The Running Thread - 2018

[AFwifelife]

I’m a UCF fan as an alumnus. Back when I went though, the slogan was “win or lose we still booze” because there wasn’t much winning going on.

 

[Slogger]

Go Clemson Tigers.
My daughter goes there and they are building floats for Homecoming.
Dabo came by and she got a great pic with him.

 

[michigandergirl]

I don't care for Ohio State football but their band is incredible! Did you see them doing The Floss last weekend?

 

[PkbaughAR]

I have two modes with podcast listening while running.
A) I pay close attention to what they are saying and am entertained.
B) It becomes background white noise and my mind wanders and 10 min later I realize I'm listening to a podcast and have no idea what they were talking about.

After hearing everyone’s suggestions for podcasts and listening to something other than music, I went and renewed my library card yesterday to check out an audiobook. I decided to pick Matilda since I wouldn’t have to listen to hard to follow the story. Kate Winslet reads it with all the different voices and the book is much more entertaining than the movie! I only found my self wandering once!!

 

[flav]

If anyone has a Kindle (or Amazon account because you can pull it up on the Kindle Cloud on your phone or PC), Shalane's book Run Fast. Eat Slow. is only $1.99 for digital download!!

https://www.amazon.com/Run-Fast-Eat...1COAIDK2?_bbid=10828780&tag=bookbubemail16-20

Thanks for the heads-up, I purchased it on iTunes for $1.99 as well.

 

[mankle30]

Greetings from Canada where college sports aren't professionalized under the disguise of amateurism!

Also, Podcasts:

DisUnplugged
Marathon Training Academy
The Rewatchables

I usually rotate through those.

 

[huskies90]

LOL! I live near UCF and there’s a lot of love for them around here, but I’m thinking they aren’t on the same level as some of these teams.

I’m a UCF fan as an alumnus. Back when I went though, the slogan was “win or lose we still booze” because there wasn’t much winning going on.

UCF is an interesting story. Does anyone think that there is something wrong with the system if they go undefeated 2 years in a row and don’t even get a sniff at a CHANCE to play for the title by making the playoffs? College football is so rigged to where the $$ is it is really ridiculous. Why doesnt college football have a real playoff like all the other college sports? Simple answer...$$

Granted UCF was better and more deserving last year and I don’t think they will win out again. But the TV contracts and the 5 conferences that control the TV contracts dictate the winners. It’s not decided on the field...like it should be.

 

[Smilelea]

After hearing everyone’s suggestions for podcasts and listening to something other than music, I went and renewed my library card yesterday to check out an audiobook. I decided to pick Matilda since I wouldn’t have to listen to hard to follow the story. Kate Winslet reads it with all the different voices and the book is much more entertaining than the movie! I only found my self wandering once!!

I just added Matilda to my wish list on Override! I had no idea there was a version with Kate Winslet reading it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[rteetz]

I feel like I should start watching college football, but don’t have a team to root for. My college was tiny and I don’t even know if there was a football team.

ETA: I just looked and they do have one. The Assumption Greyhounds.

Big Ten Football is where its at. Juts don't pick OSU because nobody likes them.

 

[rteetz]

UCF is an interesting story. Does anyone think that there is something wrong with the system if they go undefeated 2 years in a row and don’t even get a sniff at a CHANCE to play for the title by making the playoffs? College football is so rigged to where the $$ is it is really ridiculous. Why doesnt college football have a real playoff like all the other college sports? Simple answer...$$

Granted UCF was better and more deserving last year and I don’t think they will win out again. But the TV contracts and the 5 conferences that control the TV contracts dictate the winners. It’s not decided on the field...like it should be.

I see your point but the competition you play is a big part of it. Which is why they often always take Big 5 teams.

 

[rteetz]

I don't care for Ohio State football but their band is incredible! Did you see them doing The Floss last weekend?

I liked the Jurassic Park performance by Iowa State better

 

[dis_or_dat]

A good friend of mine was in the marching band in college and he had some stories about being at the same hotel as Stanford at the NCAA tournament. Apparently the band uses "band time" to blow off steam from the stress, but at the same time they have crossed the line from humor into poor taste way too many times.

Ugh the Stanford band... don't get me started.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Greetings from Canada where college sports aren't professionalized under the disguise of amateurism!

While I love college sports, I think there's too much truth to that statement.

But the TV contracts and the 5 conferences that control the TV contracts dictate the winners. It’s not decided on the field...like it should be.

College football doesn't really have a playoff. It has a BC$ football tournament.

My alma mater has been fairly average as of late in football and basketball. Our women's volleyball team is very good though.

And our mascot can really dance! Go BYU Cougars!

 

[huskies90]

I see your point but the competition you play is a big part of it. Which is why they often always take Big 5 teams.

I don’t disagree. Except the P5 teams dictate who they play and won’t schedule games against the good G5 teams. Teams like UCF can only play the teams that will schedule them. Luckily, they at least allow one G5 team in a New Years Day bowl and UCF took advantage of that by spanking Auburn last year and even after that, they only finished 6th. Like I said, the system is rigged to flow to where all the TV $$ is.

The solution is to have a real playoff system - even one that still favors the P5 conferences but at least gives everyone a chance: 5 P5 conference champs, 1 G5 qualifier and 2 wildcards for an 8 team playoff.

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

Greetings from Canada where college sports aren't professionalized under the disguise of amateurism!

Canada is also home to my Western Mustangs, reigning Canadian champions. 31 time winners of the Yates Cup, oldest football trophy in North America, along with 7 Vanier Cup titles. Canadian football is very progressive, we have had a university (sorry...college) playoff structure in place since 1965. But then there is that whole 3 downs thing...

 

[Capang]

Big Ten Football is where its at. Juts don't pick OSU because nobody likes them.

HEY NOW

It's the only winning team some of us Ohians have.

 

[Jules76126]

I feel like I should start watching college football, but don’t have a team to root for. My college was tiny and I don’t even know if there was a football team.

ETA: I just looked and they do have one. The Assumption Greyhounds.

I know Assumption. Knew a few people who played for the team. I went to Worcester State so right down the road.

 

[LSUlakes]

You are right! It is the 3rd. Not sure why I was thinking the 4th. Always love going to Baton Rouge. I have some Auburn friends here that always say they hate going down there and how the fans don't get along, etc., however, I've always found that LSU and 'Bama fans, while they will have fun, are pretty respectful of each other. I think it is the shared love of eating and drinking

You coming down for the game? We can meet up at my tailgate for a morning run, planned 20 miler (fingers crossed). I'm going to cook that day, and its either fried turkey or pig roast. My bday is the 5th, so we I celebrate for the bama game every year. It hasn't been a happy birthday in a long time. Last time we won at home, we were so pumped, even my dad came to the college bar post game lol. You and your people are welcome to tailgate. BYOB, we will have the food.

(as the resident young person...do young people still use the word dope??)

I think that term has been retired.

I just looked and they do have one. The Assumption Greyhounds.

LSU appreciates your fine school. Seriously, read this article HERE ! The kicker from Assumption is a grad transfer from there and kicked the game winner for us against AU. After that game, they noticed odd donation amounts being made to their athletic department, and then realized what the amount was for. LSU fans gave somewhere around $7k to their school. Also, he is supposed to be going back there next weekend during LSU's bye week to be honored during half time. He has been a great kicker for us, so thank you!

I’m a UCF fan as an alumnus. Back when I went though, the slogan was “win or lose we still booze” because there wasn’t much winning going on.

I have that flag, of course in purple and gold, which I fly at our tailgate lol.


More on football. LSU is honoring the 1918 team this weekend. It was the silent season, as many of the players left and served our country in WWI. They are recognizing those who served and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Interesting story IMO, WWI and WWII history is a subject that amazes me. Also to any Mississippi State fans out there,

 

[LSUlakes]

Fun Friday QOTD: Keeping with music and running theme to end the week here, what song gets you "pumped" up before a race or just a normal run?

ATTQOTD: So this is going to seem a bit odd of a answer, but I'll try to explain. I do not have any one particular song, but a radio station. You see, starting at 5 AM on Saturday mornings, lasting till 1:00 PM a local station plays Swamp Pop and Cajun French music. I listen to this station every Saturday morning on my drive to my long runs. The funny part about it, is the DJ calls the show "Swamp pop'n and Pop A Top'n" lol. People start facebooking and calling into the show at 5:00 AM talking about cracking open the first beer as the launch their boats, or even better the people who havent gone to bed yet and been drinking all night. Very entertaining! Non related song would be from a local band named Better Than Ezra with their song

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Keeping with music and running theme to end the week here, what song gets you "pumped" up before a race or just a normal run?

I don’t know I have one specific song but I love some good rock music especially AC/DC or some good rap like Eminem.