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ModMommy
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Hi, does anyone else trail run? I got super into it this year and feel pretty dumb for not doing it sooner. Seems like it should help my ski touring out this winter.
Do you guys run thru the winter or leave it as a seasonal sport? (Also if you do run in the winter how are the kahtoola microspikes because my yaktrax run did not hold up this past winter)
5 years ago
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casual
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I’m brand new to running, but I’m loving it. In the last year, I’ve averaged over 10 miles a day hiking/walking, but have just now in the last few weeks started running, and mostly trail running. Did this today:



For a guy that’s closer to 40 than 30 with no running background….I’m stoked!



There’s sections that are stupidly steep that I had to walk for a few seconds here and there, but man…I’m starting to feel like when it’s flat I could run forever.

**This post was edited on Jul 7th 2021 at 1:01:13am
4 years ago
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Ghini
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I used to trailrun quite a lot, loved it. Got a bit more into gravelbiking but after recovery from surgery on my back I will def do more trailrunning again. I love just going to some area not planning a route, just go where you like, some music on and just go.

Question: does anyone use shorts with pockets like you would get on a belt? I used to run with a small trailrunning pack but it was to much. Belt or shorts with built in belt with pockets seems interesting. Taking one softflask with some gels and bars will work for me. Thanks
4 years ago
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Ghini
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BigPurpleSkiSuitI start running
Something hurts or I get hurt
I stop running

I like it, but its so hard on various parts of my body


Mr.LamasCosmosTall people gang


Ha same here. Tall and used to get some pains a lot, but my problem was I never went out regularly and did not other workouts. I stopped for a while and focussed on gravelbiking, after a knee injury and working with a physiotherapist I learned I just need to do some extra workouts to get the correct muscles strong. I always thought my knees were just bad so biking would be less of a problem but just get a bit stronger and you will most likely have no problems. Also, I always went to far. I would do 20km trailruns in a hilly forest and than nothing for a month and then again 20kms. Doesnt work, trust me. Cant wait until I am recovered from surgery on my spine, get fit and start training again.
4 years ago
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ModMommy
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GhiniI used to trailrun quite a lot, loved it. Got a bit more into gravelbiking but after recovery from surgery on my back I will def do more trailrunning again. I love just going to some area not planning a route, just go where you like, some music on and just go.

Question: does anyone use shorts with pockets like you would get on a belt? I used to run with a small trailrunning pack but it was to much. Belt or shorts with built in belt with pockets seems interesting. Taking one softflask with some gels and bars will work for me. Thanks


I tried shorts with pockets but women’s shorts kinda suck. I ended up getting a running vest and I’ve been thrilled with mine.
4 years ago
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ericforman
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casualI’m brand new to running, but I’m loving it. In the last year, I’ve averaged over 10 miles a day hiking/walking, but have just now in the last few weeks started running, and mostly trail running. Did this today:



For a guy that’s closer to 40 than 30 with no running background….I’m stoked!



There’s sections that are stupidly steep that I had to walk for a few seconds here and there, but man…I’m starting to feel like when it’s flat I could run forever.

**This post was edited on Jul 7th 2021 at 1:01:13am


Heck yea man! Averaging under 11min miles in CO with elevation gain is swift!
4 years ago
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casual
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Thanks! I felt pretty good afterwards. I ran a 5k with 400’ elevation gain the other day in just under 25 min and was really happy with that too.

That 10k I posted is my longest run since…high school? Lol
ericformanHeck yea man! Averaging under 11min miles in CO with elevation gain is swift!
4 years ago
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skiP.E.I.
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Everyone I know who started trail running has quit most of their other outdoor activites and now just trail runs. It's a total mystery to me. Just screams wet socks, and sprained ankles.
4 years ago
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casual
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We will see how I hold up…never really clicked with mtb, River rat stuff, so finding something to do outside of winter is big for me. Also, I still have skiing and mountaineering goals I’ve yet to achieve and I’m 37. Fitness or lack thereof is huge at me age and lifestyle.


I’m a patrol supervisor and I lead a bunch of bad ass 20 somethings and I don’t want to be the lead from the back guy. I’m trying to beat these kids up the skin track,boot pack, whatever.
skiP.E.I.Everyone I know who started trail running has quit most of their other outdoor activites and now just trail runs. It's a total mystery to me. Just screams wet socks, and sprained ankles.
4 years ago
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deathcookie
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skiP.E.I.Everyone I know who started trail running has quit most of their other outdoor activites and now just trail runs. It's a total mystery to me. Just screams wet socks, and sprained ankles.


I think that people view trail running as training for all of the other outdoor activities, but once they start doing it, and start improving, they don't want to lose their gains. Staying fast requires a lot of training time.
4 years ago
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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deathcookieWas it this guy?

https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/1006347/Mt--Superior--Alta-UT--speed-ascent


different guy I think, he was younger.
4 years ago
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ReturnToMonkey
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Anyone in Bozeman want to start getting into trail running with me? I probably can't run more than a mile or so during any hike but we've gotta start somewhere
4 years ago
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ModMommy
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ReturnToMonkeyAnyone in Bozeman want to start getting into trail running with me? I probably can't run more than a mile or so during any hike but we've gotta start somewhere


YOU ASK THIS AFTER I MOVE TO KALISPELL OMG
4 years ago
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ReturnToMonkey
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safarisamYOU ASK THIS AFTER I MOVE TO KALISPELL OMG

Lol I almost asked you a few times but then I was lazy/busy/hurt
4 years ago
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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did mount wire this morning, and boy coming running down past people hiking up after you did a dark start for a morning summit is really like this

4 years ago
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Chunderface
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BigPurpleSkiSuitdid mount wire this morning, and boy coming running down past people hiking up after you did a dark start for a morning summit is really like this



How long was your run? Elevation going up?
4 years ago
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BigPurpleSkiSuit
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Short but steep. 3.7 miles with 2k vert gain
skeirmanHow long was your run? Elevation going up?
4 years ago
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ericforman
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Trail running past people hiking, especially uphill on nice steep sections is the equivalent feeling of treating moguls like a park (playground really) while everyone else struggles to make a single proper turn. It is especially good on the crowded 14ners in CO. I'm not sure it is possible to feel more smug.
BigPurpleSkiSuitdid mount wire this morning, and boy coming running down past people hiking up after you did a dark start for a morning summit is really like this
4 years ago
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Chunderface
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ericformanTrail running past people hiking, especially uphill on nice steep sections is the equivalent feeling of treating moguls like a park (playground really) while everyone else struggles to make a single proper turn. It is especially good on the crowded 14ners in CO. I'm not sure it is possible to feel more smug.

I fucking rage out going uphill in Colorado with these transplants not yielding in narrow sections. Seems like its actually gotten a little better the past couple years thankfully.
4 years ago
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casual
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I was running with my dog on a network of trails off of Guanella Pass accessible from the Silverdale lot and it also doubles as one of the most popular leaf peep spots..so that’s my bad.

but, like…it’s my daily hike/run spot. 7 days a week.


Yesterday it was boomer central, paying 0 attention to anyone else, standing flat footed in the middle of the trail and I’m passive aggressively saying “scuse me!”…

fuck.
4 years ago
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No.Quarter
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casualdoubles as one of the most popular leaf peep spots

huh?

But yeah, fuck oblivious trail users right up a new asshole
4 years ago
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Chunderface
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I love it when females alone in the middle of nowhere are buried in their phone and oblivious to all around them, then get all startled and jumpy when you get up behind them and yell ON YOUR LEFT.
4 years ago
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casual
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There are huge Aspen groves and it’s peak fall season for the color change and there’s an absurd amount of front range/Denver/out of state boomers who come up to “peep at the leaves” so we refer to them as “leaf peepers”.


it’s one of the busiest times of the year believe it or not.
No.Quarterhuh?

But yeah, fuck oblivious trail users right up a new asshole
4 years ago
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AbiH
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safarisamHi, does anyone else trail run? I got super into it this year and feel pretty dumb for not doing it sooner. Seems like it should help my ski touring out this winter.
Do you guys run thru the winter or leave it as a seasonal sport? (Also if you do run in the winter how are the kahtoola microspikes because my yaktrax run did not hold up this past winter)


I do not have legs. Trail running is difficult for me.
4 years ago
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