What are some questions new ultrarunners ask?

#21
Barefoot TJ wrote:Zap,

Barefoot TJ said:
Zap, perhaps, Jason could consult with an OB/GYN and other medical professionals to ask those questions about depletion, causes, effects, etc., so he can add a section to his book. Sure, the men may feel down and out after or during the later part of an ultra, but it would be nothing compared to a woman who is menstruating, I am sure. It would be good to know what kinds of things people/women susceptible to depletion could do to minimize the negative effects (iron-not the constipating kind, salt, etc.).
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I really was just planning on shooting from the hip and answering it based on my current knowledge base. From what I understand, attracting bears is the primary concern.
 
#24
Last Place Jason

Last Place Jason said:
Barefoot TJ said:
Zap, perhaps, Jason could consult with an OB/GYN and other medical professionals to ask those questions about depletion, causes, effects, etc., so he can add a section to his book. Sure, the men may feel down and out after or during the later part of an ultra, but it would be nothing compared to a woman who is menstruating, I am sure. It would be good to know what kinds of things people/women susceptible to depletion could do to minimize the negative effects (iron-not the constipating kind, salt, etc.).
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I really was just planning on shooting from the hip and answering it based on my current knowledge base. From what I understand, attracting bears is the primary concern.
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:shock:
 
#25
Last Place Jason wrote:BTW,

Last Place Jason said:
BTW, here's the blog where I'll be posting the book as I write it:http://squirrelwipe.blogspot.com/
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Great. I'll have to fend off bears. Guess I'll have to practice my wild animal kung fu moves. And I heard your conversation about grabby squirrels by the way. I could not stop laughing! Ha!
 
#26
zapmamak wrote: I ask this

zapmamak said:
I ask this because it seems whenever I run stupid miles or complete a triathlon I go through a bit of a funk after which feels a little like PMS.
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This is a good question.

I hang out in marathon forums from time to time and always see a question about feeling depressed,or in a funk after running a marathon. I personally never felt something severe as depression after a marathon, but maybe two days after the marathon I do feel a bit empty. My personal reasoning is you go through the training (which always is worse than the actual race imho), the anticipation of the race, then running the race and boom it's all over. It's like cutting off the adrenaline abrutly. I am sure there is some physiological reasonings.
 
#27
Not only bears, but all fish

Not only bears, but all fish will instinctivly eat anything thats dead or dying.... So a menstruel cycle might have the same effect.
 
#29
I've heard that about sharks

I've heard that about sharks too. :sick:
 
#30
Barefoot TJ wrote:I've heard

Barefoot TJ said:
I've heard that about sharks too. :sick:
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So running stupid miles through the woods bleeding like a stuck pig is going to attract me bears, fish, and sharks? Anything else?
 
#31
Ha!  No.  Swimming in the

Ha! No. Swimming in the ocean while it's "that time" could attrack sharks though. Now if they come out of the ocean and jump you there...I would run like hell anyway. Funny.
 
#32
And as usual, this is where a

And as usual, this is where a good thread ends...
 
#34
Looking at various training

Looking at various training schedules, I see alot of them have back to back long runs on the weekend. That seems really demanding and welcoming for injury, plus with family I just can't do that. Is that all necessary?



Also, I run 90% street, but gradually getting more trail runs in as of lately. Looking to my first 50k trail run can I still mix road training in there, just because the fact I don't have trails close by where I live.
 
#35
I second Zap's question. It

I second Zap's question. It would be nice to hear an ob/gyn who is actually familiar with long distance running opinion on the subject. I've talked to my male primary care physician and my female ob/gyn about the fact that I sometimes have issues and they are both worthless because they are answering things based solely on the normal peoples. Running 20 miles on a Sat and again on Sun isn't normal and takes either some familiarity with people who do it or some better critical thinking skills than what I've had any luck finding. I've had to just play around with supplements and go by trial and error, not really the most fun way of figuring things out.
 
#36
You could have a section

You could have a section dedicated to injuries, both during training and racing. Blisters, muscle strains, chafed ass, twisted ankles, damaged toe nails, ect... Both how to identify, treat, and rehab different injuries common to ultra runners.

For example, I know that if your getting Blister on the soles of your feet you cut, drain, and glue, but only because I've read your blog and multiple race reports. So others might not know this.

Are you going to include a barefoot section? Maybe a "shoes as tools, pick the right one" type of section? Will you reccomend some sort of training plan? What about a nutritional plan, both training and race day?
 
#37
Oh, also, maybe a section

Oh, also, maybe a section about strength training. Like lifting weights and cross training type stuff.
 
#38
For me

1) Nutrition and hydration - I've done it on the bike, still learning on the run, importance of testing nutrition plans during training etc, bonking

2) The mechanics of doing it - drop bags, linear vs circuit ultras, what to put in the bag, clothing, when or if to change socks, shorts, shirts, shoes etc

3) Crewing and pacing - how to select a crew, what they do, what they're not allowed to do

4) ultra ettiquette - the do's and don'ts

5) and the most important for me - psychology - I think this is paid virtually no atention vs the physical preparation, I'd like to see this talking about run/walk strategies, rest strategies, how to beat the low spots and why they occur,

I'n not too worried about bears in rural Lincolnshire, or in Texas, I'll just throw Chaser Williams their way and then run in the opposite direction.
 
#40
Since I have one failed 50 mile attempt but did succeed at the 50K I have basically two questions you might want to address

How can I maintain a good level of Hydration and electrolytes
Why didn't I pee for two days after my run.

Maybe they are the same question ;)

I sweat hard, I lose a lot of weight running and I am sure it is water weight. It is a struggle to balance the desire to run far and stay alive. It just doesn't seem I can keep enough water in me.
 
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