The Running Thread - 2016

[keahgirl8]

I have been thinking about the recommendation to always run a race with things to which you are accustomed: shoes, clothes, breakfast, etc. I have a standard pre-run breakfast. Since I will be staying in a hotel and don't have a kitchen, what portable meals do people recommend? I would have time to train myself to a new normal.

I eat toast with peanut butter before a race at home, so I take whole grain crackers and peanut butter to Disney races. I like Mary's Gone Crackers, because they hold up really well in a suitcase. Then, I take Belvitas in my pocket to eat in the corral.

 

[Slogger]

Way to go @CheapRunnerMike !!!! Congrats on a great event.

 

[NeverLand16]

Thanks for the suggestions, folks!

 

[Chasing Dopey]

@CheapRunnerMike

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

@CheapRunnerMike with an overall time of 10:40:48. Awesome job!! Beat your goal time by 19 minutes. Looking forward to the recap.

You. Are. An. Ironman!!!!

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Amazing! Congratulations @CheapRunnerMike You have truly separated yourself from the weak (me and most of the world) from the strong (you and a very small percentage of people)

 

[Waiting2goback]

Good luck this weekend everyone!

I have 2.5 quick questions.

First, does anyone carry a hydration pack or running belt with some sort of fuel on it? If so what brand do you recommend? I'm currently looking into them for my long runs because I hate running back home to refuel even if I can't really be trusted with a consistent source of water.

My second question is, for those of you who have multiple pairs of shoes waiting to be added to the rotation how to select which ones you plan to use next?

I use a Nathan hydration belt. It has a pouch for food and keys and two bottles. As long as I make it tight enough when I start my run it doesn't move at all and I barely notice it is there.

I have my "race" pair of shoes. Once they hit about 300 miles I introduce a new "race" pair. The new pair is used on easy runs for the first 2 weeks or so and by that time the old race pair has had a couple more long runs on them to bring them to their limit. Then the old pair becomes my pair I wear during bad weather because my current race shoes can only get wet if I wear them at a race. They don't get worn in bad weather for training runs.

Hopefully I didn't confuse you too much.


QOTD: My plans are so up in the air because this surgery and recovery was/were much harder than I expected. I am almost 4 weeks out and it still hurts on a regular basis. I have at least 3 weeks before I can put any weight on it. So, my recovery is going to be much longer and more painful than expected. I have no idea what my goals are currently other than to be smart and get back as soon as I can. I will have some races in the spring but I don't know how much work I need to do to get back to where I was last year with my pace. To top that off, when I ran the 10K at Gillette Stadium in July I felt a burning pain in my right ankle while running. I remember exactly where it was, unlike when my left got hurt. I pulled over to the side of the road to walk and that's when @SueInBoston passed me and said "Hi". I don't even think we hit mile 1 yet. It has been hurting since, and especially since I am doing everything on that leg now. It's so close to where the pain was in my left ankle I am afraid the same thing happened. Once I get the screw out of my foot I will ask for an MRI to check it out. No more wasting time.

I will say this, my cross training needs serious work. You would think after running for 2+ years and having run 2 full marathons, in addition to shorter distances and hundreds of training miles, that my legs would be pretty strong. Well, they aren't. I have had to hop around on one foot for almost 4 weeks now and my leg is killing me. The different muscles I am using that I don't use while running are barking at me. It is an eye opener.

Long term goals would still be WDW Marathon weekend in 2018. I am not so sure I am doing Dopey anymore now that there is no deferral option and I have been having such bad luck with injuries the last 2 years. I would still love to qualify for Boston, but at least run it for charity if needed. I still need to lose weight to reach that goal as well. Other than that, stay healthy to keep running because I miss it.


Congratulations @CheapRunnerMike! You make me want to try one of these crazy triathlons.

 

[Waiting2goback]

A little Walt for @CheapRunnerMike

 

[roxymama]

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A little Walt for @CheapRunnerMike

Perfect sentiment, you have a knack for finding these @Waiting2goback

@CheapRunnerMike you are an inspiration.

 

[Mickey Momma]

Awesome job @CheapRunnerMike!!

 

[FFigawi]

Well done @CheapRunnerMike!!

 

[derekleigh]

Awesome job @CheapRunnerMike!

 

[Anisum]

Wonderful job @CheapRunnerMike!

QOTD: What races/goals are you currently training for, and what are your long term goals/plans for your running?

My current short term goal is to stick to my training plan and complete the Wineglass Half in October. Long term I would like to do a triathlon and the Dopey.

Also, thanks to everyone who provided hydration suggestions and shoe rotation suggestions. I ended up getting a Camelbak Dart and I took it out for my medium run (6 miles at 80+F) on Saturday. It worked wonderfully and I liked the pocket it had for my fuel belt. I also picked a new pair of race shoes that I will start breaking in on back to back runs in preparation for October. The hardest part was picking which color I wanted.

 

[jhorstma]

Just checked in to see how @CheapRunnerMike is doing on Ironman Mont-Tremblant. He rocked the swim and bike and is currently on the run. Here are his splits so far:

Swim: 1:05:44 (1:43 per 100m)
Bike: 5:31:04 (20.27 mph)
Run: split at 4km is 20:05 (8:04 pace per mile)

Go Mike!!!

Wow! I pulled a hammy just reading this! WTG @CheapRunnerMike !!!

 

[ZellyB]

Great job @CheapRunnerMike Can't wait to hear about the race.

ATTQOTD: Currently training for the Bass Pro Marathon, but probably going to have to drop back to the half distance due to training challenges and long term training for my second Goofy.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: What was your favorite moment from the 2016 Olympics? Did you get to watch the marathon (mens/womens)?

ATTQOTD: I only got to watch a few events this year. I watched the bike race the first weekend it I thought it was amazing. I did not have the opportunity to watch a single running event, and I am very sad about that. Guess I will have to watch replays if it looks like I missed something special.


Final Flood Update: So, just incase I have stated, our home is safe. I spent the weekend helping friends and family gut their homes. After doing that all day, it was just getting home, bath, food, and sleep. I have done 20 milers that seemed easier than the labor I have done over the last few days. I have not run in 10 days, but I should be able to get a few TM miles in this afternoon.

If you have a race time for a race you recently completed, please repost it as it is likely I may have overlooked it, and the same for any new races waiting to get on the main list. I am looking forward to getting things back to normal this week.

 

[NJlauren]

@LSUlakes so happy you are safe! Sending positive vibes and support to the whole area.

 

[RugbyTigger]

Rest days kill me......I am trying to take it slow and do the right thing [couch to 5k] but is there really any harm in running every day? I have
a yearning need to see real progress......or is it a case of be careful what you wish for?

 

[surfde22]

QOTD: What was your favorite moment from the 2016 Olympics? Did you get to watch the marathon (mens/womens)?

I watched every possible minute I could, because, well, the Olympics are awesome. Watching Phelps and Ledecky dominate in the pool was amazing. Watching the US women dominate at gymnastics was awesome. Usain Bolt go 3 for 3 again was the perfect way to cap his career. With all that though I have to say watching Matthew Centrowitz win the 1500 was definitely the highlight for me. The way he controlled the race and made the other run what was best for him was awesome. Add to that the fact the US hadn't won gold in that event in 108 years was a great way to wrap up track events for the most part.

 

[Chasing Dopey]

Rest days kill me......I am trying to take it slow and do the right thing [couch to 5k] but is there really any harm in running every day? I have
a yearning need to see real progress......or is it a case of be careful what you wish for?

Respect the rest! You will see progress, if you are patient. Pushing is the number 1 way to get injured, and believe me, that time off is far worse than rest days. However, it doesn't mean you can't move! You're just resting your legs, so core and upper body work is on the menu, as well as a good active isolated stretching routine.

 

[Barca33Runner]

QOTD: What was your favorite moment from the 2016 Olympics? Did you get to watch the marathon (mens/womens)?

Watched both the Men's and Women's marathons while running on the treadmill. Am always amazed by how fast these athletes are and it is driven home even more when they go to the wide overhead shots rather than the closeups from cameras moving at the same approximate pace of the runners. As amazing as I know Usain Bolt is, I still don't think I have a full grasp of how quickly he is moving because of the camerawork.

I find myself being less pro-USA in many of the events because it is hard to reconcile the training advantages that so many of the US athletes enjoy over the rest of the world. It's not that I'm cheering against them or for other nations; it just doesn't feel as exciting when the US wins anymore. ETA: It is also much easier to feel excited for athletes from all nations, it just doesn't feel as adversarial as it once did.

Favorite moments
-The US successes, both medal and non-medal performances, in (middle)distance running. Molly Huddle, Jenny Simpson, Matt Centrowitz, Paul Chelimo, Evan Jaeger, Emma Coburn, Shalane Flanagan, Galen Rupp, Des Linden, Jared Ward, Amy Cragg, etc. People I would have had never heard of four years ago and now read about all the time. It was great to see them do so well.
-The Women's 10K-Greatest individual and group performance
-Brazil and Neymar getting their moment at the Maracana

Thing I didn't like
-Seeing Meb struggle during the Marathon. He fought and finished the race with his usual great spirit but it clearly wasn't his day. I kinda wish it had been his day.

Thing I don't understand, probably will never understand, and apologize for not understanding
-The fervor around Gymnastics