The Running Thread - 2018

[Miranda]

I have no goal for my race... I'm supposed to do 3 other miles for 6 total, so I guess my main goal is to try not to race the 5K since the whole thing is supposed to be easy/LR effort. Then I will be having 4 hours of pub crawling afterwards.

 

[rteetz]

The Year of runDisney and Being a Better Runner

I started a thing if anyone is interested.

 

[PrincessMickey]

Disney races: Marathon Weekend 2018 5k, 10k, and half.

Lost: I've never gotten lost yet. I mostly do out and backs on a path that runs along side a river so it's hard to get off track. The advantage of living in the Denver area, the mountains are always west so if you get lost it's pretty easy to get back to where I should be.

 

[Jules76126]

So my March has not started out well. I have not been able to go to the gym all week as last weekend I caught dermatitis from the gym mat. Even though I try and wipe the mats down before and after I use them, apparently it was not enough. Luckily, it is starting to clear up and I plan to go back this weekend, but I really need it to be Spring.

 

[Dis5150]

Lost: I've never gotten lost yet. I mostly do out and backs on a path that runs along side a river so it's hard to get off track. The advantage of living in the Denver area, the mountains are always west so if you get lost it's pretty easy to get back to where I should be.

Same with Colorado Springs! I lived there 2 years and if you could see Pikes Peak you could always find your way home!

 

[jennamfeo]

10 - Linglama - Lucky Leprechaun 10 Miler (NG / N/A) Seems I put the name in wrong... Sorry

I think this might be @KingLlama?

 

[Miranda]

The view out my front door this morning... looking forward to running tomorrow.

 

[Wendy98]

Not running related, but I booked my first Disney cruise yesterday for 2019! I am bursting to tell someone because we aren’t telling kids yet because it is so far away.

Running related: going to get an MRI today on my lower leg. I have had some pain for almost 2 weeks. I know what it probably is. Sigh.

 

[Dis5150]

Not running related, but I booked my first Disney cruise yesterday for 2019! I am bursting to tell someone because we aren’t telling kids yet because it is so far away.

Running related: going to get an MRI today on my lower leg. I have had some pain for almost 2 weeks. I know what it probably is. Sigh.

I started to like this post because of the first part but the second part stinks and I couldn't click like! So sorry!

 

[Wendy98]

And yes, I have gotten lost before. All those different states I have run in? It is bound to happen and I am geographically challenged. I got lost last spring several times while leading my pace group. I started making someone else be in charge of directions.

 

[camaker]

Not running related, but I booked my first Disney cruise yesterday for 2019! I am bursting to tell someone because we aren’t telling kids yet because it is so far away.

Running related: going to get an MRI today on my lower leg. I have had some pain for almost 2 weeks. I know what it probably is. Sigh.

I hope it's not. Sending good vibes...

 

[DopeyBadger]

Running related: going to get an MRI today on my lower leg. I have had some pain for almost 2 weeks. I know what it probably is. Sigh.

Fingers crossed for you!

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Race expos, like them or hate them? Why?

ATTQOTD: I hate going to race expos. If I could get my bibs mailed to me, even for extra money I would do it every time. I dislike the waste of time going to a expo for something that take 10 minutes but waste half of my day doing it.

 

[AFwifelife]

QOTD: Race expos, like them or hate them? Why?

Hate. I don’t buy extra merchandise usually so going to a whole thing just to pick up a bib is super annoying to me.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Race expos, like them or hate them? Why?

It depends. runDisney expos tend to get me “hyped” up for the events. While they can be crazy and frustrating (looking at you marathon weekend 2018) overall I’ve had a decent experience with them.

 

[ZellyB]

ATTQOTD: Depends on the expo. I've gone to some that I really enjoy (I used to love the Disney expo until this year!) and some that are a huge pain and waste of time.

 

[camaker]

QOTD: Race expos, like them or hate them? Why?

It depends. I love going to large race expos like the ones RunDisney or RnR put on. It's a chance for me to go and scope out new products and look at merchandise that I wouldn't normally have a chance to see with the small, niche running stores in my area. You can sometimes score a discount on items that aren't normally discounted, too. I don't particularly care for the small expos with just a couple of local running stores with tables on display.

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: Race expos, like them or hate them? Why?

I like them. I find them to be a good place to stock up on shoes and other useful items at a discount.

 

[TheHamm]

QOTD: Race expos, like them or hate them? Why?

ATTQOTD: I hate going to race expos. If I could get my bibs mailed to me, even for extra money I would do it every time. I dislike the waste of time going to a expo for something that take 10 minutes but waste half of my day doing it.

I fall into the 'maybe no need' camp regarding the expos. Rarely do I find something that draws a crowd and requires waiting in line is not worth it. To bring it back to disney, I will state this is also true with all those fancy rides. Even with FP I regretted waiting for FOP. Let me be efficient with my time, please!
I Like LSULakes idea! Are there even races that do that? It would be SO MUCH BETTER! Bib pick up for local races are terrible - efficient as can be, but so many people trying to cram into a small space inside the running stores, or line up right before a race when everyone is a bit too high strung.

 

[derekleigh]

QOTD: While out for a run, have you ever made a wrong turn and then later realize you are lost? How did that end up for you? Extra mileage to your run?

On a practice run, no. On an actual race, sort of yes. I missed a turn because a race official was not standing at the corner. Turned a 5K into a 5-miler. Pisses me off to this day as I had 1sy place for my division locked in and possibly a PR.

QOTD: Race expos, like them or hate them? Why?

ATTQOTD: I hate going to race expos. If I could get my bibs mailed to me, even for extra money I would do it every time. I dislike the waste of time going to a expo for something that take 10 minutes but waste half of my day doing it.

Generally, I hate expos. Much like yourself, something that takes 10 minutes, but east up half a day is frustrating! I too, would happily pay for certain races to mail me my bib, shirt, etc. I love rD events, but I LOATH the expo. Usually I don't buy extra items as I'm happy with the SWAG. I don't mind expo if they are on my way or within 15 minutes and take about 15 minutes to get everything. Example, my wife and I did R&R - Las Vegas and we have to attend the expo to grab our stuff. But it was on the back end of our day and was nicely placed where we happen to be walking. A negative example - I ran a half on a Sunday in Manchester, NH (about an hour from me) and I had to pick up my stuff at the expo on Saturday.