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Recent content by krJoest

  1. krJoest

    Marathons

    I ran the Tunnel Hill Marathon last year, it counts as a trail run. It was 2 out and backs stuck together so you turned around a couple miles north of the tunnel. It was a lot of fun to run with all the 100 mile runners and see them finishing their races.
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    New Moderator

    Thank you!
  3. krJoest

    Most recent waterfall photos!

    I know, right? Caves are going to get explored. Cave closures only keep out cavers, spelunkers don't care.
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    Most recent waterfall photos!

    Yep, it's gated so you have to fill out permits and get a key.
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    Most recent waterfall photos!

    Waterfall below Endless Cave in Cave River Valley near Mitchell, Indiana.
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    Injuries

    Trail running is tricky, you've got a higher risk of injury than road running. I only ever run 30-40% of my miles on trails, the faster the race the less trail miles. They say strength training is good for injury prevention?
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    Heights

    The devil's in the details. I do get vertigo around a +100' drop!
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    What got you into trail running?

    Yep, my 'hiking journey' hit a few bumps when covid started! I had been running enough that I could run 3 miles without stopping for a while, but the pandemic was when I started running over 10 miles a week. It's been great!
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    R2R2R

    I think there might be trail closures right now
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    Hydration Pack vs. Hydration Vest

    I use a hydration bladder when I'm running. I rinse it out, fill it with water and keep it in the refrigerator when I'm not using it. I like to drink soda when I'm hiking.
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    Show me your snake photos!

    I finally got a rough green!
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    What got you into trail running?

    I started running regularly during Covid, I was bored and a lot of hiking trails were closed. I really enjoyed it and have found that exercising every day helps me focus.
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    Wearing orange all the time

    They say this is a good idea. If you're wearing dark colors and need to be rescued from a boulder field, it's almost impossible to see you.
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    Trail Running Race

    I don't know if I'll see you there, some runners start at 6, some at 7, and I think the half marathon starts at 8. A lot of people stay at camp O Friday and Saturday night. I think there's a breakfast Sunday morning. I stay at the hotel 7 in Vienna for the AC and the McDonald's. A lot of...
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    Longest section completed

    29 miles with a half mile wrong turn at wildcat lake. I hiked it all in one day, my dad picked me up and drove me back to my car.
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