The Running Thread - 2016

[keahgirl8]

You can watch per the below, but I believe for most it will require having a sports package through your cable provider.

Sunday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET: Preview Show on Universal HD

• Monday, April 18 from 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET: Live Race Coverage on NBC Sports Network

• Monday, April 18 at 8:00 p.m. ET: Primetime Replay on Universal HD

Awesome! Thank you! I tried to find it last year, but I couldn't.

 

[Waiting2goback]

Like Tony says, "Do your best and forget the rest"!

I was going to say that but I didn't think anyone else would know what I was talking about.

We have a large group of forum members running at least one of the Disney races this weekend. I saw the medals for the first time and have to say I am jealous! Looks like yall are going to have better weather for the weekend than we had for marathon weekend!

Good luck to all!

I saw the medals in person at the expo during marathon weekend. They are awesome medals. Good luck to everyone here that will earn them.

I'm not sure if I'll ever run a full, but if I do, this is on the bucket list. Good luck to everyone! I wish they showed it on TV nationwide!

WBZ-TV in Boston always has the coverage and they stream it on their website. I watched it on my phone last year when I was working. I was so fired up that day. I NEED to run it some day. I talked to a customer at work today that has run it a couple times and he said there is nothing like it.


QOTD: I wear my most comfortable outfits for races. I also train in them but I buy a couple of new outfits every year and will pick my favorites for the races.

 

[Baloo in MI]

I love being able to wear completely wacky things when I am out running. Colours can clash and I can wear turqouise leopard print leggings if I so wish (my pupils have used it as a way to recognise it's their teacher running). I do love wearing long sleeves so I can put my thumbs through the holes however as the weather is warming up it is becoming more sweaty to run in long sleeves (22 degrees celsius today).

Got heckled today by a guy driving past. First time it has happened to me and it just made me so angry. I know I don't look like a runner and sometimes (probably most of the time) I am not pretty when I run. I am kinda glad it happened 8 weeks after I started running as I could see it really knocking my confidence if I had only just started. I managed to run for 15 minutes today without stopping which is my achievement of the day.

Don't let the heckler get to you! Congratulations on taking up running. Does not matter if it was your first run or your 10th marathon. You put on the shoes and got out there and ran, that's all that matters. As my daughter says, "haters gonna hate". Good job hitting your goal! Keep it going.

 

[Baloo in MI]

ATTQOTD: I tend to dress based on the weather with a habit of dressing to be a bit cold as I can get hot running in a snow storm. The only thing I do different in races and training runs is that in races I always wear a race shirt from my most recent previous race at the next race. I guess I am a bit superstitious in this way. The only exception was this January during Dopey because I did not want to wear long sleeve shirts. That is probably why I missed my time goals... ( I am sure it had nothing to do with the humidity, lack of sleep, and horrible food choices!).

 

[croach]

I just added a couple of races to my calendar. One I've been slacking on completing the entry. The other I've been scared to commit to running, so this is my commitment.

4/8 - ebradley23 - Carytown 10k (I haven't been training for speed, so getting the sub 50 I would like seems far fetched)

12/17 - ebradley23 - Seashore Nature Trail 50k (Goal? To finish my first ultra)

Seashore is a good first ultra. I did it as my first last year and plan on doing it again this year.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Got heckled today by a guy driving past. First time it has happened to me and it just made me so angry. I know I don't look like a runner and sometimes (probably most of the time) I am not pretty when I run. I am kinda glad it happened 8 weeks after I started running as I could see it really knocking my confidence if I had only just started. I managed to run for 15 minutes today without stopping which is my achievement of the day.

About 7 or 8 years ago, after my life forced me to take a break from running for a few months, I started up again. I started running again by run/walking this 5 mile loop in my country neighborhood, which included a vicious hill. At the top of the hill sits a huge farm/nursery. Sure enough, one morning there is this man and his son sitting in their truck in the parking area, and the man is heckling me. At first I wasn't sure that I had heard him right, so I walked over to his truck and asked what he said. He was surprised and acted like I was accosting him, but his son repeated what his father had said - "Stop pretending to be a runner if you can't run up that hill".

I smiled at the boy and thanked him, then told the father that at least I was trying and went about my day. For a couple of years I used his comment to motivate me every time I got to that hill - sometimes I still do when running repeats up that hill. It hurts to be heckled no matter what you look like, but it turns out that his snide remark helped me far more than it hurt.

Turn it around and use it in a positive way. The hecklers are out there, always looking to make themselves look bigger by making others look smaller. It is a game that you can only win if you refuse to play. Just smile and keep on truckin'.

 

[derekleigh]

QOTD: Does your clothing choice differ for racing and training? i.e. Do you always race in shorts, yet dress more for the elements on training runs? Do you choose something less worn out because there are thousands of strangers in view?

No, what I wear for a race and normal runs is the same thing. I'm not a fan of running in costumes, but the only time I do is when I do a local Trick or Trot around Halloween.

 

[Anisum]

QOTD: Does your clothing choice differ for racing and training? i.e. Do you always race in shorts, yet dress more for the elements on training runs? Do you choose something less worn out because there are thousands of strangers in view?

Yes, when I train I run in a variety of colors but for races (with the exception of back to back races such as Disney) I wear purple. My family who comes to my races generally expects me in purple and will complain if I don't wear it. I also generally wear tanks and capris for races (with possibly a jacket) but in the winter I will wear pants and long sleeves if it's not a race.

 

[Disney at Heart]

I've been reading along for months, but haven't "raced" since January's Mickey Marathon (which was a first for this old lady). I'm getting back into running with both feet, so to speak, and would like to add some races:
4/6 - Disney at Heart - Peach Jam 1/2 Marathon - goal: 2:20-2:25
5/7 - Disney at Heart - Lake Hartwell Dam Run 10k - goal: 1:00
5/28 - Disney at Heart - Deep South 15k Trail Race - goal: finish without falling! 1st time running it.
6/5 - Disney at Heart - Echo 1/2 Marathon - goal: 2:35 and finish without heat stroke in June in FL!
7/4 - Disney at Heart - Peachtree Road Race - goal: 1:15
8/13 - Disney at Heart - XTERRA Table Rock 5k Trail Race - goal: 50 min.
10/23 - Disney at Heart - Atlanta 10 Miler - goal: <2:00 (ran it slowly last year with a head injury!)
11/11 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 5k
11/12 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 10k
11/13 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 1/2 Marathon - goal: fun and medals including Coast to Coast!
11/24 - Disney at Heart - Atlanta Thanksgiving Day - 1/2 Marathon - goal: complete Atlanta's "Triple Peach"

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

I've been reading along for months, but haven't "raced" since January's Mickey Marathon (which was a first for this old lady). I'm getting back into running with both feet, so to speak, and would like to add some races:
4/6 - Disney at Heart - Peach Jam 1/2 Marathon - goal: 2:20-2:25
5/7 - Disney at Heart - Lake Hartwell Dam Run 10k - goal: 1:00
5/28 - Disney at Heart - Deep South 15k Trail Race - goal: finish without falling! 1st time running it.
6/5 - Disney at Heart - Echo 1/2 Marathon - goal: 2:35 and finish without heat stroke in June in FL!
7/4 - Disney at Heart - Peachtree Road Race - goal: 1:15
8/13 - Disney at Heart - XTERRA Table Rock 5k Trail Race - goal: 50 min.
10/23 - Disney at Heart - Atlanta 10 Miler - goal: <2:00 (ran it slowly last year with a head injury!)
11/11 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 5k
11/12 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 10k
11/13 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 1/2 Marathon - goal: fun and medals including Coast to Coast!
11/24 - Disney at Heart - Atlanta Thanksgiving Day - 1/2 Marathon - goal: complete Atlanta's "Triple Peach"

Looks like a great race schedule!

 

[Disney at Heart]

Looks like a great race schedule!

Thanks CheapRunnerMike. It's amazing what a retired school teacher can do once she has the time to train! Wondering if I should sign up for Dopey next week. The marathon almost kicked my butt in January, not in terms of injury, but in that I really struggled through the last 5-6 miles and have never been more tired in my life! It took me about 40 minutes longer than my fairly slow goal time of 5:15, so I was a little disappointed. I am trying to talk myself into it.

 

[LSUlakes]

I've been reading along for months, but haven't "raced" since January's Mickey Marathon (which was a first for this old lady). I'm getting back into running with both feet, so to speak, and would like to add some races:
4/6 - Disney at Heart - Peach Jam 1/2 Marathon - goal: 2:20-2:25
5/7 - Disney at Heart - Lake Hartwell Dam Run 10k - goal: 1:00
5/28 - Disney at Heart - Deep South 15k Trail Race - goal: finish without falling! 1st time running it.
6/5 - Disney at Heart - Echo 1/2 Marathon - goal: 2:35 and finish without heat stroke in June in FL!
7/4 - Disney at Heart - Peachtree Road Race - goal: 1:15
8/13 - Disney at Heart - XTERRA Table Rock 5k Trail Race - goal: 50 min.
10/23 - Disney at Heart - Atlanta 10 Miler - goal: <2:00 (ran it slowly last year with a head injury!)
11/11 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 5k
11/12 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 10k
11/13 - Disney at Heart - Super Heroes 1/2 Marathon - goal: fun and medals including Coast to Coast!
11/24 - Disney at Heart - Atlanta Thanksgiving Day - 1/2 Marathon - goal: complete Atlanta's "Triple Peach"

Glad you decided to join in on our little group here. Good luck with your upcoming races!

 

[LSUlakes]

This week is a big week for racing for the thread! Below is a list of folks with races. If you would like me to revise your goal, or if you are unable to run the race this weekend let me know and I will make the changes. Good luck to all!

15 - @Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15 - @SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15/16 - @gjramsey - Ragnar Austin Relay (goal - survival of the hills!)
16 - @Disney at Heart - Peach Jam Half Marathon (2:25:00 / N/A)
16 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A
16 - @camaker - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A)
16 - @opusone - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (53:00 / N/A)
16 - @SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (NG / N/A)
16 - @SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (Sub 50:00 or NG / N/A)
16 - @DOOM1001 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (1:10:00 / N/A)
16 - @Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (N/A / N/A)
16 - @Berniemgr - Garmin Half Marathon (2:00:00 / N/A)
16 - @Diskidatheart - Little Boston Trail Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
16 - @dmross - Come See Me 5k (NG / N/A)
17 - @michigandergirl - Gazelle Girl Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @MommaoffherRocker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @flvy - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:52:00 / N/A)
17 - @NurseRunner - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @Mimsy Borogove - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (PR / N/A)
17 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - camaker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)
17 - opusone - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:45:00 / N/A)
17 - SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:45:00 / N/A)
17 - Doom1001 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @WhereInFlorida - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
17 - Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (N/A / N/A)
18 - @CheapRunnerMike - Boston Marathon (3:10:00 / N/A)

 

[DVCFan1994]

This week is a big week for racing for the thread! Below is a list of folks with races. If you would like me to revise your goal, or if you are unable to run the race this weekend let me know and I will make the changes. Good luck to all!

15 - @Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15 - @SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15/16 - @gjramsey - Ragnar Austin Relay (goal - survival of the hills!)
16 - @Disney at Heart - Peach Jam Half Marathon (2:25:00 / N/A)
16 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A
16 - @camaker - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A)
16 - @opusone - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (53:00 / N/A)
16 - @SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (NG / N/A)
16 - @SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (Sub 50:00 or NG / N/A)
16 - @DOOM1001 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (1:10:00 / N/A)
16 - @Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (N/A / N/A)
16 - @Berniemgr - Garmin Half Marathon (2:00:00 / N/A)
16 - @Diskidatheart - Little Boston Trail Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
16 - @dmross - Come See Me 5k (NG / N/A)
17 - @michigandergirl - Gazelle Girl Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @MommaoffherRocker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @flvy - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:52:00 / N/A)
17 - @NurseRunner - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @Mimsy Borogove - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (PR / N/A)
17 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - camaker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)
17 - opusone - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:45:00 / N/A)
17 - SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:45:00 / N/A)
17 - Doom1001 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @WhereInFlorida - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
17 - Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (N/A / N/A)
18 - @CheapRunnerMike - Boston Marathon (3:10:00 / N/A)

Wow! I am so jealous of all you Dark Siders Good luck to everyone at all the races! Have a great time. And @CheapRunnerMike

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

This week is a big week for racing for the thread! Below is a list of folks with races. If you would like me to revise your goal, or if you are unable to run the race this weekend let me know and I will make the changes. Good luck to all!

15 - @Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15 - @SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15/16 - @gjramsey - Ragnar Austin Relay (goal - survival of the hills!)
16 - @Disney at Heart - Peach Jam Half Marathon (2:25:00 / N/A)
16 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A
16 - @camaker - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A)
16 - @opusone - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (53:00 / N/A)
16 - @SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (NG / N/A)
16 - @SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (Sub 50:00 or NG / N/A)
16 - @DOOM1001 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (1:10:00 / N/A)
16 - @Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (N/A / N/A)
16 - @Berniemgr - Garmin Half Marathon (2:00:00 / N/A)
16 - @Diskidatheart - Little Boston Trail Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
16 - @dmross - Come See Me 5k (NG / N/A)
17 - @michigandergirl - Gazelle Girl Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @MommaoffherRocker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @flvy - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:52:00 / N/A)
17 - @NurseRunner - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @Mimsy Borogove - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (PR / N/A)
17 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - camaker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)
17 - opusone - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:45:00 / N/A)
17 - SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:45:00 / N/A)
17 - Doom1001 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @WhereInFlorida - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
17 - Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (N/A / N/A)
18 - @CheapRunnerMike - Boston Marathon (3:10:00 / N/A)

Wow, big week indeed! Good luck everyone, hope the weather cooperates wherever you're racing!

 

[Chasing Dopey]

This week is a big week for racing for the thread! Below is a list of folks with races. If you would like me to revise your goal, or if you are unable to run the race this weekend let me know and I will make the changes. Good luck to all!

15 - @Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15 - @SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15/16 - @gjramsey - Ragnar Austin Relay (goal - survival of the hills!)
16 - @Disney at Heart - Peach Jam Half Marathon (2:25:00 / N/A)
16 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A
16 - @camaker - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A)
16 - @opusone - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (53:00 / N/A)
16 - @SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (NG / N/A)
16 - @SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (Sub 50:00 or NG / N/A)
16 - @DOOM1001 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (1:10:00 / N/A)
16 - @Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (N/A / N/A)
16 - @Berniemgr - Garmin Half Marathon (2:00:00 / N/A)
16 - @Diskidatheart - Little Boston Trail Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
16 - @dmross - Come See Me 5k (NG / N/A)
17 - @michigandergirl - Gazelle Girl Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @MommaoffherRocker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @flvy - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:52:00 / N/A)
17 - @NurseRunner - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @Mimsy Borogove - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (PR / N/A)
17 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - camaker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)
17 - opusone - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:45:00 / N/A)
17 - SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:45:00 / N/A)
17 - Doom1001 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @WhereInFlorida - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
17 - Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (N/A / N/A)
18 - @CheapRunnerMike - Boston Marathon (3:10:00 / N/A)

I have a Dark Side goal in mind, but I don't know if it's feasible (bottlenecks) and I don't want to say it out loud.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: To keep things going a little with a Boston theme, what is your required BQ time?

ATTQOTD: 3:05:00 I have two and half years left to hit this mark. Goal is before I turn 35, or shortly after to go sub 3 hours.

 

[LSUlakes]

I have a Dark Side goal in mind, but I don't know if it's feasible (bottlenecks) and I don't want to say it out loud.

Let us know what you thinking. There is no harm is putting down a goal. You can do it! If you want, give us some recent race times and training info from the last few weeks and we could help determine if your goal is realistic or not.

 

[SueInBoston]

This week is a big week for racing for the thread! Below is a list of folks with races. If you would like me to revise your goal, or if you are unable to run the race this weekend let me know and I will make the changes. Good luck to all!

15 - @Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15 - @SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 5k (NG / N/A)
15/16 - @gjramsey - Ragnar Austin Relay (goal - survival of the hills!)
16 - @Disney at Heart - Peach Jam Half Marathon (2:25:00 / N/A)
16 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A
16 - @camaker - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (NG / N/A)
16 - @opusone - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (53:00 / N/A)
16 - @SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (NG / N/A)
16 - @SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side 10K (Sub 50:00 or NG / N/A)
16 - @DOOM1001 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (1:10:00 / N/A)
16 - @Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side 10k (N/A / N/A)
16 - @Berniemgr - Garmin Half Marathon (2:00:00 / N/A)
16 - @Diskidatheart - Little Boston Trail Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
16 - @dmross - Come See Me 5k (NG / N/A)
17 - @michigandergirl - Gazelle Girl Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @MommaoffherRocker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @flvy - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - SplashRider - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:52:00 / N/A)
17 - @NurseRunner - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - @Mimsy Borogove - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (PR / N/A)
17 - SueInBoston - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - camaker - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)
17 - opusone - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:45:00 / N/A)
17 - SunDial - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:45:00 / N/A)
17 - Doom1001 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (2:20:00 / N/A)
17 - @WhereInFlorida - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (1:50:00 / N/A)
17 - Disneyland_emily - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
17 - Nole95 - Star Wars Dark Side Half Marathon (N/A / N/A)
18 - @CheapRunnerMike - Boston Marathon (3:10:00 / N/A)

Good Luck to all, especially to CheapRunnerMike - I live along the Marathon Route and usually out there cheering the runners, but will be at SW this year. However sending you lots of pixie dust and my son is cheering for you along mile 23-24. Enjoy the route, it's going to be a beautiful race!!

 

[opusone]

QOTD: To keep things going a little with a Boston theme, what is your required BQ time?

3:25 (M 45-49), but even if you achieve your qualifying time, you may still not get in due to the number of people that qualify and register. For example, this year I believe that you had to be about 2.5 minutes less than the qualifying time to get in, so I guess that really means I would need to be at 3:22 or better.