Hey Seth, I couldn't agree more with your review of the Salomon Pulsar. Although the outsole could use a bit more bite for CO 14ers, I've been testing it extensively (~130mi so far) for PPM and after much debate decided to race in it. I think what you lose in grip you can make up in speed on other sections due to the weight and the extra cushion over the Inov-8 really helps save the legs at the end of a long descent. That said, I am keeping my fingers crossed for an "SG" (Soft Ground) version with more lug depth for 2022 similar to the S-Lab Sense of prior years. Cheers!
Great run Seth! DGR, am I the only one who 'fell' about 10 times on the 'run along' with Seth?! I kept looking at those boulders and steps on the way down and just shook my head at how fast he was going.
Your agility is epic! Truly amazing that you don't take a tumble! QD: last time I was truly scared was about a month ago when I was finishing a 14 miler. I was about 1.5 tenths of a mile from my home when I heard rustling in the bushes . Before I could think what is that?, a black bear came out of the bushes literally right next to me! I quickly darted in to the road (55 mile an hour road-luckily no cars were coming) and the bear took one look at me and turned around and went back in the bushes. I think my heart rate was pretty high that last 1/10th home!
The time I was most scared in my training was a few weeks ago on an overnight attempt of the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire. My brother and I started late the first day and it was windy and cloudy through the first three peaks but then the weather turned for the worst. Long story short, we had to down-hike a a waterfall to tree line and arrived 10 minutes before sundown to stay the night. The next morning we decided to end the trip there and hike 8 miles to the Mount Washington Auto Road and run down from there. I was absolutely terrified but I think it made me a better fast packer for it.
The last time i felt fear on a run was a trail LR that went a bit longer than expected. It was about 110F, I had run out of water and food and wasn't completely sure where I was because the trail wasn't marked and had many alternate trails intersecting. I used the horizon to point me in the direction i wanted to go but wasn't sure how long it would take. I was pretty worried for about an hour until i finally saw a structure in the distance which had a water available. First time in a long time i drank from a spicket in the ground. That water tasted better than any fancy bottled water out there. Desert running deserves respect.
AMAZING FKT! Being in preterm labor at 29 weeks pregnant and feeling completely out of control with the outcome (she made it full term after months of bed rest). Potential : what’s something outside of running and YT you’ve done that you’re proud of….I’d love to hear about the bike ride you did across the country! 🙌
It always looks like youre in an rpg when you're going up/down a mountain and everyone's just standing there lol. It makes me want to grab a controller and start making talk to all of them you find information for your next quest
I knew that wasn’t the new house because the first thing I was struck by on your house-hunt video was that gorgeous natural wood cabinetry in the new kitchen. I was thinking “sold”! Bravissimo on the FKT. You looked like you were running faster in this descent than in the past. Martha
What a VLOG! Got my ab workout in just leaning forward! :-) Not sure what Salomon was thinking with that lug depth, very reminiscent of the Sense Ride series. Certainly can't imagine using them on anything technical in the Alps, where I opt for 5mm minimum.
The new GoPro on the hat view is fantastic! We don’t have mountains like that here in Texas. If you ever magically get less busy would you consider uploading a full ascent as like a running meditation from that view? That would definitely be nice to look at on the days where I have to do the treadmill. Either way I’m digging the new angle! Cheers.
Congrats! Today I ran my first 10 mile run, ending my summer of base and next week I start half marathon training. Not anything like an FKT, but it's something for me. Next week I celebrate one year of running.
Will you share your entire weight/strength routine? Sets and reps. I’m curious to see what your approach is. I’ve tried to stay consistent with it but I end up being super sore when I get back into it or try new exercises.
Pretty jealous of your chilly morning as the heat index has been over 100 in Atlanta all week which makes running a challenge for me. Hoping the trend breaks this weekend and next week it’s back to our regular hot. Keep on building that castle from those FKT stones, Seth!
Congrats, looking forward to a comparison video on the Salomon Pulsar vs Adidas Ultra Speed… They both seem somewhat similar in tread and ability on trails..
I was a little scared hiking The Grand Canyon. Very easy to get in trouble because it’s sooooo easy going down. Harder and hotter coming back up. Enjoyed tagging along on the Mt Huron run.
QOD: I just ran some sections of an FKT project I want to do a the end of August (Juan De Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island). It was more technical than expected and I felt scared after falling a few times on the training runs. A few days later though, I realize that I now know the hazards to expect and have a better idea how to train for the trail. Learning the hard way but still learning!
QD. I hiked Mt. Whitney in one day and what a fun adventure. We started at Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine, California. The hike is about 22 mi (35 km) round trip, with an elevation gain of over 6,100 feet (1,860 m). We got back to the car after dark. I felt like I had the flu (body aches and nausea). Along with not feeling well I was worried and fearful about bears, but we made it. 😀
honestly right now I am the most scared that I have ever been in my running journey. This summer I have been working 13/14 hour days. I went from having the best summer training of my life last year to almost one of the worst this year. We have a very strong freshman class and our goal is to qualify for Nationals. Our team is solid and being a leader as a fifth year it's time to finally get going. I have had problems coming back due to my calf strain from the spring track season that left me in a boot and crutches. I tell myself that I will be peaking right in championship season in November with the freshest legs out there. I am nervous and scared but still continue to march forward. Cheers to what will be one hell of a cross-country season.
last time I was scared: mile 9 of a half marathon TT back in May. Being in the pain cave knowing there’s still several miles to go and pushing yourself onwards anyway is a scary mental hurdle!
Lol I do the exact same thing on my trail runs “5 miles isn’t far” yeah not on flat but with vertical eh it sure does make it feel like forever 😂 it’s a great strategy though.
Seth, how do you balance the fun of running a route like this, and the risk of injury if you were to trip at pretty much any point along that run?? I recently ran part of the PCT near Lake Tahoe at Echo Lake. Was an amazing blast, I tripped and fell toward the end on flat dirt. Bruised up my rib a bit which haulted running for about two weeks. Made me think about what would have happened if I had fallen doing 630 pace on a boulder field.
You like that camera? What’s the recording time range it allows? I want something small for my runs. Not really a fan of carrying a gopro and pulling it out on and off. The video quality is pretty good. the sound quality and wind feedback isn’t the best.
QD: Yesterday I raced a 17K trail race in AUSTRIA with 1000m of vertical gain. I have the Mozart 100 Ultra Trail (100k) coming up on September 4th and am not that much of a speed trail guy. Yesterday's downhill sections were very technical and sometimes muddy/slippery. I risked a lot and the Salomon Slab Sense 8 SG helped a lot but I am always scared of falling and getting injured severely. Some runners have incredible downhill speed and I can't understand how they overcome their fear of the severe consequences it bears. GREETINGS FROM SALZBURG/AUSTRIA!!!
Love the Pulsars it was basically designed by Killian & Salomon for Seirre Zinal so if Pikes Peak is similar then I’d go Pulsar can’t imagine anyone doing Zinal in inov8 8 mm lugs mostly for fells,scree, mud etc I wish Salomon had put 5mm lugs on the sole!
QOD: right now! I am about to lace em up for a 10k training run, which will be my longest run since my long battle with Achilles Tendinitis. Every benchmark in this recovery/return from injury is scary because this injury has been the longest and hardest to come back from. Patience, tenacity and consistency in all aspects is the recipe here!🙏🏻
I hear you brother! Same for me for almost 2 years now. But I have kept running and training and even did my first half marathon TT in February. The latest thing I did that has seemed to really help wss to get shockwave therapy at a good physio clinic. Five treatments later most of the pain was gone and I ran a 15k trail race 2 weeks ago without a big flare-up.
@@davidgross7972 I wasn’t able to run at all for months. Went to PT for a bit and eventually started with baby steps of walk run intervals starting at 30 seconds running by 2 minutes walking. Finally after nearly 10 months of a slow progression I was good enough to start running steady and have built up over the last couple months to my first 10k today. Hoping to be marathon ready by 2022🙏🏻
After I broke in two places, dislocated it, and displaced my toe last summer while running on the trails, I was scared to get back on the trails. It took a lot to get over it.
Hi Seth absolutely sensational Vlog your video craft, the music the subject matter, just a pleasure to watch. QOD: Being scared is an interesting concept. Fear comes in so many forms, fear of the environment your running in, fear of starting, fear of failure, fear of others expectations, fear of your own expectations, fear of pain. The last time I questioned myself not fear as such but worried about external influences was earlier this year when training for my first ultra. All sorts of negative thoughts were coursing through my mind. Can I do this, am I good enough, I want to run a decent time to be accepted by everyone, what will people think, I don’t want to be slow, what will happen. All of these thoughts were way of the mark, totally without reason & just my insecurities & self doubts coming to the surface. So fear is many things to many people but if we can just stay in the moment when training, trust yourself & the process the journey you’re on will reveal itself. Then if you’re consistent, do the work & trust the process what ever happens you’re a winner. Thanks again for this amazing vlog.
QOD: if I’m honest what scares me the most is every time I pick up a small injury and have to stop running for a period. Running seems to be a mentally calming thing that I do through the week and when I pick up an injury that just throws my mind in chaos for the period I am out.
QoD: Probably a few heart-beat skips on some portions of the final climb up the Carlit peak in the Eastern Pyrenees 10 (?) years ago? Not good with heights...
@@jp05598 I own them also. I love them for trail running. I just ran the Silver Rush 50 in Leadville a couple weeks ago in them and it was a great xperience on the feet.
QD: I've seen a huge brown bear in Velembit mountains in Croatia at 25meters. I make noise running downhill in rocky terrain and bear was sacred as I was. We both run opposite direction... Park guards told me it is a Friendly bear with GPS... but in the moment it was really scary 🐻
QD: I'm scared today, I'm in the middle of my training for my fist marathon in October and yesterday, while running, a sharp hamstring pain came from nowhere!! 😟 I have to review my strategy now...
Bro, I love your videos. but anytime you use your mic, in the studio or otherwise, the audio is so warbled it's borderline unlistenable. As soon as you switch to the camera audio, it's fine.
Pikes peak prediction: the only way seth loses is getting caught on the descent. The last few ascent fkts have been incredible. Seth is crushing records on some of the most popular running mountains by up to 3 minutes! We may very well be watching the greatest trail climber of all time
@@sunefred you gotta be able to think quick while being really tired. It's easy to go fast downhill, but going fast downhill and not tripping on a rock is really difficult. Also, it's a lot of jostling around for the stomach, so those who can handle sidestitches will normally fare better
you didn't have the time to say thank you to the people who moved out of your way? no matter how out of breath I am I still can manage "thanks!!" that's a no from me.
Hey Seth, I couldn't agree more with your review of the Salomon Pulsar. Although the outsole could use a bit more bite for CO 14ers, I've been testing it extensively (~130mi so far) for PPM and after much debate decided to race in it. I think what you lose in grip you can make up in speed on other sections due to the weight and the extra cushion over the Inov-8 really helps save the legs at the end of a long descent. That said, I am keeping my fingers crossed for an "SG" (Soft Ground) version with more lug depth for 2022 similar to the S-Lab Sense of prior years. Cheers!
I was told by someone in the know at Salomon that the Pulsar soft ground would be coming in 2022!
Salomon S/Lab Pulsar SG is coming in spring. It just got leaked a week ago
Seth! That was the most awesome combo of badass trail running and cinematography I have ever seen. KUDOS!
Great run Seth! DGR, am I the only one who 'fell' about 10 times on the 'run along' with Seth?! I kept looking at those boulders and steps on the way down and just shook my head at how fast he was going.
I love the shots of you out on the trail. You capture the speed and environment perfectly
That final sprint down the mountain to the finish was so motivational and inspiring! Amazing!!!
Your agility is epic! Truly amazing that you don't take a tumble! QD: last time I was truly scared was about a month ago when I was finishing a 14 miler. I was about 1.5 tenths of a mile from my home when I heard rustling in the bushes . Before I could think what is that?, a black bear came out of the bushes literally right next to me! I quickly darted in to the road (55 mile an hour road-luckily no cars were coming) and the bear took one look at me and turned around and went back in the bushes. I think my heart rate was pretty high that last 1/10th home!
Nothing like a Pre warm up hum of “Strangers in the night” to get you ready for a FKT snag 😆. Get some! Great job Seth! 💪🤙👍
Watching the descent through the head cam made me feel like sitting in the first row of a roller coaster! Well done Seth 💪
The time I was most scared in my training was a few weeks ago on an overnight attempt of the Presidential Traverse in New Hampshire. My brother and I started late the first day and it was windy and cloudy through the first three peaks but then the weather turned for the worst. Long story short, we had to down-hike a a waterfall to tree line and arrived 10 minutes before sundown to stay the night. The next morning we decided to end the trip there and hike 8 miles to the Mount Washington Auto Road and run down from there. I was absolutely terrified but I think it made me a better fast packer for it.
The last time i felt fear on a run was a trail LR that went a bit longer than expected. It was about 110F, I had run out of water and food and wasn't completely sure where I was because the trail wasn't marked and had many alternate trails intersecting. I used the horizon to point me in the direction i wanted to go but wasn't sure how long it would take. I was pretty worried for about an hour until i finally saw a structure in the distance which had a water available. First time in a long time i drank from a spicket in the ground. That water tasted better than any fancy bottled water out there. Desert running deserves respect.
Its always nice to see people giving way for Seth and giving him small compliments.
I thought I was the only one who liked having minty fresh teeth before a race/long run!
ME TOO! I always brush my teeth before my runs!
Same!
Same!
AMAZING FKT! Being in preterm labor at 29 weeks pregnant and feeling completely out of control with the outcome (she made it full term after months of bed rest). Potential : what’s something outside of running and YT you’ve done that you’re proud of….I’d love to hear about the bike ride you did across the country! 🙌
Today was my first day at college in alamosa, Colorado. Excited about the running and having a new team. You should come down one day and run with us
Gotta say I’m most excited to see the react to another Andy’s run! Great job on the dubya!
Don’t apologize for going long! We love it! 👍🏼
It always looks like youre in an rpg when you're going up/down a mountain and everyone's just standing there lol. It makes me want to grab a controller and start making talk to all of them you find information for your next quest
At 9:26 i was thinking the same thing!
@@speedstick5 Seth's living in a simulation
I knew that wasn’t the new house because the first thing I was struck by on your house-hunt video was that gorgeous natural wood cabinetry in the new kitchen. I was thinking “sold”! Bravissimo on the FKT. You looked like you were running faster in this descent than in the past. Martha
Fantastic, congratulations! Just dial in your nutrition, let ‘er rip on the downhill, and the Pikes Peak marathon is yours for the taking!!
What a VLOG! Got my ab workout in just leaning forward! :-)
Not sure what Salomon was thinking with that lug depth, very reminiscent of the Sense Ride series. Certainly can't imagine using them on anything technical in the Alps, where I opt for 5mm minimum.
Wow, that was exciting! Great Run! And I love the Rome 1960 t-shirt.
Seth - love your vlogs. On your long drives to the mountains in the early mornings do you listen to anything?…music, podcasts, or go with silence?
The new GoPro on the hat view is fantastic! We don’t have mountains like that here in Texas.
If you ever magically get less busy would you consider uploading a full ascent as like a running meditation from that view? That would definitely be nice to look at on the days where I have to do the treadmill.
Either way I’m digging the new angle! Cheers.
The drone shots whilst driving is commitment.
Congrats! Today I ran my first 10 mile run, ending my summer of base and next week I start half marathon training. Not anything like an FKT, but it's something for me. Next week I celebrate one year of running.
Will you share your entire weight/strength routine? Sets and reps. I’m curious to see what your approach is. I’ve tried to stay consistent with it but I end up being super sore when I get back into it or try new exercises.
Pretty jealous of your chilly morning as the heat index has been over 100 in Atlanta all week which makes running a challenge for me. Hoping the trend breaks this weekend and next week it’s back to our regular hot. Keep on building that castle from those FKT stones, Seth!
Nice video Seth, great to see the views. Well done on the FKT.
Congrats, looking forward to a comparison video on the Salomon Pulsar vs Adidas Ultra Speed… They both seem somewhat similar in tread and ability on trails..
I was a little scared hiking The Grand Canyon. Very easy to get in trouble because it’s sooooo easy going down. Harder and hotter coming back up. Enjoyed tagging along on the Mt Huron run.
Sound quality was really crisp..👌..nice 3D sound effect at the beginning
QOD: I just ran some sections of an FKT project I want to do a the end of August (Juan De Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island). It was more technical than expected and I felt scared after falling a few times on the training runs. A few days later though, I realize that I now know the hazards to expect and have a better idea how to train for the trail. Learning the hard way but still learning!
Love the camera
QD. I hiked Mt. Whitney in one day and what a fun adventure. We started at Whitney Portal, 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine, California. The hike is about 22 mi (35 km) round trip, with an elevation gain of over 6,100 feet (1,860 m). We got back to the car after dark. I felt like I had the flu (body aches and nausea). Along with not feeling well I was worried and fearful about bears, but we made it. 😀
Here's the real deal.. Seth is smashing these FKT's while holding a camera.. you know that is slowing him down by minutes.
honestly right now I am the most scared that I have ever been in my running journey. This summer I have been working 13/14 hour days. I went from having the best summer training of my life last year to almost one of the worst this year. We have a very strong freshman class and our goal is to qualify for Nationals. Our team is solid and being a leader as a fifth year it's time to finally get going. I have had problems coming back due to my calf strain from the spring track season that left me in a boot and crutches. I tell myself that I will be peaking right in championship season in November with the freshest legs out there. I am nervous and scared but still continue to march forward. Cheers to what will be one hell of a cross-country season.
last time I was scared: mile 9 of a half marathon TT back in May. Being in the pain cave knowing there’s still several miles to go and pushing yourself onwards anyway is a scary mental hurdle!
Congrats on the FKT. I’m quite frankly a little afraid of my next goal: the Grindstone 100.
Lol I do the exact same thing on my trail runs “5 miles isn’t far” yeah not on flat but with vertical eh it sure does make it feel like forever 😂 it’s a great strategy though.
Great video Seth! What’s that camera you were using for the FKT?
epic FKT footage!
Seth, how do you balance the fun of running a route like this, and the risk of injury if you were to trip at pretty much any point along that run?? I recently ran part of the PCT near Lake Tahoe at Echo Lake. Was an amazing blast, I tripped and fell toward the end on flat dirt. Bruised up my rib a bit which haulted running for about two weeks. Made me think about what would have happened if I had fallen doing 630 pace on a boulder field.
Well done!
Seths breathing is hilarious.
You were so lucky people moved out of the way. Hikers looking around (or bumping into someone you know) can be killer when going for a time!
You like that camera? What’s the recording time range it allows? I want something small for my runs. Not really a fan of carrying a gopro and pulling it out on and off. The video quality is pretty good. the sound quality and wind feedback isn’t the best.
Awesome run Seth!
Good morning everyone
Well done Seth, the older the better :)
That jacket would be awesome for Seth James Demoor ASMR
QD: Yesterday I raced a 17K trail race in AUSTRIA with 1000m of vertical gain. I have the Mozart 100 Ultra Trail (100k) coming up on September 4th and am not that much of a speed trail guy. Yesterday's downhill sections were very technical and sometimes muddy/slippery. I risked a lot and the Salomon Slab Sense 8 SG helped a lot but I am always scared of falling and getting injured severely. Some runners have incredible downhill speed and I can't understand how they overcome their fear of the severe consequences it bears. GREETINGS FROM SALZBURG/AUSTRIA!!!
Love the Pulsars it was basically designed by Killian & Salomon for Seirre Zinal so if Pikes Peak is similar then I’d go Pulsar can’t imagine anyone doing Zinal in inov8 8 mm lugs mostly for fells,scree, mud etc I wish Salomon had put 5mm lugs on the sole!
QOD: right now! I am about to lace em up for a 10k training run, which will be my longest run since my long battle with Achilles Tendinitis. Every benchmark in this recovery/return from injury is scary because this injury has been the longest and hardest to come back from. Patience, tenacity and consistency in all aspects is the recipe here!🙏🏻
I hear you brother! Same for me for almost 2 years now. But I have kept running and training and even did my first half marathon TT in February. The latest thing I did that has seemed to really help wss to get shockwave therapy at a good physio clinic. Five treatments later most of the pain was gone and I ran a 15k trail race 2 weeks ago without a big flare-up.
@@davidgross7972 I wasn’t able to run at all for months. Went to PT for a bit and eventually started with baby steps of walk run intervals starting at 30 seconds running by 2 minutes walking. Finally after nearly 10 months of a slow progression I was good enough to start running steady and have built up over the last couple months to my first 10k today. Hoping to be marathon ready by 2022🙏🏻
After I broke in two places, dislocated it, and displaced my toe last summer while running on the trails, I was scared to get back on the trails. It took a lot to get over it.
Yes sirrrrr💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️🏃🏾♂️
Hi Seth absolutely sensational Vlog your video craft, the music the subject matter, just a pleasure to watch.
QOD: Being scared is an interesting concept. Fear comes in so many forms, fear of the environment your running in, fear of starting, fear of failure, fear of others expectations, fear of your own expectations, fear of pain.
The last time I questioned myself not fear as such but worried about external influences was earlier this year when training for my first ultra. All sorts of negative thoughts were coursing through my mind. Can I do this, am I good enough, I want to run a decent time to be accepted by everyone, what will people think, I don’t want to be slow, what will happen. All of these thoughts were way of the mark, totally without reason & just my insecurities & self doubts coming to the surface. So fear is many things to many people but if we can just stay in the moment when training, trust yourself & the process the journey you’re on will reveal itself. Then if you’re consistent, do the work & trust the process what ever happens you’re a winner.
Thanks again for this amazing vlog.
QOD: if I’m honest what scares me the most is every time I pick up a small injury and have to stop running for a period. Running seems to be a mentally calming thing that I do through the week and when I pick up an injury that just throws my mind in chaos for the period I am out.
QoD: Probably a few heart-beat skips on some portions of the final climb up the Carlit peak in the Eastern Pyrenees 10 (?) years ago? Not good with heights...
Hey Seth, have you ever reviewed the Olympus 4.0 Altra’s? I curious what you think. I really like them.
@@jp05598 I own them also. I love them for trail running. I just ran the Silver Rush 50 in Leadville a couple weeks ago in them and it was a great xperience on the feet.
You might want to give that new Hoka Zinal a try
Passing hikers on the trail slows you down when going for an FKT.
That trail looks like a twisted ankle about to happen.
Good morning from a cool morning in Arizona
QD: I've seen a huge brown bear in Velembit mountains in Croatia at 25meters. I make noise running downhill in rocky terrain and bear was sacred as I was. We both run opposite direction... Park guards told me it is a Friendly bear with GPS... but in the moment it was really scary 🐻
All I can think about when I watch this is how many times I would've broken my ankles or fallen on my face.
Nice Job!
QD: I'm scared today, I'm in the middle of my training for my fist marathon in October and yesterday, while running, a sharp hamstring pain came from nowhere!! 😟 I have to review my strategy now...
Hope it goes away/doesnt affect you.
Amem! 🙏
0:22 BUTTER MY BOBO BABY!!
Shows how tough Ryan Phebus is in the high country
This is a complete random question but what are your blue Nike running shorts with the orange draw cord many thanks cp🏃🏻♂️🇬🇧
He got those for running at the world championships
Yeah, Nike gave it to him. It looks like a nicer version of the Nike Aeroswift line
Anyone knows the kind of camera Seth attached to his cap?
Hope they got an Andys up there 😂
if i went downhill at half the speed you flew down that mountain, i'd consider wearing a helmet. and protectors and leathers. awesome feat.
❤️🏃🏼♂️❤️🏃🏼♂️❤️🏃🏼♂️
Bro, I love your videos. but anytime you use your mic, in the studio or otherwise, the audio is so warbled it's borderline unlistenable. As soon as you switch to the camera audio, it's fine.
Should've just taken off the watch and throw it down the trail at the last meters.
Pikes peak prediction: the only way seth loses is getting caught on the descent. The last few ascent fkts have been incredible. Seth is crushing records on some of the most popular running mountains by up to 3 minutes! We may very well be watching the greatest trail climber of all time
Since I don't run mountains, what exactly is the skill you need to master to run fast downhill?
@@sunefred you gotta be able to think quick while being really tired. It's easy to go fast downhill, but going fast downhill and not tripping on a rock is really difficult. Also, it's a lot of jostling around for the stomach, so those who can handle sidestitches will normally fare better
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you didn't have the time to say thank you to the people who moved out of your way? no matter how out of breath I am I still can manage "thanks!!" that's a no from me.