The Running Thread - 2018

[jennamfeo]

Can race directors start including a babysitting section for parents that want to run but also want to spend the rest of their weekend with their kid(s) you know, when they aren't running? My husband and I are forever struggling with this situation.

 

[chuckille]

ATTQOTD: My first true running store fitting was 3 years ago at the local running store. They videotaped me running, said I was a neutral shoe kind of guy, and recommended some Brooks shoe and the Nike Pegasus. I bought the Nike and have been happy with it.

I’ve been running a lot more these days and the Nikes are finally getting close to end of life so I just went to the Fleet Feet store and bought the new Hoka Mach shoes (heir apparent to the Clayton 2). It’s gonna “hopefully” be my marathon shoes since they’re so light yet cushioned well.


January Totals:
Miles- 67.35 miles
Total Time- 9:38:08
Avg Pace- 8:35 per mile
Biking- 16.6 miles

 

[camaker]

Ugh. The less said about January the better. From running Dopey with bronchitis (still have a lingering cough) to this weird bone injury that cropped up in my tibia on trying to restart training after, I'm ready to be done with it.

January Total - 66.3 miles (49.5 during Dopey)

 

[Bree]

January Totals

• Miles Ran: 73.6
• Total Time: 15:05:33
• Average Pace: 12:30??? I don't know how to figure it out in Garmin. It gives me average speed 4.8 mph when I go to reports and there is no option to choose average pace when I try and customize it. Mr. Google says that equates to 12:30. I refuse to do math after 5pm.

 

[gjramsey]

January totals:

Total Miles: 138
Total Time: 19:48:34
Average Pace: 8:37 min/mile
Average HR: 147

ATTQOTD: Hmmm. Shoes Too many different brands to count! After running for a short while, went to a shoe store to get fitted about 6 years ago. I have tried different kinds of Natural shoes since than. For the last several years I have been mostly in Brooks Glycerine's, but the 14s seemed to bother me after 200+ miles, so I am trying other shoes now. For the shorter races and speed work, I am using NB Zante v3 and really like them. I see the v4 is out now, so I might order up another v3 to keep on hand. I also have a NB 1080 v7 and it seemed like it took about 50-70 miles for them to break in decent enough to use for longer training runs. Before the Brooks I used Asics but the last ones I used hurt my feet and never seemed to break in, even after 100 miles, so my son inherited some nice lightly used shoes.

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: I've always worn Asics because they just feel good on my wide feet. Most recently, like in the last 3 years, I've been wearing Asics Cumulus and I love the 16's, but they are getting hard to find, so I may have to venture out and try some different ones.

January total: 96 miles - including 48.6 Dope miles

 

[Dis5150]

January miles 91.3

 

[DopeyBadger]

January Totals

• Miles Ran: 73.6
• Total Time: 15:05:33
• Average Pace: 12:30??? I don't know how to figure it out in Garmin. It gives me average speed 4.8 mph when I go to reports and there is no option to choose average pace when I try and customize it. Mr. Google says that equates to 12:30. I refuse to do math after 5pm.

I use excel. Time divided by distance.

 

[JulieODC]

Can race directors start including a babysitting section for parents that want to run but also want to spend the rest of their weekend with their kid(s) you know, when they aren't running? My husband and I are forever struggling with this situation.

I like this idea!! My husband has been running a little lately and I’m realizing we won’t be running any races together for several years....

 

[beatlecat42]

re: questions

space! I've been fortunate to see quite a few awesome things, either because of seeking it out myself or as part of work (I was an educator with NASA for 7 years)...eclipses, meteor showers, the Venus transit a few years back. There have been quite a few rocket launches from Wallops island, VA, which have been visible along the east coast, which is always neat. You can track the International Space Station (isstracker.com) to see when it will be overhead, too.

shoes! Got recommendations (read: need for stability) from my doc, and got fitted at a New Balance store. I've got wide feet, NB have been the most accommodating shoes I've found for that.

 

[rteetz]

January was mainly Dopey for me.

Looks like 57.5 miles over the month. It's been far too cold for me to want to run outside and I despise the treadmill. February is starting off terribly cold as well. I am not currently registered for anything right now which doesn't help my ambition either. I am sure I'll be back into the swing of things in March though.

 

[Gus the ghost]

January miles: 89 miles

 

[flav]

Hi,

I just found that thread!

2016 was the start of my running “career” and I ran distances around 5k, no official races.

In 2017, I ran my first 10k and, after a great first official race in June, decided to register to the runDisney Two Course challenge. I had such a blast! I miss reading all of your comments, tips and encouragements (I recognize many usernames in here).

So, if I can join the fun...

January 2018 totals:
Distance: 86.3km = 53.6miles
Average pace: 6’27”/km = 10’22”/miles
Most of my runs are in Canada, that means that it was in freezing temperatures with snow and ice on the ground.

@jennamfeo in the USA, so far, I ran in ME and in FL. I will run in HI in 2018!

 

[flav]

And my registrations so far:

Date - Poster - Race & Distance (Goal / Result)

February 18 - flav - Otttawa Winterman 10k (depends on conditions/NA)

April 28 - flav - Mont-St-Gregoire Maple Run 5k (have fun with 10yo DD who insists on running a 5k/NA)

The Voyager Combo...
May 26 - flav - Ottawa 5k (NA/NA)
May 26 - flav - Ottawa 10k (NA/NA)
May 27 - flav - Ottawa Half-Marathon (NA/NA)

August 12 - flav -
Waikiki Boca Hawaii Norman Tamanaha 15K (run Diamond Head with locals/NA)

I wish the next one could be Disneyland Paris 36k but it will likely be Montreal Rock ‘n’ Roll Half... To be continued!

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD: I started with Saucony and still use them for running in salty slushy ice (like today). For my longer distances and official races I use my ASICS (one pair of 16 and two pairs of 19). I have a pretty neutral landing and average feet.

 

[Baloo in MI]

January Totals:
Running: 65.5 miles
Biking: 190 miles
After Dopey I mostly rested for the remainder of the month but today began my 100 miler training plan. As I looked over the plan I might have peed myself a little...

ATTQOTD: When I came back to running I had gotten pretty big. I knew that I would need good shoes so I did a fitting and ended up in Brooks Beasts. They were perfect during my first year running. I eventually ended up in Brooks Ghosts and Brooks Cascadias. Over the last year have been running quite a bit in Hokas Cliftons IV’s and Speedgoat II’s. Just really depends of distance and terrain but I really like each of them.

 

[CDKG]

January Miles: 62.1

Last month I focused on building a base and starting a new training plan for my spring races. All runs were between 3-5 miles with an average pace of 11:05 and 3 runs at race pace (10:24). "Long" runs (over 5 miles) begin this weekend with my first race of 2018 (HC 15k) scheduled for the first weekend in March.

 

[Gus the ghost]

ATTQOTD: Most of my runs have typically been around 3 miles and my Nike RN Free shoes were fine. Once I decided to start training for a longer race and my runs increased in mileage my Nikes just weren’t cutting it. I recently got a pair of Altra Torin 3.0 and the extra cushion has been great. I did 13 miles on Saturday and my legs felt great after.

 

[McNs]

Hydration - pretty toasty and humid in my part of the world so needing to manage hydration quite a bit at the moment. Less than an hour I won’t bother (but generally max out at 45 mins), over an hour I will use my camelbak. It holds about 1.5l but I only half fill. The bag also holds gel and phone, and I hardly notice it while running. It makes a noticeable difference for long runs.

Shoes - got fitted a few years ago with Mizuno Wave Riders, 13 were my first ones, and have run in them ever since. I have refitted once in that period and wound up in the same shoes. Last year I picked up a pair of Nike Pegasus 34 and they have been fine, no issues. Due a new pair so might try out Brooks for a change and see how they go (will go through the fitting process)

 

[Wendy98]

Just popping in....I was in WDW last weekend--first time ever without kids! In fact, the only times I have ever been away from my kids were when I had an out of town race. It was completely awesome despite a crazy itinerary I had to leave for my babysitters to get each kid to the right activity. DH and I took a leisurely pace at WDW and did the Keys to the Kingdom tour (have to be 16 years old). We went to the DVC Moonlight Magic Party and had a blast despite the rain. One of my favorite things? Getting up and running outside in comfortable temps! We stayed at Saratoga Springs and I just ran around there. I took it slow since it was dark and I had no clue where I was going. Note: Whoever posted that they were told they could not run early at Disney Springs--I can confirm that you cannot! I got stopped by security and was told I couldn't come in since DS was not open. It is such a shame because it is well lit, safe, wide open, and pretty to look at. My last day I set out to run and it was pouring outside so I had to find the gym and use the treadmill. Ugh, getting a little burned out on the treadmill. Here are a few pics:

Nomad Lounge at Animal Kingdom. It is now a must-do for me.



Fabulous KTTK tour guide.



Yep, even stopped for a few character pics.



I never order mixed drinks (always beer or wine). However, I love a good margarita!



I was beyond excited to meet colonial Mickey and Minnie at Moonlight Magic.



And back to the running thread....

ATTQoTD: I have been wearing Nike Pegasus almost exclusively for the past 8.5 years (when I resumed running after a long hiatus). I have always been fitted at a running store. Since I wear the same style, it is easy to buy online. I also like Asics and have received several pairs free over the years (race prizes). I usually just do shorter runs in the Asics.

I was fitted a long time ago and a Brooks motion control was recommended. Worst decision ever. Those caused me a whole host of issues. I don't care if I over pronate, I will never go back to a motion control shoe.

And let me do some quick figuring for January numbers...

Total January mileage: 214
Average pace: 7:23/mile, give or take half a second

I probably ran another 10-15 dog miles (although not in that cold and ice earlier in the month!). Even though the weather is milder, I find myself stuck on the treadmill more than I like. Some of my runs have been late in the evening and I don't want to run in the dark right now. I also have been housebound with my kids way more than I care for--stupid snow and cold days off school.