The Running Thread - 2016

[DopeyBadger]

ATTQOTD: Funny enough, we're getting the new Star Wars from Netflix today. It wasn't planned, but it seems like it must be my destiny.

 

[Barca33Runner]

QOTD: Its May 4th. Which Star Wars film will you be watching today?

Probably won't be watching any of the movies today. I have a bit of OCD when it comes to watching things in order and in their entirety and don't have time for a 4, 5, 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 marathon (and, yes, that is the correct order).

 

[DVCFan1994]

ATTQOTD: We have a packed schedule today, so I don't think we'll fit a movie in. Maybe tomorrow if everything gets rained out again, we'll likely go with Force Awakens. Kids did both go to school in their Star Wars shirts though

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: We really wanted to watch the new one a week or so ago but realized it was only available to buy on-demand and not to rent yet. So this is a good reminder to see if we can rent it now! Probably won't watch tonight since it's hubbies swim night. But thinking that sounds like a good idea for this weekend

 

[gjramsey]

Force Awakens for me!

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: Funny enough, we're getting the new Star Wars from Netflix today. It wasn't planned, but it seems like it must be my destiny.

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Jealous! My DH sent the movie we had back a day too early and they are sending me a different movie I already had in que. I have to wait to watch it and send it back before I get the Star Wars DVD.

 

[RunDisneyDad]

Unfortunately I won't be able to watch one today...hopefully this weekend though...Force Awakens!

 

[Chaitali]

If I get everything done that I need to today, I'm rewarding myself with some of the special features on the Force Awakens

 

[croach]

Force Awakens probably if I get time.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

ATTQOTD - May the 4th be with you.

Out of town on business, so no Star Wars for me.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Its May 4th. Which Star Wars film will you be watching

I don't know if I'll watch one today but if I do it would probably be The Force Awakens because that's the only one I actually own on Blu-Ray right now. I watched when I first got it with my Sphero BB-8 and that was a lot of fun.

 

[rteetz]

If I get everything done that I need to today, I'm rewarding myself with some of the special features on the Force Awakens

Good idea I haven't even dived into the special features yet!

 

[surfde22]

QOTD: Its May 4th. Which Star Wars film will you be watching today?

ATTQOTD: Since we moved in over the weekend, its been non stop and I haven't watched more than 10 minutes of TV. Tonight will be no different so unfortunately no movie for me tonight.

No movies for me. I have to ref soccer and mow the lawn tonight. If I had time though I'd probably go with The Force Awakens.

 

[opusone]

I have been looking at Altras due to width. I wear NB and Asics now--did you find it hard to go from 8-9mm drop from heel to toe in the NB to the 0 drop in the Altras?

Please be very careful with this... I have known way too many runners who have had injuries when they switched to zero drop. If you decide to go this route, I would suggest a very slow and methodical transition to avoid injury.

 

[Chaitali]

@roxymama Great recap of Flying Pig! It sounds like a lot of fun. It's a possibility for me next year so it was good to hear a first hand account.

 

[dis_or_dat]

ATTQOTD: I don't think I have time to watch any Star Wars films today, but if I did, it would be Force Awakens, since it's right next to TV!

 

[ebradley23]

ATTQOTD: Definitely Force Awakens. Solely out of laziness, since I can access the digital copy easily.

 

[camaker]

ATTQOTD: Probably not going to have time to watch a movie after dinner and post-work run. I'm all caught up on Rebels, too, so that's out. Although the last episode of Rebels was fantastic if anyone has missed it.

 

[Mimsy Borogove]

Regarding my iPhone case question, maybe I don't need to worry about the sweat and rain so much? While I was googling, trying to find case recommendations, I came across this article: Apple’s Clever Tech Makes the iPhone 6s Nearly Waterproof.

Ooh, that's good to know. Because of my job, I'm out on/in water a lot. Up until now, I've used Lifeproof cases and they are wonderful, waterproof to 6 feet.

QOTD: Its May 4th. Which Star Wars film will you be watching today?

ATTQOTD: Since we moved in over the weekend, its been non stop and I haven't watched more than 10 minutes of TV. Tonight will be no different so unfortunately no movie for me tonight.

And also with you! Probably no movie tonight since we are flying out of MCO super-early tomorrow to DL. But we watched TFA 5 times the weekend it was released on digital and then the Blu-Ray (yes, I am that fan) twice so far. We might have time to watch From Star Wars to Jedi: The Making of a Saga, which is an old-school feature from the 80s about Industrial Light and Magic and how the creatures were made for the movies. I used to have it on VHS, but now it's available on YouTube.

 

[Dis5150]

Question for anyone who wants to chime in. I am currently not eating sugar or wheat. Can anyone suggest some racing fuel to try for my Half a week from Saturday? I have just been using raisins and will use them for my rescheduled Crawfest 10k this weekend but I'd like to try something different for a half. I used to use a mix of M&M's, candy corn and pretzels but I really don't want to go back to sugar and wheat since I am feeling so good avoiding it (plus lost 5 lbs and 9 inches, 5.5 just from my waist, in 30 days). Has anyone tried dried pineapple or almonds?