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BOPTMN by Ben Curtis
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2021
Conversations with interesting people on topics I find interesting; Ranging from exercise, nutrition, education, careers, family, to name a few. Hopefully I can show our similarities & differences, in a fun interesting way.
I am a father, husband, son, triathlete, ultramarathoner, and trying to break out of my antisocial shell.
Product reviews, tips & tricks that have been most helpful for me will also be posted.
I am a father, husband, son, triathlete, ultramarathoner, and trying to break out of my antisocial shell.
Product reviews, tips & tricks that have been most helpful for me will also be posted.
Paul Pelletier, Thoughts & Reflections
Growing up in Brunswick through WW2 and retirement on Deer Isle. The story of a unique life in his own words narrated by his grandson.
Chapters:
0:00:00 Chapter 1, Dad
0:07:35 Chapter 2, Mom
0:10:12 Chapter 3, Property
0:13:31 Chapter 4, Religion
0:17:08 Chapter 5, Money
0:22:33 Chapter 6, The Depression
0:25:28 Chapter 7, Date
0:27:01 Chapter 8, Sickness
0:30:38 Chapter 9, Coughing
0:31:29 Chapter 10, Blueberries & pranks
0:35:16 Chapter 11, Eyebrows
0:36:42 Chapter 12, Our House
0:40:12 Chapter 13, Groceries
0:41:33 Chapter 14, Hunting & Fishing
0:44:36 Chapter 15, Convent
0:45:04 Chapter 16, Mill work
0:48:49 Chapter 17, Army Draft
0:55:48 Chapter 18, Medical Training
1:00:29 Chapter 19, Camp Edwards
1:04:59 Chapter 20, Boat to France
1:08:22 Chapter 21, Battle of the Buldge
1:11:46 Chapter 22, Cigarettes
1:13:43 Chapter 23, Back in the USA
1:17:37 Chapter 25, Textile Mill
1:18:59 Chapter 26, Bonus, Ada's perspective
1:21:24 Chapter 26, Girl at the beach
1:23:43 Chapter 27, Deer Isle
1:26:51 Chapter 28, Boston
1:29:46 Chapter 29, Unbelievers
1:31:56 Chapter 30, Finishing school
1:41:17 Chapter 31, Adults only
1:42:55 Chapter 32, Dr. Field
1:47:08 Chapter 33, Dental Office
1:58:06 Chapter 34, Fran
2:01:16 Chapter 35, Commuting
2:03:29 Chapter 36, Westbrook
2:10:29 Chapter 37, Grampa Scott
2:11:44 Chapter 38, Surgeries & Babies
2:12:55 Chapter 39, Suzanne
2:16:03 Chapter 40, The Church
2:22:57 Chapter 41, Tithing
2:24:52 Chapter 42, Business
2:31:18 Chapter 43, Move to Deer Isle
2:37:25 Chapter 44, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P1
2:40:14 Chapter 45, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P2
2:42:40 Chapter 46, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P3
2:46:04 Chapter 47, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P4
2:51:06 Chapter 48, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P5
2:52:59 Chapter 49, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P6
3:01:12 Chapter 50, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P7
Chapters:
0:00:00 Chapter 1, Dad
0:07:35 Chapter 2, Mom
0:10:12 Chapter 3, Property
0:13:31 Chapter 4, Religion
0:17:08 Chapter 5, Money
0:22:33 Chapter 6, The Depression
0:25:28 Chapter 7, Date
0:27:01 Chapter 8, Sickness
0:30:38 Chapter 9, Coughing
0:31:29 Chapter 10, Blueberries & pranks
0:35:16 Chapter 11, Eyebrows
0:36:42 Chapter 12, Our House
0:40:12 Chapter 13, Groceries
0:41:33 Chapter 14, Hunting & Fishing
0:44:36 Chapter 15, Convent
0:45:04 Chapter 16, Mill work
0:48:49 Chapter 17, Army Draft
0:55:48 Chapter 18, Medical Training
1:00:29 Chapter 19, Camp Edwards
1:04:59 Chapter 20, Boat to France
1:08:22 Chapter 21, Battle of the Buldge
1:11:46 Chapter 22, Cigarettes
1:13:43 Chapter 23, Back in the USA
1:17:37 Chapter 25, Textile Mill
1:18:59 Chapter 26, Bonus, Ada's perspective
1:21:24 Chapter 26, Girl at the beach
1:23:43 Chapter 27, Deer Isle
1:26:51 Chapter 28, Boston
1:29:46 Chapter 29, Unbelievers
1:31:56 Chapter 30, Finishing school
1:41:17 Chapter 31, Adults only
1:42:55 Chapter 32, Dr. Field
1:47:08 Chapter 33, Dental Office
1:58:06 Chapter 34, Fran
2:01:16 Chapter 35, Commuting
2:03:29 Chapter 36, Westbrook
2:10:29 Chapter 37, Grampa Scott
2:11:44 Chapter 38, Surgeries & Babies
2:12:55 Chapter 39, Suzanne
2:16:03 Chapter 40, The Church
2:22:57 Chapter 41, Tithing
2:24:52 Chapter 42, Business
2:31:18 Chapter 43, Move to Deer Isle
2:37:25 Chapter 44, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P1
2:40:14 Chapter 45, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P2
2:42:40 Chapter 46, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P3
2:46:04 Chapter 47, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P4
2:51:06 Chapter 48, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P5
2:52:59 Chapter 49, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P6
3:01:12 Chapter 50, More Thoughts & Reflectionas, P7
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#23 BOPTMN, Jason Bigonia
มุมมอง 90ปีที่แล้ว
My conversation with Jason about running. Specifically his path to becoming such a successful backyard ultra runner, having won Last Man Standing 3 times, and competing in Bigs Backyard multiple times. We discuss his training, nutrition, and everything else running. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:29 Big's 2022 Finish 5:57 Dream of 100 hours 7:00 Running progression 12:48 Last Man Standing 14:28 1st bac...
Photographer, most potent moment
มุมมอง 4ปีที่แล้ว
Amazing unexpected moment. Quite possibly my favorite story told on my podcast. I feel so lucky to have stumble on to this. Thank you so much for sharing this intimate memory with me. @Scot-FreeRunning
Waiting
มุมมอง 3ปีที่แล้ว
One of my absolute favorite short films. A real study inside of your minds, along with dramatic imagery to match. Listen to the creative mind behind the film and his thoughts. @Scot-FreeRunning
Scot-Free Running
มุมมอง 6ปีที่แล้ว
Nothing is Scott-Free, it needs to be earned. The meaning behind Scott-Free running. @Scot-FreeRunning
Career to reduce dementia
มุมมอง 5ปีที่แล้ว
Have you ever considered you're career choice could affect your chances of getting dimensia?
Goggins, not motivation
มุมมอง 35ปีที่แล้ว
If you're looking to David Goggins for motivation, you've got it wrong. @Scot-FreeRunning
Failure is gap between expectations & reality
มุมมอง 9ปีที่แล้ว
Failure is gap between expectations & reality
Great advice here gents, thank you for this. What was your watch / Garmin strategy ? Did you just hit start then finish after the event or did you hit lap on every lap ? Did you pause after each lap ? Thank you in advance
I used a "data field" called "backyard estimate." I'd hit lap at the end of each lap. It autostarts at the top of each hour. It would give me notifications 3 minutes out from the start of each hour, which was nice to get me ready. In the end it also did a nice job of tracking for me. One further strategy was to bring a battery block and charging cord for a loop when the battery started getting low. I ran that loop around 2am with my watch in a pocket. Didn't get hr numbers that loop, but at 3am I had a full battery and didn't have to think of it again.
Love the podcast, Ben. Would love to meet up run some time. I live in Hampden
Glad you enjoy the podcast. I’ve kinda taken a hiatus from it for a bit. For the most part I’m a very solo runner especially in the winter on my trails. I do it for my solitude time. Do you know about the Hampden running group that meets on Tuesday? I’ve never joined, but I’ve heard of it.
HARC, Hampden area run club
I only run in injinjis no matter the distance and have done for years now
have u tried vibram 5fingerz?
I have not tried any toed shoes. I'm a big fan of separating toes. But just have not bough the bullet on any of those type of shoes. Do you think they are worth it? I did the barefoot thing for a while. I do see the benefit, but with the high miles I put in, the lack of cushion I think leads to too much injury risk.
Great tips! I’ve got a backyard ultra coming up in March. I plan to wear road shoes. You both mentioned this could be advantageous compared to trail shoes. Any specific reasons why?
Obviously the course will dictate the needed footwear. Assuming the terrain is doable with road shoes, I'd lean that way personally. My thoughts are: Road shoes tend to be lighter, especially the Atreyu's I run in. When hoping to go a really long distance, I think any extra weight, especially on the feet, adds up over time. I also have never felt I needed or wanted support from my shoes. Always thought the more my shoe supports the less my ankles are able to adapt, and I've had very few twisted ankles or feet issues. Looking at your channel my guess is you know much more about this than I do, so feel free to tell me if I'm waaay off in left field. Moisture / grip could also be factors where the need for trail shoes could be necessary. JT & I lucked out on perfect conditions, and a trail that was in the range of what our road shoes could handle. My shoes did have a carbon plate in them which I think worked very well as a rock plate. I think my feet too less of a beating than JT who did not have the plate. Lastly, I just don't like running in trail shoes. Louder, firmer foot strikes, and too bulky. Thanks for watching & commenting. Looking forward to diving deeper into your content. Ben
... and best of luck in your backyard ultra? Is it your first? Goals or expectations?
@@boptmn thanks for the response! That is great info and I definitely agree, if possible, letting the foot be the primary support rather than a shoe artificially supporting. I had plantar fasciitis for years and then worked on strengthening my arches (I have very flat feet) and haven't had PF since! I also have some of those Yaktracs for extra grip if it gets muddy. Pretty hilly day course but flat road night course. I go with the Asics GT 1000s for a bit of support but still pretty light weight. Thanks for checking out the channel and the tips!
@@boptmn thanks! 1st ultra race but have run 30+ before. So shooting for 50, 100miles, or more as A, B, C goals. Your video helped a ton with things to think about to prepare!
Beautiful words.
Winter get's me down, I think I need to embrace the down. If nothing else trying to film makes the runs a bit more interesting.
Bravo sir. I particularly enjoyed the monster breaths, I can't say I enjoyed the thought of myself in your shoes, but maybe that's the point.
I was so pumped when I captured the good breaths doing hill lunges. Just got lucky, but so cool when you do capture a cool visual moment. Thanks for watching, and there are times I'm not so into being in my shoes, but you are right, that's kinda the point.
Awesome conversation. I've been a follower of Scott's for a few months and he's been a great motivation for my own journeys. His groundedness and maturity is very inspiring. This was a great listen
I also feel very much the same about Scott. Such a great guy, and I feel so lucky to have been able to pick his brain. I'm very happy you enjoyed this, and thanks for your kind words!
Thanks guys this is great information
Glad you found it useful. Backyard ultra coming up for you?
Closter phobic, scared of heights, guess I'll try rock climbing and spelunking... Ian's crazy but cool
Makes no sense right?
I over dressed way to much!
It was a great pleasure to be a guest. Im always down to do it again if you want.
I was a cyclist for years. Going 4 miles to and back from work in Portland, then maybe running errands afterwards. I didn't own a car. I even had baskets on my bike for groceries. Honestly, I hated my fellow bikers! I was very cautious on the street. But, I would see bikers run red lights (with cars coming), doing u-turns, riding in the middle of the road, not stop at intersections. I hated when a car would be like a thousand feet behind me driving slow (as I wasn't a fast biker) as they were afraid of me. They don't know that I'm far more afraid of them. I even had rear view mirrors on my bike (something I recommend, as you really don't know what's behind you, particularly with these silent electrics). BUT, given what bikers did I'm not surprised they were more afraid of me.
Amazing ❤
Thank you!!!
I commented on your other video, but wanted to comment as a second opinion on this one for anyone watching. I did the half (2:14) and my girlfriend did the full (4:16), her second time and my first. We love Millinocket (and almost bought a house there a year ago), but, this is gangsta level kick ass! She's 38 and done NYC, other races and marathons, is a certified running coach, life long athlete, I've done the Maine Marathon and a few local races around where we live here in Portland having started running at 44 years old a year ago (going from couch to running). Her plan is to do a 50 miler next year. YET, we both consider all these child's play. Millinocket pushes you physically and mentally like nothing we've done. We saw so many better athletes than us wiping out and starting to run by mile 3, in between the rain, wind, ice and nearly 700 foot ascent that starts within feet of the start. I think its a great race, and we're doing it next year and I'll do the full, but if its your first race - don't give up and stop running. Its not representative of marathons. While we both did nearly the time we expected, in the face of thinking we were failing and being in literal pain for days after (worse than any other race). I'm still contemplating the race - as my time was maybe 5 minutes longer than expected, but it kicked my ass hard, so I did what I thought but worked harder on my body for it. Yet, I can't wait to do it again, and neither can she.
One of the best events, and I encourage anyone & everyone to try it too. Thanks, Ben
My girlfriend did the half in 2021, and then the full this year and I did the half. I watched her do it last year and said - I want to do this! So, at 44 years old I went from zero athletics to a 5K, 5 miler, the full Maine Marathon (4:17), and now the Millinocket Half (2:14). The Maine Marathon was child's play compared to Millinocket! This was gangsta level kick ass. I would NOT recommend this to a first timer or someone not confident, maybe if you're training for the Iron Man. She also called it a super challenge, the hardest she's done. We both saw so many folks that crashed early, or walked, who are better athletes than us (she's 38, a certified running coach, done NYC and tons of races). I can proudly say I didn't walk or stop at either my full or the half, but this made me want to reconsider that rule. With the ice, snow, and rain this was hard on both of us, and everyone. I understand your inner struggle! BUT - we're both going back next year and I think I'll do the full. I do a 9-10 minute pace. That's what I've done all year. I hurt myself training for the full, so my training to get better hasn't been there, and I've improved my stamina over the year but not my time. It can make me feel like 'why do this?' I don't consider myself an athlete, but the feeling of "shit, I did something amazing with my body and didn't have a heart attack while running up a hill in the rain" pushes me to keep running. My girlfriend is planning a 50 miler here in Maine next year, but I'm find just doing a full a year and nothing longer. Now, why, if my pace is steady and as I get older it might slow down? Because since I started running a year ago I feel better, my moods are more up, my body feels better (it also hurts more LOL), and I get such a buzz of accomplishment I don't get with other things. And, I'm a very active person so I do a lot most would feel is accomplished, but Millinocket and marathon running is a whole other ball game! I encourage you to not give up!
I very much appreciate reading about your experience. Running sure is a challenging pursuit.
Max here! I appreciate these podcasts Ben! Very cool to listen to my uncles talk Porter history.
I appreciate your comment. It helps to have such an interesting family.
awesome insights, thanks guys
Running the trails between Orono campus and Old Town were always my favorite.
Luke here: Great conversation guys. Miss you both. I'd love to jump in on the next one.
Luke, I very much want to get you on the podcast, any interest?
@@boptmn YES,absolutely
My email is curtisbjamn@gmail.com. Could you send me an email so I have yours? Pumped to chat with you.
The two quotes "I hate running" and "people who run are psychopaths" are my favourite take aways from this, not merely because you've both overcome your discomfort, but triumphed in the face of suffering. Congratulations to you both 🔥
Thanks for the in-depth review. I'm running the half this year. Should be fun.
My pleasure. Looking forward to this year too. Always wondering what the weather will give us. Good luck!
Bravo Ben! The Banff Mountain Film Festival selection committee would love to see this...I agree with Corinne..you are amazing!
Your kind words are very much appreciated.
The days & a life of brother Ben.. you are amazing! 😊💞
Just 1 step at a time. I'm always learning and hoping to improve, but thank you very much.
Great Interview. I had a lot of fun. Thank you!
The Viking!!
thank you very much mister for this Review.... I'm trying very hard to find something similar to my old beloved Saucony Virrata 2 (have you ever tried them?), and this kind of shoe looks pretty much the same thing. Is this a good choice according to what I'm looking for?
I don't know the Saucony Virrata, besides what I just looked up and read a few seconds ago. Both are lightweight, the Atreyu is 1/2 an ounce lighter. The upper of the Atreyu is just fabric unlike what I see in the Saucony, so I'm guessing the Saucony gives more support, but I feel that is un-needed support that can cause hot spots. I really could not recommend Atreyu more. This shoe I am about to go over 1000 miles on. The build quality is amazing. Good luck and if you do go with them, let me know what you think.
@@curtisbjamn thank you very much
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In the lab as we speak
Thanks for your review, I'm still on the fence of purchasing a pair. How were they in rain, dirt trial/slight gravel? What other shoes would you compare them to?
Rain: I think they are just about ideal. Because they are so minimal they don't seem to gain any weight unlike other pairs I have worn, and they dry out quickly for the same reason. Dirt trail: There is almost no support in the upper, so it very much depends on the trail. They also don't have much grip, so probably not the best option. Slight gravel: I'd have no reservations on gravel. The treads do pick up rocks here and there, but the only time I notice that is when I transition back to road and I hear the sound of the rock on the pavement, and this does not happen enough to be an issue. I'm on about my 8th pair, so I've been in these for a while, and for the most part I was always a bargain hunter for my running shoes, I don't have much I could compare to. They are light and simple well made, and I don't imagine you'd regret the purchase. If you do take the plunge, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Great review. I agree, i started to notice the tongue thickness in the V2. Impressed you still like them after so many miles.
Simply a great running shoe. Thanks for watching and commenting so positivily.
Just a minor correction... The shoes are made in China, not in the US. The company is based in the US, but not the manufacturing. I've been wearing them also, but retire them between 150-200 miles.
Good point. I agree my version 1's seemed to loose their bounce around 200 miles, but my version 2's have been good to around 300 so far. I run them both about 100 past when I really should retire them.
Good review of race . It was a great race/party half/marathon. That was my first time running Millinocket. I plan on running it again next year.
I appreciate the kind words. It really is such a great event, it's on my calendar every year for the foreseeable future.
I love my attreyu's. Thanks Ben!
Some great insights into both of you, thanks for sharing
I just posted it. How'd you watch it so fast? Did you get to the part where we talk trash about you? (only kidding) Either way, I appreciate the comment.
@@boptmn Online Learning, put it in the background while I did work. Trash talk only motivates me... No worries