The Running Thread - 2016

[RunDisneyDad]

ATTQOTD: During my last long run for my December Marathon I was in the right lane making a right turn and when I went to plant my foot to make the turn I slipped on some mud (it had been raining) and BAM! I was on the ground trying to figure out what had just happened. I looked up and this fancy Mercedes SUV had stopped. I got up, realized I was fine and waved off the SUV. Although I was embarrassed i think I was more in shock from what had just happened. Its weird how quickly you can go from being on your 2 feet, too suddenly laying on the asphalt.

 

[Diskidatheart]

QOTD: What's the most embarrassing moment that you have experienced or witnessed during a run?

My most embarrassing moment was during an 18 mile run training for Dopey. I was running on a bike path near the city and all of a sudden my stomach started to grumble. As I was getting closer to civilization, I thought to myself, "If I can just get to the hotel about a half mile away, I'll be OK". I was about 1/4 mile away and I saw a path off to the woods and had to decide whether to chance it and try to make it to the hotel or dart off in the wooded area. I decided to go into the woods because every step I took made things worse and I was fearful that if I got to the hotel, they wouldn't let me use their restroom and then things would really have gotten embarrassing. Fortunately I found a somewhat hidden spot in the woods. My wife did ask me why I had all kind of plant life stuck to the bottom of my pants. That was not something that I would ever wish on anyone.

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

QOTD: What's the most embarrassing moment that you have experienced or witnessed during a run?

I wiped out last winter running on the frozen snow-covered beach up at our cottage...hit a big patch of (hidden) ice and did one of those classic heels-over-the-head wipeouts. I did a quick check to make sure nobody witnessed it and was back on my way.

This year at the WDW Marathon I saw a woman right at the very beginning take one of the popsicle sticks the medical folks were handing out. She took a long hard look at it and I could just tell she thought it was gu or something and was about to eat it. "It's Vaseline", I told her, "don't eat it!". She let out a big "Ooooohhh!" and threw it away...that would have been a terrible way to start 26.2 miles!

 

[bumbershoot]

This one is easy. At the gym I was walking and dropped my water bottle, stepped on it, and face planted...all in plain view of all the people on their treadmills and ellipticals. I may have made some sort of loud "aaack" noise as well. Got a nice carpet burn out of it. A beefy weight dude came over to see if I was alright and we both laughed but on the inside I wanted to run away and never come back. But instead I just got on a treadmill and did my workout and died internally for 30 minutes.

But you're actually a rockstar because you had that happen and then you just kept on going. And everyone who saw what happened and then saw you just continue knew you were a rockstar.

This year at the WDW Marathon I saw a woman right at the very beginning take one of the popsicle sticks the medical folks were handing out. She took a long hard look at it and I could just tell she thought it was gu or something and was about to eat it. "It's Vaseline", I told her, "don't eat it!". She let out a big "Ooooohhh!" and threw it away...that would have been a terrible way to start 26.2 miles!

Oh I'm so glad you were there for her. Bleah!


I fell while running in the evening once, slid on my face. No one was around but I had the scab on my nose for weeks, then a scar for a year or two before it faded. I was in college, at my mom's home (she moved after I went to college so it was her house and I was unfamiliar with running there) in Miami, and was NOT expecting a tree root to have popped up the sidewalk! It was a brand new neighborhood! (the infamous, for those who know about Hurricane Andrew and Disney, Country Walk Estates in Miami FL) But I had to get my running in, because *see above Crew convo*. Varsity sport fitness waits for no one!

 

[LSUlakes]

This year at the WDW Marathon I saw a woman right at the very beginning take one of the popsicle sticks the medical folks were handing out. She took a long hard look at it and I could just tell she thought it was gu or something and was about to eat it. "It's Vaseline", I told her, "don't eat it!". She let out a big "Ooooohhh!" and threw it away...that would have been a terrible way to start 26.2 miles!

I know someone who thought the same thing at a different marathon a few years ago. A few differences, he found it around the half point, and he did eat it. lol


Since we listed the house we had two showing Sunday, 4 today and 2 for Wednesday scheduled. Our agent things we should have it sold before the weekend. I would love that, so I can get back to normal running soon.

 

[clemsondisneygirl]

Hey running peeps! Congrats to anyone to raced this weekend! And to those of us who just got through long runs. Anything over 6 is considered a long run in my book. Not this past weekend but the weekend before I completed my 8 mile training run, slow but steady, no pain and really not much soreness afterwards. This weekend however was the long run that tests your limits. Took almost 2 miles to get into my groove, then about mile 4.5 my watch died which keeps my intervals, but I also run with my phone and fitness band so I kept on going, then my wireless headphones died at mile 8 and the last mile was just torture. I'm proud of myself for getting through it but it just wasn't my best day. Anyways today I am pretty sore and looking for some recovery workout advice??? I used to love to go swim laps for this but I no longer have access to a lap pool. What do y'all do to get that lactic acid out and get your body moving after a long run? Thanks and happy Monday!

 

[Miranda]

QOTD: Nothing embarrassing so far. I would like to keep it that way.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

What do y'all do to get that lactic acid out and get your body moving after a long run?

I walk off every run. Minimum half mile, but for runs longer than 10 miles, .1 miles per mile run. I never have residual leg pain if I do this.

 

[bumbershoot]

Since we listed the house we had two showing Sunday, 4 today and 2 for Wednesday scheduled. Our agent things we should have it sold before the weekend. I would love that, so I can get back to normal running soon.

Good house, good area, good price = it'll go quick.

We're on the opposite side of you, and we were the 4th offer in, when it had been on the market maybe 4 days. And it was a biggish place but oddly laid out so it felt smaller than it was. (and they were lying about 3 bedrooms but whatever) And it was on a busy road. But it was a good price in a good area and had good bones!

 

[Slogger]

Most Embarrassing mini- I also went the wrong way at a marathon last year. I never understood how something like that could happen.
Until it happened to me. Pay attention...THIS......COULD.....HAPPEN......TO.........YOU!

The field split after 6 miles and I somehow missed the turn to go with the marathoners and stayed with the half-marathoners.
I was really running well, good time, felt strong, this was gonna be a PR kinda day. #Winning!
About a mile later, I passed a young lady and she told me
"Wow, you are really making good time."
I said "Thanks, you too."
She said "Yes, but I am only running the half marathon and you are doing the marathon"
I looked around and saw only half marathon bibs, not another marathoner to be seen.
She said there was a turn right before mile 6 that the marathoners took.
The mile markers were confusing because they did the combo mile 8/mile 18 trick so I just assumed I had to make another loop.

So I didn't know what to do. I kept running trying to decide if I should settle for running the half marathon instead.
I got to a water stop at mile 8.4 and asked the volunteers if I missed a turn. Yes. Yes you did.

So I made a decision. I came here to run a #$%^ marathon.
I turned around and ran up the shoulder of the road against all of the half marathoners.
"Going the wrong way" was heard numerous times followed by my sheepish response "I'm running the marathon and missed my turn"

I was worried about getting swept now that I added 4 1/2 miles to my day. At mile 6 I had already run 10 1/2 miles.
By the time I got back on course there was only one person behind me.
Had to forget about pace and try to just keep moving.
Ended up catching quite a few runners and sharing my plight.

When I got to the finish, the announcer had a microphone and introduced me as I was finishing with
"Here's the guy who wanted to run 30 miles today!" and he interviewed me on the PA.

My GPS said I ran 31.1 miles.
I would classify this experience as more "stupid" than embarrassing. Lesson learned.

 

[flvy]

QOTD

Before the half I did last Sunday I was doing circles in the parking lot by the start area just to warm up and keep warm. I went by a wooded area and didn't realize that all the men were in there peeing so they didn't have to wait for one of the portapotties. Whelp one guy turned around before he was all situated and I got flashed. I think it was way more embarrassing for him than me.

 

[dmross]

Yesterday ATTQOTD: for my first marathon I used Jeff Galloway's e coaching. It was the right choice for me because I have a history of injuries and getting into trouble. It worked for me. I run with a group now and read a lot now and that's sufficient for where I am. But for 26 miles at 44 years old I needed to be safe. Currently, I'm following a modified Hanson's plan with some cueing from @DopeyBadger 'cause I'm ready to go faster for my half!

Today's ATTQOTD: I've had GI emergencies, and that's embarrassing. My Garmin map history has little detours on it here and there. I'm the most law abiding citizen there is, but there are times when there is no option. Motivation to control diet, that is!

Lol this is hilarious! Falling and bathroom humor! Lowest common denominator of laughs!

 

[Baloo in MI]

QOTD: What's the most embarrassing moment that you have experienced or witnessed during a run?

I think I have shared this on the boards before but I can not think of a more embarrassing moment. While running in the early morning I slid on some ice and did one of those ridiculous one leg up to arms flailing thing before I completely crashed to the ground with all my stuff going this way and that. Lost my water bottle and never found it. Anyway I am laying in the snow and ice just laying there sort taking note of any injuries. I was ok. I stand up and see this guy across the street. It is still fairly dark so I could not see his expression but heard him clearly say "biffed it". He then got in his car and drove off. Every time I run past that house I wonder if he is snickering at me.

 

[SunDial]

I have not really had anything bad happen other than misjudging a curb but staying upright

 

[bumbershoot]

That's quite a story, slogger!

Rock&Roll Seattle last year had some very confusing signs for the 8K (yes, a weird distance, but also awesome) vs the longer distance(s?). And the volunteers weren't paying 100% attention. Wonder if anyone really did get turned around during it...

 

[bellrae]

To everyone in the NYC marathon ballot today - Good Luck!

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: What are your go to vitamins, dietary supplements, protein powders/liquids, and/or nutrition bars/energy gels do you use during training/events? What benefits do you look for and get from them? Any other go to recovery items besides the standard beer and chocolate milk?
For those that run ultra's, duathlon's, triathlon's does your nutrition intake change by events and distance?

ATTQOTD: During training I drink skim milk with muscle milk for recovery/extra calories.

Thanks to the poster who suggested this topic!

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: What are your go to vitamins, dietary supplements, protein powders/liquids, and/or nutrition bars/energy gels do you use during training/events? What benefits do you look for and get from them? Any other go to recovery items besides the standard beer and chocolate milk?
For those that run ultra's, duathlon's, triathlon's does your nutrition intake change by events and distance?

During a typical marathon, my nutrition plan is something like this:
- Clif bar when I wake up
- Sip Powerade until 1 hour before the start
- Sport Beans with caffeine 10 minutes before the start
- Clif gel or 3 Clif bloks every 45-60 minutes during the race
- 1 salt tab every hour
- Powerade and water as dictated by thirst

For ultras, I give up on the Clif gels and bloks after a few hours and switch to real food like salted potatoes, PB&J, etc. I find it impossible to run 50+ miles on gels. My stomach tends to revolt, so I get my sugar from small cups of Coke instead. I keep up with a salt tab every hour too.

For a half-iron distance tri, I eat a bar or bagel when I get up, solid food (Clif bars) on the bike, and whatever my stomach will tolerate on the run. I try to go through a full bottle of Powerade and/or water each hour on the bike, but stop 20 minutes before the run to give the liquids a chance to absorb. No fun running with a sloshing belly. Salt tabs every hour on the bike and on the run. They really help replace the lost electrolytes from being out there in the hot sun for so long.

I have no idea what my nutrition plan for IMFL will be, but I imagine it'll be more food before the swim than I would normally eat, lots of bars on the bike, and whatever I can stomach during the run.

The only vitamin I take is Vitamin D, mostly because it's supposed to be good for you, there are no real harmful side effects, and it's something I probably don't get enough of naturally over here in Iraq.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

QOTD: What are your go to vitamins, dietary supplements, protein powders/liquids, and/or nutrition bars/energy gels do you use during training/events? What benefits do you look for and get from them?

I take the One A Day vitamin for active men when I am both dieting and working out at the same time because I don't want to skip on necessary nutrients that can be missed when dieting, and which are especially important when active. If I am not dieting, I just eat normally - no vitamins.

For recovery, even at age 49 I only need something with protein after my workout. I prefer protein bars most days, but also love milk and milk products. I do not drink protein or creatine shakes/drinks as they make me gassy, and I am only trying to maintain fitness, not gain muscle mass.

 

[Miranda]

QOTD:

I take a handful of daily supplements and vitamins... women's multivitamin, vitamin D, calcium, omega-3, and evening primrose oil.

For recovery, I sometimes will have a serving (2 scoops) of Trader Joe's protein powder in either water or almond/coconut milk blend. I am not dairy intolerant, but we don't drink milk often enough before it goes bad, so I get the almond/coconut blend because it tastes a lot like milk in my cereal and it lasts a lot longer after it's opened.

For fueling before long runs or events, I usually have a banana and oatmeal and/or toasted sandwich thin with peanut butter (depends on the length... a half I might have both the oatmeal and toast, shorter I will only do one or the other). For shorter training runs or races, sometimes I fuel with a Larabar, sometimes I just go out.

During long runs or events, I fuel primarily with Huma gels (although I do like Honey Stinger and Untapped as well and get those occasionally) and either water or Nuun. My favorite Nuun flavor is the caffeinated cherry limeade flavor.