tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post113139609525798495..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: Going Long at the Helen Klein 50-milerScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-85201271086399954072007-05-07T14:16:00.000-07:002007-05-07T14:16:00.000-07:00I know what you mean about your body suddenly chan...I know what you mean about your body suddenly changing gears - we all experience this, but in my 3rd marathon I took it just like you: settling comfortably into a slower pace. I'd previously fought to no avail - that was my PR marathon too. Good luck with the WS 100 - maybe one day for me too. John BlythAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-4972773992437633492007-05-05T16:14:00.000-07:002007-05-05T16:14:00.000-07:00I am considering Helen Klein as my first 50 next y...I am considering Helen Klein as my first 50 next year. I've been trying to learn about the trail profile but can't find it anywhere. Can you tell me more about it?<BR/>EwaEwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17005438284707424779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1155926208511461162006-08-18T11:36:00.000-07:002006-08-18T11:36:00.000-07:00Here's another story on Helen.SDHere's another story on <A HREF="http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?BRD=1300&dept_id=156923&newsid=17066783&PAG=461&rfi=9" REL="nofollow">Helen</A>.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131658361604204882005-11-10T13:32:00.000-08:002005-11-10T13:32:00.000-08:00Nice job and excellent time on your first 50. Good...Nice job and excellent time on your first 50. Good luck with WS.robtherunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066981363064781863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131562685310200452005-11-09T10:58:00.000-08:002005-11-09T10:58:00.000-08:00Larry, you speak from experience, I'm sure!Yes, th...Larry, you speak from experience, I'm sure!<BR/><BR/>Yes, the recovery is definitely tougher than a marathon, although I didn't sense it was coming. The day after was pretty brutal - upset stomach and a deep soreness that ibuprofen couldn't even touch. It took about three days to walk right, and I'll be taking another 3-7 days without running (just slow work in the pool, some walking, and lots of rest). That's about 2x my typical marathon recovery time. <BR/><BR/>The next morning I also noticed all these little chafing points (hip bones where my Fuel Belt was, on my chest by seams in my shirt, etc.). In retrospect, bringing a smudge of Vaseline with me to apply to these spots during the run would have been a good idea.<BR/><BR/>No blisters though. The Injinji tsoks are doing well for me.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131561725292017982005-11-09T10:42:00.000-08:002005-11-09T10:42:00.000-08:00How's the recovery coming? Any worse than a marath...How's the recovery coming? Any worse than a marathon? <BR/>LarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131493465723649452005-11-08T15:44:00.000-08:002005-11-08T15:44:00.000-08:00Congratulations on a great time and a great race. ...Congratulations on a great time and a great race. My only goal for my first 50 was to feel good at the end - and it worked. Isn't it a great feeling? Good luck with the WS100 lottery.Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131489124913823782005-11-08T14:32:00.000-08:002005-11-08T14:32:00.000-08:00Well done Scott! But I'll be sticking to 25K and ...Well done Scott! But I'll be sticking to 25K and under!!<BR/>Your friend, Dale ReichenederAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131486268974987052005-11-08T13:44:00.000-08:002005-11-08T13:44:00.000-08:00Sounds like a great race, you make 50 sound easy. ...Sounds like a great race, you make 50 sound easy. I am still intimidated, but plan to run my first 50 this spring at the AR50. Thanks for your inspriational writing Scott, and please keep it coming throughout this long snowy winter of running ahead of me. <BR/>Good luck in the lottery!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131475476642465532005-11-08T10:44:00.000-08:002005-11-08T10:44:00.000-08:00Steven -I didn't use a HRM, but I suspect my heart...Steven -<BR/><BR/>I didn't use a HRM, but I suspect my heart rate was about 70% of max, which for me is about 140 bpm or so. I tried to keep it at a "conversational speed". <BR/><BR/>I used Hammer Gel, about 250 calories worth per hour, but that wasn't enough to keep my stomach from growling around noon. For "lunch" I had 1/2 a pb sandwich, two small red potatoes with salt, and a half a bag of m&m's. At every aid station after that, I had a half a red potato and half a glass of flat coke. And the occasional Pringle (yum!). It retrospect, I should have started the hard food earlier since at such a slow exertion rate I didn't have any trouble digesting.<BR/><BR/>Outside of the flat Coke, I drank only water. For whatever reason, I haven't found a drink mix that works for me yet. I took one Endurolyte pill every 40 minutes, and an eCap at the beginning and halfway point.<BR/><BR/>If you haven't found the run100s.com web site (and Kevin Thayer's web site which is linked from there), be sure to check it out. Lots of good tips and lessons learned.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131474238060540932005-11-08T10:23:00.000-08:002005-11-08T10:23:00.000-08:00Scott -What do you think your heart rate was? Do y...Scott -<BR/><BR/>What do you think your heart rate was? Do you know how much _exactly_ you ate and drank? I'm working up to a 50-miler in December and will take all the advice I can get.<BR/><BR/>/Steven L.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131411212978535912005-11-07T16:53:00.000-08:002005-11-07T16:53:00.000-08:00I'm not sure if I believe you that your 50 mile ra...I'm not sure if I believe you that your 50 mile race wasn't tougher than a marathon. You're just trying to drag us all into your crazy ultra world!!!<BR/><BR/>But congrats on making your goal. And not vomiting.<BR/>EmmaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131404764801981582005-11-07T15:06:00.000-08:002005-11-07T15:06:00.000-08:00Great job and a fast time!BenGreat job and a fast time!<BR/>BenBen, aka BadBenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00686400413182985272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1131397911369973322005-11-07T13:11:00.000-08:002005-11-07T13:11:00.000-08:00Nice work, Scott! 7 hours is formidable. Good luck...Nice work, Scott! 7 hours is formidable. Good luck on WS100, we hope to see you there!<BR/><BR/>JimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com