The Running Thread - 2016

[ZellyB]

OH! I thought of another saying I use when I'm tired, "Run Large". I came up with that after seeing this Ted talk from Amy Cuddy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are

It's really interesting. It focuses on body language and how we always say that the way we are feeling affects our body position. But she turns that around to say that you can use your body language to change your mental attitude. Studies have shown that if people strike a "power pose" for a period of time before a challenging event, they can actually shift their mental attitude to a stronger more "can do" approach. So, when running if I get really tired I start to sort of collapse at my core, so sometimes I'll tell myself to "Run Large" which translates to straightening my spine, throwing back my shoulders and opening my chest. When I do that for several minutes, I suddenly realize that I'm not as tired as I thought I was and it really helps me shift mental gears.

 

[michigandergirl]

Is that the Chicago Rock N Roll? I am doing the remix challenge too!

Yep, Chicago! You got me thinking about it when you posted the bling. I sent a text of the bling to my BFF and within 30 minutes we had signed up and booked a hotel! She is even more bling obsessed than me!

 

[DVCFan1994]

ATTQOTD: I don't have any mantras I use in races. I mostly just keep thinking in my head about how far I have come in training, and how this is supposed to be the payoff of all that work and to enjoy it. But I am not speedy and am only racing against myself so there is a bit less pressure in that sense.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

Those damn millennials

http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-millennials-ended-the-running-boom-1462473195?mod=djem10point

Interesting. Like has been said, I feel like the running boom was bound to shrink a bit. Among my friends (millennials on the older side and whatever the next oldest generation is called haha), running is still very popular. And I imagine it always will be. It has been around for quite a while after all! I have a few friends that only do group fitness classes because they love the sociality.

OH! I thought of another saying I use when I'm tired, "Run Large". I came up with that after seeing this Ted talk from Amy Cuddy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are

It's really interesting. It focuses on body language and how we always say that the way we are feeling affects our body position. But she turns that around to say that you can use your body language to change your mental attitude. Studies have shown that if people strike a "power pose" for a period of time before a challenging event, they can actually shift their mental attitude to a stronger more "can do" approach. So, when running if I get really tired I start to sort of collapse at my core, so sometimes I'll tell myself to "Run Large" which translates to straightening my spine, throwing back my shoulders and opening my chest. When I do that for several minutes, I suddenly realize that I'm not as tired as I thought I was and it really helps me shift mental gears.

I heard Amy Cuddy on the Diane Rehm show one time and found it really interesting! I love that you have applied this to running!

 

[michigandergirl]

QOTD: When I'm struggling with long runs I use visualization to help me, like crossing the finish line, being handed my medal, or imagining myself qualifying for Boston someday. I also like to think about kind words my family & friends have said to me about my running because their support means a lot to me and I don't want to let them down. Lastly, I will repeat to myself "Just Do It", although usually there are swear words inserted in that phrase, so I'll let you all use your imagination on that!

 

[roxymama]

Yep, Chicago! You got me thinking about it when you posted the bling. I sent a text of the bling to my BFF and within 30 minutes we had signed up and booked a hotel! She is even more bling obsessed than me!

YAY! I'm a successful enabler! When it gets closer I'll have to check back in with you so maybe we can fist-bump/high-five/rah-rah for each other.

 

[Chasing Dopey]

Somebody is listening...

Newest runDisney Stride

 

[Miranda]

About the millenials article...does anyone else feel like they don't belong to an age category? I was born the last year in the final months of Gen X but many lists don't include me. And many don't include me in the first year of Gen Y. I've never read a list that describes me at all.

I was born in the middle-ish (1975) of Gen X, The Forgotten Generation.

 

[DVCFan1994]

I was born in the middle-ish (1975) of Gen X, The Forgotten Generation.

We're so forgotten I rarely remember what we're called

 

[PrincessV]

QOTD: Do you have frequent mantras or motivational phrases that you say each race, training run, periodically? This may be a philosophical piece or just "go go go". I've heard of many that use this kind of thing to keep them going. Do you imagine a race, a condition or a person? What mental images, words or other habits motivate you?

ATTQOTD: No mantras here. It's so rare that I don't want to finish a race/run, if I do get that feeling, I know I should probably stop because there's a very good reason for it. I'm a totally visual person, though, so yes to lots of visualizing: in training, I'm alwyas thinking of where I'd be in the race, what it looks like, how I feel. On long runs, I swear. A lot. Mostly to myself, but I ripped off a slew of potty-mouthed texts to a friend during my first full, lol! I find it very therapeutic.

1. How do you train between plans? How do you select mileage goals to maintain fitness and avoid injury while getting ready for the next plan? I've generally just kept things within my 18-25 mpw comfort zone with 2-3 x 3-5 milers during the week and a 6-11 miler on the weekend depending on how I feel that week.

2. When it comes time to start a plan, I am usually running in excess of the mileage called for in the early plan weeks. Do you drop to the plan mileage and essentially start over or do you keep your baseline/interim training going and then pick up with the new plan when it starts to exceed that level? I've been a "keep doing what you're doing until called on to do more" runner thus far.

1. I make my own plans, so during race season I'm never really "between" plans. Summer is my off-season, though, and I go back to base "training" then. It's brutally hot here in FL, so my runs all get shorter and slower to deal with that, but I also hit some HIIT workouts on the treadmill on stormy or dangerously hot days. I more or less go to a 3-week cycle of 3-4 days running with long runs of 6, 8, 10 miles, then repeat the 3 week cycle.

2. I don't start over, but I will cut back on mileage for a couple to a few weeks following a race.

 

[michigandergirl]

YAY! I'm a successful enabler! When it gets closer I'll have to check back in with you so maybe we can fist-bump/high-five/rah-rah for each other.

Sounds good!

 

[IamTrike]

OH! I thought of another saying I use when I'm tired, "Run Large". I came up with that after seeing this Ted talk from Amy Cuddy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are

It's really interesting. It focuses on body language and how we always say that the way we are feeling affects our body position. But she turns that around to say that you can use your body language to change your mental attitude. Studies have shown that if people strike a "power pose" for a period of time before a challenging event, they can actually shift their mental attitude to a stronger more "can do" approach. So, when running if I get really tired I start to sort of collapse at my core, so sometimes I'll tell myself to "Run Large" which translates to straightening my spine, throwing back my shoulders and opening my chest. When I do that for several minutes, I suddenly realize that I'm not as tired as I thought I was and it really helps me shift mental gears.

That is a Great Ted Talk. Amy has spoken at a couple of conferences that the company I work for has hosted. I have my kids teams power pose before they compete.

 

[Miranda]

I will have to remember that "run large" thing next weekend. With my sore achilles/calf, and knowing how I felt during the last 2 miles of my 10 miler where I made my achilles/calf sore, I am sure I am going to be in need of some pepping up. I felt really good until 7... mehhhhh through 8, and then it was like omg how will I get my legs moving again after this extended walk interval up this hill, there are how many more miles?

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I just looked up the generation boundaries. My wife and I, as were our parents and our children, are borderline.

My parents were born in the last year of "The Silent Generation". My wife and I were born in the first years of "Generation X". Our children were born in the first years of "Generation Next". Weird to think that my wife and I are borderline baby boomers, but our parents were born during WWII, not after, so it makes sense. Our parents are both the oldest sibling, with all other siblings born after WWII and Baby Boomers (both of my grandfathers served in WWII).

Our children were born at the turn of the century, just missing the "Millennials". They, and all of their cousins, sit in the, as yet, unnamed "Generation Next".

This means that we don't have any of the traits typically assigned to a generation. We are a mixed breed, and a hot mess.

 

[Jing]

Just got the new Brooks glycerin 14 and breaking them in. Totally awesome. Probably going to be the pair I use for the half.

 

[alexksmith]

I think I qualify as a millenial (born in 88) and I don't find that article to make much sense. It says right in the article that it encompasses people from their late teens to their mid 30s. That's a massive range filled with tons of people with next to nothing in common beyond when they were born.

The fear of failure portion is probably much stronger in the younger portion of the generation considering they did most of their coming of age during the great recession. So they may be less inclined to run competitive events, but I don't think that applies to those that are over 30 as much.

And also running is hardly competitive for most of us. We aren't trying to win races, but just have fun with a good community of people, so a perceived fear of failure probably doesn't actually factor in all that much to begin with.

I guess my point is that we millenials are the largest generation in the US now and we are also the most diverse, so it probably isn't wise to try and blanket the entire age group with broad strokes (although I suppose that factors into the "don't label me" aspect!)

 

[alexksmith]

I just looked up the generation boundaries. My wife and I, as were our parents and our children, are borderline.

My parents were born in the last year of "The Silent Generation". My wife and I were born in the first years of "Generation X". Our children were born in the first years of "Generation Next". Weird to think that my wife and I are borderline baby boomers, but our parents were born during WWII, not after, so it makes sense. Our parents are both the oldest sibling, with all other siblings born after WWII and Baby Boomers (both of my grandfathers served in WWII).

Our children were born at the turn of the century, just missing the "Millennials". They, and all of their cousins, sit in the, as yet, unnamed "Generation Next".

This means that we don't have any of the traits typically assigned to a generation. We are a mixed breed, and a hot mess.

From what I've read it seems the youngest generation is either being called Generation Z, iGeneration, or Homeland Generation (I guess a reference to growing up post 9-11).

 

[RunDisneyDad]

We're so forgotten I rarely remember what we're called

Woohoo Gen X! Long live Beverly Hills 90210 and Melrose Place

ATTQOTD: When I start to wear down on runs I like to remember what Ultra legend Marshall Ulrich's quote, "one foot in front of the other, millions of times.” For whatever reason that always helps me relax and stay in the moment.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I guess my point is that we millenials are the largest generation in the US now and we are also the most diverse, so it probably isn't wise to try and blanket the entire age group with broad strokes (although I suppose that factors into the "don't label me" aspect!)

The Baby Boomers still out number you, but that won't be the case for much longer.

Oh yeah, Get off of my lawn!

 

[BuckeyeBama]

From what I've read it seems the youngest generation is either being called Generation Z, iGeneration, or Homeland Generation (I guess a reference to growing up post 9-11).

They should consider the trans-generation. Their views on sex, race, religion are so different that any previous generation.