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Fellrnr.com is dedicated to making you a better runner, whether you're a beginner or a competitive athlete. Many of the articles are general in nature, but specific attention is given to the marathon and ultramarathon distances. I don't claim to have any specific training beyond my own experience as a competitive ultrarunner and I advise you to [[Trust No One]]. I'm a believer in the scientific method, and so this site is a mixture of my personal perspective and an analysis of the available scientific evidence. I have learned that [[Documentation Is Evil]] and therefore try to keep things short and to the point, so a lot of articles on this site may be shorter than you might expect. You can email me using "contact <a-t> fellrnr -dot- c o m".
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=Product Reviews=
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Because this site is to make you a better runner, I have avoided putting any advertisements on this site. I do have a number of product reviews that use "affiliate links" which result in a small commission of any resulting sale without increasing the cost to you. You may find that the product reviews on this site are a little more critical, and I will often recommend the cheaper, better value for money products where possible. This is partly because I have no relationship with a supplier or manufacturer that I need to protect, and I am in a financial position to run this site at a loss. The products I review I pay for just like you would. (I do occasionally take part in product development by giving feedback or data to manufacturers, but this is not intended to be used to develop content for this site. This includes an NDA with Garmin.) More formally:
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''Fellrnr.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.it, Amazon.de and other Amazon stores worldwide''
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=My Story=
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Because of my [[Epidermolysis Bullosa| skin condition]] I never did any exercise as a child. By my early-30s I was overweight inactive and not terribly healthy. It was at this point I got my "wake-up call" in the form of a particularly severe migraine. This migraine was unusual in that the early symptoms included not only loss of vision but also impaired the speech center of the brain. I was unable to speak coherently, understand what was said to me, or even read and write. In many ways the symptoms mirror those of the stroke, and were quite frightening. This migraine did not last long and I recovered fully but it made me realize that unless I did something can to improve my health than the stroke was a very real possibility. I started off by joining an aerobics class and got into running as a way of getting to and from the class. My weight dropped from its high of 205 pounds and I started getting into longer distance running. I entered my first half marathon woefully unprepared having only run a maximum of 6 miles before. I was nearly the last one to finish the race competing for DFL with a 70-year-old woman. I could barely walk for a week afterwards, so naturally I signed up for the London Marathon. I finished the London Marathon in 1999 and moved to the US in 2000, where I continued running marathons. After a few years of marathon running I realized that speed was not my forte but I did have a lot of endurance. I found the world of ultrarunning rather more relaxed and over time found myself becoming competitive in the longer distances. My sister's book [http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Life-His-Paws-Story/dp/1473635675 My Life In His Paws] gives far more insight into our skin condition than I ever could. It's also a great book for dog lovers, and shows how strong the bond can be between a dog and its owner as well as how much can be achieved with careful training.
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[[File:MyLifeInHisPaws.jpg|center|thumb|200px|My sister Wendy's book, book [http://www.amazon.co.uk/My-Life-His-Paws-Story/dp/1473635675 My Life In His Paws].]]
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=My Genetic Profile=
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I've had genetic testing using [http://refer.23andme.com/s/jfsavage 23 and Me], and [[Genetic Testing| published an overview of my genetic testing results]].
 
=Bio=
 
=Bio=
 
[[File:Fellrnr fatboy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Me, circa 1995 at about 205 pounds.]]
 
[[File:Fellrnr fatboy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Me, circa 1995 at about 205 pounds.]]
 
[[File:Fellrnr hl24 2010.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Me again, but at Hinson Lake in 2010, weighing 135 pounds.]]
 
[[File:Fellrnr hl24 2010.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Me again, but at Hinson Lake in 2010, weighing 135 pounds.]]
* '''Name''': Jonathan Savage
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* '''Name''': Jonathan Savage  
* '''Nom de plume''': Fellrnr
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* '''Nom de plume''': Fellrnr  
* '''Why 'fellrnr':''' I wanted fellrunner, but that username was taken on the first site when I tried to use it, so fellrnr was a natural abbreviation. The shorter 'fellrnr' also has the advantage of being unique and fitting on a NC vanity license plate. I like the name especially because of the ambiguity of 'fell', which has at least three meanings in English:** 'fell running' - the English term for trail running, coming from old Norse Fjell, meaning hill
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* '''Location''': Charlotte, NC, USA  
** 'fell' - 'Of an inhumanly cruel nature; fierce'
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* '''Occupation''': Software architect specializing in security.
** 'fell' - one who has taken a fall
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* '''Started running''': 1997 (For most of my life I avoided exercise due to a genetic skin condition [[Epidermolysis Bullosa]])  
* '''Location''': Charlotte, NC, USA
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* '''Started running ultras''': 2005  
* '''E-mail''': fellrnr <at> fellrnr <dot> com
 
* '''Occupation''': Software engineer/architect
 
* '''Height''': 5' 10"
 
* '''Weight''': 135 Lbs (down from a high of 205 as shown to the right)
 
* '''Birthplace''': Bedford, England
 
* '''Date of birth''': July 11, 1966 (start of 1966 FIFA World Cup)
 
* '''Current goals''': My main goal is to qualify for the US 24 hour team, and to break 150 miles in 24 hours. I will compete at 50 and 100 mile distances next year as well.
 
* '''Started running''': 1997 (For most of my life I avoided exercise due to a genetic skin condition [[Epidermolysis Bullosa]])
 
* '''Started running ultras''': 2005
 
 
* '''PRs''': 146 miles in 24 hours, 100 miles in 15:58, 100K in 9:31, 50 miles in 7:08, 50K in 3:38, 26.2 in 2:53.  
 
* '''PRs''': 146 miles in 24 hours, 100 miles in 15:58, 100K in 9:31, 50 miles in 7:08, 50K in 3:38, 26.2 in 2:53.  
* '''Shoes I run in''': [[Modified Nike Free]]
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* '''Favorite Run''': [[2008 Double Crossing of the Grand Canyon]].
* '''Favorite running surface''': My mind prefers trails, but my feet prefer asphalt
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* '''Typical training week''': See [[Training Macrolog]].
* '''Some ultras I have completed''': [[Races]]
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* '''Injury history''': [[Epidermolysis Bullosa]] and [[Back Surgery ]].
* '''Ultra achievement I enjoyed most''': Double crossing of the Grand Canyon
 
* '''Typical training week''': See [[Training Macrolog]]
 
* '''Injury history''': [[Epidermolysis Bullosa]] and [[Back Surgery]]  
 
* '''Favorite ultra foods''': I often use just liquid fuel
 
* '''Favorite ultra beverages''': Carbohydrate/[[Protein]] mix - [[Fellrnr's Go Juice]]
 
* '''Things I like most about ultras''': The people and culture
 
* '''Things I hate most about ultras''': The half way point
 
* '''Why I do ultras''': "For those who ask the question, no answer will suffice"
 
* '''Diet''': I often joke that I have the genes of a professional athlete, but the sport is sumo wrestling. Keeping my body weight under control is a continual battle for me and I struggle with overeating. I generally try to keep my carbohydrate intake low and slow, with a lot of protein and good fats.
 
* '''Running Hero''': http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Castro
 
=My Story=
 
Because of my [[Epidermolysis Bullosa| skin condition]] I never did any exercise as a child. By my early-30s I was overweight inactive and not terribly healthy. It was at this point I got my "wake-up call" in the form of a particularly severe migraine. This migraine was unusual in that the early symptoms included not only loss of vision but also impaired the speech center of the brain. I was unable to speak coherently, understand what was said to me, or even read and write. In many ways the symptoms mirror those of the stroke, and were quite frightening. This migraine did not last long and I recovered fully but it made me realize that unless I did something can to improve my health than the stroke was a very real possibility. I started off by joining an aerobics class and got into running as a way of getting to and from the class. My weight dropped from its high of 205 pounds and I started getting into longer distance running. I entered my first half marathon woefully unprepared having only run a maximum of 6 miles before. I was nearly the last one to finish the race competing for DFL with a 70-year-old woman. I could barely walk for a week afterwards, so naturally I signed up for the London Marathon. I finished the London Marathon in 1999 and moved to the US in 2000, where I continued running marathons. After a few years of marathon running I realized that speed was not my forte but I did have a lot of endurance. I found the world of ultrarunning rather more relaxed and over time found myself becoming competitive in the longer distances.
 
 
 
 
=Supporting this web site=
 
=Supporting this web site=
There are three ways you can support this web site; spreading the word, using affiliate links, or charity gifts.
 
==Spreading the word==
 
The best way of supporting this site is by telling your running friends about articles that may help them, or use links to this site on social sites like Google+, Facebook, Twitter, or forum discussions. If you have a blog or web site, then links here are greatly appreciated. (I don't do simple reciprocal links; I only put a link on this site if I find it genuinely useful.)
 
==Affiliate Links==
 
 
If you shop at [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F Amazon.com],[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zappos.com%2F  Zappos.com], [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2F RoadRunnerSports.com] or [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2F REI.com], then clicking on these links will result in a commission coming back to help fund this site. This has no cost to you.  
 
If you shop at [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2F Amazon.com],[http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.zappos.com%2F  Zappos.com], [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.roadrunnersports.com%2F RoadRunnerSports.com] or [http://go.fellrnr.com/?id=35454X937677&xs=1&xcust=Self&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rei.com%2F REI.com], then clicking on these links will result in a commission coming back to help fund this site. This has no cost to you.  
==Charity Gifts==
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=Why 'fellrnr'?=
I'm a believer in enabling others to help themselves. Oxfam is an international charity that allows you to [http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/ buy people things that will help them support themselves] in the longer term. For instance, I like their gift of [http://www.oxfamamericaunwrapped.com/donate-a-dozen-chicks a dozen chicks] for $45. When you check out, you can select to send me an e-card, as shown below so I'll know and I'll track the gifts here.  
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I wanted fellrunner, but that username was taken on the first site when I tried to use it, so fellrnr was a natural abbreviation. The shorter 'fellrnr' also has the advantage of being unique and fitting on a NC vanity license plate. I like the name especially because of the ambiguity of 'fell', which has at least three meanings in English:
[[File:BuyAChick.jpg|none|thumb|505px|Select an e-card and put the email address shown and I'll track contributions here.]]
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* 'fell running' - the English term for trail running, coming from old Norse Fjell, meaning hill.
=Financial Disclosure=
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* 'fell' - 'Of an inhumanly cruel nature; fierce'.
The purpose of this wiki site is to make you a better runner. I have avoided putting any advertisements on this site, as I believe they will detract from its primary purpose. I have however, used some "affiliate links" when referencing particular products. These links result in a small portion of any resulting sale coming to me, but they do not increase the cost to you as a customer. Product reviews are not the focus of this site, and the products I review I generally pay for myself. The only exceptions are a few gels, and any freebies I get for taking part in races. I do not receive any "review samples", and vendor, manufacturer, or supplier has any input on any of the reviews. Please e-mail me if you have any questions or concerns.
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* 'fell' - one who has taken a fall.
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=Why the Logo?=
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The logo for this site shows someone running downhill, and this represents my belief in the importance of [[Downhill Running]].
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=Hosting=
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Fellrnr is hosted on [https://www.linode.com/?r=ddc30af5d9c62bb38dcf435500144d90b10650b8 Linode], and I would highly recommend them if you're after Linux or Windows hosting.  
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=Privacy Policy, Terms of usage, and Disclaimers =
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This site does not share personal information with third parties nor do I store any information about your visit other than to analyze and optimize content and reading experience through the use of cookies. You can turn off the use of cookies at any time by changing your specific browser settings. I am not responsible for republished content from this blog on other blogs or websites without permission. This privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated on September 9th, 2014. All user generated content, posts, and discussions, contained on fellrnr.com are the intellectual property of fellrnr.com. fellrnr.com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users of fellrnr.com, with our own internal tracking. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.

Revision as of 14:02, 5 September 2018

Fellrnr.com is dedicated to making you a better runner, whether you're a beginner or a competitive athlete. Many of the articles are general in nature, but specific attention is given to the marathon and ultramarathon distances. I don't claim to have any specific training beyond my own experience as a competitive ultrarunner and I advise you to Trust No One. I'm a believer in the scientific method, and so this site is a mixture of my personal perspective and an analysis of the available scientific evidence. I have learned that Documentation Is Evil and therefore try to keep things short and to the point, so a lot of articles on this site may be shorter than you might expect. You can email me using "contact <a-t> fellrnr -dot- c o m".

1 Product Reviews

Because this site is to make you a better runner, I have avoided putting any advertisements on this site. I do have a number of product reviews that use "affiliate links" which result in a small commission of any resulting sale without increasing the cost to you. You may find that the product reviews on this site are a little more critical, and I will often recommend the cheaper, better value for money products where possible. This is partly because I have no relationship with a supplier or manufacturer that I need to protect, and I am in a financial position to run this site at a loss. The products I review I pay for just like you would. (I do occasionally take part in product development by giving feedback or data to manufacturers, but this is not intended to be used to develop content for this site. This includes an NDA with Garmin.) More formally: Fellrnr.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, Amazon.it, Amazon.de and other Amazon stores worldwide

2 My Story

Because of my skin condition I never did any exercise as a child. By my early-30s I was overweight inactive and not terribly healthy. It was at this point I got my "wake-up call" in the form of a particularly severe migraine. This migraine was unusual in that the early symptoms included not only loss of vision but also impaired the speech center of the brain. I was unable to speak coherently, understand what was said to me, or even read and write. In many ways the symptoms mirror those of the stroke, and were quite frightening. This migraine did not last long and I recovered fully but it made me realize that unless I did something can to improve my health than the stroke was a very real possibility. I started off by joining an aerobics class and got into running as a way of getting to and from the class. My weight dropped from its high of 205 pounds and I started getting into longer distance running. I entered my first half marathon woefully unprepared having only run a maximum of 6 miles before. I was nearly the last one to finish the race competing for DFL with a 70-year-old woman. I could barely walk for a week afterwards, so naturally I signed up for the London Marathon. I finished the London Marathon in 1999 and moved to the US in 2000, where I continued running marathons. After a few years of marathon running I realized that speed was not my forte but I did have a lot of endurance. I found the world of ultrarunning rather more relaxed and over time found myself becoming competitive in the longer distances. My sister's book My Life In His Paws gives far more insight into our skin condition than I ever could. It's also a great book for dog lovers, and shows how strong the bond can be between a dog and its owner as well as how much can be achieved with careful training.

My sister Wendy's book, book My Life In His Paws.

3 My Genetic Profile

I've had genetic testing using 23 and Me, and published an overview of my genetic testing results.

4 Bio

Me, circa 1995 at about 205 pounds.
Me again, but at Hinson Lake in 2010, weighing 135 pounds.

5 Supporting this web site

If you shop at Amazon.com,Zappos.com, RoadRunnerSports.com or REI.com, then clicking on these links will result in a commission coming back to help fund this site. This has no cost to you.

6 Why 'fellrnr'?

I wanted fellrunner, but that username was taken on the first site when I tried to use it, so fellrnr was a natural abbreviation. The shorter 'fellrnr' also has the advantage of being unique and fitting on a NC vanity license plate. I like the name especially because of the ambiguity of 'fell', which has at least three meanings in English:

  • 'fell running' - the English term for trail running, coming from old Norse Fjell, meaning hill.
  • 'fell' - 'Of an inhumanly cruel nature; fierce'.
  • 'fell' - one who has taken a fall.

7 Why the Logo?

The logo for this site shows someone running downhill, and this represents my belief in the importance of Downhill Running.

8 Hosting

Fellrnr is hosted on Linode, and I would highly recommend them if you're after Linux or Windows hosting.

9 Privacy Policy, Terms of usage, and Disclaimers

This site does not share personal information with third parties nor do I store any information about your visit other than to analyze and optimize content and reading experience through the use of cookies. You can turn off the use of cookies at any time by changing your specific browser settings. I am not responsible for republished content from this blog on other blogs or websites without permission. This privacy policy is subject to change without notice and was last updated on September 9th, 2014. All user generated content, posts, and discussions, contained on fellrnr.com are the intellectual property of fellrnr.com. fellrnr.com reserves the right to overwrite or replace any affiliate, commercial, or monetizable links, posted by users of fellrnr.com, with our own internal tracking. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me directly.