The Running Thread - 2016

[alexksmith]

From what I've read and heard from Doctors, it's only genuine ITB Syndrome if the pain is on the outside of the knee. Pain anywhere else is something else. Best to see a sports medicine doctor, everytime I go see my regular family doctor his advice is just to never run again, which doesn't do me any good.

 

[SunDial]

Congrats to all of the runners this weekend. I did not have a run planned in advance. At the last minute I signed up for a local "Run for the Animals 5K" that was put on by the sheriffs office. 5K stated about 8:40 which was 40 minutes late. It also was a dog friendly 5K. There were a few that had their dogs run/walk with them. Temp was close to mid 80's. Vendors, Vet's, rescue organization's and DJ were there until 3. It was a good time.

For me the best part was during post run. As those that ran Star Wars 2 weeks ago, photo op lines were crazy long. No real chance for me to get pics with anyone.

I had taken the 3 challenge medals to show co workers who also run Monday following SWDS. Then left them in my SUV. Now during this Saturdays 5K there were 6 guys walking around the event in full Star Wars costume. So the perfect opportunity to run to the SUV, get the medals and get my character pic with 5 of them. No line, no wait

One of the guys had wanted to run it but could not get signed up.

 

[FFigawi]

For anyone who is interested, the lottery for the London Marathon opened this morning. Unlike New York, they don't charge you money to enter which is why I'll keep trying, futilely thus far, to get into this race.

 

[alexksmith]

For anyone who is interested, the lottery for the London Marathon opened this morning. Unlike New York, they don't charge you money to enter which is why I'll keep trying, futilely thus far, to get into this race.

Man, I wish I could do that. Best of luck to you on getting in though!

 

[DopeyBadger]

I ran a whopping 47 miles I'm hoping to be up to everyone else's mileage before long.

I have a question, When you buy running shoes how many sizes do you go up?

All of my current running shoes are the same size as my normal shoes. Best bet is to go to a local running store and try on what you're looking for and multiple sizes if necessary. If you want a vague idea you can use Amazon's shoefittr technology (as long as the shoes you're looking at offers that tech). You're looking for the "Find the right size" button. I've found it to be helpful.



@FFigawi Good luck on the London Marathon Lottery. That's one of my dream races, but I'm not ready yet to start entering the lottery on a yearly basis.

@SunDial How lucky! So cool you had the medals and there were random Star Wars characters.

 

[Anisum]

Thank you guys for the advice on running in the rain. I put aquaphor on my feet (I had it more readily available than Vaseline) and had no issues. I also found a hat to wear which worked wonderfully for the first 4.5 miles until the course direction changed and we began running into the rain at such an angle that my glasses were soaked. Overall I think I got a PR with about 2:05~2:06ish but I'm curious to see my official time which because it was manually recorded clock time hasn't been officially posted yet.

I only ran 30 miles in April which was good enough for me since I was away the first week and a half. My goal for May is to make it over 50 so between yesterday and Tink I should have a good start.

 

[croach]

For anyone who is interested, the lottery for the London Marathon opened this morning. Unlike New York, they don't charge you money to enter which is why I'll keep trying, futilely thus far, to get into this race.

Was looking into London a couple weeks ago. I've heard it's difficult to get into. How many times have you tried?

 

[SunDial]

For anyone who is interested, the lottery for the London Marathon opened this morning. Unlike New York, they don't charge you money to enter which is why I'll keep trying, futilely thus far, to get into this race.

Good luck on getting into London.

 

[John VN]

From what I've read and heard from Doctors, it's only genuine ITB Syndrome if the pain is on the outside of the knee. Pain anywhere else is something else. Best to see a sports medicine doctor, everytime I go see my regular family doctor his advice is just to never run again, which doesn't do me any good.

My orthopedic Dr. told me NOT TO RUN after viewing knee x-rays. Being a 60yo almost geezer I agreed and told him I would walk, never could run too fast anyway. Best Mickey Marathon was 2011 after walking the Family Fun Run 5K and Donald Half Marathon. 4:56:48 to complete my first marathon and the then unofficial Dopey. Just walked 33 miles for our Relay For Life overnight event on 4/22. 200+ laps around the course at the Venice, Fl. airport fairgrounds.

All of my current running shoes are the same size as my normal shoes. Best bet is to go to a local running store and try on what you're looking for and multiple sizes if necessary. If you want a vague idea you can use Amazon's shoefittr technology (as long as the shoes you're looking at offers that tech). You're looking for the "Find the right size" button. I've found it to be helpful.........

Our running store had us move up 1/2 size for feet swelling that can occur during half and full marathons.

 

[camaker]

For anyone who is interested, the lottery for the London Marathon opened this morning. Unlike New York, they don't charge you money to enter which is why I'll keep trying, futilely thus far, to get into this race.

Thanks for the heads up! I tossed my name in the hat. I know my wife would HATE to have spend some time in London if this comes through...

 

[cavepig]

I ran a whopping 47 miles I'm hoping to be up to everyone else's mileage before long.

I have a question, When you buy running shoes how many sizes do you go up?

I was wearing 8.5 for a long time, then last fall I realized I needed to go up a size so wear 9.5 now, but then switched all my shoes to either 9 or 9.5. My mom actually has slightly bigger feet then me (shorter toes though) but only wears a 9 in the same brand/model as me. Each person is different & each shoe model/brand is different, so best to try on the size you think, then go up 1/2 sizes until you think it feels too big, then back down again. 1/2 size up is a good idea for swelling though, but you don't want your foot sliding around either. Not much help probably.

 

[Diskidatheart]

A bit of a late post...yesterday was crazy after the Pittsburgh Half. My goal going into the race was a sub 2 hour half marathon. I ended up at 1:53:44. The days before the race, I was feeling pretty good, so I obviously had a change in plans and tried to push it a bit. I felt pretty good most of the race. I started to feel it around mile 8 in my legs, but I slowed down a bit and kept pushing through. Once I climbed the last hilly part of the course, I knew it was all downhill for the last mile and then I really pushed it. The funny thing is that any soreness that I was feeling in my legs went away and I felt great at the end (except for the large blister I got on the inside of my foot). Oh well...overall, I was extremely happy with the race (it wasn't a PR by any means, but I'm glad that I finished strong and felt good afterwards).

 

[opusone]

I have a question, When you buy running shoes how many sizes do you go up?

I use Road Runner Sports to get sizing info (with very good success). If you go to any shoe page, they tell you what size to use based on your street shoe size. So, they will state something like "Buy this shoe 1/2 size up." See the screenshot below for an example (I circled the fit size comment in red):

 

[ZellyB]

Congrats to all the racers!!!

My totals for April were pretty low after I had high expectations starting out. 44.43 miles total. I've been off running now for 2 weeks with an injured knee, but getting close to a come back, so I'm hoping May will look better.

I failed at C25K on Week 5 probably 4 or 5 times over the years, trying to get back into running, before I found out about Galloway and just started doing that when training from couch to half marathon for Tink last year. It also took me a while doing "long" intervals like C25K has before I finally settled way down on 90/30 (second) intervals last spring. For a while I was trying to do 5/1 to try and run as much as I could, then 4/1, then 3/1, then finally 2:30/0:30 for Tink (I tried that one with no training after someone, I think ZellyB, posted in the Tink thread last year that the recommendation was a 30 second walk interval now), then after I got back I dropped it even further to my current 90/30.

Yeah, last year Galloway started recommending reducing the running and walking intervals and the walks should be no longer than 30 seconds. He says you get the benefits of the walk break most in that first 30 seconds and that walking longer causing you to increasingly slow down. Of course, I also think he likes to switch things around periodically just to keep the program fresh. We are starting our third year doing the 30 second walk breaks. It look us close to a year to fully adjust, but now walking a minute seems to be an eternity. We did find that we sped up a lot after making the switch. I run about 1 minute per mile faster (when in good training mode) now than I did doing a 3:1 interval.

 

[ZellyB]

Oh, and I go up a full size in my running shoe. I struggle with losing toenails once my long runs get up over 15 or so, so I know at least in part that is due to my feet swelling on long runs.

 

[LSUlakes]

Looks like the thread had a good amount of action over the last few days. I am behind on reading but did skim through. Congrats to all the racers this past weekend. I will update the OP soon... After loading / unloading and then trying to unpack, I feel like I ran a marathon. Moving is an overrated experience. I do have to say I love the new house. Its gonna take a while for everything to find its place, but its a work in progress.

April Training Report

Hooray, it's May! How did everyone's training go in April?

Total Running Mileage - 229.58 miles
Total Running Time - 33:48:47
Avg. Running Pace - 8:50 min/mile

Happy with my numbers. Missed a few runs (darn being sick) that dropped my total mileage from my monthly goal, but I'm ok with that. I'm just happy that it's finally race week for me. It's been since January since I've gotten to race and I have to admit I've been quite jealous of all of you and your races.

Nice job! I am in for 75 miles for April.

QOTD: What are some things that you have done or do, that you think are more difficult than running a marathon (or your longest race distance)?

ATTQOTD: Moving!

Sorry for the lazy QOTD.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: What are some things that you have done or do, that you think are more difficult than running a marathon (or your longest race distance)?

Hmmm I don't know playing football wasn't easy but I don't know if it is more difficult than running a half or full. I think everything has its own difficulties and its hard to compare. One thing I think is difficult probably more than anything is seeing a loved one go through a terrible disease such as cancer and you can't do anything to help. That's something I am going through with my grandma right now and it's something I wouldn't wish on anyone.

 

[surfde22]

April Training Report

Hooray, it's May! How did everyone's training go in April?

Total Running Mileage - 229.58 miles
Total Running Time - 33:48:47
Avg. Running Pace - 8:50 min/mile

Happy with my numbers. Missed a few runs (darn being sick) that dropped my total mileage from my monthly goal, but I'm ok with that. I'm just happy that it's finally race week for me. It's been since January since I've gotten to race and I have to admit I've been quite jealous of all of you and your races.

I managed to get 88.73 miles this month in 12:57:47, for an average pace of 8:45. I had a lazy week the week before my race which kept me from getting to the 100 mile work. I need to stop having these lazy weeks.

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

ATTQOTD: I haven't run a marathon yet but I am going to say being pregnant and childbirth. One big difference is with running I can take a day off if I am hurt or tired but with being pregnant you don't really have a say.

 

[SunDial]

I have a question, When you buy running shoes how many sizes do you go up?

I measure out at 11.5 and wear 12's in both running and daily footwear.