The Running Thread - 2016

[CheapRunnerMike]

Sorry to hear that. I'm sending thoughts and prayers. My grandma has pancreatic cancer and it's at the point where it's going to be any day now where it might be her last. It's never easy losing anyone.

Geez, sorry to hear that Ryan. We lost my father-in-law to pancreatic cancer a few years ago and it was pretty awful...I can relate to what you're going through

 

[rteetz]

Geez, sorry to hear that Ryan. We lost my father-in-law to pancreatic cancer a few years ago and it was pretty awful...I can relate to what you're going through

Thanks. It's definitely not easy. I can't imagine what my grandpa is going through right now watching his wife go trough this.

 

[SueInBoston]

To make a really long story short, my ex stepdad is going to be taken off of life support within the next 24-36 hours. There is a lot of family drama, mostly because of my mother, we don't have all the information, and what information we get from my mom is unreliable anyway. I left work yesterday to say my final farewells so his biological children and grandchildren can spend as much time with him today/tonight. If yall could send some prayers that he may not suffer and that his family can find peace I would appreciate it.

peace and prayers to you and your family.

 

[Anisum]

Good luck everyone racing this weekend!

QOTD: What are your running goals for the summer?

Work on mileage and speed and finding time to run (read: getting up early) so I can beat the heat!

 

[Dis5150]

@camaker so glad your wife is okay! In total agreement on being aware of your surroundings!

@LSUlakes I will be praying for you and your family!

@rteetz I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer 8 years ago this week. It is a horrible disease. Praying for you and your family!

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: Just to survive marathon training in the summer in Arkansas! Questioning my sanity in signing up for my first marathon on Labor Day. What was I thinking??

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

ATTQOTD: Just to survive marathon training in the summer in Arkansas! Questioning my sanity in signing up for my first marathon on Labor Day. What was I thinking??

You were thinking, "I am @Dis5150 and I AM A BEAST!"

 

[Chasing Dopey]

QOTD: What are your running goals for the summer?

1. Support DW in her effort to add speed before a half in Sept or Oct to up her corral placement for January.
2. Get stronger/more injury resistant. (after knocking out a new ITB warning)
3. Build mileage base before getting into real Dopey training.

 

[opusone]

...I am questioning my sanity of doing Dumbo. Maybe I should have just stuck with the half.

Questioning my sanity in signing up for my first marathon on Labor Day. What was I thinking??

Folks seem to be questioning their sanity a bit. Let's be clear... we're runners, and we leave our sanity at the door when we go out for a run. There is no such thing as a sane runner (or triathlete for those of you who feel more comfortable associating with that gender).

 

[rteetz]

@camaker so glad your wife is okay! In total agreement on being aware of your surroundings!

@LSUlakes I will be praying for you and your family!

@rteetz I lost my dad to pancreatic cancer 8 years ago this week. It is a horrible disease. Praying for you and your family!

Thank you!

 

[gjramsey]

My wife tells me all the time I am insane for running. I can't argue!

 

[Dis5150]

Folks seem to be questioning their sanity a bit. Let's be clear... we're runners, and we leave our sanity at the door when we go out for a run. There is no such thing as a sane runner (or triathlete for those of you who feel more comfortable associating with that gender).

I agree 100%! I just don't think I factored summer heat/humidity running into the decision to select Labor Day as my first lol!

 

[Slogger]

This is not specifically running related, but I wanted to share because I think it's applicable and easy to lose track of as we focus on our training goals, distances and paces while running. My wife is a HS principal in downtown Raleigh. As a result she has to park in a lot about a quarter mile away and walk in. Today as she crossed the street in front of her school in a crosswalk, with the light, she was hit by a car making a left turn with a driver looking for a parking space and not paying attention to what was in front of her.

My wife will be fine. She was very fortunate to just sustain scrapes, bruises and strains. She hurts, but nothing is broken. If by sharing, even one injury is prevented, it will be worth it. I consider us all friends here and I don't want you or your families to have to deal with something like this.

@camaker.....glad that your story has a happy ending! Give our best to your wife.

Many years ago my father was in a parking lot after church and an older gentleman hit reverse instead of forward, jumped the curb and rammed another parked vehicle. Luckily my father made a very athletic move to get out of the way. ASA--always stay alert!

 

[DopeyBadger]

QOTD: What are your running goals for the summer?

To go out and PROVE it during training.

 

[Slogger]

My wife tells me all the time I am insane for running. I can't argue!

How she been talking to my wife?!!! That's what I hear too.

 

[Slogger]

QOTD: What are your running goals for the summer?

For the first time....EVER....I have a training plan that I believe in.
My goal is not to overdo it but just do my runs, stay healthy, get stronger, and stick to the plan.
No excuses---I'm just going to do it.

 

[DVCFan1994]

For the first time....EVER....I have a training plan that I believe in.
My goal is not to overdo it but just do my runs, stay healthy, get stronger, and stick to the plan.
No excuses---I'm just going to do it.

Same here. I feel like my training plan this time, because it's tailored to me and my goals, makes so much more sense. I feel like all I have to do is put the work in - no excuses - and I will reach my goal

 

[Slogger]

To make a really long story short, my ex stepdad is going to be taken off of life support within the next 24-36 hours. There is a lot of family drama, mostly because of my mother, we don't have all the information, and what information we get from my mom is unreliable anyway. I left work yesterday to say my final farewells so his biological children and grandchildren can spend as much time with him today/tonight. If yall could send some prayers that he may not suffer and that his family can find peace I would appreciate it.

So sorry to hear that. Our family sending thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

@LSUlakes - my deepest condolences - a thing to work through, to be sure.

ATTQOTD - build my mileage base and avoid injury.

 

[dis_or_dat]

@LSUlakes I'm so sorry to hear this - sending prayers to you and your family.