The Running Thread - 2018

[jennamfeo]

Poulsbo Beer Run

As if I needed a reason to love Poulsbo any more!!!

 

[BikeFan]

ATTQOTD: I buy shoes whenever I see a sale on shoes I like in my size. I also usually also have a few in rotation for training, and two pairs of lightweight shoes I only uses for races where I'm going for time. I track mileage on my shoes and usually try to get at least a 1000 miles eek:, I know) out of a pair. So far, no foot injuries!

 

[PCFriar80]

ATTQOTD: I buy shoes whenever I see a sale on shoes I like in my size. I also usually also have a few in rotation for training, and two pairs of lightweight shoes I only uses for races where I'm going for time. I track mileage on my shoes and usually try to get at least a 1000 miles eek:, I know) out of a pair. So far, no foot injuries!

Wow! 1000 miles a pair? You may want to check the tires on your car!

 

[Smilelea]

ATTQOTD:

I do track the miles with my shoes, but I don't have a set amount that I go by for when I get new ones. I'd like to get new ones around 300 miles (and that's when my app will start alerting me that I need new ones). But, my DH gives me a "the look" when I say I need new ones. Then I get " you need a cheaper hobby". So sadly, I get a new pair about once a year. My chiropractor suggested that I needed NB 900 and that I should get new ones every 6 months. Well, my last pair was purchased last December. So, I should be able to get new ones before Marathon weekend. I'm actually going to try to get them by November so I can be sure they're good to run the half in.

The only rotating I do is rotate the old pair to walking/yard shoes and the new ones for running. Once the new pair is rotated out of running, the old pair usually gets trashed because they're too worn out for anything else.

 

[BikeFan]

Wow! 1000 miles a pair? You may want to check the tires on your car!

I've got a friend who got nearly 3000 miles out of a pair. 1000 miles is nothing!

 

[michigandergirl]

I can get about 300-350 miles out of my Asics Cumulus. I usually have about 3 pair in rotation, 4 if you count my Gortex pair for snowy runs. I have stockpiled my favorite version, the 16's, but they are getting very hard to find in my size, so when I find them, I buy them up. I get a lot of eye rolls from DH when shoes show up on the front porch.

Also, I observed some interesting running footwear on a recent long run - there were two guys running together, one was wear running shoes and a hydration belt and the other one had what looked thong sandals on his feet. I couldn't fathom running in those!! I was doing 10 miles and they were out there about as long as I was, and I was able to catch another glimpse on my way back, because at first I thought he was barefoot, but sure enough, there was something on his feet, something that looked like a flimsy thong sandal. Anyone ever see anything like that?

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: When do you buy new shoes? Do you wait until your old shoes are retired before buying new shoes? Do you buy new shoes before you retire the old ones? Do you just buy shoes when they're on sale whether or not you need them? And if you do buy new shoes before your old ones are retired, do you start using them right away or wait until the old ones are retired?
(For those of you still on your first pair of shoes, feel free to either tell us what you're thinking of doing in the future or just sit back and take in the responses)

I buy new shoes when they go on sale. Once I find a model which fits me well, I like to keep running in them until they're not available anymore. I use expos and Shoekicker to stock up on ones I like. I have 2-3 pairs of Kayanos waiting in the wings. I'll start rotating in the next pair once my current ones hit 250 miles.

https://shoekicker.com/

But hey. I have a question for anyone who's done a fun run with beer provided (or had beer during a race, period). Did you get nauseous from drinking and running? There's a brewery-sponsored fun run in September with at least one beer station on the course and I want to register, but I also want to have a plan for enjoying both the run and the beer without making myself yarp. It's only 2.53 miles and untimed, and I do intend to run/walk at a pretty easy interval, but considering 3 miles is my current long run it's still a significant distance for me.

I drink and run all the time, so no, I don't get nauseous. Maybe it's from plenty of practice with beer miles, hashing, and other ways to have beer while running.

 

[jennamfeo]

Y'all. My mom is talking about doing another WDW trip next year in Oct/Nov (furthering my want for that AP for WDW next year...) and if we go that close to Wine & Dine, I should just do it. But I feel like she wants to do Halloween there again and W&D will probably be the second weekend of November instead of the first and I am sad because I can't stay that long.

And I just wanted to say this to people who would care and understand.

 

[SarahDisney]

Y'all. My mom is talking about doing another WDW trip next year in Oct/Nov (furthering my want for that AP for WDW next year...) and if we go that close to Wine & Dine, I should just do it. But I feel like she wants to do Halloween there again and W&D will probably be the second weekend of November instead of the first and I am sad because I can't stay that long.

And I just wanted to say this to people who would care and understand.

Um ... also ... if W&D is the first weekend in November next year, you can't go because you'll be in NYC.
Sorry to burst your bubble.

 

[jennamfeo]

Um ... also ... if W&D is the first weekend in November next year, you can't go because you'll be in NYC.
Sorry to burst your bubble.

 

[Olallamom]

ATTQOTD:
Yes this question is timely. I have had the luxury until a year ago living near the Brooks outlet store which allowed me to easily stock up on my favorite shoes. Not the case now.
I have worn Brooks ghosts for years and I love the change made structurally from the ghost 8 to the 9. I usually have two pairs in rotation and get around 400 miles on my shoes. I am currently in process of preparing to buy a couple more pairs of ghost 10.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

My PSA for the day...if you are running in the dark of the morning, please wear reflective clothing and some type of lightening especially on streets that have 0 street lights.

I was thisclose to hitting someone today that was wearing black clothing at 5:45AM.

 

[LSUlakes]

But hey. I have a question for anyone who's done a fun run with beer provided (or had beer during a race, period). Did you get nauseous from drinking and running? There's a brewery-sponsored fun run in September with at least one beer station on the course and I want to register, but I also want to have a plan for enjoying both the run and the beer without making myself yarp. It's only 2.53 miles and untimed, and I do intend to run/walk at a pretty easy interval, but considering 3 miles is my current long run it's still a significant distance for me.

I've done a few beer miles (knocks on wood) and have never thrown up or became sick due to the beer while or shortly after the run. Beer mile PR of 8:01! Solid outing for myself but not so much for others lol. However, I've hosted a beer mile or two at my house to kick off football season and some of the participants did not fair so well. So for some people its a problem, and others it is not as big of a deal. Usually it's not a nauseous thing from these runs, it's the 4 beers during a mile and all of the carbonation that does most people in.

 

[GreatLakes]

My PSA for the day...if you are running in the dark of the morning, please wear reflective clothing and some type of lightening especially on streets that have 0 street lights.

I was thisclose to hitting someone today that was wearing black clothing at 5:45AM.

To add to this wear lights anytime you run and the lighting isn't ideal. This could be early morning or late night but also if it is overcast.

I want to add to also be mindful of sunrise and sunset. If the sun is low in the sky it also makes it hard for drivers to see you. It might be very bright out but if you are running with eastbound traffic in the morning or westbound traffic at night you will be harder to see. I ignore my normal "run against traffic" rule if it makes me run towards the sun during both those times.

 

[SheHulk]

I can get about 300-350 miles out of my Asics Cumulus. I usually have about 3 pair in rotation, 4 if you count my Gortex pair for snowy runs. I have stockpiled my favorite version, the 16's, but they are getting very hard to find in my size, so when I find them, I buy them up. I get a lot of eye rolls from DH when shoes show up on the front porch.

Also, I observed some interesting running footwear on a recent long run - there were two guys running together, one was wear running shoes and a hydration belt and the other one had what looked thong sandals on his feet. I couldn't fathom running in those!! I was doing 10 miles and they were out there about as long as I was, and I was able to catch another glimpse on my way back, because at first I thought he was barefoot, but sure enough, there was something on his feet, something that looked like a flimsy thong sandal. Anyone ever see anything like that?

I saw somebody in the Philly Marathon running in leather thong sandals. I was tempted to surreptitiously take a pic of his feet but realized that might be rude. Don’t know if he was running the half or full because it was the same course the first 13 miles at that time. Either way though...

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Today is my Friday and I'm preparing for a long weekend with having Monday off as well. With that in mind, what is everyone's plans for the upcoming weekend? Big running plans, family time, road trips?

ATTQOTD: Tomorrow is my day to get stuff done, like yard work, oil change, haircut, and grocery store stuff. Saturday will be my usual long run followed by the beginning of the most wonderful time of the year!! College football is back!!!! I plan to watch a few games Saturday but my main game isnt until Sunday when my Tigers take on Miami. Going to smoke a boston butt or two and hang out at the neighbors. With the day off Monday, I am going to go for a run that morning at the lakes as long as I dont have to much fun Sunday night. Hope everyone has a great weekend and for those who are college football fans, best of luck to your team this year. That is unless we play your time that week, then... TIGER BAIT!

 

[LSUlakes]

To start off the last month of the 3rd quarter we have the following races:

September
02 - @apdebord - RNR Virginia Beach Half Marathon (NG / N/A)

Best of luck to you this weekend! Let me know if you need to make any changes to your goal. If anyone else has a race they would like to add to the list, just let me know and I will be happy to add it to the list.

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: Tomorrow is my last day of work for 9 days and I am so stinking excited. We leave Sunday for Destin, Florida (where we got married) for a week! Saturday will be spent getting everything ready to go and watching college football. WARRRRRR Eagle!

 

[Miranda]

ATTQOTD: 2 day USDAA agility trial with my pupper on Sat/Sun Then probably trying to do some house cleaning on Monday... oh who am I kidding, I will probably start playing World of Warcraft and maybe get like 1 thing cleaned. I am going to try to go for a run on Monday I think, I haven't run outdoors in almost a month.

 

[AntimonyER]

ATTQOTD: Thursday and Monday are my regular running days, (My son has 1.5 hour long soccer practice at the local regional park that also has a good running path). I will probably run saturday tho, as Monday he doesn't have practice, and my wife requested a lazy snuggly morning in bed that day, so no getting up to run like I did my last holiday (Ran 13.1 on July 4th morning). Otherwise I have to change my oil, rotate my tires, mow the lawn this weekend. And watch college football. Shout out to my fellow SEC fans in here. Go Gators!