The Running Thread - 2018

[GreatLakes]

Many people keep alluding to their music being on their phone as well. There's a whole other discussion about long runs with and without music (my wife thinks I'm nuts that I go out for hours of running and never take any kind music with me)

Music on a run would ruin it for me. I want to just take in what is around me, not have anything playing into my head.

 

[LSUlakes]

Since everyone else post their race here to get posted to the main page I will as well lol.

August 25 - LSUlakes - Q50 Races Bleau Moon 10 Mi Trail Run (1:30:00 / N/A)

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD: On race day, I add a belt for carrying fuel (if long distance) and for pinning my bib without destroying my top.

Home/work keys become car/public transit/bagcheck/hotel keys when applicable.

And I usually add a 20$ somewhere because a lot of post-race kiosks take cash only.

 

[LSUlakes]

For the final weekend of July we have the following folks with races:

26 - @SarahDisney - NYRR R-U-N 5k (42:00 / N/A)
26 - @tidefan - Castaway Cay 5k (30:00, N/A)
28 - @SunDial - DTR 10 Miler Full Moon Trail Run (NG / N/A)
28 - @TCB in FLA - Highland Brewery Night Flight (NG / N/A)

If anyone has a race to add or revise a goal for this weekend let me know. Good luck to each of you this weekend!


Regarding the race list, as of this post it is current with all the information I have. If you have a second, look over the OP and verify you are on there. If not, let me know and I will add you. Thanks!!

 

[Chaitali]

For races, I'll add travel pack of tissues, inhaler and portable body glide.

 

[Keels]

Color me old - I remember running with a Walkman and then a Discman before the advent of MP3 players. I ran with many MP3 players before Apple got into the game. Apple really changed the game with their ear buds.

How did you keep the CD from skipping??

 

[avondale]

QOTD: Staying with our theme of gear from yesterday. What do you carry in a race that you would not carry on a daily run? What do you take along for a daily run that you would not for a race?

ATTQOTD: Assuming no difference in weather conditions, my runs and my races are pretty much the same. My races are usually HMs, so I'll have my hydration vest for sure with sports drink. The hydration vest is only used in training runs if the duration is long enough. I really can't think of anything else that is different!

 

[Slogger]

For race day...... I also take a plastic walmart bag for post race food and drink. You can fold and press it down into a really compact square. VERY convenient.

What a great idea! I have thought of bringing a bag for after race collection of food, drink, trinkets, etc.....about the same time I am collecting those items. Unfortunately I seem to forget to bring a bag BEFORE the race. Also good for emergency rain protection for shoes, head, etc. Gotta remember next time!

 

[PrincessV]

How did you keep the CD from skipping??

My Sports Discman only skipped if I made a particularly jarring movement - I learned to run very smooooothly lol!

 

[tigger536]

I run with my phone for my interval timer app and for music. I can't stand running without music. If I get a text from someone I'll likely ignore it until after the run, unless I'm just bored. I also live in a transitioning neighborhood and being able to contact someone if needed during a run makes me feel better. I often run alone at dusk (in the summer) or in the dark (winter). Luckily nothing has ever happened where I needed it.

 

[Baloo in MI]

I tried running with mine last year. I made it about 100 yards. No thanks. And. It to freak out Baloo in MI but the pain from my ankle surgery was worse than my kidney stones but that's because they cut the bone in my foot.

What is torn? And yes, the process is terrible.

It is the peroneal tendons on the outside of the ankle running up from the foot to the lower leg. Evidently there are two of these tendons and I have a tear that runs up and down nd not across. I am told this is a good thing. I remember when you went through your ankle injury and how long it took. But you give me hope because you are running now!

 

[kbenson13]

ATTQOTD: I'm still trying to figure this out. Definitely add gels for fueling (though I use them on long runs too). I ran with my water bottles on my last race and it worked out great. I'm used to running with them and it saved me from slowing down at too many water stops. I guess add my car key, unless I have my fiance there cheering for me! And subtract my house key too.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

How did you keep the CD from skipping??

I didn't switch to the Discman until they came up with the drive that didn't skip unless you made a really bad, jarring movement. I had a friend wh switched when the forst Discman came out and he said it was useless while running, and a problem when walking.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: Fuel if running a marathon. I don't carry it on training runs - long runs I keep it in the truck with DH and he supplies me, lol. Same with tissue packs - I will carry them in a race (I went thru 2 packs at Disney due to being sick!) but on a training run I usually keep just a tissue in my pocket. Everything else is the same for both training and races. I used to carry a pen flashlight during races for the dark porta potties cuz it sounded like a great idea but never used it.

 

[LdyStormy76]

If you like New Balance Vazee Pace V2 running shoes, Sierra Trading Post has the Disney-Pixar Cars themed shoes. Store tag said $79.99, but the boxes are labeled $59.99. DH now owns a pair since he needed new shoes and those fit.

 

[KaitlynJ]

ATTQOTD:

I don't bring water to races, but I do bring a handheld on long training runs if I'm running somewhere without water fountains.

For races, I usually bring my ID, a credit card, and a $20 bill in case I want to buy food/beer at the finish line. I absolutely hate checking a gear bag, so I avoid it at all costs and instead bring all that with me.

I also stuff a cooling towel into my SPI belt for longer races on hot days, and I never bother with that on training runs. My training runs are usually structured around the weather so I'm not running outside on the hottest days where I might need/want one, but for races that's obviously outside of my control.

 

[cavepig]

Training runs that are long I'll carry my hydration bottle, I've never used it in a race.

 

[sylkai]

Have you heard about the doctor in Michigan who noticed that patients would tend to pass stones during or shortly after spring break? He did more digging and found the culprit: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Here is the journal article he did on his study. It's worth a read:
http://jaoa.org/article.aspx?articleid=2557373

This is completely fascinating! I love it.

ATTQOTD: I might have real ID and car key on me for race day, and then of course the bib (and therefore my magnets to hold on the bib), but that's it. Sometimes I have extra stuff in the car.

What I bring to the race (similar to my training runs) depends on distance, of course. I'm more likely to carry hydration and fuel for a longer race.

Trying to gauge recovery running is tricky. I hate it. Just let me be running at 100% again already.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

On the cell phone discussion, years ago when I first had a cell phone, I rarely took it with me. And then I misjudged how much gas I actually had in the car when taking a family member to the airport and spent 45 minutes waiting on the side of the freeway for a kind soul to stop and help me out. Suffice it to say, I learned my lesson. I rarely get calls anyway during my run and if they're important, I can deal with them. If not, they can wait. On one occasion, my little niece called me to tell me that she had a baby brother now and the call came during my run.

I think it's possible to unplug without leaving the phone behind. It's nice to have if an emergency ever crops up.

ATTQOTD: Cash. I rarely carry cash, but always like to have some for after a race just in case.

 

[TheHamm]

ATTQOTD:
The only thing I have carried in a race I would not normally carry is (1) a key to my house or car (2) cash for post race snacks (3) ID for 'snacks' or in case someone needs to figure out who I am if something happens. For the latter reason, I am sad to hear I missed out on RoadID that would fit my watch.