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Steve Christensen
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@JoseNavasAyala Sorry to hear that! Good luck with your recovery 🙌
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100 MILE SUMMARY:
I started running on Saturday at 10:30AM, and stopped moving on Sunday 3:35PM.
100 Miles, 29 Hours
82mi ran, 18mi walked (17:30 avg pace)
I don't think runs/races should be celebrated much. I don't believe in medals. But I believe in pride- and I'm proud of this training effort.
Also- a quick preface: I am not an influencer. I am not a pro athlete. I am not a self-help writer. Nothing I do is recommended as advice (I would not recommend the way I ran this).
I am simply trying to tell a story of Obsession with my life, and be an example of it.
This weekend, and this month- that includes a lot of running.
But the past 3mo, and for the rest of this year + beyond, that will be my new running app Aura (currently in beta).
Why do this:
- Training for BPN backyard ultra/last man standing in 3 weeks (May 24th). 4.2 mi loop every hour. Last runner wins.
- I've been working so much the last 2-3 months on Aura, I haven't been training as much I would otherwise (still doing ~50 mile weeks w/ elevation). But I'd do way more if I wasn't pulling such insane hours on the app.
- I believe in doing extreme things casually. I knew I had to train hard this weekend- 3 weeks out from the race. But really I committed to this 100mi/24hr run the day before.
- I sort-of simulated a backyard ultra for about 1/3 of this (4.2 mi every hour). But didn't use a basecamp, so eventually had to adjust w/ bathrooms, food etc. while running around Manhattan.
Prep:
- None really. If anything I did the opposite and made it harder, which is great for training.
This week I ran 45 mi, Monday 17mi w/ 2400 ft.
I didn't sleep Wednesday night on a red-eye flight back to NY. And barely the night prior to this.
I grabbed new shoes, gels, etc. from stores the day before. I've ran many marathon distances, and a few ultras (max 50mi last summer), so have a sense on basic needs. But I wasn't fully prepped with a good nutrition plan.
Run summary:
Miles 1-40: Great. Going about 10:00-11:30/mile for the 4.2mi, with ~10 min rest every hour. It was VERY hot (80 deg). To be honest- I felt the fatigue from the week of travel/training/lack of sleep on mile 10. But still these miles were fine. Did full loop of manhattan, stopped at basecamp at the end.
Mile 40-55: Fine, albeit a little slower. Legs starting to feel heavy. Fueling on bodegas now, less gels.
Mile 55: Peeing what looked like light blood. Really a tea/cola -ish color- but definitely not just yellow. Some pain in one testicle. Early rhabdo sign- probably from too much salt w/o enough water. No other symptoms.
Thought I was done there. I know rhabdo means straihgt to hospital. But I called some friends who do ultras all the time. Got advice to chug straight water. I did. And pee cleared right up.
But I genuinely thought I was done there. Everyone initially said if I was peeing that, I should probably stop.
Mile 55-68: Great. Happiness from pee clearing up and being able to continue. Good paces down to 10:30-9:30/mile paces.
Mile 68-82: At 68- stopped at basecamp for first time since mile 40ish. Took first proper 20min break at basecamp. Changed clothes. Took off my Salomon vest (10lb I was wearign the whole time).
And felt wrecked after.
Jogged through 68-82, got through the miles. But shuffling. Could barely move. Needed long (10-15min) rest b/w.
Mile 82-100: Decided to walk. Running w/ a break was slower than walking. And knew I'd cause serious damage to my legs/knees.
Walk was harder than the run.
Walking pace was 25:00/mile, which meant I had 9 hours to walk, after running for 20 hours. Not a great feeling. Every step hurt. Had to poop every 30 minutes, which only added to the discomfort.
Last 4ish miles of walking were unbelievably terrible and slow. I walked through midtown /5th ave. Very unique experience.
Overall- this was a massive confidence boost for the last man standing on 5/24. I had so much working against me here, compared to what conditions will be there (with basecamp every 4.2mi). Still did well considering. Very excited to race.
Body right now:
Fine. Lower back is a bit fucked. Left knee sore. Head is tired. But legs feel surprisingly good. The slow pace helped a lot, and not running any further.
Excited to race May 24th in Austin.
PS if you've read this far:
The two photos w/ stats here were made with my app Aura.
If you'd like access to the beta before we go live this month..
Reply on this post 'thank you batman' and I will DM you an invite.
∩@zachpogrob
Finished around 3:30pm Ran 82mi Walked 18mi Fell asleep the instant I hit the bed (yes it was best feeling in world) Thank you so much for the support
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@UltraRunner26 Getting out to challenge yourself no matter what is always the real win. Nice work 🙌
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@UltraRunner26 Hahaha. Nothing like a casual 50k with the guys! Have fun 🙌
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Completed my first 50 mile run! Thank you everyone for your advice and inspiration! This community has been invaluable. 🙌
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GOAL ACHIEVED 🥇🏆
Champion Kumite +75kg/+165lbs at the Orlando International Open
After three tough fights against various athletes (🇧🇷🇺🇸🇨🇴), I can say I surpassed my expectations. I managed to dispel doubts and, as I progressed through the competition, I gained the confidence to overcome my opponents. I had fun and enjoyed it immensely.
After years away from karate, I want to let everyone know that **everything** you set your mind to and work hard for can be achieved. I'm 29 years old, and for me, this is just the beginning.
I want to thank my Sensei @alexandramarquez, who guided me through this path filled with intense training and sacrifices. Also, my family, girlfriend, and friends, who supported me unconditionally throughout the entire process.
THANK YOU! 🙏🏼
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Family says these looks like women’s shoes.
What do you think?
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Finished my first 50k yesterday at Sinister 7 and absolutely loved it! Thanks for all the advice from this community leading up to the race! 🙌
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