The Running Thread - 2018

[Bree]

I’ve thought about mace, but worry that it might make a dog more angry and more prone to attack. Is that a totally unfounded concern?

That’s my worry too. I saw some mini stun guns and collapsible batons this weekend at an expo.

 

[cavepig]

I’ve thought about mace, but worry that it might make a dog more angry and more prone to attack. Is that a totally unfounded concern?

I only used it the one time and it stopped the dog and I took off and the dog stayed there! Honestly, I'm not sure if it would make a certain dog more aggresive or not but if you get it in it's nose/eyes hopefully it would at least be occupied by that instead of you?!?!

ATTQOTD - - I haven't hit PRs in a very very very long time, but I like clothes so that would be a good thing to use to justify new running clothes

 

[ZellyB]

Congratulations to all the racers this weekend!!

ATTQOTD: If available, I treat myself to free alcohol after races regardless of my time.

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: I treat myself any time I race! But after my 10K PR in October, my husband got me a card and a cupcake which was thoughtful.

@LSUlakes I have a race to add for July:

04 - apdebord - Peachtree Road Race 10K (NG / N/A)

 

[AFwifelife]

ATTQOTD: I went to UCF where for a long time we had to remind ourselves "win or lose, we still booze!" so every race ends with a celebratory drink or treat.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

A huge CONGRATS to all of the racers this weekend!! Great job everyone!

ATTQOTD: I haven't raced enough to really celebrate huge PRs, but I like to celebrate every race with a little treat.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: With all the PR's over the weekend I wanted to ask, when you meet a goal or PR, do you treat yourself to something special?

Last time I had a PR @DopeyBadger gave me a fritter and it was one of the best things ever!

 

[SarahDisney]

QOTD: With all the PR's over the weekend I wanted to ask, when you meet a goal or PR, do you treat yourself to something special?

I mostly just eat a lot of things that I shouldn't eat.
(I do that when I don't PR too, though)

 

[cburnett11]

ATTQOTD:

I mostly just eat a lot of things that I shouldn't eat.
(I do that when I don't PR too, though)

Thanks... perfect answer for me.

 

[MissLiss279]

ATTQOTD: Yeah, I don’t really treat myself to anything different than after another race - post race food is good...

 

[Bree]

QOTD: With all the PR's over the weekend I wanted to ask, when you meet a goal or PR, do you treat yourself to something special?

After a really long run which results in a high calorie burn I usually eat something that I normally don't. Yesterday I ran 12 miles and had a hot dog for dinner. I balanced it out with local grown corn on the cob and sliced cucumbers

@FlashAM7 I really like the medal! Is the Winter Park 10K a peacock medal every year? I may have to add that race to my wish list!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

ATTQOTD: Alcohol but that's any race.

 

[FlashAM7]

After a really long run which results in a high calorie burn I usually eat something that I normally don't. Yesterday I ran 12 miles and had a hot dog for dinner. I balanced it out with local grown corn on the cob and sliced cucumbers

@FlashAM7 I really like the medal! Is the Winter Park 10K a peacock medal every year? I may have to add that race to my wish list!

Yes it's a peacock every year! This was the first year I ran it but have seen the last few years' medals they had and they are all peacocks. It was a beautiful course and perfect weather. You also get a t-shirt and pint glass. Registration was $40.

 

[KSellers88]

Congrats to everyone on their PRs!

ATTQOTD: Chocolate and running clothes. Sometimes my reward is signing up for another race to try and do it again!

 

[FredtheDuck]

ATTQOTD: I feel like we always get pizza after PRs, but I only just started racing recently. After my two toughest efforts, DH sent me to go get a hot stone pedicure. Glorious.

 

[Miranda]

I mostly just eat a lot of things that I shouldn't eat.
(I do that when I don't PR too, though)

I also do that because it's Monday... or Tuesday... or...

 

[HomeiswhereMickeyis]

Just a thought about the dog repellent conversation. I was thinking maybe one of those personal alarms that make a loud noise would probably keep a dog at bay without hurting it. I personally haven't had to deal with aggressive dogs in my neighborhood, but I did have one run out it's front door and jump into my arms! The owners were really confused by that and kept asking how their dog knew me!

ATTQOTD: I haven't done anything special to celebrate a PR... but that might change now!

 

[camaker]

Last time I had a PR @DopeyBadger gave me a fritter and it was one of the best things ever!

I hope he's planning to bring a case of those things to Chicago this fall!!

 

[baxter24]

ATTQOTD: Basically what @SarahDisney said!

 

[Mickey Momma]

ATTQOTD: I haven't really had a lot of PRs so I've never really considered this. Maybe I should treat myself to something today? As for any post-race treat, it usually involves beer and a nap. I'm not much of a nap in regular life, but a post-race nap is the best. And well beer? Duh.