The Running Thread - 2018

[BuckeyeBama]

ATTQOTD - Until the science supports the reported benefits, I'll pass. Just too uncomfortable for me. If I need something in my recovery phase, I fall back to compression tights. I know that some people swear by them. If it works for you, great. I'll still pass. Heck, I'd probably continue to pass if the science proved it to be beneficial.

 

[mtnmjd]

QOTD: Since it was mentioned, stays on topic, and I am struggling for ideas today... ICE BATHS for recovery! Have you done them before? Did you find it helped any?

ATTQOTD: I've never used ice bath for run recovery, only after day one of a multi-day martial arts test. I am convinced my legs would not have been able to function on the 2nd day if I didn't sit in the ice bath the night before.
Most of my runs are followed by a day off so I don't really see the need for ice baths but I will probably take ice baths after the 10k and 1/2 in January for Dopey.
Hmmm, do most of the refurbed Pop rooms have tubs?

 

[flav]

Last summer in LA, it took almost 3 hours to go 45 miles to Disneyland. That was by far the worst traffic experience in my life.

Between what I am reading on Yosemite and this, I might completely avoid California as a travel destination for next summer... So far, I only made refundable reservations.

 

[cavepig]

Never done an ice bath. Closest was getting in the pool at times when it was very icy after running & that about did me in being so cold.

 

[gjramsey]

Between what I am reading on Yosemite and this, I might completely avoid California as a travel destination for next summer... So far, I only made refundable reservations.

I would go to Yosemite any time I get a chance. That place is just special, even with the crowds.

We were stupid driving LA, and probably would have made it faster on surface streets instead of Interstate. We trusted google maps directions....

 

[Wendy98]

I would go to Yosemite any time I get a chance. That place is just special, even with the crowds.

We were stupid driving LA, and probably would have made it faster on surface streets instead of Interstate. We trusted google maps directions....

We drove from Yosemite to Disneyland to Santa Monica. I can't even describe the level of hell that was. How do people live there and drive in that everyday? 10 lanes of traffic and not one of them moving.

 

[Kazrak]

We drove from Yosemite to Disneyland to Santa Monica. I can't even describe the level of hell that was. How do people live there and drive in that everyday? 10 lanes of traffic and not one of them moving.

My wife grew up in LA. There's a reason she hates driving and refuses to drive on freeways.

 

[KevM]

ATTQOTD: I’ve never done an ice bath. It’s something I’ll probably try at least once eventually. I do take very cold showers after a hot run.

 

[mankle30]

ATTQOTD: I have done an ice bath.

Note: Draw a cool bath, have a few bags of ice nearby, then dump them in while you're already in the bath to cool the water down while you're in it already and it won't feel like you're doing a Polar Bear Swim in january.

I've done it after long runs but haven't actually done it after the marathon and don't have any data on how effective it is. I have read that icing in general isn't the best for long-term healing but it helps more with "getting out there again sooner" by reducing swelling, although the swelling itself promotes long term healing. This is, however, for injuries. For recovery after a long run, I'm not sure.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

ATTQOTD: Chocolate milk after a long run. At the very least, it tastes really good. When possible, I take cold baths, always after races. I've never done a hot bath after a long run or an ice bath. I don't know how much the cold bath helps, although at the very least I think it offers me an opportunity to decompress and relax.

 

[LSUlakes]

Few notes / reminders.

1. Proof of time for marathon weekend must be submitted today. If my race Sunday went well and would have been a improvement over my other 10 mile race I would be very mad at the moment since the results arent posted yet.

2. To any posters living in the Florida Panhandle, best of luck to you! This storm is getting big.

 

[sourire]

ATTQOTD: Chocolate milk after long runs/races! Tried an ice bath after my first half marathon and loved it! I regularly take hot baths with epsom salts after long runs and love that too. The ice bath is reserved for post-race (half marathons, and definitely did it post-marathon). Will have to try it with a beer next time though...!

And @flav, don't cancel anything! California is fabulous; Yosemite breathtaking. DH and I find every excuse to head back and visit different parts of the state, bringing with us a dose of patience for the traffic and an appetite for a few In n Out burgers (plus all the good wine)!

 

[Kazrak]

And @flav, don't cancel anything! California is fabulous; Yosemite breathtaking. DH and I find every excuse to head back and visit different parts of the state, bringing with us a dose of patience for the traffic and an appetite for a few In n Out burgers (plus all the good wine)!

My son ended up going to college on the east coast.

The look of horror on his face when he realized he was going to be without In-N-Out Burgers until Christmas was truly a sight to behold.

(He's making do with Sonic and Friendly's, as far as I can tell.)

 

[BuckeyeBama]

My son ended up going to college on the east coast.

The look of horror on his face when he realized he was going to be without In-N-Out Burgers until Christmas was truly a sight to behold.

(He's making do with Sonic and Friendly's, as far as I can tell.)

Tell him to try Five Guys.

 

[Capang]

My son ended up going to college on the east coast.

The look of horror on his face when he realized he was going to be without In-N-Out Burgers until Christmas was truly a sight to behold.

(He's making do with Sonic and Friendly's, as far as I can tell.)

Waitwaitwaitwait....which state still has Friendlys? They closed all of the ones in northeast ohio. I'll take a road trip for a Friendly Frank.

 

[PCFriar80]

Waitwaitwaitwait....which state still has Friendlys? They closed all of the ones in northeast ohio. I'll take a road trip for a Friendly Frank.

Don't forget about the "Friendly Cola"! "I'll have a coke with that". We only have "Friendly Cola". My first job in the mid 70's when ice cream cones were 20 cents, 30 cents [M], and 40 cents [L]. Best job ever for a teen! The only flavor I never warmed up to was maple walnut. And yes we still have them here in CT.

 

[Miranda]

Waitwaitwaitwait....which state still has Friendlys? They closed all of the ones in northeast ohio. I'll take a road trip for a Friendly Frank.

We still have them all over in New England.

But 5 Guys is way better than In-N-Out or Sonic or Friendly's.

 

[Kazrak]

Tell him to try Five Guys.

No Five Guys near him. (We did look.) He doesn't have a car, so his options are limited to what he can walk, take a bus, or catch a Lyft to.

Waitwaitwaitwait....which state still has Friendlys? They closed all of the ones in northeast ohio. I'll take a road trip for a Friendly Frank.

Upstate New York, in this case, but see next quote...

We still have them all over in New England.

But 5 Guys is way better than In-N-Out or Sonic or Friendly's.

Really, the appeal for Friendly's is usually the ice cream more than the burger.

I'll take an animal-style INO burger over a 5G burger, but it's pretty close. 5G's fries are phenomenally better, which (sadly) isn't saying much. Habit's better than either, and their onion rings are great, but they're pretty thin on the ground outside of California.

 

[JulieODC]

Yep - still some Friendlys hanging in there in MA! And in the freezer case at the grocery store!

I’m a wimp when it comes to cold water, so no ice baths here. I like Epsom salts....wish there were an alternative for showers though.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Just finished up my Chicago Marathon recap (link). Finished in 3:41:14 and was unable to attain my goal of a negative split race. But all things considered it was probably my 3rd best paced race with a +2:22 second half. So with the roller coaster of the last year, I'll take it happily. Shoutout to @CheapRunnerMike who ran with me the whole time and helped make the race much easier. While our DIS meet shakeout was cancelled due to lightning, I was able to meet up with almost everyone through random circumstances. Most importantly, I came out of the race just as healthy as when I entered (which is having a nagging ankle injury and a sore shin, but not worse!). Now time to heal.