I currently have a Garmin 245 that I've used for years. I love Garmin and at the time, was most attracted to the built in music component so I could ditch my phone (which was new to Garmin at the time of purchase). Now that I'm starting to run ultras the battery life won't cut it. Is there a Garmin that has the battery endurance to both navigate and play downloaded music for more than 7 hours?

I want to start training for a half marathon but I can probably only get on a trails once a week and I have a treadmill at home but doesn’t have incline. Anyone have tips or advice on what I can do to train when i can’t get on trails that often?

Hi.

I've started using hydration powders(40g combo of salts/carbs) lately when running long distances.

I've been using plastic bags but been having issues with refilling bottles from the bags and also opening knots with swollen fingers.

What are you all using?

Currently I’m using the Dooy jacket that’s highly recommended on the ultralight forum, but with no DWR got soaked running in a thick fog in the Marin Headlands. It works perfectly on a dry windy day with a light mid layer underneath.

Now I’m looking at wind jackets with some water resistance. The North Face Higher Run Wind Jacket, Salomon Bonatti Cross Wind, Janji Zephyrunner, Roark Secondwind 2.0. The Houdini is last on my list because it’s seems pretty unbreathable, but still considering because of the water resistance. The BD Alpine Start looks ok, but is kinda heavy and on the pricier side.

I’m probably getting caught up in analysis paralysis but I just want to get the most out of my money. If anyone owns any of the jackets I listed and could comment on it, that would be great. Most important is full-zip, adjustable hood, and somewhat breathable.

Just had a succesful 30k race with 2.000 elevation and i am planning my first 3week off to recover and heal some minor injuries. Would love to hear how you guys do it? Do you take completely off or cross train meanwhile?biking etc......? Thanks

So I’m looking to get back into running, I used to run XC so I’m trying to get back to that kind of regimen. I’m not too worried about price I just want to get the best fit for me. Looking at decent mix of road running some dirt/gravel/fire trails and occasional mountain running. Looking to run 3-10 miles whenever I do run. I don’t know if this is important but I do see some people talk about snow running but I am in SoCal. Would prefer Nike recommendations though since I have a gift card for there but if there’s a clearly better shoe from another brand I’m open to those as well.

Trail shoes or regular road shoes for heading out into the parks? I’m from New England so it’s new terrain for me…

I’m working on my first ultra (50K, planning to run slow and flat) this coming spring, and after getting sucked into this sub, I want to start adding some trail runs to my training plan. Right now, I’m doing two training runs at medium tempo, one pace run at high tempo, and one distance run at low tempo a week, all on pavement.

From what I’ve read, there’s a lot of differences in terms of pace, distance, and general effort between road and trail running, so I’m looking for any advice on how to add in a trail run or two from time to time. My initial thought is to trail run on a training day, so my pace work and distance work stay consistent on the road, but is there a general conversion method or do I just wing it and count any distance and pace as progress?

So for instance on Monday, I’m scheduled to run 3 miles in 33 minutes. Do I run 3 miles on a trail and not worry about pace, or do 33 minutes and not worry about distance? Or just get out there and get my heart rate up and not think about anything?

Thanks!

I'll be in Amsterdam from November 12th to 23rd for a business trip and have some free time between November 15th and 18th. I plan to visit one or two countries during this period and would appreciate your suggestions.

I'm interested in destinations with natural beauty and greenery. Could you recommend some places and provide guidance on train travel options, including costs and if night trains back to Amsterdam are available on November 18th? Additionally, could you suggest affordable places to stay in these areas?

Hi!

I have a chance to buy the Mizuno Wave Daichi 8 at a steep discount (opinions on that shoe in general are welcome too!). Here's the deal: the regular version and the GTX are down to the same price. If it were a ski jacket, the GTX version would be a no brainer, but I've never had running shoes with that tech.

I intend to use them for winter trail training in Poland, and a half-marathon start in Innsbruck in May. Is going for goretex actually worth it, or will they be just good for super wet winter, and will be furnaces once the temps rise?

Hello!

I've been looking for a new pair of trail running shoes and the choice seems more complicated than for road shoes. I've owned almost exclusively asics fuji lite pairs, only once trying a different model (saucony rift). I've ran almost every kind of distance and terrain in the fuji lite, from 10k to ultra, technical or not, and I've never thought that they were not adapted to what I was running. But maybe I just got used to running in them and there are much more capable models out there waiting for me?

What I like so much about the fuji lite is that they are light and unobtrusive. They feel like they're just an extension of my feet and I love that. When I tried something with a higher stack height, it sure was more comfortable but so unstable on uneven terrain that I was rolling ankles faster than I can roll my eyes at that huge amount of foam. It works out great on road shoes but kills my ankles on trail shoes... Anyway I'm pretty light (<70kg) so I don't need a massive boot to feel comfortable.

All this being said, should I just keep going for the fuji lite lineup? Or are there some similar alternatives I could try? As a fan of Jornet (who isn't?) I was looking at the Nnormal Kjerag, they seem great...

Hi,

I'm considering the 2025 Cayuga trails 50k as my first ultra ever. There is limited content of it on Youtube, but from what I see, there seems to be atleast 1 river crossing during the event. Does anyone know how many there actually are in the 50k, and are you required to bring multiple pairs of shoes/shorts, as I've never tried running when im drenched.

Additionally, after signing up, is their more information provided on dropbag suggested kits and more details of the terrain?

Thank you!

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Hi there! I'm planning a trip and could use some advice. I'll be in Amsterdam from November 12th for two days, and after that, I have four days (November 15th-18th) for a short getaway. I have two options and would love your opinion:

Option 1: Traveling through Belgium (maybe Brussels and Bruges) and then on to Paris. I'd explore these cities by train.

Option 2: Going to Switzerland, perhaps to Zurich or Geneva, and taking in the natural beauty there.

I need to be back in Amsterdam by the morning of November 19th. Also, since I'm new to train travel in Europe, any tips on navigating the train systems would be greatly appreciated. What do you think?"

I’m thinking about getting a new headlamp because I just got into trail running. I've heard a couple stories from different people who use different headlamps. What’s the one feature or moment that made you fall in love with yours?

Hello,

so I have had these Inov8 TerraUltra G 270's for around 500k now. I have been mulling having them resoled with Vibram outsoles to extend life time and make them better on wet surfaces, but after studying the state of outsole/midsole, I noticed something.

Midsole on the left shoe has this visible skew: it is compressed more on the medial side and the hole midsole/outsole seems to be shifted/squashed out to the lateral side of the shoe. The right shoe has none of that. I am trying to show this in the pictures attached.

The outsole wear doesn't seem significantly different on the left and the right heel. My other shoes do not show this kind of wear pattern. So I don't think this should be a case of my gait (overpronation). To the extent I can tell, I tend to land more on the lateral side of my feet, having run for years in minimal and zero drop shoes.

Have you experienced something similar? What could be the cause? Could this be a structural failure of the midsole? Something else? Thanks!

Left heel

Right and left top view

Right heel

Left shoe outsole

Right shoe outsole

How do you fit all this stuff in your hydration vest?! I got a Salomon Adv 12 but don’t think it could hold it all. Any ideas?

1.5 liters of fluid . Cup . Head lamp . Injury kit . Food reserve . Waterproof windbreaker . Thermal base layer . Secondary long sleeve layer . Third thermal layer . Compressible down jacket . Thermal cap . Running thermal pants . Waterproof pants . Buff . Gloves . Cash . Passport

I know it’ll be cold and I might be wearing some of these items but…

Hello you fine folk! I’m looking at filling my race calendar for next year and wanted to hear your thoughts on your favourite race in British Columbia for any distance 20km above. I hope to find some fun ones.

My favourite is the Hah Nic Na’Aah (Babine Race) which is outside of Smithers and offers the best in the north as far as I’m concerned. Sadly they don’t post the race date until well into the new year.

I do not need another pair of shoes now :) But Supertrac's are super cheap on offer now. Has anyone tried those?

I'm looking for a comparison with Merrell MTL Long Sky 2 (optionally Matrix) or recent Saucony Peregrines (13 or 14). How the fit (I have wide mid-foot and toebox), cushioning and durability?

Thanks!

I just bought some trail running shoes (La Sportiva Jackal II), and I found out that the insoles are not glued to the inside bottom of the shoes at all.

I’ve never had shoes in which the insoles can be removed. Is this common for trail running shoes, or is this a manufacturing defect?