The Running Thread - 2016

[ebradley23]

Finished the marathon in 3:56:12.

I also earned myself a pair of shoes with negative splits! I was :09 seconds faster in the back half. I almost cried crossing the finish line, because I knew I met all my goals. Guess I need to figure out which pair of New Balances I'm interested in.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Finished the marathon in 3:56:12.

I also earned myself a pair of shoes with negative splits! I was :09 seconds faster in the back half. I almost cried crossing the finish line, because I knew I met all my goals. Guess I need to figure out which pair of New Balances I'm interested in.

Congrats!

 

[WhereInFlorida]

Finished the marathon in 3:56:12.

I also earned myself a pair of shoes with negative splits! I was :09 seconds faster in the back half. I almost cried crossing the finish line, because I knew I met all my goals. Guess I need to figure out which pair of New Balances I'm interested in.

Awesome!!!!!!!!

 

[SunDial]

In today's fun news, I made the official IMFL race video twice!! You can find me at roughly 7:42 and 8:50.

That is awesome John.

I was just watching the IM Florida, Louisville, and North Carolina Race Days.

 

[SunDial]

Tomorrow's the first real test of my "alternative Dopey training program" - my first significant long run since Disneyland Half (eight miles). I'm back in Texas now, so I've had to swap the swim portion for extra running ... like today, I ran for 45 minutes (did not track distance, only time) and then I rode my bike on the trail for just a little over two hours (I wanted to get to 25 miles for my longest ride yet).

At this point, frankly, I'm feeling pretty confident despite being significantly behind on where I need to be mileage-wise at this point and still managing active recovery from two pretty serious injuries.

Next week is my first step-back week and then my next race is the Thanksgiving 10K that's my current 10K PR. I don't foresee much of a time improvement on that bad boy, but it will be nice to go into a race feeling good ... unlike my last race weekend.

Sounds like you are subliminally training for an Ironman

What do you say? Lets start talking you into doing one or did John @FFigawi start this at IMFL.

 

[FFigawi]

Sounds like you are subliminally training for an Ironman

What do you say? Lets start talking you into doing one or did John @FFigawi start this at IMFL.

Rumor has it there's a sprint tri in the DFW area next spring which may or may not be on the radar for @Keels

 

[Keels]

Oh, @FFigawi is very convincing, but there will be no IM in ole Keels' future. Ever.

But he is correct about a sprint triathlon in my city next year that I'm tentatively eyeing ...

 

[roxymama]

Finished the marathon in 3:56:12.

I also earned myself a pair of shoes with negative splits! I was :09 seconds faster in the back half. I almost cried crossing the finish line, because I knew I met all my goals. Guess I need to figure out which pair of New Balances I'm interested in.

THat is awesome! Yay free shoes! Update us when you get them

 

[asheleycs]

Had my longest run ever today--7 miles! We won't talk about how long it took...

But it was also one of the first cold days around here. I'm sure I've missed a conversation about cold-weather gear, but what do you guys do differently? I guess that seems like kind of a dumb question--you add layers, but how do you balance staying warm and not being too hot? It was about 55 degrees when I started, wearing capris, a singlet, and a long-sleeve tech shirt. It was okay until the sun set a little and dropped to 45 degrees. I think a fleece or something would have been too hot, though. Is there some "sweet spot" material I should be looking for? I wasn't so cold I couldn't run, but my skin was freezing. How am I going to survive winter??? LOL.

 

[SunDial]

Oh, @FFigawi is very convincing, but there will be no IM in ole Keels' future. Ever.

But he is correct about a sprint triathlon in my city next year that I'm tentatively eyeing ...

You will do good with a Sprint. I have done 2 and I enjoyed them. I was supposed to do an Olympic this past summer before mom passed. Her health and caring for took precedence.

 

[Ariel484]

Had my longest run ever today--7 miles! We won't talk about how long it took...

But it was also one of the first cold days around here. I'm sure I've missed a conversation about cold-weather gear, but what do you guys do differently? I guess that seems like kind of a dumb question--you add layers, but how do you balance staying warm and not being too hot? It was about 55 degrees when I started, wearing capris, a singlet, and a long-sleeve tech shirt. It was okay until the sun set a little and dropped to 45 degrees. I think a fleece or something would have been too hot, though. Is there some "sweet spot" material I should be looking for? I wasn't so cold I couldn't run, but my skin was freezing. How am I going to survive winter??? LOL.

Exactly what you said - layers. I've read a suggestion that you dress like it's 10 degrees warmer than it actually is since you'll warm up when you run (though...sounds like the opposite happened to you!).

I also use this to help me pick stuff out: http://www.runnersworld.com/what-to-wear

 

[roxymama]

In regards to layers. Sometimes when I'm not sure, I will do a lap that comes back to my house and either ditch a layer or add on. Because this requires huge self control on my part not to just call it a day once home...I tend to have backup waiting in the backyard so I don't have to go inside. Just an idea. Works for water bottle hydration too.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

... I almost cried crossing the finish line, because I knew I met all my goals...

Congrats!

I always cry when I cross the finish line of a marathon; isn't that normal?

 

[Keels]

You will do good with a Sprint. I have done 2 and I enjoyed them. I was supposed to do an Olympic this past summer before mom passed. Her health and caring for took precedence.

The sprint has a pool swim, and I'm already way past the mileage for all of it now, so I think I could do well!

I would definitely love to go for an Olympic eventually as well.

And maybe if I could get close to a 2:00 half, I'd consider a half. But then I'd need a fourth (yikes!) bike and that would mean getting rid of my cruiser that I love so much ... we shall see.

But I've really enjoyed this training - and had a great run today.

Relaxing with one of my besties by this bad boy right now:



#TexasForever

 

[FFigawi]

There is no getting rid of bikes. There's only n+1, so long as n+1 < d-1.

 

[Miranda]

For a 55 run, I would have gone in a short sleeve and Sparkle Skirt. I am going to wear that tomorrow at my race even though it's going to be in the low 40's when it starts... when it ends, it'll be closer to 50-52 and I tend to run hot/sweaty. I am crossing my fingers I'm not too cold.

In the colder weather, I wear capris in the 30's usually with a half zip with a short sleeve shirt underneath. In the 20's, I have some fleece lined tights (Sugoi brand) and will layer more under my half zip (either a long sleeve or a short sleeve then long sleeve if it's getting into the lower 20's). I also have a NB jacket that I got last year that I liked for low-20's, but it was very snug last year with shirt layers under it (I still have a chunk of weight to lose, and am right on the edge of being able to fit into most brands XL gear as far as fitted stuff like that goes), and I have gained back 10-12 lbs in the past year, so, I do not think that I'll be wearing that jacket this winter.

I have some heavier/thicker Sugoi tights for low 20's or 10's, and my jacket should have also been ok in the 10's, but I still get real cold in those temps, especially in the butt. I need butt warmers build into my tights.

 

[Keels]

There is no getting rid of bikes. There's only n+1, so long as n+1 < d-1.

#NoMath

Also - I JUST got a road bike. I think I will be dead before I'm allowed to by a tri bike.

 

[SunDial]

#NoMath

Also - I JUST got a road bike. I think I will be dead before I'm allowed to by a tri bike.

The first Sprint Tri I was on an old rusty mountain bike. Then I picked up a Giant TCR1 road bike from a friend for the second and every Tri I will be doing in the future. The Austin 70.3 will be on this same bike.

The way I am looking at it for me is to go faster I need to drop some weight and train harder.

 

[asheleycs]

For a 55 run, I would have gone in a short sleeve and Sparkle Skirt. I am going to wear that tomorrow at my race even though it's going to be in the low 40's when it starts... when it ends, it'll be closer to 50-52 and I tend to run hot/sweaty. I am crossing my fingers I'm not too cold.

In the colder weather, I wear capris in the 30's usually with a half zip with a short sleeve shirt underneath. In the 20's, I have some fleece lined tights (Sugoi brand) and will layer more under my half zip (either a long sleeve or a short sleeve then long sleeve if it's getting into the lower 20's). I also have a NB jacket that I got last year that I liked for low-20's, but it was very snug last year with shirt layers under it (I still have a chunk of weight to lose, and am right on the edge of being able to fit into most brands XL gear as far as fitted stuff like that goes), and I have gained back 10-12 lbs in the past year, so, I do not think that I'll be wearing that jacket this winter.

I have some heavier/thicker Sugoi tights for low 20's or 10's, and my jacket should have also been ok in the 10's, but I still get real cold in those temps, especially in the butt. I need butt warmers build into my tights.

Thanks. Basically I'll just add 20 degrees to all of your estimates and use that for your suggestions! LOL.

I definitely need some better tights.

 

[Keels]

The first Sprint Tri I was on an old rusty mountain bike. Then I picked up a Giant TCR1 road bike from a friend for the second and every Tri I will be doing in the future. The Austin 70.3 will be on this same bike.

The way I am looking at it for me is to go faster I need to drop some weight and train harder.

Yay! Team Giant! My hybrid and my road bike are both Giants!!

My city/hybrid is a Liv Alight and my road bike is a Liv Avail with disc brakes.