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by Spirit Unleashed
Wed Dec 20, 2017 2:26 pm
Forum: Nutrition and Weight Management
Topic: Gels?
Replies: 7
Views: 12439

Re: Gels?

Gels have varying amounts of caffeine. Too much caffeine gives me the runs.... :lol:
by Spirit Unleashed
Sun Nov 19, 2017 12:11 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Super Sunday
Replies: 4
Views: 5295

Super Sunday

https://scontent.fhou1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/23632316_10155895676571952_1845342225811742615_o.jpg?oh=6d7a4bde75ead24d886240595159bffb&oe=5A90D08B At the start of the La Porte half marathon. Clear and cold. I finished in 2:13; average pace 10:13/mile. I'm super jazzed about that because I ra...
by Spirit Unleashed
Sat Nov 18, 2017 2:25 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Saucy Saturday . . .
Replies: 3
Views: 4364

Re: Saucy Saturday . . .

I had a lovely 10k in Seabrook trails. While out there, I decided to go easy in my half marathon tomorrow. The half marathon is for fun. I don't want to hurt anything. Hope everyone has a fun Saturday.
by Spirit Unleashed
Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: 10k in 57:30
Replies: 9
Views: 11426

Re: 10k in 57:30

bobbio84 wrote:
ultraslacker wrote:You could start a journal in the journals section to track your progress from week to week and month to month. :)


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


I was wondering if that was a better spot for these posts.

Thanks

Yes! We love reading daily workouts. Start a journal.
by Spirit Unleashed
Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:08 am
Forum: Ultras and Trail Running
Topic: Wow, 70 YO Lady's Goals
Replies: 16
Views: 23253

Re: Wow, 70 YO Lady's Goals

She did it! 7 ultras of 70 miles or more in 2017 for her 70th birthday.

Here is her race report: https://bookladywalker.wordpress.com/20 ... er-3-2017/

I want to be like that.
by Spirit Unleashed
Mon Nov 06, 2017 3:39 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Too many races ?
Replies: 5
Views: 5202

Re: Too many races ?

That blog post was a few years old.

What I see is private companies taking over races. In it for the profit, they may not have such a great experience but charge more money. Some races do still give good swag for the money. Other races give bad swag for the money.
by Spirit Unleashed
Sat Nov 04, 2017 3:54 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: 10k in 57:30
Replies: 9
Views: 11426

Re: 10k in 57:30

Congrats on your race. Thanks for the report!
by Spirit Unleashed
Thu Nov 02, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Do you run in the rain?
Replies: 23
Views: 17759

Re: Do you run in the rain?

If it is cold and wet, I put on a rain suit and plan to get home before I get chilled from water seeping through or my head/hands get too cold.

If its warm, then I just get wet, if I'm in the mood. If not in the mood, I use the tm.
by Spirit Unleashed
Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:20 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: Prairie Spirit 50
Replies: 5
Views: 9463

Re: Prairie Spirit 50

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by Spirit Unleashed
Mon Oct 30, 2017 1:18 pm
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: Prairie Spirit 50
Replies: 5
Views: 9463

Re: Prairie Spirit 50

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by Spirit Unleashed
Mon Oct 30, 2017 8:44 am
Forum: Run/Race Reports
Topic: Prairie Spirit 50
Replies: 5
Views: 9463

Prairie Spirit 50

I surprised myself and finished in 12h26min. And, no damage was done to my body. I got to choke up at the finish.

A long race report with pictures here: http://ultramonk.blogspot.com/2017/10/s ... il-50.html

More pics will be added after here the race photographer gets them put up.
by Spirit Unleashed
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:11 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Sunny Saturday
Replies: 7
Views: 6385

Re: Sunny Saturday

Yipee!!!!

I did it! 12h26min including all the stops.
by Spirit Unleashed
Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:25 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Sunny Saturday
Replies: 7
Views: 6385

Sunny Saturday

Alright, I entered a race in Kansas because I was tired of being hot in Houston. It is -1 outside and I wonder how I'll survive 50 miles in a refrigerator. None the less, I picked an out and back race so I'd HAVE to finish it. Coming north to the finish I will have to dig a bit deep I'm afraid. I'll...
by Spirit Unleashed
Wed Oct 25, 2017 7:45 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: are we back in business?
Replies: 10
Views: 8531

Re: are we back in business?

Thanks Holly :D :D :D
by Spirit Unleashed
Thu Oct 05, 2017 7:07 am
Forum: The Dark Side
Topic: The Even Darker Side... Adventure Racing!
Replies: 14
Views: 16998

Re: The Even Darker Side... Adventure Racing!

Nice report
by Spirit Unleashed
Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:22 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Monday of the eclipse!
Replies: 5
Views: 4443

Re: Monday of the eclipse!

I was in a meeting room with no windows. But, I had forgot all about it anyway. The path of anti-totality! :lol:
by Spirit Unleashed
Fri Aug 18, 2017 5:41 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Environmental Friday
Replies: 6
Views: 5350

Re: Environmental Friday

Thanks for the luck. I think the interview went fantastic.
by Spirit Unleashed
Fri Aug 18, 2017 2:01 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Environmental Friday
Replies: 6
Views: 5350

Re: Environmental Friday

Thanks....getting close to show time!
by Spirit Unleashed
Fri Aug 18, 2017 8:28 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Environmental Friday
Replies: 6
Views: 5350

Environmental Friday

It is Friday and as usual I am working from home; which means I got an 80 min run on Seabrook trails. Good and sweaty. In April I applied to a position inside my company. Finally the interviews are today. 6 people applied and all 6 are being interviewed... today. Mine is not til 3:30, last. Wish me ...
by Spirit Unleashed
Sun Aug 13, 2017 7:08 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: SUNday . . .
Replies: 8
Views: 5969

Re: SUNday . . .

Thanks for the pic!
by Spirit Unleashed
Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: A Typical Texas Saturday.
Replies: 5
Views: 3998

Re: A Typical Texas Saturday.

I'm in Texas! 4 hour treadmill run.
by Spirit Unleashed
Fri Aug 04, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?
Replies: 23
Views: 14638

Re: Why are rich people drawn to endurance sports?

I don't think it is about the pursuit of pain. I think it is time and money availability; plus I didn't work with my body all day.
by Spirit Unleashed
Mon Jul 24, 2017 6:39 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: 75 YO Lady Crossfit Star
Replies: 2
Views: 2774

Re: 75 YO Lady Crossfit Star

I'm not really a fan of extreme body building, but I do admire the lifestyle of this 71 year old female body builder.

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/lati ... es-n786051
by Spirit Unleashed
Fri Jul 14, 2017 11:07 am
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: Up and out early FRIDAY
Replies: 2
Views: 2826

Re: Up and out early FRIDAY

Habs4ever wrote:Up and out the door and back home before it got too hot. 27km done
Good job!


I did 75 minutes in Seabrook Trails.
by Spirit Unleashed
Sun Jul 09, 2017 7:44 pm
Forum: General Running Discussion
Topic: 75 YO Lady Crossfit Star
Replies: 2
Views: 2774

Re: 75 YO Lady Crossfit Star

Here is another lady. 71 years old now, I have seen her at several races (even arriving on a Harley trike to Wyoming). Check out page 5 of attached news letter. She really got started with marathoning at age 61.

http://mainlymarathons.com/wp-content/u ... r-July.pdf

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