The Running Thread - 2016

[FFigawi]

Sadly, I'm still waiting for prancercise to be officially sanctioned. Maybe 2024?

Isn't that called rhythmic gymnastics?

 

[Barca33Runner]

The women's 10k is in progress

*******Spoiler Alert*******

1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th fastest time in history in the final. Someone ran the 5th fastest time ever and didn't medal.

ETA: http://www.runnersworld.com/olympics/womens-10000-almaz-ayana-wins-in-a-world-record

The whole article is full of pretty amazing information and achievements.

 

[roxymama]

1st, 3rd, 4th, and 5th fastest time in history in the final. Someone ran the 5th fastest time ever and didn't medal.

ETA: http://www.runnersworld.com/olympics/womens-10000-almaz-ayana-wins-in-a-world-record

The whole article is full of pretty amazing information and achievements.

SPOILER ALERT:


This sentence from that article sticks out to me as a WOW!
"her Olympic title and world record was only her second time contesting the distance."

It's fun to imagine the scenario where if I started a 5k and she started a 10k at the same time, that there's a 50/50 chance I could beat her. But also a good chance she could beat me too.

 

[Mickey Momma]

ATTQOTD: If it is a local 5K/10K race, I might wait until the week before since I am never sure when my kids' activities might throw a wrench in my plans and I hate losing money. For anything longer than a half, I tend to register many/several months ahead of time, although not usually on the day registration opens. (Exceptions being races I know will fill up quickly like RunDisney events.)

That said, I am currently in a wait-and-see status. I have several races penciled in on my calendar, but I am waiting to see how my leg feels after Dumbo next month. I am super paranoid about reinjuring myself in Anaheim.

 

[Barca33Runner]

SPOILER ALERT:


This sentence from that article sticks out to me as a WOW!
"her Olympic title and world record was only her second time contesting the distance."

It's fun to imagine the scenario where if I started a 5k and she started a 10k at the same time, that there's a 50/50 chance I could beat her. But also a good chance she could beat me too.

I'll go back and spoiler alert my post; I guess have a hard time thinking that a sporting event that has already occurred can really be "spoiled".

*Spoiler Alert*

Watching the races during the US Trials there seemed to be a lot of tactical racing going on; I guess this is what happens when the field decides to go flat out for the full 10K.

 

[LSUlakes]

It's fun to imagine the scenario where if I started a 5k and she started a 10k at the same time, that there's a 50/50 chance I could beat her. But also a good chance she could beat me too

I think running it on a track would just haunt our souls. Getting lapped once or twice is never fun, but to happen over and over again would crush my will.

 

[Barca33Runner]

I think running it on a track would just haunt our souls. Getting lapped once or twice is never fun, but to happen over and over again would crush my will.

Just watched it again. The number of world class runners she lapped at least twice is pretty amazing; and she looked like she was out for a casual training run the whole time including after she finished.

 

[camaker]

I'll go back and spoiler alert my post; I guess have a hard time thinking that a sporting event that has already occurred can really be "spoiled".

*Spoiler Alert*

Watching the races during the US Trials there seemed to be a lot of tactical racing going on; I guess this is what happens when the field decides to go flat out for the full 10K.

A completed sporting event can most definitely be spoiled! I enjoy watching European soccer matches, but due to the time differences they often occur while I'm at work (esp Champions League or tournaments like Euro 2016) so I tape the matches so I can watch them later. It is very frustrating when a friend (or even my wife, once) texts me with the results of a match I was planning to watch that evening! I can only imagine it would be doubly likely for something like the Olympics where the events take place throughout the day, limiting people's ability to watch them live.

 

[Slogger]

Did I misread some of yesterday's answers, or are there a lot of people that go out on training runs (particularly now in the summer) without taking water of any kind (plain, nuun, etc)? In the cooler months I admit that I don't take anything to drink unless I'm running closer to 2 hours, but in the summer if I'm going to be out for an hour or more then I'm planning to drink some water throughout the run.

Rarely drink or eat before runs........unless they exceed two hours or close if it is warm and humid.
I am working on improving this strategy since my body has a grumpy way of reminding me when I am out of gas.

 

[Mickey Momma]

So guess who just signed up for a local 10K next Saturday? (Peer pressure.) I suppose I need to get a list together for this thread.

 

[jhorstma]

I think running it on a track would just haunt our souls. Getting lapped once or twice is never fun, but to happen over and over again would crush my will.

I always hate it in the out-n-back races when elite runners come screaming on by on their way back before I'm barely halfway to the turnaround point.

 

[Miranda]

ATTQOTD: Never day-of. Twice I have decided a couple days before: a Thanksgiving 5K that I decided on like Monday to run and a half marathon back in October that I decided to run the Wednesday before. For the HM, it was the same day as I was supposed to do like 12 miles for W&D last year, and as I was planning out my route, I realized that I was going to be running on a lot of the same roads as this very small (~120 people the year before, I think like 90 last year) race. So, I decided on a whim to do the race as a supported long run.

 

[Slogger]

I HATE to eat before I run and especially right after I wake up but for anything longer than five miles or so, I force myself to choke down a peanut butter cracker or something so at least I have something in my stomach. For halfs, I force myself to eat an Uncrustable sandwich.

After than I start taking fuel every 45 minutes. For fuel, I rotate between whatever I'm feeling that day. Some days, it's Sports Beans. Some days, it's ShotBlocs. Some days, it's Gu Chews. NEVER gels though. No way. Blech. For 10K distance or longer, I usually mix in a couple of margarita ShotBlocs with whatever else I'm consuming - mostly because, well, margarita yum!, and also because they have extra salt.

For hydration, I skip water because I've realized that uncold water makes me want to gag. So, it's yellow PowerAde or Nuun for me on runs. During races, it's usually two cups if it's hot. Otherwise, just one.

POST RUN - I'm really liking BodyArmor for post-run hydration. It's coconut water-based, has electrolytes and is DELICIOUS.



I usually wait until the last two tables and then grab a sports drink, shotgun the stuff and get on my way.



I feel the same way about bananas.

@Keels.......ummm....I see no mention of beer anywhere in your comprehensive fueling strategy. Must be a typo.

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD: Typically plan running events far in advance and have not signed up for a race same day or next day (yet).


Follow up to water/fueling questions....anyone have any good tips for preventing sweat from getting in your eyes? Somewhat hot and humid here in Virginia the past few months.

 

[Miranda]

I wear a Bondiband but I am a heavy sweater and eventually it gets saturated and I still get sweat in my eyes. It helps, though.

 

[PrincessV]

ATTQOTD: Never! I can only think of one small local race that does't sell out long before race day, but I registered for it at least a few weeks out.

 

[Slogger]

I wear a Bondiband but I am a heavy sweater and eventually it gets saturated and I still get sweat in my eyes. It helps, though.

Thanks @Miranda. I have thought about Bondibands but not tried one yet.
I bring a small towel with me when I run, and also use the blue cloth they gave us at the expo at ESPN that stays cool when you get it wet. I also try to run before the sun comes up but the humidity is really bad in the morning.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: Usually I register months out but with my track record lately of races being cancelled due to lightning, I may start registering day of!

 

[ZellyB]

I've been fighting sweat in my eyes as well lately. I resorted to a hat one day and also got some kind of sweat band thing to tie on my head. Probably going to try that out tomorrow.

 

[Keels]

@Keels.......ummm....I see no mention of beer anywhere in your comprehensive fueling strategy. Must be a typo.

My bad! I thought that was just understood ...