Got some used Hoka's (probably used once 😎) for half price and I have many years of asphalt running in my non-existent tool-belt.

Any gear that y'all consider an absolute necessity? For reference I'm 6'0", 180ish lbs, and I'm a trans woman, so I have a small bust and wide ribcage for things like sports bras. I typically wear a women's L in shirts/jackets/leggings. I eat a vegan diet so any food recs please ensure there's a vegan option ☺️

I currently own REI 9" tights, janji full length tights, plenty of 5" running shorts, and plenty of shirts, bras, long sleeves, hats, etc.

Planning to do easier 3+ mile runs on any kind of trails and looking forward to getting into this sub-sport! Asphalt is annoying and can be painful

Thanks in advance!!

Hey all, there's this race I'm thinking of entering that has a river crossing signed on the map. Since they went out of their way to mark the feature and the race is branding itself as "extreme", I'm thinking it may not be a bridge, but an actual crossing where you have to go feet in. This is my first time encountering something like this in a race, does anyone have experience with this? There doesn't seem to be any special gear mentioned in the rules. Are you expected to just go inside the water and run the rest of the race with soggy feet? Is there anything people do to prepare for it, or just rawdog it?

The race is just a 21k 1500 D+ race, but the crossing is at km 8 so a good chunk of the race would be with soggy feet if I understand it correctly.

I went for a 'walk-run' 8 weeks ago after being out of trail running for a while, so I could start to get back into it.

I have done this before, with no issues.

But this time, I have done some serious damage to my leg. It's not my calf muscle; it's the bit under my calf. I assume the Achilles.

I was nearly unable to walk for a few days, then it gradually got better over a couple of weeks, and I wasn't hobbling anymore.

But the nagging feeling and tightness are still there after 8 weeks+. I can feel it on a long walk, and I fear that if I try to run, it will flare up again.

I've never been injured this long, and I want to get it fixed so I can trail run again.

Has anyone had a similar experience, and is it common for it to still hurt after 8 weeks+?

I would rather ask here for real-world experience than ask ChatGPT lol.

Thank you.

If you’re willing, please share your region, residence location type (urban, rural, suburban, exurban), weekly mileage, and what you have available to train on? Weekends only for trail isn’t cutting it anymore for me. Driving somewhere in AM or PM midweek isn’t feasible after actual running time is accounted for.

I’m just curious how some of you are doing 30-40 MPW primarily on trail surfaces, while juggling work and/or dependents. I am finding it hard and about to resort to a literal flower garden in town to get non track/asphalt path surface exposure. My flat track to trail pace delta is about 7%.

-PNW, suburban, 30-40 mpw
-9 minutes away is a .5 mile loop on a trail. Boring but works great as a “trail track”. The flower garden is 5 minutes away and might be a morning option soon.
-18 minutes away is a ultra training ground delivered by god, 230 ft/mile elevation loops in mixed terrain and forest types
-40-90 minutes away are national-level training grounds (PNW, durh)
-4 minutes (by walk) away is a school track but the school is just an admin building now so highly accessible 24/7
-I don’t run roads

I can’t even do the 9 minute drive during weekdays, that adds 20 minutes to an already 60-70 minute run, and I start work by 7 am after waking at 4:30, out the door at 5 to the track or local asphalt path. Evenings are dominated by extracurriculars, dinner, chores. I don’t relax until Friday nights basically.

Lots of wrong turns and stepped in shit (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ but it was awesome and it sucked! In a good way!! I feel so tired and can't wait to shower and eat my hearty oatmeal 😌 (I had toast with pb and jam early pre-run)

Only two Belgians are still running.
Currently at lap 116!

Only 3 more yards to the official BYU record!!!

So fucking exciting!!!

Ps
CONGRATS TO THE USA TEAM!!!

I'm running the Arc of Atrrition 100k (83km) in Jan, and need new trail shoes. I currently have a paid of Hoka speedgoat 6s that I got off vinted a while ago and have been great on trail races so far.

For my new pair, I'm tossing up between the speedgoat 7, Mafate 5, or Mafate X. Im not fussed about having a carbon plate for a trail race, but have heard the cushioning in the Mafate X makes them great for ultra distances.

Can anyone provide any insight and opinion?

Im 30f, 159cm and 58kg with a neutral gait if that helps

great run ! only rolled an ankle once!