The Running Thread - 2018

[TheHamm]

ATTQOTD:
(1) Hair pins as I run in a bun, always. Ponytail is acceptable in winter as I have enough clothing to not feel it across my sweaty back
(2) Phone, always. I am terrified I will miss a call that my child has been carted to the hospital, I can't go much farther than my desk to the bathroom without it. Previously used this for runkeeper as well, see next.
(3)I upgraded to a Garmin VA3 recently, it comes along with the phone and I like it sooooo much better than the replaced fitbit.
(4) Clothing: I currently prefer a Brook's tank from 2016 as it has coverage for my shoulder blades so I do not need to pull a muscle putting on sunscreen. I have no cold weather preference, and own one jacket for winter, a saucony that has been discontinued that I have asked the local rep to bring back (um, no.). I have yet to find a sports bra I love, but I have more options than shorts, so I keep using the same one because it is in the laundry basket and I don't have to fold and put it away! I prefer Athleta's Relay shorts because POCKETS and no odd rubbing. I need another pair because I run in them every single day and laundry is horrible, but they are on backorder. I dislike the capri version as I apparently have fat calves and it just cuts in or I have to pull them all the way to my knees and I don't want to. I tried to stock up on my one pair of winter tights from Patagonia after April because I thought they would be on sale, but they were all gone Feetures socks, I have a pair of Balegas that are warmer for winter, and they keep making their way to the top of the pile for reasons I cannot explain.
(5) sunscreen: garnier's sport version if I have been to Canada recently, or Neutrogena sheer if not.
(6) shoes: Brooks Adrenaline 17s, but I disliked the 18s so I have been auditioning others, so far New Balance Vongos are ok for <4 miles. I'm not going to make it through to the half in January at this rate.....
(7) kleenex.

I love others answers and will be irritated when I cannot remember that I want to find pages 439-441 in 3 months. I have been curious about the runninglove as I saw it at an expo, but never since. And I am not to the point of needing nutrition, but I will be bookmarking the margarita cliff blocks for fall!

 

[SunDial]

Speaking of gear, anyone have a recommendation for a head lamp. Need something that wont fall off my head for this night run next month.

I just picked up a DanForce head lamp 6 weeks ago and love it.

https://www.amazon.com/Headlamp-Bri...=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=DanForce

Please add to the list for this coming Saturday DTR 10 mile Full Moon Trail run. Run starts at 8pm. It is in Jonathan Dickinson State Park. This is why I bought the DanForce lamp. With as much rain as we have been getting in South Florida this trail run will also be under quite a bit of water. Can we say snakes, gators and wild boar...oh my

 

[SarahDisney]

ATTQOTD:
Fitletic Belt - I have two Fitletic belts - the Ultimate II Race Belt, which I've had for a few years, and the 360 Running Belt, which I just got. Both are great for carrying whatever crap I need (phone, ID, nutrition, etc). The Ultimate II has toggles for my race bib and I can attach a water bottle to it, but the 360 is bigger and a little more comfortable. Which one I use depends on the run - if I'm carrying my 32oz water bottle, I usually wear the 360, but if I only need a little water then I use the Ultimate II with my 8oz water bottle attachment.
Garmin VivoActive3 - I got my first Garmin several years back (gifted to me by another DISer) and it was a game changer (although it had some issues finding a GPS signal sometimes) - I didn't have to drain my phone battery with GPS, I could check my stats mid-run without having to dig out my phone - I loved it. I just upgraded to the VivoActive3 about a month and a half ago and it's been great - easier to use (I love the touch screen), more info, finds a GPS signal lightning fast ... I love it. I don't think I could ever go back to life without a Garmin.
Running Skirts Golf Skirt - Okay, I will be the first to admit that the pockets on these skirts are useless (although I do put my key in the pocket). But I love them anyway. I'm going to run in a skirt no matter what, and there are very few companies that make skirts long enough for me to be comfortable wearing. These skirts are the perfect length, they're super comfortable (although I have to wear capris/leggings underneath because the shorts are not comfortable), and they have some fun patterns. I have 4 of them and will not buy more because I do not need more. Unless they're on sale. Or I want more.
Clif Shot Gels - My favorite flavor is Mocha, but I also use the Chocolate, Vanilla, and Chocolate Cherry. Use these before my longer runs and races.

Those are really my only "must haves." I always run with my phone, both for music and in case of emergencies. I wear a variety of shirts/capris. I'm in two different New Balance shoes right now (Zantev3 and 880v8), but I think I'm going to get fitted again in October and try something new, because I don't think the new 880s are going to be my marathon shoes.

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

(ETA: I meant that as an actual question, not an accusation, in case that wasn't clear. While I'm not expecting any emergencies while I'm out, I know it's a possibility, and I'd like to be reachable. I was curious how people who run without phones handle potential emergencies, either out on the road or at home while they're on the road)

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD:

Clothing: I wear mostly Lululemon and Athleta tops, bottoms and sport bras. They seem to wick away my sweat the best. Balega and zensah for socks. I’ve been having a blister issue on one toe for the last month so I ordered a pair of Injini socks to try out.

Shoes: I’m rotating between Brooks Ghost and Launch. Launch are good for shorter runs and speed work for me. I like the cushioned Ghosts for longer runs.

Tech: Garmin 645, wireless earbuds (Bose & Beats) and my iPhone. I have tried running without my phone and didn’t like it.

Accessories: These get used depending on weather conditions or if I’m on a treadmill. Nike hats and visors. Oakley and Knockaround sunglasses. Sweatyband headbands. Amphipod hand held water bottle. I occasionally use a SpiBelt for my phone. I sweat so bad that my phone gets too much moisture in the back zipper pocket of some of my shorts. Tracer360 light vest if I’m out and about when it’s dark.

Food: Nuun, Tailwind, Sport Beans and Honey Stinger Waffles.

 

[camaker]

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

Part of the point of the run for me is to get away. I spend far too much time connected, as it is. It's when I relieve a lot of stress from the day and I don't need a phone keeping me plugged in to that part of my life. The likelihood of an emergency happening while I'm out on a run is very small. Even if one were to happen, the response would be to turn around and run home at that point. How much time would realistically be saved by getting notification during the run rather than afterwards? The only thing it would really serve to accomplish is to amp up my stress level during the latter part of the run.

As far as if I were to have an emergency myself, that's a little different question. I've gone back and forth on whether I should keep the phone with me so that I could get in touch with someone if I were in distress. However, my running routes take me through highly populated areas at times when a lot of people are out and about. There would be ample opportunity to borrow a phone or step into a business to use theirs if the need arose. If I'm going out at on a less populated route or time of day, I might take the phone with me as a safety feature, but it would stay tucked into my RooSports pouch and only come out if I needed to use it for emergency purposes, not for someone else to get in touch with me.

ETA: I'm also old enough to remember a time not that long ago when cell phones were not ubiquitous. People went for runs and shopping and lived their life fully and successfully without being plugged in and available at a moment's notice. Technology has improved our lives in many ways. I don't think this is necessarily one of those ways.

 

[Chaitali]

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

I always run with my phone because I feel more comfortable having it in case of emergency. But I also understand people wanting to not be reachable at all times and how that could allow them to be more relaxed. And realistically, there are times that I can't be reached and that's not a bad thing. If I'm in a meeting at work, I don't have my phone. And there are days I go from meeting to meeting. And I turn my phone off at shows, movies, etc. So I don't see it as any different than that. I run with my phone on airplane mode so people can't contact me while I'm running but I like to at least have it so I can have the choice to reach out if needed.

 

[sylkai]

ATTQOTD: I am mostly clothing neutral. It must have a pocket big enough for the phone and a key, maybe an ID, but whether that is built in or I use a flipbelt I don't really care. My Garmin, however, is a must (735XT, along with the HRM Tri). I adore my Trekz Air headphones, because I can hear the things around me and my music. I wear a RoadID.

But my biggest must have are my Xero Amuri Clouds. I currently don't have another running shoe. (I need to order a pair of Luna sandals, I think, before next Saturday's half.) I have at least 1300 miles on the current pair and they're still going strong - I don't bother tracking because there's no need. I might order another pair this year just to have a back-up. The only reason I ever use another shoe is because the sole on these is thin enough that I prefer to wear something else for runs that include gravel.

Less money on running shoes = more money for running races.

 

[gjramsey]

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

Most of my runs happen within 2 miles of my house, and the main point of my runs are to get away and not worry about anything. My wife pretty much knows my route during my week day runs, and if you follow me on Stave, you can see I am pretty repetitive.....

on my weekend runs, I am with some of my running club members most of the time, and someone will have a phone if I need to contact someone.

 

[FFigawi]

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

To flip this around, I'm not sure why I would spend an entire run worrying that something is going to happen or that someone can't reach me. If something happens to my wife at home, she's a grown woman who can call for help if she needs to. It's not like I can be of much help in the middle of a run anyway.

 

[PCFriar80]

ATTQOTD:
Clothing: UA Raid 10" shorts, UA Raid or Tech T-shirts, Champion powerflex 9" compression shorts.
Socks: Thirty 48 ultra athletic running socks.
Shoes: New Balance 880v7.
Tech: None
Accessories: Wool cap and UA gloves whens temps dip below 20 degrees.
Food: Sports Beans, Gatorade Chews, Smarties and squished fig new newtons [not by design].

 

[PCFriar80]

ATTQOTD:


Those are really my only "must haves." I always run with my phone, both for music and in case of emergencies. I wear a variety of shirts/capris. I'm in two different New Balance shoes right now (Zantev3 and 880v8), but I think I'm going to get fitted again in October and try something new, because I don't think the new 880s are going to be my marathon shoes.

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

I don't own a phone so don't need to worry about being contacted, running or not when I'm away from home. Most of my runs are 5 miles or less and 95% of the time start from our house. When my wife is home she knows when and for the most part where my running route is for a given day. I have pulled up lame on some runs in the past and will just hobble home in those cases. Longer runs leading up to the 1/2 marathons follow the same MO with someone knowing where my route will be for that day. I also run with ID in my pocket......ooohhhh need to add that to my accessory list!

 

[SarahDisney]

To flip this around, I'm not sure why I would spend an entire run worrying that something is going to happen or that someone can't reach me. If something happens to my wife at home, she's a grown woman who can call for help if she needs to. It's not like I can be of much help in the middle of a run anyway.

For me it's more a matter of I'd rather know ... I dont want to get home and find an ambulance outside my house and wonder what happened. I'd rather know what happened and from there make the decision to continue my run or find a faster way to get home (because if I have my phone, uber is an option).

And I think theres a difference between expecting the worst and being prepared for it. I dont expect an emergency when I'm out, but in case it does happen, I want to be reachable.

But maybe I'm just an entitled millenial who believes phones can actually be helpful instead of a nuisance.

 

[JeffW]

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

Running is my time to not have to worry about all of those things. I know that someone else is responsible for the kids/dog/etc and spend the time checking out from all the typical stresses. As for the case where I might need help, I'm never more than a half mile from a neighborhood or business, so I trust that I could find help if I really needed it.

 

[LSUlakes]

I'm new to the forum and this is my first time participating in the Question of the Day! I'm excited to learn more about Run Disney and get to know y'all better!

I have soooo much must-have gear. I got a cheap SPI belt from Amazon that stretches to hold whatever I need. I carry my phone on all runs, and also wear my Apple Watch. I only carry fuel for anything longer than a 10K, but I do Run Gum for basically every race. For nutrition, I love Sport Beans. When I run Ragnars I carry a Nathan handheld water bottle, but only if it's a non-supported leg. For any other race with water stops, I don't bother.

I've also discovered a pair of shorts I really love on Amazon by Baleaf. I was getting too hot on summer runs in capris, but I get really bad chub rub when I wear shorts and nothing seems to help prevent it (I've tried bodyglide, deodorant, and vasoline). These shorts have a longer inseam, but are cooler than capris, and have a pocket big enough for my cell phone.

For post race, my two biggest items are Biofreeze for my legs and a Magnesium Calm drink before bed. Both make a huge difference in my soreness the next day.

Welcome to the thread! Hope you find the information and discussion both helpful and entertaining. While this thread covers running at Disney, it's mostly in a general topic. You may find more direct information about a particular event in one of the other threads. However, feel free to ask something here about any of the races as someone here is likely to have the answer you are looking for.

 

[sylkai]

I carry my phone not necessarily for my peace of mind but for my husband's, since I run after he's left for work for the day. I just turn on the Garmin LiveTrack and he can follow along, which is good for the days when I forget to let him know that I'm home and done with the run.

I mean, I also want the music. But I never look at my phone while running. It's in its pocket until I'm done.

 

[KaitlynJ]

which is good for the days when I forget to let him know that I'm home and done with the run.

I love that I'm not the only one that does this! When I leave for a long run (I usually don't bother for short runs) I tell my husband "If I haven't texted you in X hours, call me to make sure I'm not kidnapped or dead on the side of the road!" Lol. He's usually very good about remembering if I don't, but I've thought about starting to use something like Strava where he can track me.

 

[gjramsey]

For me it's more a matter of I'd rather know ... I dont want to get home and find an ambulance outside my house and wonder what happened. I'd rather know what happened and from there make the decision to continue my run or find a faster way to get home (because if I have my phone, uber is an option).

And I think theres a difference between expecting the worst and being prepared for it. I dont expect an emergency when I'm out, but in case it does happen, I want to be reachable.

But maybe I'm just an entitled millenial who believes phones can actually be helpful instead of a nuisance.

That is totally understandable!

Another thing I forgot to add is that I have a road ID thing on my watch as well. I didn't have one for the longest time, but finally realized that it is something probably everyone who runs should have, just in case.

 

[SarahDisney]

Another thing I forgot to add is that I have a road ID thing on my watch as well. I didn't have one for the longest time, but finally realized that it is something probably everyone who runs should have, just in case.

That's actually a good call! I run with an ID on me, but not everyone knows where to look for my ID (it's in a pocket inside the zipper pocket of my belt wrapped inside a $20 bill... so not exactly easy to find), so I probably should have something more visible that has important info on it...

 

[cavepig]

I must have

Shoes (Asics Nimbus are my go to now as I need cushion)
Clothes (mostly Skirt Sports) that fit right & cause I think running nude is frowned upon.
My phone in an armband (for safety if I need help, I don't listen to music. Also, if say there's a snake I want to take a picture)
Pepper spray

I can live without my watch as I started running old school and hydration bottle is nice too, but if I didn't have it I would just go back to the house for a drink if I had too.

Skirt Sports skorts: plenty of pockets, amazing fit (sorry Sparkle lovers - they just do not work for me!), durable

Yes, I love Skirt Sports! I just bought a pair of Toasty Tights for winter and they have pockets even, I'm super excited!

 

[GreatLakes]

For those of you who run without phones ... what do you do in case of an emergency? Or if a family member has an emergency, how do they get in touch with you? I can understand running without music. But the idea of not being reachable (or not being able to reach others) in case of an emergency baffles me. I don't know how you don't spend the entire run worrying that something's going to happen and you won't be able to call for help. I get that it's annoying to run with a phone, but I can't imagine not being able to reach someone or not being reachable in case of an emergency. How do you do it?

I never run with a phone and just don't worry about it. If I have an emergency I will flag down a car or, I suppose, die in the woods. We all have to go sometime. If someone else has an emergency they can leave me a message and I'll find out when I get back to the car. I have zero desire to be reachable during a run.