The Running Thread - 2016

[dis_or_dat]

For those thinking about the tracer360, there's a $20 off code on their website with free shipping. I might jump on it...

 

[huggybuff]

ATTQOTD: No ice baths for me...yet. I'll keep it in mind though for after the WDW half in January.

 

[LSUlakes]

@LSUlakes I have a race to add

roxymama Tinkerbell Half Marathon, Anaheim, CA, May 14 2017 (NG/NA)

My first half attempt!!

Congrats on getting in and for taking a big step in distance! I saved your date on a file on my PC for when I start up the 2017 thread. At this time I am not listing anything beyond January 2017 on this thread. I promise I wont forget!

 

[keahgirl8]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future? (Todays QOTD is submitted by a fellow poster. Just wanted to say thanks to this particular poster and others for the suggestions! Keep them coming!)

ATTQOTD: I have done the ice bath after runs that are 15+ miles. I don't always do them, but when I can I do. I do find that it helps a little, but not sure exactly how much. I am not sure if the ice bath falls into the same category as compression socks or not. Either way if it works for you, keep doing it is my suggestion.

I have done an ice bath after my last two half marathons. Actually calling it a "cool bath" would be more accurate. I am too much of a wuss for actual ice.

 

[cavepig]

ATTQOTD - No ice baths here, not something I've put much thought into ever.

 

[PrincessV]

I don't have a Garmin. I may be the only person who doesn't.

I have a Garmin... but I never use it! Much happier running apps on my phone, too.

ATTQOTD: I've tried the ice bath thing, but found no benefit at all from it. In fact, in cool weather, I like a hot soak post-run! In summer, when what I need most is to reduce my core temp, I'll jump in the pool after a long run, then take a tepid shower. And I spot ice any spots that need it. But no more ice baths!

 

[DopeyBadger]

I found an article about the science behind ice baths a while back. This was one of the articles I found http://www.outsideonline.com/1971446/recovery-ice-bath-isnt-always-such-good-idea. From what I remember ice baths really only hold up under specific circumstances. Basically if you take an icebath after most strenuous exercise you wind up slowing your bodies adaptation, but in specific circumstances ice baths are beneficial as they can reduce the pain making it easier for you to perform the next day. I think this is what FFIgawi was saying. As a result I don't usually take icebaths now post workout but I will at Disney during marathon weekend. (Fill your laundry bag up at the hotel ice maker to faster fill your tub)

This is where I'm at. I've never done it, but if I did it it would only be for races because otherwise it could dampen adaptations from training.

 

[HomeiswhereMickeyis]

ATTQOD: I love an ice foot bath after a long day walking around the parks. I have tried a full ice bath after a run or two that left me feeling particularly sore and it was nice except for the fact that I added some bath salts and found I had missed a spot or two with my glide.

 

[kristabelle13]

ATTQOTD:

I'm not opposed to ice baths. I wanted to at least soak my feet in one following my 10K and 1/2 for Dumbo - but I literally had one of 10 (non-WC) rooms that didn't have a bathtub at Tropicana (PSA: request a tub there lol).

 

[Keels]

Me too! Put steak on grill, open beer. Beer half gone, flip steak. Beer gone, steak is done.

Unless you're shot-gunning that beer, your steak is overcooked pal.

 

[keahgirl8]

Unless you're shot-gunning that beer, your steak is overcooked pal.

Yeah...I want mine almost still mooing!

 

[Baloo in MI]

QOTD: Do you ever use an ice bath, or soaking your legs in ice water, as a form of recovery? If not, why and would you consider it in the future? (Todays QOTD is submitted by a fellow poster. Just wanted to say thanks to this particular poster and others for the suggestions! Keep them coming!)

I do soak in an ice bath after very long or intense runs. I have found that I recover faster if I couple an hour of 10 minutes in and 10 minutes out of the ice bath and then go for a casual walk. After my last race, which totally kicked my butt, I was very happy with my recovery time.

 

[gjramsey]

ATTQOTD: No ice baths for me. I think I am too chicken to drop into a pool of ice water!

 

[keahgirl8]

ATTQOTD: No ice baths for me. I think I am too chicken to drop into a pool of ice water!

Me too! Cool/room temperature bath was as close as I got. lol

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD-ice baths= technically no, never done a full ice bath. But I have set our hot tub to its lowest setting (80 degrees) and turned on the jets and it seems to work. I've done Dumbo and Dopey and at both events went to the first aid area AFTER the run and they will tape big bags of ice to your knees or other problem areas. Mrs. Slogger really needed it and they insisted it was no problem to ice my knees too. Once the ice starts melting I put my feet in it---ice bag recycling!!

 

[Slogger]

@NJlauren .......you can never be too safe out there so get as much lights and reflective gear as possible. I broke down and got a gym membership this year because I wanted to work on strength training but it has been handy when the weather was not favorable for running. Treadmill mateys? Aaarrghhhh
(sorry, I missed "Talk Like a Pirate Day" yesterday)

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: I have never done ice baths before but after listening to Meb in a few interviews I watched recently, and him saying how important they are, I will be looking more into it for sure. The surgery was 8 weeks ago today (but whose counting) and I have had a lot of time to reevaluate stuff. I know I need to get better at warming up now that I am getting older. I need to add in consistent strength training, which I have begun the last month or so. I also need to do yoga for all its benefits, which include stretching my tight muscles. But, if the ice can help reduce inflammation and help recovery and prevent injury, I will absolutely do it. Once I finish my heart rate training book, which is excellent by the way, I will look into the ice bath thing too.

 

[Waiting2goback]

I haven't posted on in a while so I figured why not.

 

[jubjubrsx]

I debated whether or not to reply to this because I don't want to seem like I'm "picking a fight" - I'm not, I swear! I just want to caution that for some, taking in glucose is medically necessary. Like, run a PR vs. side trip to the ER kind of necessary. I know because I'm one of them. I just don't want any newbies (or veterans, for that matter!) reading along to feel like they're "not doing it right" if their bodies need to take in glucose along the way. We're all "an experiment of one", right?!

by no means, no offense or hostility taken its often welcome to see other points of view. Just curious though cause if you do need it, wouldnt the non-caffeinated ones be better bet? something like jelly beans or sweedish fish?

I guess being fully keto/fat adapted I have shifted my body off of using glucose, so I honestly cant remember the last time I've had any need or want for sugar in my diet.

 

[jele30]

Yesterday's QOD: Found mapmyrun a few years ago which has been nice, but I decided to order a Garmin this past weekend. After much internal debate I went with the vivoactive with the hopes of being motivated to do the cross training. Super excited for it to arrive!

Today's: I haven't taken a full ice bath. I've been tempted as I have had past issues with shin splints, but only done spot treatment. I've done Epsom baths before though, but might have to try a full ice bath. Only made it a little over 2.5 miles yesterday as my shins were hurting really bad. I ordered new shoes, did a some rolling, and slept in compression socks and feel better today (no run today).