The Running Thread - 2018

[FredtheDuck]

@jennamfeo did I add Georgia to my list? Been there twice in the last month and ran both times. Thanks!

Also, DH is in your neck of the woods right now. 106 today? Yiiiiikes.

 

[flav]

ATTYQOTD: Not really on diet ever, just making sure I eat moderately and reasonably healthy most of the time. This combined with sufficient energy expense let me bring back and keep my weight to a somewhat healthy level thus making it easier to run.

That said, I had to adjust a few things when I started to run more consistently and on longer distances:

• I saw a nutritionist to plan fluid and food intake for Challenge weekends.
• I am typically super hungry at around 9:30AM/10AM the day after a good run. I established that I absolutely dislike protein before 7:30AM which is breakfast time. So either I have a snack (eggs, bar, fruits, yogourt) later or I just accept that lunch is at 10:30AM (and why not) so I don’t end up overeating.
• When on a bad tangent, I start writing down what I eat on an App and shed two pounds within a few days just by paying attention. One thing I readjusted since running is that, instead of strictly looking at a daily budget (ex eat 500 calories extra because you ran today), I take more of a weekly budget into account.

 

[SarahDisney]

ATTQOTD: Registering for the Princess 5K in July 2014, 3 days after my sister and I had booked our November 2014 WDW vacation. At that point there was about a 5% chance I was gonna run that race (at most). The rest is history.

Even though I reserved my spot for marathon weekend many months ago, I'm waiting until I have the registrations in my account to officially post my races. So expect to see my January races in a week or two.
But before that ... hey @LSUlakes, I guess I forgot to give you the info for my race next week.
July 26 - SarahDisney - NYRR R-U-N 5K (42:00/NA)
Yes, that's a Thursday. It's my first evening race. We're about to find out how I feel about racing after work when my team is coming up against a big deadline. It'll be fun.

 

[LSUlakes]

ATTQOTD: I feel that every morning I get up and decide to run in this brutally hot and humid Houston summer weather is a pretty crazy decision....

I was watching the news this afternoon and they stated that this weekend both Texas and Louisiana would have heat index temps in the 105-110 range with no rain until next week. Drink plenty of fluids before during and after! Even a run at 5 AM with temps during the day getting that hot, the asphalt will retain a lot of heat and the lows will be in the 78-81 range with high humidity. So even before the sun comes up with the heat from the road ways its probably closer to the mid at before daybreak. You likely already know this, but just passing it along just incase. Good luck!

Apologies for not knowing this but if I want to add races to @LSUlakes master list, what do I have to provide? I see people putting times in the parentheses but I'm not sure what these are. Is the first a goal time? I figured it's about time I join in this part of the fun around here. Thanks!

So the format is the date - Username - Race & distance (if not stated in race name) (Goal time / Actual Finish Time) For a race thats a far ways out or a run that is just for fun you can use NG (No Goal) The week of the race, usually on a Wednesday or Thursday, depending on how busy things are at the office for me, I make a post with the names of everyone who has a race that weekend. At that time you have the opportunity to make adjustments to your goal or to let me know if you decided not to run it at all for whatever reason. Its also a opportunity to discuss your upcoming race if you would like. You can, if you so desire post your bib number for races that have live tracking and we can see how you race is going. This of course will let us know who you are IRL, and you may not want to and I completely understand why. After your race you can come back and post just your finish time or you can give a short little recap along with it on how things went for you on that day. You can share as much or as little about the race as you would like to. Hope you find this helpful and good luck with training!

Edited to add that I typically only stay within the calendar year we are in since this is a yearly thread. The one exception is when registration opens up for WDW Marathon weekend I allow any and all January races. It wouldnt make much since to start it on 1/1/19 as it would be so last minute. When the 2019 thread starts up I will already have January up and running and then add everything else one may be registered for then.

 

[CDKG]

QOTD: What is one of the craziest decisions you have made regarding running?

If you had asked this question last week I would have said deciding to register for my first half marathon (2013 Wine & Dine) having never run a single step in my life! But, since you're asking this week I'm going to say deciding to register for my first marathon!!! It really is a crazy thing to do, but it feels very exciting at the same time!

Jan 10 - CDKG - WDW 5k (NG)
Jan 13 - CDKG - WDW Marathon (NG)

 

[roxymama]

Attqotd: every time I come home from work, put on my comfy pajamas, and then at 9pm change into running clothes and go running. Like I did tonight.
That or the massive cheese curds I consumed prior to the lil Kings mile.
Or maybe the whole Chicago marathon thing.

@LSUlakes
Jan 12 - roxymama - WDW half marathon (NG)

 

[Olallamom]

ATTQOTD:
Waking up at 3:30am so I can do my training runs before work.
I always feel great starting my work day after a run but 3:30am comes very quickly.

 

[LSUlakes]

Attqotd: every time I come home from work, put on my comfy pajamas, and then at 9pm change into running clothes and go running. Like I did tonight.
That or the massive cheese curds I consumed prior to the lil Kings mile.
Or maybe the whole Chicago marathon thing.

@LSUlakes
Jan 12 - roxymama - WDW half marathon (NG)

If it makes you feel better I just finished my run of 3 miles and it's 10:57 PM local time. 9:00 PM seems early. Good job at getting the miles in!

 

[jennamfeo]

The one exception is when registration opens up for WDW Marathon weekend I allow any and all January races.

WELP. Time to commit to it then.

Jan 10 - jennamfeo - WDW 5k (NG)
Jan 11 - jennamfeo - WDW 10k (NG)
Jan 12 - jennamfeo - WDW Half Marathon (NG)
Jan 13 - jennamfeo - WDW Marathon (NG)

**Goals subject to change

 

[Keels]

Jan. 12 - Keels - WDW Half Marathon (Podium, obvi)
Jan. 13 - Keels - WDW Marathon (Again - Podium. Duh.)

 

[kbenson13]

OK then. I'll submit my first race and goal. I'm not sure what I'll be capable of in the continued Houston heat come September but here goes...

September
23 - Kbenson13 - Run Houston! U of H 10k (50:00 / N/A )

 

[BuckeyeBama]

ATTQOTD:
Waking up at 3:30am so I can do my training runs before work.
I always feel great starting my work day after a run but 3:30am comes very quickly.

Ahh, I should also have this on my list. When I signed up for my first marathon I was working in Manhattan with a 90 minute commute each way. Had to get up at 3:30 3 days/week to get in my training runs before that craziness began.

 

[ZellyB]

@LSUlakes
Jan
11-Zellyb-WDW 10K (@Keels booze stop)
13-Zellyb-WDW Marathon (NG)

 

[camaker]

I guess you can go ahead and add me to the list:

Jan
12 - camaker - WDW Half Marathon (NG/N/A)
13 - camaker - WDW Marathon (NG/N/A)

Best to keep these with no goal for now, given my busy fall schedule.

 

[Bree]

@LSUlakes

Jan
10 - Bree - WDW 5K (NG)
11 - Bree - WDW 10K (NG)
12 - Bree - WDW Half Marathon (NG)
13 - Bree - WDW Marathon (NG)

 

[huskies90]

@LSUlakes here are mine for January 2019:

1/12/19 - Huskies90 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA)
1/13/19 - Huskies90 - WDW Marathon (Finish - 4:30:00 / NA)


And if you want to pile on to the list with my races from earlier this year, feel free to add:

1/06/18 - Huskies90 - WDW Half Marathon (NG / NA)
4/29/18 - Huskies90 - Cheshire Half Marathon (1:47:00 / 1:49:21)
6/03/18 - Huskies90 - Iron Horse 10K (48:00/47:37)

 

[Disney at Heart]

@LSUlakes
Jan
12 - Disney at Heart - WDW Half Marathon (NG/N/A)
13 - Disney at Heart - WDW Marathon (NG/N/A)

 

[Chaitali]

I'm signed up for the marathon so please add me to the list

Jan 13 - Chaitali - WDW Marathon (NG)

 

[LSUlakes]

Fun Friday QOTD: I'm working on my off Friday and I am not happy about it, plus my lack of sleep is catching up! So lets think of something that is needed after a long work week... a bar or lounge. What is your favorite bar or lounge to hang out or relax at while at WDW?

ATTQOTD: My favorite is the Belle Vue Lounge at Disneys Boardwalk. We stayed at the Boardwalk during our honeymoon and more afternoons than not, we would stop here on our way to dinner to have a drink or two. We attempted to go last weekend, but I failed to remember that it opens at 5:00 PM and we needed to be in Hollywood Studious for 5:15 PM. We instead found some seating area on the boardwalk and had drinks out there. I just love the vibe of the Boardwalk! Maybe one day we will find ourselves there for a stay with the kiddos and tell her about Mom and Dad's first Disney trip together.

 

[PCFriar80]

Tweedle Dumb Challenge:
January:
11 - PCFriar80 - Disney 10K (1:05:00 / NA )
12 - PCFriar80 - Disney 1/2 Marathon (2:05:00 / NA)