First of all, I know there is everesting for running already but to me, that seems to be a much higher level than everesting for cycling. I am wondering what thoughts are around running's equivalent. I mean equivalent by attainability, as it seems to me that many amateurs could realistically ride an everest with good training, but the same feat for running seems to me the world of pro/elite ultra runners (or just really, really dedicated amateurs).
I had thought of taking around 60% of the height, which is based on my rough target times for a 70.3 (2:30/1:30) but I feel like running deserves a discount due to the added stress of running downhill. Even then, I feel like I am still looking at 20+ hours of running at my pace whereas I feel like I could ride an everest at 14-15 hours. (fwiw, no interest in riding an everest, I decided early in the pandemic that I would focus on running this year)
Bonus question: What are your thoughts around an ideal grade for running an everest? I am not sure where the balance of being able to maintain a good pace upwards is upended by getting the legs hammered on the way down.
808 > NYC > PDX > YVR
2024 Races: Taupo
I had thought of taking around 60% of the height, which is based on my rough target times for a 70.3 (2:30/1:30) but I feel like running deserves a discount due to the added stress of running downhill. Even then, I feel like I am still looking at 20+ hours of running at my pace whereas I feel like I could ride an everest at 14-15 hours. (fwiw, no interest in riding an everest, I decided early in the pandemic that I would focus on running this year)
Bonus question: What are your thoughts around an ideal grade for running an everest? I am not sure where the balance of being able to maintain a good pace upwards is upended by getting the legs hammered on the way down.
808 > NYC > PDX > YVR
2024 Races: Taupo