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To: Logain Ablar who wrote (17103)	1/25/2026 4:51:41 AM
From: Yorikke	2 Recommendations Recommended By jazzlover2 Pogeu Mahone Respond to of 17109

Amazing stuff Logain. Covering that much distance and remaining relatively healthy is a significant achievement. I stopped running pretty much when I began Ultra's. It became clear that there is a point when one has to decided to either go for speed, and breakdown repeatedly, or to look realistically at one's mind, body, and life influences, and alter that 'speed' is important outlook. Very quickly my calculations were on how slowly I could achieve the race objectives/limits. If a 100 miler had a 36 hour limit. I scheduled everything to be at the finish line about 35:30. That gave me 30 minutes of slack. I've got three Hurt 100 finishes (36hr) in the >35:30+ range and a couple @>35:50. That's not to say I didn't have to hustle in the last 10 miles.....but most people had already gone home by the time I finished under the limit. Many runners far faster than I burned out and broke down on repeated races. When they began to break, I did the GoooJawww salute and marched on. For the average person, man or woman, going the distance is a good goal. You must be in shape but you don't need to be the fastest person on the course; being the slowest finisher is much more satisfying. That creates a situation where injury, or potential for injury is greatly reduced. It also means that one's concepts of how long one's career can last greatly increases. When I trained I tried never to do so in pain. Slow walk was a constant aspect of movement. However, my average walk in a race was on par with most peoples jog; but without that bumping and grinding you see in a lot of Marathon activists. Today, @75 I find I'm working too hard to train. But my plan is to get going again. My knees and body have held up pretty well through a lifetime of running and a good 15 years of Ultras. The D3, Mag, K2, and broad dosing of other stuff can take credit for much of that. The relaxed attitude toward competition can take credit for a lot of it as well. People need to move everyday. If one has the time then a regular scheduled high cardio session can greatly extend ones life span. Just DO NOT GET entranced by speed. It means nothing. The goal is to be the last competitor on the course to finish in the specified time frame. All life is basically like that. You can run the race, but still enjoy the trail. You do the race, can spend time with friends, give some support to others, and take home the finisher's shirt as well. There is always another race, another 100 miles, another hill, or island to 'run'. When things begin to hurt, and you know its more than just muscle fatigue....slow down, smile, and appreciate where you are. I give credit to Pogue for making me more aware of D3 and other associated supplements. His razing through the years has played a part in my ultimate list of 'running' achievements. Listen to Pogue when he says that screwing up ones body is not worth the years of pain.