Re: Pacing
This idea of slower pace and lower heart-rate for longer, sustained periods is exactly why ultramarthons are popular to those of us who are elderly, over 50....
Davy Crockett 2011-06-10 19:49:52 #66005

Not being understood
"Not being understood" - this could be a thread that goes on for weeks! My own brother and I had this conversation many years ago: Him: Any vacation...
Davidian Marcus 2011-06-10 15:32:56 #66004

Re: Pacing
Yes. low heart rate hiking won't get a hiker very far, very fast on steep climbs. Actually, I think there are good reasons for all kinds of paces, with...
Daniel Fox 2011-06-10 11:19:58 #66003

Re: ultra runners, etiquette
Yes Sumi, This is why some need to be reminded that courtesy needs to be applied as some either forgot (however temporarily) or seemingly have no concept of...
Michael 2011-06-10 11:02:30 #66002

Re: ultra runners, etiquette
Actually, I think the "hint" here is that a little courtesy, safety, momentum and common sense should all take part in how ALL of us choose to act or respond...
Michael 2011-06-10 10:42:32 #66001

Re: ultra runners, etiquette
Hmmm... to me, I think it illustrates the need for "etiquette" that applies to the TRAIL, not different ones for each type of user. We're talking about...
sumiwada 2011-06-10 10:39:12 #66000

Re: ultra runners, etiquette
Some people might forget the difficulty of starting again uphill with a clutch now that almost every vehicle-type is auto-trans. A restart -- safe or not --...
DougN 2011-06-10 10:31:47 #65999

Re: Pacing
I had a similar experience hiking out Boucher recently though, in my case, it wasn't intentional. My last few hikes in the Canyon have been with my son who is...
sumiwada 2011-06-10 10:20:44 #65998

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