tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post5946628363249557006..comments2024-01-30T00:04:20.510-05:00Comments on Lakewood's Wanderings and Scribbles.: 2013 Last Annual Vol State 500K : Race ReportLakewoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12938008753635063175noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-24357464762593514102016-04-28T13:06:46.439-04:002016-04-28T13:06:46.439-04:00What do you recommend on taping feet?
What do you recommend on taping feet?<br />jedihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599160427245865760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-53557816509571150292015-10-08T10:10:16.925-04:002015-10-08T10:10:16.925-04:00thank you john for your valuable info. your my her...thank you john for your valuable info. your my hero, i have succeeded because of you. keep moving brother. andyandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-81384444562457080392015-01-29T12:33:50.318-05:002015-01-29T12:33:50.318-05:00Simco, I always wear a 1/2 size bigger hokas...so ...Simco, I always wear a 1/2 size bigger hokas...so yes. I'm 11.5 but wore 12s. The icing kept my swelling to a minimum though so I really had no major issues.Lakewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938008753635063175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-31768176260666735082015-01-29T03:07:29.652-05:002015-01-29T03:07:29.652-05:00Did you size up in expectation of the swelling?
I...Did you size up in expectation of the swelling?<br /><br />I didn't see your email on here. Hope you get a notification for comments!Simcohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01982250215378797572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-69264109846140346962013-10-10T09:16:56.634-04:002013-10-10T09:16:56.634-04:00Thanks for sharing your kit. I really appreciate i...Thanks for sharing your kit. I really appreciate it. <br /><br />JustusJustus Stullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727447417097085976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-7617356331870116442013-10-09T17:36:27.594-04:002013-10-09T17:36:27.594-04:00Justus,
After having done many thru-hikes I had a...Justus, <br />After having done many thru-hikes I had a pretty good idea of how to go as simple as possible, while still giving myself a few comforts and necessary emergency equipment.<br /><br />Basically I broke my list up into 6 categories and started by including everything I thought I "might" need. Then, by race day, I had it slimmed down even further.<br /><br />"In Pouch" referred to items in my front zip pouch on my pack. It included<br />aid kit (which had bandaids, advil, tylenol, superglue, immodium, tumms, pepto, ginger chews, nipple tape, moleskin, etc), <br />Also there was SOME of the following (I left some stuff behind)<br />Ginger Chews x3<br />Wipes<br />Bug Spray Small<br />Scaps<br />Nip Tape Small Pieces<br />Sportslick minitube<br />Deodorant<br />Sunglasses<br />Extra Foot Tape<br />aquamira micro<br />Small Sunblock<br />small headlamp<br />micro light<br />Micro disposable tooth brushers<br />RED micro LED<br />Chapstick<br />spare batteries??<br />iphone<br />charger<br />GPS<br />Map Book<br />Wallet CC Cash<br />Bug Head Net<br />swiss army knife<br />Small vial of Dr. Bronners<br /><br />For "Clothes" both worn and carried:<br />shorts<br />white shirt<br />button shirt<br />Socks<br />Handkerchief<br />2nd Pair Socks<br />Thin pair of emergency and/or sleep socks<br />Summer Hat<br />Trekking Poles<br />hoka shoes<br />Extra Hoka inserts<br />Night Vest<br />calf sleeves<br /><br />For "Rain Gear"<br />Garbage Bag<br /><br />For "Sleep Gear"<br />Tyvek Sheet<br />Mylar Blanket<br />(I did not bring air mat, or any sort of sleeping bag or liner)<br /><br />For "Hydration"<br />3L bladder (only filled 2L at most though)<br />1 carry bottle in side pouch of pack for gatorade or ultragen<br /><br />For "Food"<br />some gels, clif shots, and emergency food. I only carried enough food to get me about 6 hours in case I couldn't buy any through the night or ran out. I also carried a small amount of ultragen powder.<br /><br />That's about it. Hope that helps.Lakewoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938008753635063175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-36824603779312874812013-10-09T16:22:33.614-04:002013-10-09T16:22:33.614-04:00Hey John,
Awesome reading this and all the other ...Hey John,<br /><br />Awesome reading this and all the other stuff on your blog. Can you comment further on what all you carried at Vol State? I am looking at doing some long solo runs and am looking for any advice on kit. <br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />Justus Justus Stullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727447417097085976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-40788270216256973652013-08-07T16:36:36.938-04:002013-08-07T16:36:36.938-04:00The stretch to Hohenwald was truly Twilight Zone-e...The stretch to Hohenwald was truly Twilight Zone-esque. I was convinced for several hours I was almost there, only to be disappointed. And yes, the multiple crossings of Coon Creek were a mental problem.<br /><br />The 5 old folks smoking in the near product-empty minimart was a trip.<br /><br />I highly recommend next time you're going through Shelbyville, after you sleep at the park by the Duck River, get a good bath there. The water was the perfect temperature and I heard all the homeless people hang out there anyway so you would've fit right in.<br /><br />Congrats on a great Sub 5 effort.<br />Your VolState Dress Shirt Bro,<br />AlanAlannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-16282262664686035112013-08-03T22:44:12.918-04:002013-08-03T22:44:12.918-04:00John, what an incredible effort and time, especial...John, what an incredible effort and time, especially with the discipline to run your own race. I am truly in awe.<br /><br />I share your appreciation for the insight and wisdom gained along the sometimes quick and often endless miles of road, practical and otherwise. Thank you for giving us this window into your own experience.<br /><br />ScottSKrousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10827697502558189419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-63447523641316928372013-07-30T14:12:44.371-04:002013-07-30T14:12:44.371-04:00Extremely fascinating race to read/hear about. HUG...Extremely fascinating race to read/hear about. HUGE congratulations on your great run of it!! Sara Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13015835021322201315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-72811956433539355532013-07-26T08:04:46.117-04:002013-07-26T08:04:46.117-04:00Reading this a few things stand out. First and fo...Reading this a few things stand out. First and foremost, you are an absolute beast. Your ability to keep moving forward under the adversity you faced is inspiring. I’m amazed with how well you took care of yourself both physically and mentally during the race. You are also an amazing writer and this has to be one of the greatest sentences I have ever read.<br /><br />....There were moments when I was quite literally brought to my knees and reduced to what I can only describe as a simple being, filled with immeasurable humility.<br /><br />With all your adventures and amazing writing ability, I certainly hope a book detailing your “bad-assery” is in the works.<br /><br />I truly understand how good that burger must have tasted. Well said.<br /><br />“I was convinced at that very moment that it was in fact the best goddam cheeseburger I had ever put into my mouth....in my entire life.”<br /><br />Finally, from this day forth, I will tell random people why I run such crazy races. So simple its brilliant. <br /><br />"I'm running for America!"<br /><br />Congrats on an inspiring effort, this write up may convince me to run this next year.<br />Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-44597784363439185812013-07-22T21:33:33.837-04:002013-07-22T21:33:33.837-04:00John, great report! I marvel at how many miles of...John, great report! I marvel at how many miles of running you can put together. Enjoyed meeting you, sharing a room, and thanks for the tube of sunscreen and the race number belt. They came in handy. BradBrad Comptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07871081861836721323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-7474717593264106512013-07-22T15:04:55.614-04:002013-07-22T15:04:55.614-04:00What a great report, thanks a lot for sharing. It ...What a great report, thanks a lot for sharing. It really makes me want to do this sometime. Awesome performance by all of you Vol State runners.<br />Stay Great.Niklashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06282381852745107252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1245249781884723223.post-24855869574437826372013-07-21T02:34:54.605-04:002013-07-21T02:34:54.605-04:00Wow. Cool!
Sounds like you really felt it ;-)
I k...Wow. Cool!<br />Sounds like you really felt it ;-)<br /><br />I kept hoping you and Abbs would destroy each other on Sand Mountain, but that was just chat bs: I wouldn't really wish that scene on anyone.<br /><br />Really a wonderful effort!<br /><br />Feral FoxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932226154343594902noreply@blogger.com