The Running Thread - 2016

[ebradley23]

ATTQOTD: I only run in my shoes until they are retired. After retired they turn into boot camp shoes. Since I have so many in rotation, I usually wind up with 5 or 6 boot camp shoes which is ridiculous. When it gets to that number, I donate all but one pair to a local charity called Mercy Mall. They give clothing and household goods to needy families. I always hope some teenager picks my shoes, because I know nice sneakers are important to teenagers. They look great when I donate them, since the only sign of wear is on the bottom. Other kids wouldn't be able to tell they are used.

 

[ZellyB]

Like others, my running shoes turn into general use shoes once they get retired. Also like others, I end up accumulating way too many, so some get donated as well.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Todays QOTD is inspired by @Waiting2goback based on the post below. What do you do with your running shoes once they are no longer useful for running?

I wear running shoes everywhere except at work, so my running shoes get rotated into that stock to wear casually. So, yes, I wear them for yard work, P90X, etc.

The only times that I have ever done anything other than run if my active running shoes is walk around WDW in my "walking" running shoes are too wet because of a storm.

 

[roxymama]

ATQOTD: I only have retired two pairs so far. The first ones were target bought pre-run-obsessed shoes. I took them to a mud run last fall and then threw them in the trash at the farm before I left. There was no saving them, and I didn't want to.
My other pair has been sitting in my closet collecting dust for a little bit. I think I need to just throw them away because they are so shot, like not even that comfy to walk in...but the slight hoarder in me wants to save them for just in case.

Sad-ish story: the Nike Air zoom elite whatevers that I had my eye on for a second pair (race or lighter run days) were at the expo this weekend and only $60 and I got so giddy and they had every single size except mine the other comparable shoes were cute but upwards of 80+...so nah. It gives me hope that they are out there for cheap on the inter-webs so I'm going into hunt mode now.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

I use my current running shoes for exercise, which is mostly running, but it could also mean walking and/or a group fitness class if I combined it with running. I probably should be a little more strict about it, and I do have a pair of cross trainers as well that I use for those activities. I always keep my last retired shoes for camping, yard work, etc. I donate the rest.

 

[ebradley23]

ATQOTD:

Sad-ish story: the Nike Air zoom elite whatevers that I had my eye on for a second pair (race or lighter run days) were at the expo this weekend and only $60 and I got so giddy and they had every single size except mine the other comparable shoes were cute but upwards of 80+...so nah. It gives me hope that they are out there for cheap on the inter-webs so I'm going into hunt mode now.

http://www.runningwarehouse.com/Nike_Zoom_Elite_8/descpage-NZE8W5.html

Use the code FB15D for 15% off which brings them down to $75ish.

 

[PrincessV]

ATTQOTD: I don't have a yard or anything else that would require an old pair of sneakers, and I prefer other forms of footwear for non-work daily use, so the only thing I need running shoes for outside of running is walking around theme parks. And I've found that using worn out running shoes for walking a lot causes a lot of discomfort. So I'll use active running shoes for theme parking (I prefer to use the brand new ones for that - helps mold them to my feet) and once a pair is retired, they generally sit in my closet until I feel ready to toss them. How long that takes depends greatly on how cute the shoes are.

 

[RunDisneyDad]

ATTQOTD: I have a couple of Asics Nimbus that I still wear around as every day shoes. The rest of them I'll take to the local running store to donate. For whatever reason Nimbus are the only shoes that don' seem to stink as bad as the other running shoes..Mizuno's seem to be the worse.

I had my eye on for a second pair (race or lighter run days) were at the expo this weekend and only $60 and I got so giddy and they had every single size except mine

Story of my life.

 

[GreatLakes]

Crazy day in the city I call home.

I wasn't sure where in Louisiana you were. Sorry to hear about what happened. I'm in Cleveland and we are holding our collective breaths that nothing bad happens during the RNC.

Todays QOTD is inspired by @Waiting2goback based on the post below. What do you do with your running shoes once they are no longer useful for running?

They become whatever shoes. Some turn into yard work shoes, others gym shoes, others casual shoes for when I just want to wear athletic shoes.

I also don't casually wear any of my current running/racing shoes. I'll wear an old pair of shoes to races, change into the race shoes, and then back out as soon as I'm done. Same goes for when I drive somewhere for a training run. I wear old shoes there and back and just run in the running shoes.

 

[jhorstma]

ATTQOTD: I like to leave my old running shoes randomly around the house to annoy my wife. I award myself bonus points if I can semi-hide a couple on her closet shoe rack and go a day or longer without her noticing.

And to think that last October we celebrated our 25th anniversary...

 

[MommaoffherRocker]

ATTQOTD: I am just starting to accumulate retired running shoes. Since my daughters horseback ride I use one pair for barn shoes, and the other two I use as everyday shoes.

Yesterday's ATTQOTD: I use to base my good, bad and great runs on my pace. But after my long run Sunday I came home disappointed with myself, so I finally looked up what my training paces should be based on my 5k pace at Saturday's race. I found that I am pushing myself too hard on most days, so I think I need to redefine my good, bad and great runs. I have to say that looking at those paces has made me feel much better about my runs and I should have listened to you guys and looked them up long ago!

 

[Miranda]

My duck shoesAltras are too ugly to be general use shoes.

 

[rteetz]

What do you do with your running shoes once they are no longer useful for running?

Yard work, just general walking around or going to the store shoes, or if they a
Still look good I'll wear them out and about.

 

[Waiting2goback]

ATTQOTD: I have a couple of Asics Nimbus that I still wear around as every day shoes. The rest of them I'll take to the local running store to donate. For whatever reason Nimbus are the only shoes that don' seem to stink as bad as the other running shoes..Mizuno's seem to be the worse.



Story of my life.

I wore my retired Nimbus shoes around WDW during marathon weekend. They are still the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Whenever I put them on I always ask myself how these are retired because they feel even better than my current shoes. But, they STUNK after that weekend. I don't know why, it wasn't hot and my feet weren't that sweaty. They never smelled when I ran in them.

ATTQOTD: I am just starting to accumulate retired running shoes. Since my daughters horseback ride I use one pair for barn shoes, and the other two I use as everyday shoes.

Yesterday's ATTQOTD: I use to base my good, bad and great runs on my pace. But after my long run Sunday I came home disappointed with myself, so I finally looked up what my training paces should be based on my 5k pace at Saturday's race. I found that I am pushing myself too hard on most days, so I think I need to redefine my good, bad and great runs. I have to say that looking at those paces has made me feel much better about my runs and I should have listened to you guys and looked them up long ago!

When I first started running I did the same thing. Every run had to be my hardest, and fastest run to date. I got disappointed when I had a slow run. I had 5 minute updates from RunKeeper with my pace and if I slipped at all I would just run harder. Now I don't do the updates and I just go run based on my heart rate and have fun.

But, I forgot to answer yesterday's QOTD so I will do it now.

Bad: when I am in pain and wishing I would get hit by a car mid run.
Good: any run where I get in my miles, have fun, and appreciate what it is I am doing.
Great: Those runs where you are flying and it feels like you are barely trying. Nothing hurts, you're barely breathing heavy, and when you're done with your miles for the day you want to keep going because it feels so good. I wish I could reserve these for race day.

Today's QOTD:
I wear my current retired pairs as my daily sneakers. I do yardwork in other old sneakers. They may be retired but I am still weird about my running shoes, I don't want them to get all muddy and stuff.


I have been bummed out for a couple of weeks. The upcoming surgery, knowing my running will stop for a couple of months, among other things. But, I went for my pre-surgery physical today and it lifted my spirits a bit so I thought I'd share. When you can be in and out of the physical in 15 minutes because you can answer no to all the medical issues and the nurse practitioner finishes by saying, "Perfection" it feels good. They are used to seeing some pretty unhealthy people. Of course she couldn't believe I have been running with this injury for 7 months, she thought I was crazy, but from where I used to be it felt great knowing all this work does pay off. I still have a long way to go to be where I want, and I am very nervous about what the next 3 months will bring, but I'll get there eventually.

I have been starting P90X again and I bought battle ropes for my cardio work. I figured the combination would keep me in good enough shape. But it turns out P90X (I can only do the weight lifting workouts) is still going to be a challenge with one leg. It's hard doing push ups from one foot, I have tried these last 2 weeks. But, I will figure it out because I have no other options. And the battle ropes, WOW. That is HARD work. A minute into it my arms and shoulders are on fire. It should help my upper body for sure, if I can handle the pain.

OK, that's enough from me now. I just had to vent.

 

[Barca33Runner]

ATTQOTD:

I still have all of them. Wear some of them around the house or out and about. I replace most of the laces with elastic laces and turn them into slip-ons. My yard work shoes are over 15 years old, but they are still functional and as long as they are functional I refuse to turn another pair of shoes green. I should probably get rid of most of them, but I'm a shoe hoarder.

 

[Anisum]

Todays QOTD is inspired by @Waiting2goback based on the post below. What do you do with your running shoes once they are no longer useful for running?

Right now I use my current as regular sneakers (I wear sneakers rarely, just weekends between November and February when I'm not wearing nice clothes) but soon I'll need to donate them before they get too worn down. I have a friend who gives them a proper send off via a mud run before donating them or throwing them out depending on the condition and whether or not she feels like removing the mud.

That being said while they are my running shoes they are treated well. They have their own spot. I clean out the dirt that builds up and since I usually walk out the door

QOTTD: If you had to rate your runs as Great, Good, or Bad.....how do you differentiate between them?

A Bad Run is when I have to shorten my run do to exhaustion or environmental factors or when I complete it much slower than expected due to injury, exhaustion, etc.
A Good Run is when I complete the run I had planned in the time range I had planned to complete it in without stopping or hurting.
A Great Run is when I go faster than expected without trying because it just feels so effortless and I return home in good shape with no pain.

 

[surfde22]

Todays QOTD is inspired by @Waiting2goback based on the post below. What do you do with your running shoes once they are no longer useful for running?

My old shoes become everyday use shoes. I wear them to work, to do yard work, shopping, etc. That is until I get too many and then I'll purge by either throwing away or donating them.

And props to @jhorstma for giving the best answer so far. I definitely laughed a little at that one.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I have been starting P90X again and I bought battle ropes for my cardio work. I figured the combination would keep me in good enough shape. But it turns out P90X (I can only do the weight lifting workouts) is still going to be a challenge with one leg. It's hard doing push ups from one foot, I have tried these last 2 weeks. But, I will figure it out because I have no other options.

When I was dealing with my broken foot I was able to do everything in P90X except the Plyo and leg routines. I sometimes had to modify some of the moves because I was in a boot, but I was able to figure something out for each routine. I actually put on about 10 pounds of upper body muscle mass during the 2 months in which I could only do P90X. That muscle mass is falling off now that I am running 50 miles/week again, but the P90X workouts kept me pretty fit - especially the core routines. When it was time to run again, I was ready. I hadn't fallen into bad habits.

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: I like to leave my old running shoes randomly around the house to annoy my wife. I award myself bonus points if I can semi-hide a couple on her closet shoe rack and go a day or longer without her noticing.

And to think that last October we celebrated our 25th anniversary...

This is hilarious! My running shoes drive my hubby insane! Lately he likes to joke that we can't afford to buy a bigger house because of my running shoes.

ATTQOTD: I use my old shoes for lots of things: one for yard work, one specifically for mowing the lawn (green), one at work for lunch time walks, and one to have around in case I want to do a mud run. Oh, and I also have a pair just for walking the dog - she gets all excited when I put the"walking" shoes on.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

good luck @Waiting2goback on your P90X routines. I think just the fact that you are trying to figure out whatever you can do with your injury says a lot. You're committed and will not let yourself go backwards even with this injury!