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Warrior-Mentor
02-01-2009, 09:49
Great Book. Read that and Stu Mittleman's "Slow Burn" before I ran my frst JFK 50 Miler.
Will have to check out the flick. Thanks for the post.
Found the DVD for sale here:
http://www.journeyfilm.com/deankarnazes/
Warrior-Mentor
02-01-2009, 10:44
Stu Ran something around 1100 miles in 10 days didn't he? I've read portions of his book and the "Slow Burn" has been on my read list for years. I might actually have to move it a little closer to the top. :D W-M, is that the only Ultra Marathon you've ever done? I would love to try my hand at the Western States 100 someday. :lifter
Stu ran 1,000 miles in 11 days. I've done two JFK 50s now. Western States is some SERIOUS stuff... I know the former DCo at 7th SFG(A) has done a couple of them... would have to start seriously training for something like that...
The Reaper
02-01-2009, 11:10
It's amazing what your body can do when you put your mind to it and never ever quit.
http://www.ontherunevents.com/news/0231/ws01.htm
Heres a great link to some history about the western states 100 if anyone is interested. It started out originally as a horse race, but when a guys horse went lame he decided to do the 100 miles on foot. Finished in under 24 hours, the same standard for the horse riders, and history was made. :cool: Very Cool.
A good rucker should be able to make that cut, if he kept moving.
TR
perdurabo
02-01-2009, 11:30
A good rucker should be able to make that cut, if he kept moving.
TR
I have no information on rucker times, but WS100 is some serious altitude climbs and descents in the Sierras. The descents are said to be much worse that the climbs.
That said, anyone that not only knows, but has learned the ins and outs of "NEVER give up", can keep their sh*t together (mental and physical) can get it done with the proper preparation and training.
Ultras are a great way to learn yourself, and see what you're made of.
And for anyone interested in ultramarathons, I recommend http://www.ultrunr.com/ wholeheartedly.
W-M, sir, you're a stud :cool:
Warrior-Mentor
02-01-2009, 11:33
Pretty intense changes in elevation:
Here's a Google flyover:
http://ws100.com/flyover.htm
or check out the map of the Course Profile in UltraMarathon Man (page 72).
Warrior-Mentor
02-01-2009, 11:35
W-M, sir, you're a stud :cool:
Hardly. I'm just too dumb to quit. Just put your head down and keep nugging and you'll get there sooner or later.
The guys I used to work with...now there's some studs! (except for Rex, of course ;))
perdurabo
02-01-2009, 11:52
Hardly. I'm just too dumb to quit. Just put your head down and keep nugging and you'll get there sooner or later.
Ok, then sir, we're in the same boat! I'll definitely never be the next Scott Jurek.
perdurabo
02-01-2009, 23:42
I'm about to start reading "50 50, Take your performance to the next level". Any other good Ultra reads you gentleman (I use the term loosely ;) ) might suggest? BTW, W-M I have two copies of "Get Selected", not sure how I acquired the second copy, but it is an amazing tool for anyone that uses it properly.
-Dan
I don't have many suggestions, I'm generally not running splits, but I've found the following inspirational:
- Issues of Marathon & Beyond magazine
- Race reports of the races I'm about to run
- "Personal Encounters With The Ultramarathon"
- Eastern philosophy junk, especially anything regarding Buddhism and suffering ;)
- The previously-mentioned UltRunr.com site, which has a bunch of race stories and damned good nutrition/equipment/health info.
- Stories and advice from old-timers. I've spent good drinking time with some of the legends that no one outside that world's ever heard about. They've gladly provided schooling and ego adjustment upon myself :)
The Karnazes book was great, too.