tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post6301352211082919192..comments2024-03-21T03:56:28.972-06:00Comments on Jill Outside: Rodeo Beach 50KJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-26670170755942281292011-04-13T12:57:35.381-06:002011-04-13T12:57:35.381-06:00What model Garmin GPS watch do you use to create t...What model Garmin GPS watch do you use to create the data you posted?<br /><br />Great descriptions!<br /><br />ChrisChris Miltenbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13387242010585695005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-26644579153015271682010-12-29T15:10:25.336-07:002010-12-29T15:10:25.336-07:00Wooooooohoooo! Congratulations! Go, Jill.Wooooooohoooo! Congratulations! Go, Jill.Cyclin' Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12055590629075632638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-68482412453826032642010-12-24T09:35:55.905-07:002010-12-24T09:35:55.905-07:00Hi,
Thanks Jill, thanks Beat for the comments.
...Hi, <br /><br />Thanks Jill, thanks Beat for the comments.<br /><br />Merry Christmas to all of you from (cold & snowy) Belgium :))<br /><br />Koen.Koenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343318730867528364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-45851248330578000022010-12-24T00:39:35.570-07:002010-12-24T00:39:35.570-07:00Thanks for sharing the link to your Garmin data fr...Thanks for sharing the link to your Garmin data from the race. I've been getting back into running for the last 3 months and tentatively planning to do a marathon next Fall. After months of just looking at my stats it's pretty interesting to analyze someone else's data. I must say I did a complete double take when I saw your expended calories though- 2500 for a full 50K boggles my mind. Your pace may not have been that fast, but your km/cal average is impressive! I think at my typical "go forever pace" 2500 calories would only get me half way through a 50K race!Jason Gilmanhttp://100km.usnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-66729333337387579972010-12-22T02:48:33.343-07:002010-12-22T02:48:33.343-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-88229950858032418412010-12-21T18:45:39.178-07:002010-12-21T18:45:39.178-07:00Alex,
One solution for "too icy" is to ...Alex, <br />One solution for "too icy" is to put roofing screws into your shoe lugs for some grip on the ice. The local running shoe store in Anchorage, Skinny Raven, offers this service and it has worked pretty well for me. Or there are some good products like Yak Trax that you can put on your running shoes.<br />Now you have no excuse to not run because it is too icy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-40003415261229182222010-12-21T12:59:27.395-07:002010-12-21T12:59:27.395-07:00Congratulations! Terrific write-up. I just went ou...Congratulations! Terrific write-up. I just went out to a 50k with a bunch of cyclists who had never done an ultra-run and we completely agree about the hills being the 'easy' part. Must be something about cycling muscles! <br />It's great to follow your journey from cyclist to runner as someone who is attempting the same.Matt Ruscignohttp://www.truelovehealth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-35223486614889792602010-12-21T11:53:07.832-07:002010-12-21T11:53:07.832-07:00Koenie,
Jill is of course the expert for cycling....Koenie,<br /><br />Jill is of course the expert for cycling. For running I know of almost noone who uses waterproof shoes (or socks). The issue is if your feet get wet with wp shoes they stay wet - even if the shoe could otherwise dry out a bit. If you really sweat only very little AND you're certain water doesn't come in from the top (which happens very easily), waterproof socks may be an option, and of course for extreme cold races they are a consideration. Changing socks is of course another way to get dry feet. Running keeps your feet much much warmer than cycling, so cold feet is not usually an issue even in near-freezing wet conditions.<br /><br />I usually put some Hydropel (which is a great mix of petroleum jelly and dimethicone) on the front of my feet (stay away from the heel unless there's a hotspot - otherwise you cause heel slip). That's what Jill did I think. I've used Hydropel in week long very wet running stage events with good success.<br /><br />I think the cycling strategy is vastly different though. I'm also interested in what Jill's recommendation is :)<br /><br />Oh and yeah, Jill kicked some AWESOME butt. She's clearly a real runner (but no worries, that doesn't make her any less of a cyclist I think :). <br /><br />Cheers,<br /> BeatBeatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76438867330505922152010-12-21T11:53:01.994-07:002010-12-21T11:53:01.994-07:00Koen,
Life in Juneau helped me accept the reality...Koen,<br /><br />Life in Juneau helped me accept the reality of constantly wet feet. It's easy to keep them warm while running or hiking, but cycling is another matter. Sealskinz or neoprene socks do help keep your feet warm when wet, although they eventually saturate and let water seep through. Same goes for neoprene booties. They repel water for a little while, but eventually it finds its way in. And no amount of insulation is going to keep your feet warm indefinitely if they're wet. The best solution in my opinion are the rubber boots you mentioned. Personally, I use NEOS overboots over my running shoes or hiking boots when cycling in the ever-difficult "30s and raining" conditions. Also completely waterproof, but not adaptable to clipless pedals. <br /><br />And if you're running, I think wet feet are less of an issue than most people think, as long as you're well-adapted to damp conditions. Wet feet below freezing are of course a much bigger issue. I'm still trying to figure out the best way to prevent this for the Susitna 100.Jill Homerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-88066798002800307642010-12-21T11:35:41.862-07:002010-12-21T11:35:41.862-07:00Short question, Jill.
I see you have 'normal&#...Short question, Jill.<br />I see you have 'normal' running shoes.<br />Do you work with sealskinz socks, or don't you mind cold/we feet.<br /><br />I keep looking for REAL waterproof shoos (mainly for cycling), but nothing seems to hold for hours / days in the rain (except for my light rubber boots).<br /><br />So, how do you deal with wet feet ?<br /><br />And of course, thanks to keep us inspired with your great blog.<br />I also bought your book, and will read it during the Christmas holidays :)<br /><br />ciao,<br /><br />KoenieKoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343318730867528364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49687541096474494782010-12-21T11:35:40.647-07:002010-12-21T11:35:40.647-07:00Short question, Jill.
I see you have 'normal&#...Short question, Jill.<br />I see you have 'normal' running shoes.<br />Do you work with sealskinz socks, or don't you mind cold/we feet.<br /><br />I keep looking for REAL waterproof shoos (mainly for cycling), but nothing seems to hold for hours / days in the rain (except for my light rubber boots).<br /><br />So, how do you deal with wet feet ?<br /><br />And of course, thanks to keep us inspired with your great blog.<br />I also bought your book, and will read it during the Christmas holidays :)<br /><br />ciao,<br /><br />KoenieKoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12343318730867528364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-2191418231152180162010-12-21T10:39:21.095-07:002010-12-21T10:39:21.095-07:00Jill, you are the toughest person that I 'know...Jill, you are the toughest person that I 'know'...you are a mental giant to somehow push thru all that and somehow finish. It seems the harder it gets, the tougher you get. I don't think I would ever say to you there' something you can't do. That kind of resolve will take you to unknown heights. Glad you finished unhurt (and with a pretty dang good time). I keep thinking to myself "I wish you'd drop this silly running thing and go back to the bike"...but then I realize that it's just my wussy side talking. As always, you inspire me beyond words. Have a wonderful holiday season and be safe, wherever your 'feet' take you!MattChttp://inane-asylum.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-32644101146862218782010-12-21T10:02:04.531-07:002010-12-21T10:02:04.531-07:00Wow...this is some achievement. I'm brand new ...Wow...this is some achievement. I'm brand new to blogging but its amazing to see that there are so many people out there who are doing such challenging stuff. love the line: 'the last five miles were a breeze' not so sure I believe you right now! But good on youNataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09114914304351021315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-3541281985554048292010-12-21T06:45:07.526-07:002010-12-21T06:45:07.526-07:00Congrats, Jill! That's great you stuck it out,...Congrats, Jill! That's great you stuck it out, found your stride, and finished strong. One of these days you're going to have to face the fact that you're a biker <i>and</i> a runner! :)Sara Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015835021322201315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-13331248930508286042010-12-21T05:13:54.501-07:002010-12-21T05:13:54.501-07:00Inspiring stuff, makes me want to get out running....Inspiring stuff, makes me want to get out running. Sadly it's too icy here. Looks like a stunning setting for a race , even in the rain.Alex Vaudehttp://www.hydrationpackreviews.co.uknoreply@blogger.com