The Running Thread—2023

[Grabnar]

It took me way too long to get a pair of Shokz headphones. I still can't believe that I killed four pairs of Apple Airpods Pro before getting a pair of waterproof headphones that can withstand my sweat.

I’m amazed; I sweat like a snowman in the desert and haven’t managed to kill mine yet.

 

[jmasgat]

Where my walk took me today (if you know, you know)......

 

[Cajun Firefighter]

QOTD: What single running product you wish you had known about before you started running, but did not and was told about it later?

ATTQOTD: Body Glide!!! It was bad, and I had no idea this product existed and the greatness it offered. Doesn't leave marks on clothes, easy to apply and works like a charm. If your new to running, get to your local run store or order some on amazon now!

I wish SOMEONE would have told me about this before it was too late.

 

[PrincessV]

ATTQOTD: 2 Toms SportShield Roll-On. Because I find Body Glide to be useless.

 

[garneska]

ATTQOTD: A & D ointment for the spots you missed with bodyglide that you thought no way would get chafed.

@LSUlakes seriously though Bodyglide is number 1, or 2 Toms or Squirrel Nut butter. Anything to stop the chafe.

 

[Naomeri]

ATTQOTD: Shokz headphones. I love that they don’t fall off and that I can still hear my surroundings. Took me way to long to committ

ATTQOTD: Seconding this!

 

[Grabnar]

ATTQOTD: Balega blister proof socks. They're the only socks I've found to not give me blisters no matter how wet they get. See: sweating like a snowman in the desert

 

[DisneyParrothead]

ATTQOTD: Balega blister proof socks. They're the only socks I've found to not give me blisters no matter how wet they get. See: sweating like a snowman in the desert

Yes, I was just about to write this. OMG, they save my feet!

 

[camaker]

ATTQOTD: Balega blister proof socks. They're the only socks I've found to not give me blisters no matter how wet they get. See: sweating like a snowman in the desert

Yes, I was just about to write this. OMG, they save my feet!

Strangely enough, Balega blister proof socks have actually given me blisters with a higher frequency than Balega Hidden Comfort have.

ATTQOTD: I'm going to have to go with Aftershokz headphones, as well. I started my running journey with those weird Samsung Bluetooth headphones that had the collar that fit around your neck with short wires running to earbuds coming out of it.

 

[Jules76126]

Where my walk took me today (if you know, you know)......

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The temps on Monday look good but hopefully that rain shifts. This week’s weather would have been great as a spectator but probably a tad warm for the runners.

 

[fatmanatee]

Prob warrants its own thread but RD just announced the theme for… well, one of the virtual medals this summer? The challenge is 100th anniversary themed!

https://www.rundisney.com/blog/rundisney-first-look-revealing-the-challenge-theme-for/

 

[BikeFan]

Where my walk took me today (if you know, you know)......

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You in this year?

 

[nancipants]

So for the virtual races, do you need to worry about registering day of? I’ve never done any of them before!

 

[jmasgat]

You in this year?

No just volunteering.

 

[fatmanatee]

So for the virtual races, do you need to worry about registering day of? I’ve never done any of them before!

I don’t think so, but they do eventually shut down sales. No idea how they decide how many to sell of these, this one could end up being popular.

 

[GuinnessRunner]

ATTQOTD: Body Glide!!!

x100 Would have saved a lot of pain.

 

[Herding_Cats]

ATTQOTD:
I didn't start running much until I was already a bit involved on the boards here, and that, combined with a couple of fb groups really saved me a ton of time figuring out what gear was worth the initial investment. Most of the things already mentioned were early purchases for me (balega blister resist socks, shokz, bodyglide, etc.)


I would say that the *best* thing was getting fitted for shoes. Not really a "gear" thing, but I was just running in some nikes (that said they were running shoes) that were making my ankles pronate more than they should have, and getting fitted for shoes made a huge difference.

 

[GollyGadget]

ATTQOTD: There are two products that I wish I had known about sooner, well, I knew about them so a better phrase would be two items that I wish I had tried sooner. First, as others have mentioned, shokz. Just bought a pair in the last week or so and totally worth the hype. Way better than whatever cheap wireless headphones that I was using. Second, sports bras with pockets! I hate running with a belt so these extra pockets come in very handy on long runs.

 

[nancipants]

Second, sports bras with pockets! I hate running with a belt so these extra pockets come in very handy on long runs.

Can you share/link the sportsbras? I've been trying to find some new ones and am having problems getting some that actually fit my boobs.

 

[pluto377]

ATTQOTD: I wish I had known about salt tabs sooner. These changed my life when I started using them last summer. I used to get terrible raging headaches after long summer runs. No more! Now I use them almost every run.

Darn that virtual summer theme! I swore I wouldn't pay for any more virtuals because it just seems silly to me, but now I'm tempted!