tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post1180998407083483598..comments2023-09-17T06:36:11.416-07:00Comments on Mountain Man Steve: Short StorySteve Ansellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-41693321076712479902008-05-27T08:55:00.000-07:002008-05-27T08:55:00.000-07:00Dan, someone just posted the same question on the ...Dan, someone just posted the same question on the PCTR message boards <A HREF="http://pctrailruns.proboards104.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=370" REL="nofollow">here</A>.<BR/><BR/>My response was as follows:<BR/><BR/>I ran 3 50K's before my first 50 miler. Other than those races I never went longer than 26 miles in a training run. I know some people that have done 40 milers in prep for a 50, but I don't personally think it's necessary. I basically judged my preparedness by how I felt in the 50K races and how well I recovered. By my third one I felt reasonably comfortable with the distance. My feeling after that race was that with a proper taper and taking it at an easier pace I could handle the additional 19 miles.<BR/><BR/>I also did a number of runs on the course including a 25 mile run doing one direction of the out-and-back. Again, not something that is absolutely necessary, but it certainly helped my comfort level in approaching the race. Knowing the course, I had an idea how I was going to approach some of the different sections. However, if you can't get in any runs in around the Headlands area in preparation for your race then I would just recommend doing some long runs (20+ miles) that integrate some good sized hills.Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-73871970705748931732008-05-26T13:43:00.000-07:002008-05-26T13:43:00.000-07:00Steve (or anyone else reading this who feels moved...Steve (or anyone else reading this who feels moved to answer this question):<BR/><BR/>I'm planning my 1st 50 miler. It'll be Headlands 50 on 08/09/08. I'm wondering what's the furthest distance I should run in training. Furthest I've ever gone is 50k, in 2007. I"m planning a 50k in July. Thanks much for any tips you might have. Take care.<BR/>-DanDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529369169102878037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-56745358557198902012007-08-26T14:39:00.000-07:002007-08-26T14:39:00.000-07:00Sorry for the delayed congrats. Great to see you ...Sorry for the delayed congrats. Great to see you and be able to cheer for you! I was happy to hear that you had finished and look forward to reading your LONG report!<BR/>meredithmeredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16808810903880105653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-34495678005957612192007-08-24T10:45:00.000-07:002007-08-24T10:45:00.000-07:00Looks like you've signed up for JJ! Good luck!Looks like you've signed up for JJ! Good luck!Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03645433125978292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-76193218096272888112007-08-22T10:43:00.000-07:002007-08-22T10:43:00.000-07:00Congrats on a great 100, Steve! Rick said it wasn'...Congrats on a great 100, Steve! Rick said it wasn't as easy as he anticipated:) Good run!Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493291972954387932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-76765114161768427512007-08-17T19:57:00.000-07:002007-08-17T19:57:00.000-07:00Actually...I started treadmill workouts on 7/16, h...Actually...I started treadmill workouts on 7/16, hit the first trail run trainer on the 29th, so it's been about five weeks altogether.<BR/><BR/>Will G.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-90650920015434471092007-08-17T19:51:00.000-07:002007-08-17T19:51:00.000-07:00Hey Steve-I enjoy the aid station duty, just anoth...Hey Steve-<BR/><BR/>I enjoy the aid station duty, just another side of the sport.<BR/><BR/>Been back running/training on the knee since 7/29, kept my fitness prior to that on a stationary bike and continued resistance workouts.<BR/><BR/>Going pretty well...I'm registered for the upcoming PCTR Redwood Park 30K (actually ran there today), and the November Quad Dipsea (which I see you have also entered). Probably the PCTR Big Basin event in-between, we'll see.<BR/><BR/>Will G.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-21082488653570917882007-08-17T17:52:00.000-07:002007-08-17T17:52:00.000-07:00Hey Harry, thanks for the comment (and the shared ...Hey Harry, thanks for the comment (and the shared room before the race). You will be more prominently featured in my full report :-). I will definitely see you at Firetrails and you may notice that Javelina is now listed in my "Under Consideration" table on the sidebar...we'll see.Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-90194387785449459002007-08-17T17:51:00.000-07:002007-08-17T17:51:00.000-07:00Thanks Will and especially thanks for being there ...Thanks Will and especially thanks for being there volunteering at the race. You guys are a great help out there. I hope your injury heals fully soon.Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-14894171940519830952007-08-17T17:40:00.000-07:002007-08-17T17:40:00.000-07:00Maybe see you at Javelina, Steve.(and at Firetrail...Maybe see you at Javelina, Steve.<BR/>(and at Firetrails, for sure!)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295503948984908185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-38526387615458285012007-08-15T22:12:00.000-07:002007-08-15T22:12:00.000-07:00Steve-Congrats on your succesful first 100...good ...Steve-<BR/><BR/>Congrats on your succesful first 100...good to meet you at mile 17 Muir Beach aid. I'm sure we'll cross trails again soon.<BR/><BR/>Will G.willgotthardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323789111806889198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-47458160295641001112007-08-15T16:19:00.000-07:002007-08-15T16:19:00.000-07:00Yep, that was me Addy. Good to see you out there. ...Yep, that was me Addy. Good to see you out there. I will get my full report done this weekend.Steve Ansellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107967737535707878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28605766.post-16900962117859202282007-08-15T14:41:00.000-07:002007-08-15T14:41:00.000-07:00Hey, awesome job out there! You were the one I met...Hey, awesome job out there! You were the one I met on the coastal trail, right? I'm looking forward to the full report, but glad to hear for now that you had a good race. Congratulations on the 100 mile (plus) race :)Adelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16256451142660464796noreply@blogger.com