The Running Thread - 2018

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: Wine and Dine Half

 

[Chaitali]

Ooh, tough question! I think it would be the Star Wars Dark Side half but that's because I'm a giant Star Wars nerd

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Princess Half!
(My only disney race so far!)

 

[SarahDisney]

QOTD: You are allowed to only run one race that you have already participated in for the rest of your life and that race only, which one are you going to run?

This is really tough.
My first instinct was RangersTown 5K. But ... I really loved the NYC Half. I think I have to go with that.
But maybe they could get current and former Rangers to come to the NYC Half ... that would be a good compromise.

 

[kleph]

ATTQOTD: The Sydney Marathon. Because it's awesome.

 

[FlashAM7]

ATTQOTD: WDW Marathon.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

ATTQOTD: Star Wars Light Side Half Marathon (my only legacy)

 

[Mickey Momma]

ATTQOTD: As much as I love the WDW Marathon weekend, I am going to go with the Disneyland 10K.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: Peachtree Road Race for several reasons:
PRR was my first race.
This year will be 32 in a row for me and my brother.
I set my 10K PR there last year. Tough to do at PRR.
We make a family event out of it; grill out, drink too much beer, brothers make A$$es of ourselves and annoy our DWs. The perfect day!

 

[gjramsey]

ATTQOTD: I am going with @Barca33Runner answer. Dopey, since it is one registration. This dream covers all costs, hotels, etc....correct???

 

[LdyStormy76]

AATQOTD: Cosley Zoo 10k. Local and a primary fundraiser for a small zoo. As much as I enjoyed the half marathon in January Cosley edged it out by a slim margin.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: You are allowed to only run one race that you have already participated in for the rest of your life and that race only, which one are you going to run?

WDW Marathon! I love Disney and this was my first marathon.

If I can choose a challenge as the answer I would do Dopey because I just have so much fun doing it.

 

[Dis5150]

I have a question for the running board ladies. I am terrible about dressing in office attire! Up until recently I was able to just hide in my office all day in my jeans, race shirt and retired running shoes. Well, our new Interim Superintendent imposed a new rule that all office doors must remain open so now I am on display to everyone. While I still plan to wear jeans I will switch up to a blouse or nicer shirt. But I find that wearing flats hurt my back. Do any of you have a recommendation on some office appropriate flats/shoes that fit and feel like running shoes? Proper arch support and comfortable sole? They also need to go with capris, skinny jeans and boot cut jeans. Because I am cheap and don't want to have to buy a bunch of pairs, lol.

 

[Dis5150]

I would have answered Dopey but I thought that would be cheating, lol!

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: Gumbo Limbo Turtle 10K because I like the name. It’s a huge fundraiser for a sea turtle rescue group and they have a decent choice of food at the end and a chance to win some really awesome raffle prizes like shoes, watches, gift certificates to local running stores, etc.

 

[LdyStormy76]

I have a question for the running board ladies. I am terrible about dressing in office attire! Up until recently I was able to just hide in my office all day in my jeans, race shirt and retired running shoes. Well, our new Interim Superintendent imposed a new rule that all office doors must remain open so now I am on display to everyone. While I still plan to wear jeans I will switch up to a blouse or nicer shirt. But I find that wearing flats hurt my back. Do any of you have a recommendation on some office appropriate flats/shoes that fit and feel like running shoes? Proper arch support and comfortable sole? They also need to go with capris, skinny jeans and boot cut jeans. Because I am cheap and don't want to have to buy a bunch of pairs, lol.

I really like Encore by Taos. They work well with jeans, and you can easily get other insoles if you do not like what comes with them (which I end up doing). Wore a pair for a 10 day Scottish tour in 2016 (avg 7 miles of walking a day). Also take a look at ABEO. If you have a Walking Company store around go in and take a look. Good quality dress shoes are not cheap, a lot like running shoes, but will last if taken care of.

 

[Jules76126]

I have a question for the running board ladies. I am terrible about dressing in office attire! Up until recently I was able to just hide in my office all day in my jeans, race shirt and retired running shoes. Well, our new Interim Superintendent imposed a new rule that all office doors must remain open so now I am on display to everyone. While I still plan to wear jeans I will switch up to a blouse or nicer shirt. But I find that wearing flats hurt my back. Do any of you have a recommendation on some office appropriate flats/shoes that fit and feel like running shoes? Proper arch support and comfortable sole? They also need to go with capris, skinny jeans and boot cut jeans. Because I am cheap and don't want to have to buy a bunch of pairs, lol.

So this is not the cheap option, but the most comfortable flats I have ever worn are Tieks. They come in all different colors. I bought the heather grey ones as they matched most of my outfits so I could wear them with skirts, jeans, capris, etc. I wore them on our two week trip to Europe last summer and they were great. Walked 20K steps a day and never had a issue. Have also worn them to WDW for a five day trip. They are worth the investment if you plan to wear them a lot.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

I have a question for the running board ladies. I am terrible about dressing in office attire! Up until recently I was able to just hide in my office all day in my jeans, race shirt and retired running shoes. Well, our new Interim Superintendent imposed a new rule that all office doors must remain open so now I am on display to everyone. While I still plan to wear jeans I will switch up to a blouse or nicer shirt. But I find that wearing flats hurt my back. Do any of you have a recommendation on some office appropriate flats/shoes that fit and feel like running shoes? Proper arch support and comfortable sole? They also need to go with capris, skinny jeans and boot cut jeans. Because I am cheap and don't want to have to buy a bunch of pairs, lol.

I really struggle with shoes too- my office is a bit more dressy than yours, but on the casual spectrum of business casual (no jeans, but no heels either).

Have you looked at any of the "dressier" sneakers they have now? I think "toms" makes several cute pairs! Would definitely look cute with any pants!

 

[rteetz]

Interesting article

Are races worth the money?

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/get-healthy-orlando/os-runners-pay-for-races-20180216-story.html

I know many of us would say yes but it’s something to ponder for sure.

 

[KSellers88]

I have a question for the running board ladies. I am terrible about dressing in office attire! Up until recently I was able to just hide in my office all day in my jeans, race shirt and retired running shoes. Well, our new Interim Superintendent imposed a new rule that all office doors must remain open so now I am on display to everyone. While I still plan to wear jeans I will switch up to a blouse or nicer shirt. But I find that wearing flats hurt my back. Do any of you have a recommendation on some office appropriate flats/shoes that fit and feel like running shoes? Proper arch support and comfortable sole? They also need to go with capris, skinny jeans and boot cut jeans. Because I am cheap and don't want to have to buy a bunch of pairs, lol.

Oofos has a pair of flats that I have seen a lot of people I follow on Instagram wearing to work. I've never seen them in person though, so I am not sure what they look like.