The Running Thread - 2018

[Keels]

QOTD: How many races do you try to a run in a year? Do you have a list of must do's that you plan ahead of time or do you just find one to run when you feel you are ready?

I don't really have goal races or anything - just what appeals to me. My schedule is always fluid until about six weeks out, with a few exceptions. Locally, I try to run at least one race a year with each of the major running clubs - Cox Racing (I always do the 10K at Thanksgiving, and this year I'm doing the Hell's Half Acre 25K) and Social Running (I've done the Mimosa Run, the Wine Down Relay and this year, I'm doing the National Run Day run tomorrow night and a Foodie 5K in July). I usually do at least one race during Cowtown Weekend - this was the first year I missed out on that, for obvious reasons.

For RunDisney, it was always Disneyland Half and Marathon Weekend.

I try to run a few of my local favorites, mostly for the beer and food, and plan an "A" race or two as well. Given the uncertainty over where I'll be living later this fall, my calendar is currently empty except for Bike Around the Bay, a 175-mile ride around Galveston Bay. Possibilities right now are a 70.3 in Atlantic City or Waco (*cough* @Keels *cough*), Space Coast full, and/or Houston full. One of my friends is trying to talk me into signing up for a full IM in Cork, but holy cold water, Batman!

UGH CAN I AT LEAST GET THROUGH A DECENT RIDE BEFORE I COMMIT TO COMMITTING TO WACO?!?

 

[BikeFan]

QOTD: How many races do you try to a run in a year? Do you have a list of must do's that you plan ahead of time or do you just find one to run when you feel you are ready?

I try to run as many as I possibly can. Living in the Washington DC metro area, there are a TON of races within driving distance, everything from 5Ks to 50 milers, so I have plenty of selection. Around here, it's quite possible to do a race every weekend within a short driving distance yearround, and even double-up most weekends. I run as many as I can.

Must do races:
Richmond Marathon - I've done this one 6 times so far. It's my first full, my first BQ, and my fastest full. Plus, every few years, it's on my birthday! Great, great race I do every year.
Boston - because it's Boston. If I've got a BQ, I'm going!
Various Disney races - these are always great fun, so I try to do at least one a year.

ATTQOTD: Too many, and more get added to the list every day. I maaaaayyy have a race problem, lol.

Editted to add: For example, this year I have already run 7 fulls (three more scheduled for 2018) and 9 halfs (10 more scheduled). I need racers anonymous.

 

[FFigawi]

UGH CAN I AT LEAST GET THROUGH A DECENT RIDE BEFORE I COMMIT TO COMMITTING TO WACO?!?

I guess...

Must do races:
Richmond Marathon - I've done this one 6 times so far. It's my first full, my first BQ, and my fastest full. Plus, every few years, it's on my birthday! Great, great race

Richmond was my first full too! Great race!

 

[cavepig]

I have no set number of races or plans, it just kind of happens, this year I'll have a whole whopping 3 (2 marathons & a half). I do like to get at least one Disney race/weekend in a year.

Living in the middle of nowhere, races are a production for me, most often involving travel and hotels. I try to pick a good spring and fall race, which has worked well. I am still deciding on my fall race- that darn marathon pot deadline throws a wrench in things!

Do the Omaha half, it's pretty flat! I'm predicting cool perfect weather too because I want that

 

[BikeFan]

Richmond was my first full too! Great race!

Cool! Which year? I first ran it in 2012, and got my first BQ there in 2013, the year a huge rain shower hit right before the start. It was a miserable start but the weather cleared up by the finish. If they schedule it for the usual weekend in 2019, it'll be on my 50th birthday. I'm definitely in for that!

 

[huskies90]

QOTD: How many races do you try to a run in a year? Do you have a list of must do's that you plan ahead of time or do you just find one to run when you feel you are ready?

ATTQOTD: I don't really have a set number. RunDisney has been the latest obsession and I have run a few local races for POT that I enjoyed and may do again next year. And there are others in my search that also seemed interesting I may want to try. The only non Disney race I really want to do every year but I always seem to be unavailable, including this year, is the Hartford Half Marathon. The course runs right by my street.

 

[roxymama]

Hi All, I'm still here. I'm still running (running tonight in fact) just been busy busy busy busy AGAIN!

ATTQOTD: My first year running I did a 5k per month to keep me going. Every time I was done with a race I'd add another on. I definitely have switched gears from quantity to quality these days. And now I just target a handful of races per year and then sprinkle in a few that look good as they come up. The longer the distances I try for, the less total races I run. I tend to have one or two winter small races, the Shamrock Shuffle 8k, a longer race in the spring, random "not for time" races in the summer (like rock n roll) and then a big fall race or two, and the hot chocolate 15k to end my season. That seems to be my pattern now.

And 2018 I have no rundisney planned...waaaaaahhhh.

 

[SarahDisney]

And 2018 I have no rundisney planned...waaaaaahhhh.

But only a few short days after 2018 ends, you'll be heading down to WDW for Dopey.

 

[roxymama]

But only a few short days after 2018 ends, you'll be heading down to WDW for Dopey.

Why do I tee these up for you??? I have to be more careful next time in my thread answering!!!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Do the Omaha half, it's pretty flat! I'm predicting cool perfect weather too because I want that

This is a top contender for sure! I also think the State Fair races sound fun, but I'm worried it'll be too hot at the end of August.
Also... after running a few huge hills last week in Omaha while we were at the hospital, I am not convinced it'll be a flat course!
I really want to run the Good Life Halfsy again, but it's after the POT deadline, so I might just do it as a training run.

 

[DIS-OH]

Coming to you live from Typhoon Lagoon today!


Does anyone know the distance covered in one lap of the lazy river? And can I count those miles in my monthly total?

 

[PCFriar80]

Coming to you live from Tuphoon Lagoon today!


Dies anyone know the distance cover in one lap of the lazy river? And can I couldn’t those miles in my monthly total?

Castaway Creek is 2100 feet long or .64 KM. Those are my kinda of laps! Wish they had more water stands though.......

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD: How many races?

I don't have a set amount of races I sign up for each year. Typically do them in the Spring and Fall. I did 10 last year, 4 in 2016, and 18 races in 2015.
I lean towards races I haven't done before or a runner-friendly course or an event that a group of family or friends will join in the fun.
If I am signed up for a marathon I try to schedule a half 3-6 weeks before the marathon to use as a long run and a way to check my race pace.

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: Short answer: so many, I may have a problem too! Long answer: I usually have 1 or 2 goal races each year. I sometimes have a Disney or destination race. I have at least 5 local race favorites. Then there are the races my friends talk me into running, and the races I run just for the bling or bonus bling. Also, if there’s a race that fits nicely in my training plan, I will sign up because I figure if I’m running that mileage anyway, I might as well get a medal for it. And lastly, sometimes a new race just sounds like fun, which reminds me - @LSUlakes I have a couple races to add:

Aug 12 - michigandergirl - Go Rogue Run 3.5 mi/Kayak 3.5 mi - NG

Nov 10 - michigandergirl - Dirty Duel trail race (3.1 or 3.6 mi) - NG

 

[Slogger]

Run and Ride 5k-June 2nd- recap

Group of us from work decided to sign up for the Run and Ride 5k last weekend. The event is held over two days at Kings Dominion amusement park in Doswell, Virginia (outside of Richmond) and part of 4 running events held over the weekend. They have a 1 mile run, 5k, quarter marathon, and half marathon. One fee gets you entry to the race, a hat, a finisher medal, admission to the park, and free parking. Pretty good value.

Same day packet pickup was convenient. Pre race music, a pep band and photo ops with Charlie Brown and Snoopy were offered.
Race started in the parking lot but the rest of the run was entirely in the park. Ran by the new roller coaster "Twisted Timbers" that opened this Spring and into a Jurassic World looking section of the park with lots of life size dinos on both sides of the path. One water stop and outside the gates to the finish line.
Course distances seemed off....their 3 mile marker only registered 2.62 miles on my GPS and the last 1/10 of mile was nearly 3/10 of a mile.

Weather was warm, overcast and humid but nice breeze and the rains held off until later in the afternoon.

We rode rollercoasters most of the afternoon and had a great time.
They have similar events at other parks in the U.S.

This was strictly a fun run with co-workers, no time goal for this one.

 

[sylkai]

ATTQOTD: Short answer: so many, I may have a problem too! Long answer: I usually have 1 or 2 goal races each year. I sometimes have a Disney or destination race. I have at least 5 local race favorites. Then there are the races my friends talk me into running, and the races I run just for the bling or bonus bling. Also, if there’s a race that fits nicely in my training plan, I will sign up because I figure if I’m running that mileage anyway, I might as well get a medal for it. And lastly, sometimes a new race just sounds like fun, which reminds me - @LSUlakes I have a couple races to add:

Aug 12 - michigandergirl - Go Rogue Run 3.5 mi/Kayak 3.5 mi - NG

Nov 10 - michigandergirl - Dirty Duel trail race (3.1 or 3.6 mi) - NG

I too am guilty of this. Running for bling is a real thing.

(I may have done the Kessel Run Challenge because that is the most awesome medal ever.)

 

[FFigawi]

Cool! Which year? I first ran it in 2012, and got my first BQ there in 2013, the year a huge rain shower hit right before the start. It was a miserable start but the weather cleared up by the finish. If they schedule it for the usual weekend in 2019, it'll be on my 50th birthday. I'm definitely in for that!

2005, a year with perfect weather and running conditions. I need to get back there and run it again one of these years.

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: I haven't run many races outside of Disney, but looking to change it up next year after Dopey. Soccer cuts into our weekends from August-November and January-May so I'll have to find some local races to squeeze in.

 

[Capang]

I bit the bullet and went and got fitted for shoes today. The good news is I now have running shoes that properly fit my feet. The bad news is I ran out of money for sunglasses. And a few other things. At least until next paycheck.

 

[cavepig]

This is a top contender for sure! I also think the State Fair races sound fun, but I'm worried it'll be too hot at the end of August.
Also... after running a few huge hills last week in Omaha while we were at the hospital, I am not convinced it'll be a flat course!
I really want to run the Good Life Halfsy again, but it's after the POT deadline, so I might just do it as a training run.

Yeah, the city really isn't that flat in most places. The half says "The Run has a total ascent of 160.74 ft" Apparently, the full has "a total ascent of 618.11 ft" So, it is funny they say flat and fast, but I don't remember any hills being terrible, but yeah not flat at all. I was looking at the State fair one out of curiosity and yeah who knows on weather around here, but that one would be flatter I think.