The Running Thread - 2018

[rteetz]

QOTD: Since we finally made it to October, it feels a little more like fall, even if the temps do not agree yet. What is your favorite fall race to run or try to run each year?

I don’t usually have a fall race I run every year. Marathon weekend is my big event. This year I added wine and dine.

 

[rteetz]

As a Buffalo Bills fan, I agree with this statement

#GoPackGo

 

[PrincessV]

As a Buffalo Bills fan, I agree with this statement

As a Vikings fan, I remind you it could be worse.

And as a Buccaneers fan, I'll remind you both that it could be MUCH worse. #firethemall

 

[TheHamm]

QOTD: Since we finally made it to October, it feels a little more like fall, even if the temps do not agree yet. What is your favorite fall race to run or try to run each year?

I have not been running races long enough to develop many habits, I have repeated only one race and I feel no compunction to run it again.
In the spring I could not walk out my door without stumbling into a 5K, and there were two months of 5K-marathon distances almost every weekend. There are 2 races in town this fall, and I will be traveling for both. I am not willing to negotiate trading family time for running a race, it is hard enough to negotiate long runs around town.{end whine}

 

[PrincessV]

ATTQOTD: Please allow me to share my 15-day forecast, and then we can talk "Fall"...

Note that if I manage to survive another 10 days, I might get a 3-degree temp drop. I can't even. (FTR, we already had a little cool front by this time last year, and the year before. Something is wrong with 2018...)

Anyway, Wine & Dine is my official entry into "fall" races.

 

[Chaitali]

I've missed a couple days. Let's see, my goal for the Summer was just to get back to consistent running and stay healthy after dealing with tendinitis in the Spring. I feel that's been successful and I had more than 80 miles for running in September, so I'm pretty happy with that My initial goal for the Fall was to try to get a half under 3 hours but I changed the race I'm doing and it's now a hilly one instead of a flat one so I'm not sure that's realistic any more. We'll have to see.

My favorite fall race is the one I'm not doing any more, the Nationwide Columbus Half. It's really well organized, it benefits the children's hospital, and it's pretty flat. I'm doing the Baltimore Running Festival instead but hopefully I'll like it too

 

[Kazrak]

ATTQOTD: It's not a lot, but I have a fondness for the Fountain Hills Turkey Trot. Usually a 5k, although they did a 5-mile version one year for the 25th anniversary. It's a good start to Thanksgiving day.

The other one I liked a couple times but haven't been able to run recently was the 49ers Rush, now called the Golden Heart Run. It's a 4.9km run (because 49ers) through and around Levi's Stadium.

I could do it when it was in September/October, but they moved it to the weekend before Thanksgiving, and we're heading down to Phoenix to spend Thanksgiving with the in-laws by then.

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: I've always liked the hot chocolate races in the late fall. Because it's an excuse to eat chocolate. And it's generally a fun atmosphere. And I've realized how much I like the 9.3 mile race distance. And now that they give out bonus legacy medals I kinda have to keep signing up.
But really, it's the chocolate.

 

[Capang]

ATTQOTD: W&D 5k and 10k will be my first fall races. There were several that interested me, mostly A Run Through History: A Run To Die For, at a local historic cemetary, but they only had a 5k and I'm slated for 7 that day on my plan. I dont feel like figuring how to squeeze in miles before and after to make it work. Plus, my daughter and I have a goal to hit every weekend at Cedar Point for Halloween celebrations. I'd rather get up super early during the week than lose out on early passholder hours at Cedar Point.

I *might* have a theme/amusement park problem.

 

[PCFriar80]

QOTD: Since we finally made it to October, it feels a little more like fall, even if the temps do not agree yet. What is your favorite fall race to run or try to run each year?

I don't run a lot of fall runs, but will be adding a new one to the list this year. The Regatta Run at the YC/BC on 10/18. Maybe 10/25 too for catch up purposes!

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: Since we finally made it to October, it feels a little more like fall, even if the temps do not agree yet. What is your favorite fall race to run or try to run each year?

Fall? What is this thing called "fall" you speak of?

My favorite fall race is the Richmond marathon. Haven't done it in many years, but the course is beautiful as the leaves are in full color as you run along the river. I need to do it again one of these years. Other fall races I've enjoyed are the Rocketman Tri (RIP, little race) held at the Kennedy Space Center, and Ironman Florida which, rumor has it, @CheapRunnerMike and I will be doing together in 2019.

 

[JeffW]

ATTQOTD: Please allow me to share my 15-day forecast, and then we can talk "Fall"...
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Note that if I manage to survive another 10 days, I might get a 3-degree temp drop. I can't even. (FTR, we already had a little cool front by this time last year, and the year before. Something is wrong with 2018...)

Anyway, Wine & Dine is my official entry into "fall" races.

Fall here means using every category of clothing in your run wardrobe in a 10 day period

 

[MissLiss279]

ATTQOTD:
Route 66 Marathon. This will be my fourth time running it. I have ran it every year since I started running marathons. The weather has been great every time - pretty cool if not cold to start and it just seems like a very ‘fall-like’ race. It has pretty good crowd support, and I can’t say no to signing up for it! Compared to where I live it is pretty hilly, but that hasn’t stopped me from running it, yet.

 

[michigandergirl]

September miles: 105.25 - I missed one or two weekday runs due to a stomach bug that went through our house, but otherwise I got it done. Bring on the taper madness...

ATTQOTD: I like doing the Gobble Wobble Thanksgiving morning. It's a dog friendly, stroller friendly 4.3 mile fun run around a lake. I can usually get a few family members to run it with me and then we can eat extra pie.

 

[Slogger]

September total: 149.7 miles (I may or may not go run .3 tonight. That number is just taunting me! )

.........................

1:38:30
51st overall
6th male, 45-49

I understand the urge to get that last 0.3. Did you do it?

Congrats on the PW Half, sounds like you had a great run.

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: I do the Wicked 10K in Viriginia Beach almost every year. Fun environment and very creative costumes. I'm taking this year off to focus on marthon training, but maybe I'll be back next year!

I am looking forward to Richmond! I've done the 8K but this year will be my first time running the half. I loved everything about the 8K. It's my husband's marathon PR and he will be running the full again this year. He'll be 3 weeks away from his first 100 though, so probably no PRs. I don't think I've heard anything negative about this race, so maybe this will be something we do every year...should be a fun weekend!

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD: I tend to try new running events in the Fall so I don't have a "repeat" race that I gravitate towards each year.
Maybe the Surfin' Santa 5 miler in December. I've done it two of last three years and may sign the family up to do it this year too.

Everyone dresses up in Santa suits, eats gingerbread cookies, and drinks beer (21+).
What's not to like?

 

[AntimonyER]

ATTQOTD: I have never ran a fall race, my first one is RNR Sav in a month.

 

[kleph]

Good luck to those running Chicago on 10/7 and for those running Hartford on 10/13 [my back yard...... actually side yard]!

the latter would be me! i'm flying in the day before so i'll be running this one blind. any suggestions/tips regarding this race and course?

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD: I do the Wicked 10K in Viriginia Beach almost every year. Fun environment and very creative costumes. I'm taking this year off to focus on marthon training, but maybe I'll be back next year!

I am looking forward to Richmond! I've done the 8K but this year will be my first time running the half. I loved everything about the 8K. It's my husband's marathon PR and he will be running the full again this year. He'll be 3 weeks away from his first 100 though, so probably no PRs. I don't think I've heard anything negative about this race, so maybe this will be something we do every year...should be a fun weekend!

Wicked 10k is such a great event. Some of the best costumes I've seen, people really get into it.

My wife and I will be at Richmond Half this year too. Did the full a few years ago and enjoy the crowd support and after party. It's a nice event.
Maybe we will see you there!!