The Running Thread - 2018

[ZellyB]

Saucony just released a Dunkin Donut inspired Kinvara if you want to go all in...
https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a19595602/saucony-dunkin-donuts-shoes/

 

[Bree]

Saucony just released a Dunkin Donut inspired Kinvara if you want to go all in...
https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a19595602/saucony-dunkin-donuts-shoes/

Those are so cute!

 

[jennamfeo]

I've been waiting for someone to post these for like 2 days. (I didn't want to be the enabler)

Hahaha, I just sent a picture of these to my husband and all he said was "nope". I wish they had a chocolate sprinkles version.

 

[DopeyBadger]

Saucony just released a Dunkin Donut inspired Kinvara if you want to go all in...
https://www.runnersworld.com/gear/a19595602/saucony-dunkin-donuts-shoes/

My wife sent those to me yesterday. Hard to argue with my love of doughnuts...

 

[AZMermaid]

I'll be staying around a 10:02 min/mi if you wanna run with me for a bit. That would put you at 31:06.

Thank you for the offer- I really appreciate it. I will have my 7 year old with me- at least for a while- so I don't want to impose him on anyone, barely even me- haha! Have you done this race before? I swear it is always blazing hot that last mile!

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

QOTD: Today lets discuss compression socks. Do you use them? Do you wear them while running or for recovery, or both? What would you suggest to someone who is looking to get a pair?

I have several pairs of Zensah calf sleeves. I like them better than the Balega compression socks I bought, or the Brooks calf sleeves I have. They seem to fit me just right. I've run in them, and I've put them on for recovery. Haven't seen a difference running versus recovery. I also have a couple of Zensah soft ankle compression socks, which I sometimes use during a PF flare, or if my right ankle is bothering me.

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

QOTD: For fueling during your long run or you a "liquids" (think GU) or solids (think the jelly bean fuel) type of person and why?

I usually eat cherry caffeinated Sport Beans before a run, as I usually have trouble motivating myself to take food pre-race. DW likes the caffeine free orange ones (as do I, actually). I go with Lemon-Lime GU during runs. I've found I tend to drop Sport Beans during a run. And though I usually like Cliff Shot Bloks, I just can't tear them open when I'm all sweaty. Tried a Honey Stinger waffle post-long run the other Sunday, and liked that. I also bought some Honey Stinger strawberry chews to try. I think I'll try them and the Bloks I have as pre-run fuel.

The other thing I found helps (me): I open things at home before leaving. More than once, I've torn the top off a pack of Sport Beans, and had it go awry, leaving me unable to get to the Ziploc opening and the beans within.

 

[Jules76126]

No compression socks here. My longest run currently is 4 miles. Still working on building up that base.

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: Today lets discuss compression socks. Do you use them? Do you wear them while running or for recovery, or both? What would you suggest to someone who is looking to get a pair?

I wear them for recovery after long runs and races. I have pairs with various fits and graduated compression from CW-X, 2XU, and Zoot, and like them all. Plus, they're nice to wear on planes during the 17-hour flights.

 

[flav]

I never tried or considered compression socks but it is interesting to know they exist and what they would be useful for should the need arise.

I tried Sport Beans but did not like the texture compared to real jellybeans.

So far, what works best for runs that are over 1:30 is caffeinated PowerGel (apparently those are to be discontinued) with water every about 45min, alternating Powerade and water station and a few Honey Stinger Chews in between.

 

[CDKG]

QOTD: Today lets discuss compression socks. Do you use them? Do you wear them while running or for recovery, or both? What would you suggest to someone who is looking to get a pair?

I have a few pairs of compression socks and always wore them on my flight home from DL races, since I typically flew home the evening of the half. One trip I tried calf sleeves instead. When I got home I realized my ankles, just below the calf sleeves, were huge! Well, that didn't work, LOL! I always enjoy the feeling of relief when I get home, peel off the socks, and climb into bed for the night.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

My husband uses compression sleeves during runs longer than a half marathon.

I use compression socks after a long race unless I'm having shin split issues.

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: Today lets discuss compression socks. Do you use them? Do you wear them while running or for recovery, or both? What would you suggest to someone who is looking to get a pair?

Todays question is a suggestion from a fellow poster. Thank you for the topic for today!

I have used them in the past. I would normally use them post long run, but may use them from time to time during the work week when my legs were feeling a bit beat up. MY suggestion would be the more difficult they are to get on, the better they are for your probably. Also, when putting them on post run, be prepared for possible cramps.... at least thats what happened to me when I tried to put them on and would have to get DW to help because my feet and calf would cramp up.

I have 3 different brands. I can't think of the names right now as I haven't worn them in a while. I will wear them when I am sore. I actually wear them to bed. Usually when I wake up in the morning I am a new person from the knees down. I wish I could get a full body compression sleeve.

 

[TheHamm]

I wish I could get a full body compression sleeve.

I think the closest thing is a pool.
And I spent far too much time looking at compression socks on Amazon last night, so please do not think you all don't make a difference in someone's life!

 

[BikeFan]

Welcome!!! I don't know if this is a controversial opinion but if I run like 95% of a race and take a few walking breathers (especially during water stops because I'm super klumsy) I still consider it as a running the whole thing. Some people may not agree. I've ran plenty of shorter races all the way without stopping at all. But I think every 10k or longer I've at least walked a tiny bit. Again...water stops...very much still a work in progress with coordination.

I think the whole "running the whole race" debate kind of misses the point. The object of a race is to cover the distance as fast as possible (and/or have as much fun as possible too ) and it doesn't really matter how you do that, at least to me. I've certainly never thought less of someone's finish if they walked a little or a lot of a race - I just respect the effort. Even in my fastest marathons, I usually walk the water stops so I don't end up wearing the Gatorade down the front of my shirt (also super clumsy here). It's really no big deal. Besides, some "walkers" are fast as heck! The American record for the race walk 5K is 19:09, and the world record for the race walk 50K is 3:23:33 (under 7:00 miles!). That's pretty darn fast and a lot of runners would love to have those times, so don't worry how much you run or walk of a race. As long as you're moving forward, you're making progress!

 

[LSUlakes]

Good morning folks! Today’s Fun Good Friday QOTD: Are you off of work today for Good Friday? Any interesting traditions? Easter traditions?

I’m off today. Last Friday in lent normally involves a crawfish boil, tonight will not be any different. Easter weekend is a family event and this year we are going to my dads to fish, Easter egg hunt for kids, BBQ, and egg pocking. Good times will be had!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

 

[DIS-OH]

Off work yesterday, today and Monday...the extent of Spring Break for my school district.

Easter is the holiday I host for my family, so I’ll spend my break cleaning, cooking and then cleaning up!

Need to get a 10 mile run in over the weekend as we’re running the Cap City Half April 28th.

 

[camaker]

Good morning folks! Today’s Fun Good Friday QOTD: Are you off of work today for Good Friday? Any interesting traditions? Easter traditions?

Unfortunately, I'm at work today. No Easter days off for us. There are, however, a lot of people out of the office for Good Friday and I'll probably be able to get away early.

 

[Bree]

Today’s Fun Good Friday QOTD: Are you off of work today for Good Friday? Any interesting traditions? Easter traditions?

I am a stay at home mom so I am home. We have no family here in FL so we keep the holiday low key. We just purchased a smoker and plan on making some baby back ribs for Easter dinner. Other than a 7 mile run I plan on doing nothing but lazing around watching movies and sneaking the kids candy.

 

[Capang]

Good morning folks! Today’s Fun Good Friday QOTD: Are you off of work today for Good Friday? Any interesting traditions? Easter traditions?

Yes! I'm off work for the next 7+ days for spring break. No interesting traditions other than Italian food at dinner (my dad was from Italy).