Manitou Incline in SNOW (lots of it) / Tired legs / Ep. 12

[@cpruns4501]

Great video as always and I do have a question. Perhaps you have answered this in the past and if so I apologize. Do you prioritize the same level of strength training in the spring/summer months as you do in the winter? I generally do 3-4 sessions of strength in the winter but then come spring I'm so excited to get outside and run the trails I kind of just....well...bail totally on strength until the snow starts to fly again. This year I'm thinking of trying to keep 1-2 per week even in the summer months. Wondering your thoughts? Thanks and keep up the great content.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Thank you! Great question; I will answer here and in next week's episode. In prior years I have generally slacked off my strength training in the spring/summer/fall as well. However, I am going to try my best not to do that this year. I really feel that keeping my 3 days per week strength training will only benefit me in the long run (lol pun). I feel it will help with injury prevention, longevity in the sport, and help me in the mountains. I would definitely recommend sticking with 2 days per week at a minimum.

[@cpruns4501]

@@UltraTrailSteven dang….I was afraid you were going to say that lol. But totally agree. We just have to make it happen. Thanks again:)

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Especially as I get older, I am finding it to be more important@@cpruns4501

[@jansommerlund5497]

What you really live in an absolutely beautiful place. That Incline looks brutal. And yet attractive! Personal I just love running in the snow. Sadly there aren't many days with snow here in Denmark

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Couldn't agree more! I love winter running! Thanks for watching from Denmark!

[@CelineFerocious]

Regular people in 6 inches of snow: well we’re snowed in, can’t drive, let’s stay in You and Val: let’s go on a snow climb! Nice work with the snow, congrats on getting out there and getting it done!

[@CelineFerocious]

Beautiful sunny snowy view! Walking and hiking in snow or sand always makes my legs super tired, you’re doing hard things - my legs would be tired too!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Haha totally! Let’s go on an adventure!

[@hibiru6868]

I’m sure that snow run was taxing. I ran in 4-6” of snow last week and it was hard. I ran in mud and water this week due to recent rains. Good training, but looking forward to drier and warmer times.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Definitely makes our runs a bit more challenging!

[@stevejosepher7787]

Glad I didn't have to do a shot every time you said "tired" ...lol...Piling up some good weeks, keep it going!

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Definitely good it wasn't a drinking game lol. Feeling good though overall!

[@MtnMac719]

Bro you’re in the springs?! Your faaaar past my abilities but it would be cool to link up after you fully rehab

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Yessir. Well I’m 12 weeks post total hip replacement so I haven’t run in months. Hopefully soon tho!

[@MtnMac719]

@@UltraTrailStevenwell, definitely looking forward to it! I’m fresh to it all… haven’t ran in like 20 years lol and I pushed it last week irritated my pes anserine in both knees feel decent 7 days no running it sucks being a fat guy getting into running

[@mikes7654]

You wear trail shoes for your snow runs ? Traction purposes maybe….? Runner’s paradise ( Colorado)

[@UltraTrailSteven]

On trail I do. Plus ice traction at times.

[@jbgood71]

"30 degrees wasn't that cold" hahaha. That's death defying cold for us Californians.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

HAHA it's all relative I guess.

[@DillweedMcCoy]

What does your daily nutrition look like? Breakfast, lunch, dinner etc.

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Good question. I’ll answer in next weeks episode.

[@sgrun100]

Barr trail is much nicer for decent😊. Plus I love my hat i ordered- thank you

[@UltraTrailSteven]

I like Barr Trail too, but the muscles worked from descending the incline don't get worked on normal trails that much. Thanks for the support!

[@ScottRunsnStuff]

@ultratrailsteven I might be doing the incline in a couple weeks - potentially planning up incline, down Barr x2. That would surely be faster than down the steps. How’s the trail section this time of year? I’ve got spikes just in case

[@UltraTrailSteven]

You will definitely want spikes on Barr. Its nasty this time of year. Going down Barr is generally a good bit longer than doing down the Incline. @@ScottRunsnStuff

[@UltraTrailSteven]

Let me know when you are out if you want some company@@ScottRunsnStuff