The Running Thread - 2018

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: I've only DNFed once. I've shared this before: It was the Manny Hanny Corporate Challenge, 3.5 miles instead of 5K. I tried to keep up with a friendly rival who was in WAY better shape. I passed out around mile 3. I still remember having the thought: 'This is weird. My hands have never hit the pavement while running, and now they are.' It was like I was on the ground before I realized I wasn't running anymore. It was DNF in all it's glory: ambulance ride, medical tent, etc. Oddly enough, there was no shame. It was a stupid 150% effort. If it had been a 5K instead if a d**n 3.5 miles, I might have made it. This race was the exact opposite of the question: I did not consider DNF a possible but DNFed.

Only 2 times have I toed the start line and considered DNF a possibility.

1. My only ultra, a 52 miler. It was on a whim, I hadn't really been training for an ultra and had never gone that far. With 2 marathons back to back, DNF seemed a possibility.
2. Disney Marathon 2018. My ITB was already acting up on Saturday. It felt like each step might be my last, so I wasn't sure about Sunday, but I wrapped it tight and made it. I am a marathon finish crier, but on Sunday I cried at mile 26. Ithink it was because I really wasn't sure I was going to finish until I saw 26.

No desire to try Barkley.

 

[Keels]

Wait... What....



I just left work.

It will be OK, little buddy. The Tooth Fairy is still real!

 

[jennamfeo]

They are the sad shadow of Froot Loops, the undisputed best cereal.

Uh what? Nope.

I won't judge anyone harshly for not liking pancakes, although I will think you are weird. But if you do like pancakes and are eating them with fake syrup then I am definitely judging you!

I like my pancakes/waffles/french toast with Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup.

When I see people enjoying a beer I question what's wrong with them.

Not all beer is equal in flavor.

FRENCH TOAST

MF-ING FRENCH TOAST!!!! French toast>Pancakes>Waffles (unless I am in Belgium)

Cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch

THIS. Always CTC!

ATTQOTD: haven’t started a race that I was worried of not finishing yet but I’m already nervous for Dopey.

SAME.

 

[Barca33Runner]

THIS. Always CTC!

Agreed. And co-sign on the CTC abbreviation.

 

[McNs]

Ok while we’re talking weird breakfasts, what is with biscuits and gravy!? I first came across it at a Hampton Inn while in the US for work. Took me a week to pluck up the courage to try it. Thought it was ok...

I like all the breakfasts, preference depends on where I am eating. Life changers include beignets at cafe du monde, exceeded the hype. The soggy excuses at Ralph Brennan’s in DLR’s downtown Disney should be ashamed of themselves.

 

[Keels]

Ok while we’re talking weird breakfasts, *** is with biscuits and gravy!? I first came across it at a Hampton Inn while in the US for work. Took me a week to pluck up the courage to try it. Thought it was ok...

Mmmmmmmm. Biscuits and gravy - Southerners will fight you on what style of gravy is the best. Personally, I say no to sausage gravy but YES! to peppered cream gravy with biscuits.

And the only thing better than biscuits and gravy is chicken biscuits with gravy!

 

[KB0609]

Ok while we’re talking weird breakfasts, *** is with biscuits and gravy!? I first came across it at a Hampton Inn while in the US for work. Took me a week to pluck up the courage to try it. Thought it was ok...

I love biscuits and gravy! However, I feel like they can be really good or really meh depending on where you get them.

 

[Mickey Momma]

Ok while we’re talking weird breakfasts, what is with biscuits and gravy!? I first came across it at a Hampton Inn while in the US for work. Took me a week to pluck up the courage to try it. Thought it was ok...

I like all the breakfasts, preference depends on where I am eating. Life changers include beignets at cafe du monde, exceeded the hype. The soggy excuses at Ralph Brennan’s in DLR’s downtown Disney should be ashamed of themselves.

Please do not judge biscuits and gravy by your experience at a Hampton Inn. Just saying.

 

[Mickey Momma]

Mmmmmmmm. Biscuits and gravy - Southerners will fight you on what style of gravy is the best. Personally, I say no to sausage gravy but YES! to peppered cream gravy with biscuits.

And the only thing better than biscuits and gravy is chicken biscuits with gravy!

We will have to agree to disagree. The gravy has to have crumbled sausage mixed right in. And it has to be spicy.

 

[Keels]

We will have to agree to disagree. The gravy has to have crumbled sausage mixed right in. And it has to be spicy.

Unofficial Gravy Rankings:
1. Cream Gravy
2. Red Eye Gravy
3. Roast Beef Gravy
4. Chicken Gravy
5. Mole
107. Sausage Gravy

 

[roxymama]

For the record: I would eat breakfast food three times a day if it wasn't a terrible idea for my health.
Also of note: Cilantro is a garbage food grown from the seeds of hell.
But for your consideration: @Keels is still a pretty cool individual despite our partisanship on the above topics.

ATTQOTD: I've been worried about distances and about how I would feel doing them, but never worried about not completing them. I know that accidents can happen but I try to live my life without the fear of an accident hindering me. I know driving a safe car and driving safely will get me to where I need to be and I know following a training plan and being smart about my goals will get me to the finish line safely. If something freakishly happens or my body gives up maybe one day I won't finish a race, but I try not to focus on that scenario.
FYI: Chicago is 26.2 miles long. Did you guys know? That's crazy right? I still know I'll finish...which is why I have to do the training. So I can keep thinking that way.
Also - Barkely...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEE
I'd rather not.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

And the only thing better than biscuits and gravy is chicken biscuits with gravy!

And then there's chicken and waffles. Not saying chicken&waffles>chicken biscuits&gravy, but it reminded me.

To cover all your bases, order it with real maple syrup AND cream gravy.

 

[Keels]

And then there's chicken and waffles. Not saying chicken&waffles>chicken biscuits&gravy, but it reminded me.

To cover all your bases, order it with real maple syrup AND cream gravy.

SO WISE.

 

[gjramsey]

Unofficial Gravy Rankings:
1. Cream Gravy
2. Red Eye Gravy
3. Roast Beef Gravy
4. Chicken Gravy
5. Mole
107. Sausage Gravy

 

[cavepig]

The name is Gantu.

Gantu, love it!!! Very cool name!

ATTQOTD - I've never thought I wouldn't finish a race, even the 2016 marathon as part of Dopey when I was really sick, even if I had to crawl I was getting my challenge medals! Those aren't cheap!

Barkley's Nope Never ever ever ever.

Biscuits & gravy (vegetarian gravy for me though) is so good, which now I'm wanting for dinner

 

[AFwifelife]

I can’t wait to get back to the South. I’ve missed biscuits and gravy. Also sweet tea. It was fine while we were in Texas but the extreme lack of sweet tea in Arizona is killing me.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I hate gravy.

I'm a bad southern.

 

[gjramsey]

ATTQOTD: I have always started with the opinion I was going to finish. I have never had the thought of giving up (knock on fake wood that continues). Barkley's does not even interest me. It seems too hard/complicated just to be so.

 

[jennamfeo]

I feel like with every comment opens another can of worms.

I just want biscuits.
I just want unsweetened tea.

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: I’ve never thought I would never finish a race (not that I’ve run many). I’ve had lots of self doubt about performance though.

I had to look up what the Barkley race was. Um, yeah. Self navigating in the woods? I’d be so lost in the first mile they would have to send a search team to find me. Waze is my best friend in the car and I still manage to get lost.

Not all biscuits and gravy are created equal. You get the good stuff in the South! They just don’t know how to make it up north. Same thing with sweet tea!