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Scott Nickley
Registrace 29. 09. 2011
Hey! I'm Scott an ultra marathon runner, guy who fastpacks, and an all around endurance travel enthusiast. On this channel, you're going to find a lot of videos of me running around in different areas that I think are awesome enough to warrant running around in. I'll be fastpacking, bikepacking, and training all around the USA this year, so subscribe if you'd like to see that!
MAX Cushion Carbon Running Shoes...Why do you exist? Hoka Bondi X Review
The Hoka Bondi X is a running shoe that had me then lost me then had me and then lost me. Permanently. I ended up returning this running shoe, but it's not because it was a bad shoe! But it did have me asking: why would Hoka make a carbon plated shoe that is this heavy? Why is it marketed as a daily trainer? Hoka Bondi X: you are confusing. Overall, I do think there is a market for this shoe, but it certainly wasn't the shoe for me. Find out all my thoughts by watching this video.
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EVERYTHING I Did To Come Back From an IT Band Injury...Don't Make the Same Mistakes I Did!
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Coming back from a 4 month injury to my IT band was one of the most frustrating, setback ridden, lengthy processes I've ever experienced as an athlete. IT band syndrome is an incredibly common injury, but I still think there are a lot people who have it and don't know a lot about it. One of the most important things I learned was that IT Band syndrome can become a chronic issue. If you want to ...
Traveling The Boundary Waters: The Lakes At the Border Between the United States and Canada
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This is the most beautiful place I've ever been. The Boundary Waters in the Superior National Forest are incredible. There is something so instinctual about travelling on the water by paddleboard. It feels primal and freeing, and it never feels insurmountable. Some of these days on the water were incredibly difficult. The winds were not in my favor for much of the trip, but that only made the m...
Fastpacking White Mountain National Forest: The Last Day in White Mountain
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White Mountain National Forest: it's been real. It's been good. But it hasn't been real good. Just kidding, it was mostly great! I finish up my fastpacking trip through White Mountain with a 21 mile day with around 5500 feet of climbing. It wasn't the fastest moving day in the world, but the promise of food at the end of the day pushed me along after being totally calorie deficient for days. Th...
When the Going Gets Shit, The Shit Get Going -- Fastpacking White Mountain National Forest Part 2
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And some days get tough. This was one of the most challenging days of fastpacking I've ever experienced. There were no trails, I was trudging through rivers, and there was even a bit of weather. White Mountain National Forest was throwing everything it could at me this second day of fastpacking through its beautiful Appalachian terrain. Subscribe: czcams.com/channels/HMaAqytNNKJoC5nxBKjY8w.html...
Fastpacking White Mountain National Forest -- 5000 Feet of Climbing and 15 Miles in 5 hours
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White Mountain National Forest was high on my list thanks solely to picture from Google Maps. Sweeping views of Appalachia, peaks of over 4,000 feet, and what seemed like a ton of solitude. Turns out it was a bit too much solitude for my liking. But, hey, I still get the job done in the end. This was a very challenging route and a very challenging first day. Watch out for the whole 3 part serie...
Running All of Manhattan...In the Pouring Rain. Running Tour Through Manhattan!
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Running the entirety of Manhattan was something that absolutely had to be on my list when I was visiting New York. Should've checked the weather though because this one ended in the pouring rain! Running in New York City was honestly some of the best running of my life, so come with me as I check out the whole of Manhattan on foot! Subscribe: czcams.com/channels/HMaAqytNNKJoC5nxBKjY8w.html I've...
First Day of Van Life: Up to New York City!
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For my first day of van life, I decided to head to New York! I'll take you through the final day of my build and the first 24 hours of my van life. I'm so excited to be starting this journey, and will be posting a lot more as I go. I've been doing van life in New York (Brooklyn specifically) for about a week now, and it's been surprisingly easy. Everyone kind of minds their own business and doe...
John O' Groats To Lands End, My First Bike Tour -- Cycling from Scotland To England
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Digging through some old footage and found my JOGLE trip! My first bike tour ever was through Scotland to England. It was 2017, and I went from end to end in the United Kingdom over the course of 3 weeks stopping at some places I'd wanted to check out the most along the way. In this first part, I get started, stop in Inverness and Edinburgh, and discuss some of the things I'll be thinking about...
Fastpacking: What is it? And How to Start Fastpacking!
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What is this whole fastpacking thing you keep hearing about? Or, in all likelihood, that you've heard nothing about? Well, in this "how to fastpack" video we'll break all that down for you! I'll go over how I got started, all my gear, and what you need to do to get started in the sport as well! Fastpacking and trail running have been some of the most rewarding sports I've ever been involved in,...
Land Between The Lakes Running -- Running on Ice and Snow!
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Just a short video today! Got to check out Land Between the Lakes with my brother during that crazy ice/snow storm Tennessee got this year. It was beautiful, but after getting lost and ice skating half of the time, we were ready to be done after a half marathon! Trail running at Land Between the Lakes in the wintertime is definitely no joke! Subscribe: czcams.com/channels/HMaAqytNNKJoC5nxBKjY8w...
Fastpacking Los Padres National Forest -- Wintertime In California
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Los Padres National Forest is hands down my favorite national forest in the greater Los Angeles region. It takes a bit longer to take to than a lot of other national forests and wildlife areas in the region, but it offers stunning views, secluded trails and campsites, and an ability to disappear into nature. I set out on the Piedra Blanca Trailhead and headed north and up a 3000 foot climb into...
Running the JFK 50: First Time at America's Oldest Ultra
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I finished the JFK 50 Mile Ultra Marathon! Finishing my first ultra marathon was one of the most euphoric experiences of my life. To have gone from not even being able to finish a marathon training program during my 20s to finishing and beating my goal time in an ultramarathon...well to be honest I still don't think I've fully processed how much it means to me. I crossed the finish line in tear...
Training for my First Ultramarathon: How and Why I Failed a Run
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And on some days, you just straight up fail! That's what happened to me on my first attempt at running 35 miles. Ultramarathon training and running in general fought back when I absolutely got my ass handed to me on this run. Find out how and why I failed a run in this training period by watching this video. Subscribe: czcams.com/channels/HMaAqytNNKJoC5nxBKjY8w.html I had been playing my nutrit...
How to Run 30 Miles, My First Time Running 30 Miles
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This is my first time running 30 miles, and the furthest I've ever run! Ultramarathon training has been very tough, but the mix of fastpacking, trail running, and running on the road I think has been a good mix so far. But...I guess we'll find out on race day! Subscribe: czcams.com/channels/HMaAqytNNKJoC5nxBKjY8w.html When I set out to run this ultramarathon, I truly had no idea whether or not ...
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This channel needs more subs - keep up the good work mate.
Is this in Ventura, California?
Luckily you're white privilege paid for everything.
I am excited for the summer I plan on doing some quick overnight trips with my dog. It will be fun to run to camp .
Ticks in California don't have lyme disease do they?
I grew up on the east coast and got it there initially, but rumor has it that it has made its way further west!
Wow! a great job on your first ultra. I'm running the JFK50 again this year, after missing my goal time in 2019. I'm just aiming for a sub-10 hour, so my goals are not quite as lofty as yours! 🤣
Such a great race! Went back last year. I really wish I was going back again this year, but no room in the schedule sadly. Good luck!
Thanks!
Great vid. You actually get all that gear into that 25L pack?
Montane Trailblazer 30, is an excellent and light backpack
Such a helpful video! I'm thinking my Saucony "trail-runner" shoes I've only ever run in would be totally ideal for a fastpack trip. I use them running on rough, rocky terrain all the time. I might experiment with the hydration pack I have; roomy enough to haul a day or two's worth. Already have a (practically weightless) bivy and a rocket stove ... some other items
glad it was helpful! Yeah, I've used my 12-liter Salomon vest for an overnight before and was able to fit everything just fine. Especially if it's gonna be warm. Been a minute since I've been out. Just talking about it here makes me want to get back out there!
Compare to carbon x which one would u recommend? With more of flat foot
Ho w come you always wear sock? More bare feet video please!
youtube is not ready for this prophet
Give them time
I do the same thing but in the Sierras on solo over night hikes. At 55 it’s too hard to jog at 8,000-10,000 feet. I bring a a handgun though. You never know.
I love your attitude about gear, thanks for the video.
Thanks for not being a poo pooing pack po po
I’m excited to try a Pa’lante Joey :)
I could not decide whether to get back into trail running or hiking. Do I run the trails or walk them? D'UH I can do both at the same time. I never knew it had a name.
It's the best! I get a little bored hiking, so fastpacking is the perfect mix.
@@scottnickley3605 Agreed. I did a 44km yesterday on a trail north of Perth in Australia. 8kg in pack (5L water). 8.5 hours. Cramps while running downhills. What is a good pace? Sore today!
Do you think the rocker of Hoka contributed to your IT band injury? Doctors of Running have said that rockers can shift the load to your knees/hips which can stress the IT
I haven't done any research on that specifically, but I will say I've pretty much stopped wearing Hoka's completely due to frequent injury.
@@scottnickley3605 thanks for the reply. Got it. What brand did you move to and has it helped? I say this as someone that has also struggled with IT band injuries
@@JB-hq9yj I'm in Saucony's at the moment. Honestly too soon to say. I did a lot of things other than switching shoes, so it's likely a combo of all those things. I definitely haven't written Hoka off completely. I still have the Stinson and the Carbon X3.
So cool to see you making videos again!! 😊
Thanks Robert!
Thanks for sharing this with us 👍
Thanks for watching Robert! More to come!
Is this Jared Leto?
Lol you know I’ve never gotten this before, except for three times now in the last month
Hey man, is part two coming anytime soon? Yours is the first John O' Groats to Lands End video that isn't a depressed British guy complaining, would love to see the rest!
haha that's hilarious considering I am usually a depressed guy complaining 😬. I'm working on revamping the channel and am hoping to have some videos up by the end of the month. Part two will be amongst them! Thanks for watching!
What is your nipple tape preference?
Lol great question! I'm a 3M man myself
Dude thank you. So helpful. But how did you get more water in the barren wastes of desert that you’re showing us? Looks dry as a bone except for the one stream crossing.
Haha it was pretty much that one stream crossing! Later in the run, I found a few trickles of (honestly pretty dirty) water that I was able to filter and boil. It...was not fun.
Great video and production quality.. goes a long way these days on CZcams. I agree you do offer a lot of good advice, but one thing that I have to hard disagree on, is telling people to just “use what you have”. In your defense, you aren’t the only one preaching this concept.. For an activity like fastpacking, telling people to use what they have is irresponsible and will ultimately lead to a terrible experience and or injury. The type of equipment needed to cover long miles at a fast pace on a trail is very specific, and finding a good balance in your gear is quite important. For example, a salomon running pack like the OutNight is designed to hug your body very closely, and reduce the amount of bounce and sway. Also, it is designed with features conducive to running. Trying to run/fastpack with a normal backpack will only result in discomfort. A bivy like the outdoor research Helium is designed to take up minimal space in a pack, set up fast, take down fast, and provide coverage from the elements. A normal backpacking tent can be bulky, take time to set up, take down, and takes up a good amount of room in a small pack. Again, trying to run with equipment like this in your pack will only result in discomfort and a bad experience. The true advice should be to do research, be honest with yourself, create a kit that strikes a balance of cost, purpose, and weight, and THEN get started.
Sure, I think I meant the "using a normal backpack" thing as a bit of an exaggeration, hopefully that came through. I do think there's a trend in outdoor sports since the pandemic of having to have all the best gear and spending thousands on set ups that will ultimately exclude a lot of people. And the whole point of nature to me is that is kind of the last bastion of free things to do. So, my point was more just to not go and spend a ton of money that you might not have.
I stay more dry with a tarp. You don't have condensation. A piece of black plastic is light and cheap. A-frame shape, umbrella for a door. Trash bag for pack liner can be used to on lower part of sleeping bag and rain jacket if very windy. I use my knife lot. Cut stakes, fork, cooking stick, and many other things. Masonry twine light,cheap, and strong. Fire for cooking. Plus non cooking food. My pack weighs 14 lbs with 4 days food and fishing gear. 30 years old closed cell pad. MRE plastic spoon. Light weight 1st aid. Has duct tape, precision tweezers, iodine soaked cotton balls and syringe for irrigating wounds, gauze pads, otc meds, sawyer snake bite kit. I have less than 150 dollars in my stuff. Now that is for summer use. A cheap 1lb sleeping bag, LL Bean framless pack. Lightweight polypropylene long John's. Frogg Toggs rain jacket. Aluminum 20 Oz cup for cooking, drinking and eating. Light head lamp and flash light. 2 small lighters. 2 is 1 and 1 is none. Sawyer filter or small bottle of bleach. A litter water, club soda, cheap. Also, 2 20 Oz soda bottles. I'm in Eastern mountains so water is plentiful. Light umbrella. T.p. maybe a little foil for cooking. Extra pair of shoes and a knit cap or toboggan as we say. These items have served me well for many years and a few thousand miles. People think I'm day hiking when they see my gear. Hope someone gets something from this. Happy hiking.
Socks not shoes. 1 litter water bottle.
This is amazing honestly. I gotta work on weight for my next season of fastpacking for sure!
Fastpacking is just plain spun out stupid
How safe it is for a solo runner to run on any of those trails? I am really digging these trails!
Hey Francine! Other than the precautions you should take as a solo runner (GPS comms device mainly) the only one I'd use an abundance of caution on is Mt. Islip, especially on a high snow pack year. It's pretty easy to lose the trail, and can get dangerous with snow on the route.
@@scottnickley3605What about animals? Snakes etc
Great video brother.
Much appreciated!
Thanks man I'm running 30 miles for the first time soon
There’s a reason it’s called the bwca 😉
Do you have or will be doing a video on fuel and nutrition for a run like this one?
Oh, man, what a video... Great inspiration. Am sitting at home waiting for surgery for a busted meniscus but will soon be out on the trails again.
My god you’re pace average is crazy for a long run. I’ve been running these 20 mile runs and can’t average less than 9. I live by the mountains though.
You'd have me beat on the climbs! I gotta drive an hour for good mountain running.
Wow what a journey! Incredible.
That was super fast man! What are your half marathon and marathon times? Just curious. I'm working on training to do a marathon then an ultra. Well done!
New subscriber here, I usually vlog my hikes there to my channel. What kind of camera do you use?
right on !
you started at Lyons Camp, took the trail to Pine Mtn Lodge, then went over to the Cedar Creek/fishbowls trail around to Thorn Meadows, then backtrack to Mutau Flat, down Johnson Ridge and Hot Springs canyon and then return to Lyons up the Sespe...?? Man that's a long ways in what, 2 days?? Hardcore buddy! :-)
Watching this right now after I just registered for this year's race. It will be my first 50 miler!
Please do more videos. I subscribed; this "fast packing" is fascinating! I'm training for my first ultra marathon and running is beating my middle-aged legs up. I think FP could be the key to help safely increase my endurance. I appreciate what you said about cost:weight benefits. I have almost everything you showed. However, I paid less so it's heavy ($19 steel walking poles, instead of $100 Al+ poles). You're awesome!👋🏽👨🏾⚕️🏞️🚶
This is so nice and encouraging. Thanks Omar! I definitely think fastpacking is great for training. It does take quite a toll on your body, so you'd want to plan it around your race. But it's a great way to get a lot of mileage and climbing in during a training block.
I wish you would do more videos. This is such a wonderful experience. I'm preparing for my first ultra JFK 50 milier. Fast packing seems to be a good way to safely increase your endurance. I do power trail walks with wrist and vest weights.
I've been lazy lately, but I've got a few in the works! I think I'll be seeing you at JFK this year! Haven't completely decided yet, but I think I'm going to do it again
Sport?
I'd probably pass on the MSR stove if I were to do it all again. It's heavier than the BRS stove and less efficient than the Snow Peak LiteMax. Which I just googled and found out that the Snow Peak LiteMax is also lighter weight than the MSR. So yeah... Definitely don't get rid of an MSR stove if you've already got one. But also. Probably don't buy one new if you're looking for a compact stove, I think. And to be clear, both the LiteMax and the Pocket Rocket are better than the BRS for a lot of things. If you're a solo hiker who wants to turn their stove on and off, the BRS is all you need. If you want to simmer or travel with a friend and only use one pot to make food, go with the LiteMax, I'd say
Don't conquer the Los Padres, blend in and become one with the forest and slow down and enjoy
Hey man- really loving your content and your personality/attitude to fast packing. Keep it coming my friend! The ticks would have crushed me. I battled Lyme for 4 years and it almost punched my ticket. So I feel you on the concern early on in the trip. Keep on keepin on brother! 👊🏼
Friends isn’t that good of a TV show!
Love this. Thanks brother.
"I feel like I walked in on an ambush I set for myself". That's might be the best run related quote ever.
Amazing scenery! Trip looks great fun.
Damn man, place looked beautiful. Hope you’re doing good out there!
Heyyy thanks for watching dude!