The Running Thread - 2016

[Slogger]

QOTD: Todays question is a suggestion from a fellow poster here and wanted to know if anyone here does a lot of trail runs and has any advise for someone who is only used to road running.

ATTQOTD: No trail runs for me....at least not on purpose. Hopefully more experienced trail runners will provide info!

 

[RunDisneyDad]

ATTQOTD: I don't have a lot to add as my trail running experience is limited, but things that stick out....well, literally things stick out like roots, tree branches, etc that can trip you up if not careful. I also feel like because you aren't landing on a flat surface with each stride you are using extra effort to maintain balance. I also notice the softer dirt trail means there isn't as much bounce in your step.

 

[SunDial]

QOTD: Have you ever seen someone get injured during a race or event, or a type of incident?

Been away from here to long. Lost mom 2 months ago.

I forgot that the Ironman was on this past Saturday. Went to Ironman site and the only segment to watch right now was the last couple of hours for the event. Nothing for the preceding 14 hours.

To answer your question, I have not seen anyone else. I have seen myself do that during a bike ride. 3 weeks ago I was at mile 22 and had to slow way for a car leaving a shopping center. Slowed down to much and lost balance with feet still in clips. Went over on left side hard enough to bruise chest wall and fracture 2 ribs. So all triathlon training has stopped for a few weeks. Sneezing and coughing is such a painful thing.

 

[roxymama]

Been away from here to long. Lost mom 2 months ago.

I forgot that the Ironman was on this past Saturday. Went to Ironman site and the only segment to watch right now was the last couple of hours for the event. Nothing for the preceding 14 hours.

To answer your question, I have not seen anyone else. I have seen myself do that during a bike ride. 3 weeks ago I was at mile 22 and had to slow way for a car leaving a shopping center. Slowed down to much and lost balance with feet still in clips. Went over on left side hard enough to bruise chest wall and fracture 2 ribs. So all triathlon training has stopped for a few weeks. Sneezing and coughing is such a painful thing.

Ouch! Hope the pain eases up soon and you heal up quick!!!

ATTQOTD: I have no advise for trail running, but interested to hear from people who do. The "picking up your feet" makes a whole lot of sense.

 

[roxymama]

ATTN Orlando and Florida residents or people travelling to WDW end of Jan.

Come January, the big question in Orlando will be “are you ready for some NFL football?” And the answer will be a crowd cheering ‘yes!’ The 2017 NFL Pro Bowl is coming to Orlando. And Walt Disney World Resort is excited to be part of the team hosting the Pro Bowl 5K Run, a celebratory parade featuring Pro Bowlers in Magic Kingdom Park and team practices at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All leading up to the Pro Bowl on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Camping World Stadium.

https://www.espnwwos.com/blog/37-nf...20629&CMP=EMC-ESPNWWOSFY16Q4rdQtrStrdFL160005

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Todays question is a suggestion from a fellow poster here. The poster is asking this question on behalf of someone else that doesn't post. That will explain the way the question is posted. He is thinking about doing a local trail run group's 5k race that has "first time trail runner-friendly" in the race description. It is in two weeks, so he wouldn't have time to train on any trails. He wanted to know if anyone here does a lot of trail runs and has any advise for someone who is only used to road running.

I am a road runner. Not that I am opposed to trail running I just haven't done it because we don't have many around where I live.

 

[Ariel484]

@SunDial I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

ATTQOTD - Trail running is a bit harder because you have to pick up your feet a little more, and you have to navigate around and over small obstacles, so expect to run a bit slower than your normal pace. For a 5k, no big difference. If it truly is friendly to those with no trails experience, it is probably pretty wide and flat rather than something narrow, winding through trees.

 

[Chaitali]

@SunDial I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[LSUlakes]

@SunDial I am sorry for your loss. Your running family is here for you if need be.

 

[CheapRunnerMike]

QOTD: Todays question is a suggestion from a fellow poster here. The poster is asking this question on behalf of someone else that doesn't post. That will explain the way the question is posted. He is thinking about doing a local trail run group's 5k race that has "first time trail runner-friendly" in the race description. It is in two weeks, so he wouldn't have time to train on any trails. He wanted to know if anyone here does a lot of trail runs and has any advise for someone who is only used to road running.

Trail advice...run hills if possible. Focus on a short stride as you will be dealing with variations in the terrain, and most of all do not worry about your pace. If you want to go for a high placing just stay with the lead pack as long as you can...let the group's pace dictate your pace. Trails are a different animal, and trail racing is even more different. Keep your eyes on the trail in front of you, and don't follow so close behind the runner in front of you that you can't see any potential obstacles that are coming up (roots, stumps, downed trees etc).

Been away from here to long. Lost mom 2 months ago.

I forgot that the Ironman was on this past Saturday. Went to Ironman site and the only segment to watch right now was the last couple of hours for the event. Nothing for the preceding 14 hours.

To answer your question, I have not seen anyone else. I have seen myself do that during a bike ride. 3 weeks ago I was at mile 22 and had to slow way for a car leaving a shopping center. Slowed down to much and lost balance with feet still in clips. Went over on left side hard enough to bruise chest wall and fracture 2 ribs. So all triathlon training has stopped for a few weeks. Sneezing and coughing is such a painful thing.

Sorry to hear about your Mom

Here's a link to the Ironman coverage...they had to split the feed up into multiple videos. This one is the first, but you should have options to watch the next ones on the page as well.

 

[roxymama]

@SunDial My eyes missed the beginning of your post. So sorry for your loss and you are in my prayers.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

ATTQOTD: I did my one and only trail race last summer. A 10K route that went up a mountain and then down. It was much harder than I was expecting, so I would say plan for a slower pace than your normal road pace. Also, like has been said balance is a huge issue- especially going downhill on uneven terrain. My core was fired up all race trying to stay on my feet!

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

@SunDial I am so sorry for your loss! I'm sure these past two months have been very trying.

 

[Barca33Runner]

ATTN Orlando and Florida residents or people travelling to WDW end of Jan.

Come January, the big question in Orlando will be “are you ready for some NFL football?” And the answer will be a crowd cheering ‘yes!’ The 2017 NFL Pro Bowl is coming to Orlando. And Walt Disney World Resort is excited to be part of the team hosting the Pro Bowl 5K Run, a celebratory parade featuring Pro Bowlers in Magic Kingdom Park and team practices at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. All leading up to the Pro Bowl on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Camping World Stadium.

https://www.espnwwos.com/blog/37-nf...20629&CMP=EMC-ESPNWWOSFY16Q4rdQtrStrdFL160005

The NFL is one of the few entities that values their product more highly than Disney. I'm a little afraid to see what they come up for pricing on that 5K.

 

[LSUlakes]

A little running update. So for the last few weeks as I worked on building up mileage and waiting for cooler temps to arrive I have been taking my pace easy to reduce the risk of injury. Well I have a race coming up and had a hard run planned for yesterday and wanted to see what I had in me. The plan was 9 miles with 4 at HMRP. My goal for the 4 was to stay below 7:30/mile as my goal for this weekend is based on that pace. I haven't run a sub 8:00 mile it what seems like a while. Below are the results of that run:
1 - 8:20
2 - 8:25
3 - 8:36
4 - 8:37
5 - 7:23
6 - 7:05
7 - 7:03
8 - 7:18
9 - 8:08

It was one of those runs that really "ups" the confidence for me. The only down side right now is I am in the early stages of a sinus cold. I hope I can get it under control before race day on Sunday. It could end up being a big race day at this point.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Keep your eyes on the trail in front of you, and don't follow so close behind the runner in front of you that you can't see any potential obstacles that are coming up (roots, stumps, downed trees etc).

Yeah, I meant to add this and it is super important. Folks new to trail running will not take that into consideration and run the risk of tripping or simply not picking up their feet high enough and stumbling. My rule of thumb - stay 6 feet behind the runner in front of you, but you might need even more distance in between if you are running really fast or if the trail is really treacherous.

A few other tips - try not to land on something like a root or rock mid-foot. Better to slow down and step around than risk a foot or ankle injury. If you do step on something and you start to turn your ankle, go with it. I don't mean that you should allow yourself to fall to the ground, but don't stiffen your ankle in an attempt to avoid a fall or injury. By doing so you are far more likely to injure the ligaments and tendons in your foot or ankle than if you just relax your ankle and go with it.

Trail racing can be an absolute blast if you just relax and enjoy yourself. I much prefer trail runs and races to street runs/races.

 

[Slogger]

@SunDial sorry for the loss of your Mom. Hopefully time and the support of your friends and family, this board and the running community will give you the strength to keep moving forward.

 

[kirstie101]

@SunDial I'm so sorry for your loss.

ATTQOTD: I fall down far too easily on flat surfaces to ever consider trail running.

 

[Keels]

The NFL is one of the few entities that values their product more highly than Disney. I'm a little afraid to see what they come up for pricing on that 5K.

The MLB All-Star Game 5K Color Runs (2015 and 2016) were over $90, so I'm expecting this to be in line with that.