The Running Thread - 2016

[Miranda]

Yeah we are already getting some overnight temps in the low 30's here. I'm not ready to put away my Sparkle Skirts and switch to tights, but it's that awkward time of the year where it's chilly for skirts and short sleeves but too warm for pants and long sleeves. It should be about 42-44 at the start of my race on Sunday, so I'm going to go with skirt/short sleeves. I am a little worried though because it's a point-to-point course and I have to get bussed up to the start since I'm going alone, my SO and pupper are staying home. The last bus for the race leaves at 8:30 for a 9:30 start, which means potentially a lot of waiting up there.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD: My 10K training plan calls for 4.5 miles on Sunday, so that is my plan. Weather here has been BEAUTIFUL... Tuesday I ran in capris and a tank and then yesterday I actually left my jacket on for the 1st mile... when I got done around 6pm it was 49F

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

I just came from picking up my packet for my half marathon tomorrow! Weather looks perfect with a high of 73, low of 51 and sunny! I just hope my knees hold out well over the long descent down the canyon!

 

[LSUlakes]

Too trusting... I make the plans in excel, but I only send people a PDF version. (It's because Disboards doesn't accept a .xlsx file, (At least that's what I tell people...))



LOL, this is what popped in my head...

I was thinking the same thing, but my pc at work is acting crazy with this site today. idk whats going on. But it is a pia.

 

[cburnett11]

QOTD: Going for my first long run in a while tomorrow. I'm capping it at 12 miles (EASY pace), but also will quit at any moment I don't feel fantastic. I have a half in a couple weeks, so I feel a little bit like I'm in no man's land with my training. After tomorrow's LR, I'll figure out what I'll do in the next couple weeks leading up to that race.

 

[orangejeepgirl]

Hello All, just found this lovely thread! Ran my second half last weekend and felt great! Looking to sign up for another in November. Happy Running y'all !

 

[DopeyBadger]

Hello All, just found this lovely thread! Ran my second half last weekend and felt great! Looking to sign up for another in November. Happy Running y'all !

 

[keahgirl8]

Just on my regular long run route... or at least a road that is regularly part of most of my long run routes, near the downtown area of my city. I live in the Seacoast area of NH.

I knew it was east coast! Such beautiful colors!

 

[DopeyBadger]

Yeah, @DopeyBadger sends pdf's. But don't worry, sometimes he blesses you with new copies full of much harder paces. Because of stupid "math"...grumble mumble equations.

 

[CherieFran]

ATTQOTD: I have 4 miles on the calendar tomorrow and 10 for Sunday. Looking forward to two runs in my running weather sweet spot (sunny and 45-55)! Cold front just blew through here and wiped away our heat wave. Temps dropped 16 degrees in about 30 minutes. Welcome back, fall!

 

[Dis5150]

Hello All, just found this lovely thread! Ran my second half last weekend and felt great! Looking to sign up for another in November. Happy Running y'all !

Good for you! So glad you are here, this is an awesome thread for support and information! And everyone is very friendly and helpful (and drama free!).

 

[The Expert]

Did he password protect the long run cells, or are you able to manually adjust some of the later, more insane distances to something more manageable?

Stupid PDFs... grrrr

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: What are your running plans for the weekend?

Off today. Hopefully a long run tomorrow morning over 10 miles.

 

[virtuoso1989]

ATTQOTD: resting tomorrow, and a local half marathon on Sunday. Looking at really nice weather in Chicagoland. Part of taper for the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon in 2 weeks. That would be the last race of the year, and starting 2017 with Dopey Rebel.

 

[ebradley23]

It's new watch day!!! I it! I can't wait to put it to the test tomorrow.

 

[disneydaydreamer33]

Hello All, just found this lovely thread! Ran my second half last weekend and felt great! Looking to sign up for another in November. Happy Running y'all !

Welcome!!

It's new watch day!!! I it! I can't wait to put it to the test tomorrow. View attachment 202448

Pretty watch! I love it!

 

[Baloo in MI]

I'm sure I won't have a problem finding a beer at mile 22 here in Beer City USA. The bling got me excited this morning![GALLERY=][/GALLERY]

That medal looks so cool! Thanks for posting! I am even more excited now.


ATTQOTD: Resting today and tomorrow. Sunday I am heading west to Grand Rapids for what I hope is a good race day in the Grand Rapids Marathon. Should be a good weekend! Everyone enjoy your runs!

 

[Chasing Dopey]

ATTQOTD: I've got an easy 7 tomorrow. But, I'll be joining my brother-in-law for a mile or two for something he's doing tomorrow. Get this: The Endless Mile. He'll be running 24 hours himself raising money for Kulture City (an up and coming charity for autism awareness and resources). So I'll be heading out once to join him briefly, but also tomorrow night to make sure he's fueling properly and that kind of thing. (He's an accomplished runner. BQ, ultra-runner, etc... but he's a total freak. He does everything wrong. Doesn't taper. Doesn't know how to pace or negative split. No clue about fueling, so I have to keep an eye on him. But he's not even the biggest nut out there. There are 18 who have signed up to do 48 hours on their own.

 

[preciouspups]

I was supposed to do a 5k today but I opted to sleep in instead. It was free and untimed so it isn't like I"m out anything.

 

[Dis5150]

I know a bunch of you guys live in the Raleigh area. My DD26 just moved to Cary and is trying to get back into her WDW marathon training. Any suggestions for areas close to her that are safe for long runs? Or running groups?