The Running Thread - 2018

[rteetz]

How high up were you??

Near the top of the descent.

 

[rteetz]

Ummm.....how did you manage to ride FoP 3 times in a row??

Magic

I have friends that help me out.

 

[Capang]

Magic

I have friends that help me out.

Jealous. We've been on half a dozen times or so and never even had a FP.

 

[AZMermaid]

Can I join your thread? I live in AZ and teach first grade. Slower runner (although mid for Run Disney I'd say) trying to get stronger and faster in an effort for my first half (Princess) next year! I have the Dbacks 5K next Saturday 3/31 coming up. This is a flat course in dowtown Phoenix. My 7 year old is running too. He has done a couple races and I am tempted to leave him (or have him leave me) but I also worry bout if he gets injured or something. We are naturally about the same pace... but he does the annoying kid thing of running quickly (faster than me if I let him) and then needing to walk.

I agree with People Mover for the QOTD!

 

[rteetz]

Jealous. We've been on half a dozen times or so and never even had a FP.

I’ve only done standby twice and that’s to see the queue.

 

[xjillianpaige]

Fun Friday QOTD: What attraction would you be ok with being on non stop for 4 hours? You are allowed food, drink, and 1 bathroom break of 5-10 minutes.

ATTFFQOTD: I'm tending to agree with the People Mover and Safari folks here. I love both rides a ton. The best part of PM is the ability to sneak some snacks on and enjoy them along the way. I am a thrill-seeker, but I'm no dummy and eventually the bumps and drops and swooshes would get to anyone.

Allow me to propose a Bonus QOTD: What attraction would you like to sentence someone else to have to ride non-stop for 4 hours?

Love this bonus QOTD. I think I agree that It's A Small World would really drive someone nuts, but I'm also thinking that the bumpiness and drops of some rides might be a good torture device, ToT for example...


Adding to the which watch conversation, does anyone have/use the apple watch? I've been looking at it (without cellular - GPS only) and I'm wondering if it would be a good fit for me. I know that Garmin is THE activity watch, but I'm vain and don't like how they look and I want it to be a seamless compatibility with my iPhone... thoughts? Comparisons? I've done lots of research but my head is spinning with all the info.

 

[AFwifelife]

Can I join your thread? I live in AZ and teach first grade. Slower runner (although mid for Run Disney I'd day) trying to get stronger and faster in an effort for my first half (Princess) next year! I have the Dbacks 5K next Saturday 3/31 coming up. This is a flat course in dowtown Phoenix. My 7 year old is running too. He has done a couple races and I am tempted to leave him (or have him leave me) but I also worry bout if he gets injured or something. We are naturally about the same pace... but he does the annoying kid thing of running quickly (faster than me if I let him) and then needing to walk

Welcome! We are temporarily in Tucson. Getting out of here before it really starts to heat up lol.

 

[SarahDisney]

I remember you saying you are not looking for an all day watch, right? Looking at the specs, they seem very similar. The Vivoactive has a longer GPS battery life according to Garmin, but we are talking 11 versus 13 hours. I have a Vivoactive 3 and love it. (I upgraded from the first version.) I chose it, however, because I wanted it as my all day watch. So knowing nothing but what the Garmin page tells me about the 235, by advice would be to see if you can find a store that has both watches and actually try them on to see which is more of a "fit."

Yeah, I'm definitely going to go to the running store to check them out in person. I think that will probably help me decide better. Since I'm not using it as an all-day watch, I wasnt even thinking of the vivoactive at first, but since it's the same price, I figured I'd solicit opinions.

I don't know anything about the Vivoactive watch, but the 235 I think might be considered replaced at this point by the brand new 645/645M. I am planning to replace my 220 with a 645... I haven't decided yet if I want to get the M or not. The difference is that the M has storage for music/podcasts and will pair with bluetooth headphones, but I don't think that I would actually use that. I can't envision a scenario where I am out running without my phone, so I'll probably just save the $50.

I guess that explains why the 235 is on sale...
I need to look at the 645 more, but ... I don't love the $400 price tag. Especially since I have to get new shoes soon and those aren't particularly cheap either...

So I’m throwing this out there for watch reviews:

http://fellrnr.com/wiki/GPS_Accuracy

Not sure if I believe it all. I feel like my Garmin 220 had pretty good accuracy (not on his list), and I’ve always been high on Garmins... although I was having highly fluctuating current pace on my Fenix 5s (more than I think it should have been).

So ... my FR10 is more accurate than whatever I get next (if you believe this). Good to know.

 

[AZMermaid]

Welcome! We are temporarily in Tucson. Getting out of here before it really starts to heat up lol.

That's good! I was just thinking about running in the summer this morning.

 

[ZellyB]

Welcome to the thread @AZMermaid

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: Ride: Kilimanjaro Safari. We often ride it twice in a row. Seems like one time they just let us stay on the truck and not have to re-board.
Not-ride: Mad Tea Party. Bad experience in high school.

 

[Bree]

Yeah, I'm definitely going to go to the running store to check them out in person. I think that will probably help me decide better. Since I'm not using it as an all-day watch, I wasnt even thinking of the vivoactive at first, but since it's the same price, I figured I'd solicit opinions.



I guess that explains why the 235 is on sale...
I need to look at the 645 more, but ... I don't love the $400 price tag. Especially since I have to get new shoes soon and those aren't particularly cheap either...



So ... my FR10 is more accurate than whatever I get next (if you believe this). Good to know.

If you aren’t planning to use it as an everyday watch I’d rule out the 645. I do use the 645 as my everyday watch since i can get notifications, track steps and use Garmin Pay (their version of Apple Pay). That’s all I used the Apple Watch for. I sold my Garmin 230 and gave my DD my Apple Watch. I am buying a dark leather band for my 645 to use when I have to dress up.

 

[AZMermaid]

@jennamfeo looks like we are both running Dbacks next weekend! Good luck!

 

[JulieODC]

QOTD: I’m going with Peoplemover
For the people watching benefits! With safari second. Love splash mountain too.

Welcome @AZMermaid!

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Can I join your thread? I live in AZ and teach first grade. Slower runner (although mid for Run Disney I'd say) trying to get stronger and faster in an effort for my first half (Princess) next year! I have the Dbacks 5K next Saturday 3/31 coming up. This is a flat course in dowtown Phoenix. My 7 year old is running too. He has done a couple races and I am tempted to leave him (or have him leave me) but I also worry bout if he gets injured or something. We are naturally about the same pace... but he does the annoying kid thing of running quickly (faster than me if I let him) and then needing to walk.

I agree with People Mover for the QOTD!

Welcome!! Excited to hear more from you! Princess was my 1st half last year and it was great!!

Adding to the which watch conversation, does anyone have/use the apple watch? I've been looking at it (without cellular - GPS only) and I'm wondering if it would be a good fit for me. I know that Garmin is THE activity watch, but I'm vain and don't like how they look and I want it to be a seamless compatibility with my iPhone... thoughts? Comparisons? I've done lots of research but my head is spinning with all the info.

I have the apple watch 2 and really, really like it. I know the mileage of the routes I run and find it to be accurate. I run intervals and just glace at the time- I could probably almost run them my feel. Is it the best running watch? No. But it works well for me!

 

[Keels]

Fun Friday QOTD: What attraction would you be ok with being on non stop for 4 hours? You are allowed food, drink, and 1 bathroom break of 5-10 minutes.

Does this involve going through the queue/pre-show areas or like once you’re on the ride for the first time you’re in that same seat for four hours?

 

[Barca33Runner]

ATTQOTD: Splash Mountain. This is assuming a 70-degree+ temps. Start Riding at 11 AM and go until 3 PM. I'd have to have a corn dog from Sleepy Hollow dropped off at some point and, of course, a Dole Whip would be nice. Getting wet would be a minor nuisance on a hot day and it's my favorite ride. I rode it back to back in 40-degree temps in the rain on New Year's Day this year (shocking that there was no wait), so 4 hours in good weather would be a blast.

ETA-Some runners-up: Soarin', Test Track (I'm a sucker for games so as long as the design aspect was included I could spend a day designing and riding), Kilimanjaro Safari, Gran Fiesta Tour. I guess I'm easy to please.

Worst Enemy 4-hour ride- Mission Space: Orange. I think that has the biggest chance to truly mess with a person's equilibrium. Maybe not their sanity quite like IASW (or that earworm of a song on The Seas with Nemo and Friends). It really comes down to whether physical pain or psychological anguish is the goal.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Fun Friday: Like others, I'd probably have to pick the People Mover. I also liked the idea of a lazy river! Does DS count as an attraction? I could easily spend 4 hours and lots of money there.

I wouldn't wish 4 hours of IASW on anyone...

 

[cavepig]

Safari that stopped a lot, I could stand, move around, for 4 hours I would love. Any other ride for 4 hours I would go nutty probably just because being trapped for that long no matter where sounds not fun after awhile.

By the way ... I don't know that I'd want to ride it for 4 hours, but I have to step up and defend IASW. I like that song. Its classic Disney.

I like it too, defend away, I'll join you

 

[jennamfeo]

@jennamfeo looks like we are both running Dbacks next weekend! Good luck!

Yay that’s awesome! Maybe we can meet up!