This video has me FURIOUS
https://nyti.ms/2PQHCLH
Yeah, I know. It's just, you heard so much about her in high school. Then when they announced she was headed to NOP I honestly thought to myself, She's very young to be handed over to this guy, even just given what we knew about him at the time. When it was announced she was leaving and then you never heard of her joining another group for a while I wondered what happened but yeah, so often you just forget that person even existed after a while or maybe 10 years later you ask, "Hey, remember so-and-so? What happened to them?" Well at least in this case now you know. Nike's response was basically, "Well this is the first we are hearing of any complaints from her" which is very hard to believe. Your big recruit, who was a minor (running) celebrity when she arrives, just up and leaves one day and you never looked into why? You just kind of shrugged and said, Oh, I guess she just doesn't like running anymore? ok Nike.Unfortunately, it’s very unsurprising. The principal antagonist aside, this is the story of so many athletes/people, across the entirety of sports (and education and occupations), who are pushed to their breaking points and beyond because it’s (supposedly) the only way to separate the wheat from the chaff. Physical and emotional destruction are the natural byproduct.
Well, it was 30 degrees outside this morning when I ran an easy B pace run. I layered two long-sleeved tech shirts I got from races and wore a pair of tights. I was pretty cold when I was done about an hour and a half later. I wore a buff type headband over my ears and my head was a perfect temp though. I've been running for many many years and I still feel like it takes me a month into fall/winter to remember what I like to wear at various cold temps. Tomorrow's weather will be similar and I will be out there almost an hour longer so I will probably wear a light running jacket over my long sleeved shirt(s).Hi ya'll!!
This will be my first winter running outside. Can you talk to me about what you all wear in 20-30 degree weather, especially during training where you may not be running as hard as a race? I've googled it, but thought I would get some real people input. Running clothes are so expensive and I don't want to buy things unnecessarily, but also don't want to under prepare and keep myself inside.
I usually use this website to help me decide. It is usually pretty good for me. Sometimes I think I’ll want more layers than it suggests, and then when I actually go run, I warm up, and end up getting hot. I try and trust it. Also, I will say if it is really windy and cold, I will make sure I have wind pants on and a wind breaker jacket over whatever base layers needed.Hi ya'll!!
This will be my first winter running outside. Can you talk to me about what you all wear in 20-30 degree weather, especially during training where you may not be running as hard as a race? I've googled it, but thought I would get some real people input. Running clothes are so expensive and I don't want to buy things unnecessarily, but also don't want to under prepare and keep myself inside.
Hi ya'll!!
This will be my first winter running outside. Can you talk to me about what you all wear in 20-30 degree weather, especially during training where you may not be running as hard as a race? I've googled it, but thought I would get some real people input. Running clothes are so expensive and I don't want to buy things unnecessarily, but also don't want to under prepare and keep myself inside.
Go to page 374 and start reading.....there was just some talk about this (and I'm too lazy to retype my answer )
Congrats to @cburnett11 on an amazing race! Holy cow, 3:28!
It depends on what you want. Chicago is faster, logistically easier, and is very well run. The water/Gatorade stops are at another level. Plus the course really doesn’t have tight spots. Crowd support is great.For those that have ran both marathons, would you recommend Chicago or NYC?
Hi ya'll!!
This will be my first winter running outside. Can you talk to me about what you all wear in 20-30 degree weather, especially during training where you may not be running as hard as a race? I've googled it, but thought I would get some real people input. Running clothes are so expensive and I don't want to buy things unnecessarily, but also don't want to under prepare and keep myself inside.
Not like I'm stalking deals....well, okay, I guess I am....
Amazon has the Vivoactive 3 for $130, which is a really good deal (even if they have already released VA4)
One only needs a single pair of socks....SmartWool Run Cold. I've run in them on snowy trails in below zero temps and I was fine.I was warm and toasty the whole distance except for my toes. Should’ve doubled up the socks.
I ran the Madison Half Marathon today. Excited to say I walked away with a nearly 2 minute PR of 1:28:40! My first time under 90 minutes! EEK! That has been a goal I've been reaching towards for years. Excited to see what comes next as I enter the final prep towards the sub-3 attempt at Disney 2020.
Madison HM Recap
Cypress Half Marathon Race Report:
So far this fall, I have been very lucky with the weather, and this morning was about prefect for running, with T+D was around 80. Cypress Running Club is one of the sponsors of the race, and our running club was out in force again this year. The race was scheduled to start at 6:45, so we again had our team picture at 6:05. I think we again composed about 10-15% of the entire field. I love having the race site about 10 minutes from the house, and one of the local high schools being the site, so we get to hang out in the cafeteria pre and post race.
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This was my 3rd race in the last 4 weeks, and since my half 2 weeks ago was much better than expected, I was not sure what to expect today, and told some of my friends that I would be happy with a sub-1:40 and try to be consistent on my splits. After the team pic, I ran a mile warm up lap around the school, and made my way to the corrals. Met up with some more friends, and one was looking for the same pace as I was, so we started together.
Splits:
1 7:32.5
2 7:30.5
3 7;29.0
4 7:28.1
5 7:22.9
6 7:27.9
7 7:19.2
8 7:19.5
9 7:16.2
10 7:23.1 (fumbled a water stop and had to slow up to make sure I got some)
11 7:18.4
12 7:14.7
13 7:11.4
One of our running club friends was out at mile 9 and got a great shot of me. Best race pic in years!!! As you can see, I was feeling pretty happy!
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Finished with a 1:36:57 (my 3rd fastest half). 2/57 age group, 76/649 male, 87/1260 overall. This is the 5th year of the race, and this was the first time I broke 1:40.
I was again very happy with the race. All 3 races this fall have been so much better than I expected of myself.