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For 50k I never did two back-to-back long runs - that was for 50 miles. Because so many ultras are on trails, I just added more rugged trail runs into the mix. I continue to do that anyway as it seems to strengthen the ankles, knees, and hips a lot more than the road without all the pounding. I don't really think my run volume increased much at all for 50k, BECAUSE of the biking and swimming. You just cannot underestimate the fitness that these bring to the equation. For me the biggest difference between the Marathon and 50k is pacing. I've gotten beat up a little bit for suggesting it here before, but (for me) I think 50k is a little easier than a marathon in the same way IM seems "easier" than HIM - the pacing is just sooo different. The trail ones are especially tough because once you hit the single track you can really get pushed by the folks behind you and wind up not running your race. My best successes have been to actually run from behind and not really go until about the 20 mile mark - you can really reel a lot of folks in this way. 50 miles is tough no matter how you pace it - it beats me to death. Keep working that Achilles, Fred - that does not have to be a chronic condition, at least from my own experience.

I'm right handed. I almost always unclip the right foot, but I can do both. I also prefer to keep my left hand on the handlebars while doing things like grabbing water or food, or adjusting my sunglasses with my right. No idea why. It just feels natural.

I had a big training day yesterday - I think I'm going to get good on hills fairly quickly out here!

Right handed...unclip left foot...has always felt natural to me.

Didn't get in the longer ride I wanted today...partly due to fog and partly due to me going back to sleep while waiting for visibility to improve. Still enjoyed a good hour on the bike...now looking forward to Easter festivities with family and friends.

Hope you are all enjoying a wonderful weekend.

Good job on your race Rudy.

I'm left handed and unclip my right.  Mostly because that's the side with the curb.  I also have more coordination and power with my left, so if I have a hard time clipping my right back in, I can still pedal with just my left.

Got in a good long run today.  Felt really strong.  Downish week for me coming up.

Right handed and almost always unclip the right foot.  Never thought about why, just habit now I guess.

Up early for some bike time in the trainer.  Maybe a  brick run, more than likely though the run will be at lunch time or after work.

just snorted Tea over the keyboard :D

Went for a short run to get out again yesterday and a ride with Sicone this morning.

If its just a stop at lights or a junction i unclip the left and to dismount the right

Good morning!Lefty here - great to see several others but I unclip on my left too - i am very left dominant.
Monday weigh-in: holding steady at 124.5 on my scale. I feel like i did very well with weekend eating which is usually my downfall. I am guessing over the next two weeks the weight will start to move a bit more.

One of my big to-do list items is to go get some compression socks. I find that the weekend volumes take a bite out of my legs and it's time to get a pair. Who has them? How do you like them?

I have today off as a holiday - i am guessing 'Easter Monday' used to be more of a holiday across the country but now basically only government workers (me), banks and schools get the day off. The only snafu is that means the pool that is used for our group swim is closed tonight so we need to do some shuffling of the plan for the week.

It's windy today but i might actually take my bike out this afternoon. Have a great day everyone!

Haven't read it - was it good? Is it worth the read? 

I did read a review saying that some liberties were taken with the story but it's still a good read.