Humble Running Newsletter #13
Germany Vacation / Munich Marathon PR!
This one will be a recap of our trip over to Germany over the past couple weeks. A BIG marathon PR for me, some fun and scenic runs and hikes, and a very interesting custom insole consultation!
I dropped 4:40 off my marathon PR (April 2022). No, I have not been secretly road training - I guess it just goes to show that fitness is fitness, no matter the terrain or surface. I’m a little older, but definitely feeling generally fitter than the last time I ran a marathon.
My “crash” marathon training did seem to work out - nothing faster than marathon pace in the week before the race. Was it the broccoli? I mentioned nomio in my last newsletter -
It really did give me confidence in a workout I did one week before the race. I felt so comfortable running around what I thought would be my race pace. On race day I ran even faster! I’m totally sold on this one, and I’ll personally be stocking up on some more before my next races.
I did a roundup video covering some shoes that I featured in my last newsletter. Definitely a few contenders for my list of top shoes of the year here. In addition to the Hoka Rocket X 3, I brought the Mount to Coast H1 and Keen Seek on my trip to Germany. Perfect travel shoes! I’ll have some more recap in an upcoming Q&A.
I get some questions about training from time to time, so I filmed a video on a topic of high interest to me. If you’re feeling like strength may be a missing link in your training and racing - check this one out. Lots of discussion about muscular endurance in the ultra world these days, this workout is my interpretation of how that focus can help your running.
I had the very special opportunity to have a pair of custom insoles made in Germany. Check out this video for a recap, and to see the process. This is not hyperbole - I’m pretty sure you have not seen anything like this before!
Head mounted lasers used to align the body and the insoles?
Ever wonder how effective those running store foot scans really are? Notice the difference in detail around the balls of the foot. The impression on the right is a sample of the ones I did at the beginning of the process.
I didn’t do as much exciting adventure running on this trip - as my legs were feeling pretty tight after the marathon. I gradually ramped up during the week, this is a quick local route.
I test out and discuss some gear that I brought along with me - Peak Performance Freelight Wind Jacket and Creepers Merino Wool Boot Socks.
We also did a family hike up to the Kampenwand.
Pretty fun route, not too crazy - a little bit exposed but maybe not for those with any fear of heights.
IN THE PIPELINE
LOTS! I’ll see what’s piled up when I get home. I’ll probably film a Q&A video when I get back, including everything new that’s in for test. I have some ideas about what is on the way. Stay tuned!
AFFILIATE LINKS & PROMOS
On Cloudsurfer Trail 2 - REI ($170)
Hoka Challenger 8 - REI ($155)
Topo Vista - REI ($175)
Keen Seek - REI ($185)
Mount to Coast - Use code “HumbleRunning” for 10% off!
Craft Nordlite Ultra Pro - craftsports.us ($190)
Craft Xplor Pro - craftsports.us ($170)
Peak Performance Freelight Polartec Powergrid Crew ($180)
Peak Performance Freelight Wind Jacket ($180)
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