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Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by jjslocum3 »

alar44 wrote: post #70
sz4kerto wrote: post #25

Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is one of the major benefits of LSD (long, slow, distance) running, especially for people who have (a slight) ADHD (like me). It allows you to have solitude. I can't sit down and think quietly for an hour, because I .. just can't cope with the lack of stimuli. Running provides some baseline stimulus at least (plus I always set a specific goal, either a distance or a time goal so that I don't give it up), so I ju…

Yeah that's why I MDMA (mid distance medium acceleration) I get the same benefits.

You might instead try THC (technical, high-cardio) running; it takes up less of your weekend.

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by dilyevsky »

foobarian wrote: post #80
dmos62 wrote: post #5

I've started running and an unexpected challenge is boredom. The running is challenging as is, but doing it for ~1h30m has been, for me, well, tedious. I guess that's a byproduct of always being within arm's reach of a phone.

My problem with running was knee malfunction. I don't know how people do it short of just accepting the damage and/or getting mechanical replacements.

Fix your form and/or weight. Unless you’re doing technical trails or sprinting knees should never have any issues

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by ReptileMan »

elil17 wrote: post #79
hammock wrote: post #59

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Eight gallons of gasoline

Humans are much more energy efficient than cars, so it was less than 3/4 of a gallon (100 kcal/mile * 200 miles = 20,000 calories = 0.7 gallons of gas or about 6 pounds of body fat). He's probably much more efficient than 100 kcal/mile though.

When I was cycling I was joking that the bike is not much greener than the car, because it burns 4 ribeyes/100km or 17 miles/ribeye.

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by Dangeranger »

sz4kerto wrote: post #25
dmos62 wrote: post #5

I've started running and an unexpected challenge is boredom. The running is challenging as is, but doing it for ~1h30m has been, for me, well, tedious. I guess that's a byproduct of always being within arm's reach of a phone.

This is one of the major benefits of LSD (long, slow, distance) running, especially for people who have (a slight) ADHD (like me). It allows you to have solitude. I can't sit down and think quietly for an hour, because I .. just can't cope with the lack of stimuli. Running provides some baseline stimulus at least (plus I always set a specific goal, either a distance or a time goal so that I don't give it up), so I ju…

My ADHD symptoms have been drastically reduced after running daily for the past couple of months.

Even while using medication, running improves results on top of what I had been seeing. It also helps to have a physical challenge to complete every day in order to maintain a routine.

For my body, I need about 90 minutes of challenging physical exercise every day, or I start to seek stimulation in any form I can find, which is usually distracting from my primary goals.

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by __mharrison__ »

Dangeranger wrote: post #84
dmos62 wrote: post #5

I've started running and an unexpected challenge is boredom. The running is challenging as is, but doing it for ~1h30m has been, for me, well, tedious. I guess that's a byproduct of always being within arm's reach of a phone.

For the past year I’ve been running a lot, and I’ve found that listening to podcasts and/or audio books is a great way to stay cognitively engaged with something other than the physical sensations of running, as a bonus you get to learn and experience cool stuff. There is also a benefit to running without audio, in that you have a chance to let your imagination go wild, or try to focus hard on your breathing, cadence…

I also second running without audio stimulus. Your brain can do some wonderful things when left to its own devices.

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by Majestic121 »

darkwizard42 wrote: post #66
cfj wrote: post #41

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That seems way too high. A rough ballpark of energy expenditure while running is 1000 kcal per hour. Strava has the activity at 16,751 kcal.

Dang, that would be SO impressive... <1000 calories an hour would mean he is running SUPER efficiently from a body perspective, but of course, with the right hydration, nutrition, and temperature it is all possible to burn less calories.

I don't know about that, it's probably not super precise but an hour running is 600-700 kcal burned, reported by Garmin Connect

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by scojomodena »

sizzzzlerz wrote: post #83

How does one train for a 24 hour run? Do you need to run the full 24 or is it enough to run single or double marathon distances leading up to the race?

Marathon-esque training is pretty good. The difference is really in being able to slow down so you are well within your aerobic zone, below your threshold pace/effort. Running slow enough so you can breathe only through your nose is a good measure. From there, it's about eating and hydration, etc. Ultras are often described as a "an eating competition with some running thrown in". The joints of course is a big deal too, some can do it easier than others.

Also, most people walk a lot, you don't have to run, you just keep making forward progress.

source: I've done a few Ultras and have used a running coach.

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by smallerfish »

yubiox wrote: post #40

I want to run but I cough for hours after running. Doc gave me an inhaler but it doesn't do anything. Any ideas? Help!

Allergies? Definitely consult your doctor, but try taking claritin (or generic) for 2 weeks and see if that clears things up.

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by elil17 »

ReptileMan wrote: post #93
elil17 wrote: post #79

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Humans are much more energy efficient than cars, so it was less than 3/4 of a gallon (100 kcal/mile * 200 miles = 20,000 calories = 0.7 gallons of gas or about 6 pounds of body fat). He's probably much more efficient than 100 kcal/mile though.

When I was cycling I was joking that the bike is not much greener than the car, because it burns 4 ribeyes/100km or 17 miles/ribeye.

I read somewhere that if you’re not at least mostly vegan, e-bikes actually have lower lifecycle carbon emissions than bikes because you end up burning fewer calories and eating less (assuming you don’t substitute in more exercise).

Re: Aleksandr Sorokin smashes 24-hour world record with 198.6 mile run

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Post by dahart »

dmos62 wrote: post #5

I've started running and an unexpected challenge is boredom. The running is challenging as is, but doing it for ~1h30m has been, for me, well, tedious. I guess that's a byproduct of always being within arm's reach of a phone.

FWIW, two things that help for me: 1- trail running, especially longer distances. Spending 4 hours and going 20 miles one way through the woods gives me a sense of travel and distance and freedom I can’t get in the city. 2- listening to something while I run, podcasts or music or language lessons like Pimsleur. For a short 30 min run, sometimes even pace music works for me, even though it seemed like it could be more boring, running to a good 170 BPM playlist is kinda fun. For both of these, mixing things up a lot is helpful for me too, always finding new routes and new audio to go with.
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