision on WS100. South Africa/6:33 is a much better goal for you this year. <br /><br />Coincidentally, Quad Rock took down another JFK speedster the same day you were killing it at Ice Age: horses for courses, I guess! Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768257304687597320noreply@blogger.com