The Running Thread - 2018

[Keels]

Did you buy a new phone yet?

I'M WORKING ON IT!!

In random running news, Tailwind posted on their Instagram page that one of their clients ran a 100-miler on a cruise ship over the weekend. 1600 laps in 27 hours. I can't even imagine how tedious that must have been.

#NOPE.

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD: Covered Bridges HM in Vermont

That one is my to do list... In a few year.

 

[Bree]

In random running news, Tailwind posted on their Instagram page that one of their clients ran a 100-miler on a cruise ship over the weekend. 1600 laps in 27 hours. I can't even imagine how tedious that must have been.

That person is insane. My idea of a good time on a cruise is a lounge chair in the adult pool area, a book and a waiter.

 

[Dis5150]

Hmmm.....guess that means that most of the dress shoes that women have access to are flip flops since most heels, flats, wedges and clogs could fall into that category. Which would also make men's loafers flip flops by that definition. Try pointing that out and watch his/her/its head explode. Dress code police are obnoxious.

I should have been more detailed, she considers all sandals that don't have a back (which I call slip on's)as flip flops. She is crazy. The original rule was intended so that we could chase clients who run off (I work in a residential center for developmentally disabled adults). But I would much rather chase them in my croc sandals than in the 4 inch heels that some of the ladies here wear (which are allowed!).

Now I have spent most of my day oogling all the colors of Tieks (very slow day at work). Next step is how to convince DH that I need them, lol. I know he is going to say "They are HOW much??"

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Next step is how to convince DH that I need them, lol. I know he is going to say "They are HOW much??"

Find a more expensive brand and show him those first. This is the inoculation.

Then a few days later (after his immunity is built up), show him the real, less expensive shoes, that you really want.

Go out to eat to celebrate the money you just saved.

 

[Dis5150]

Find a more expensive brand and show him those first. This is the inoculation.

Then a few days later (after his immunity is built up), show him the real, less expensive shoes, that you really want.

Go out to eat to celebrate the money you just saved.

Brilliant!!

 

[baxter24]

ATTQOTD: Its got to be the WDW marathon! No race will ever mean as much to me as this one does.

 

[camaker]

Find a more expensive brand and show him those first. This is the inoculation.

Then a few days later (after his immunity is built up), show him the real, less expensive shoes, that you really want.

Go out to eat to celebrate the money you just saved.

Things are difficult enough for us husbands without you giving out workarounds for the eminently reasonable valuations that we put on items!

For an encore are you going to explain why we don't really need boats, workshops, power tools and the like?

Please turn in your Man Card on the way out...

 

[PaDisneyCouple]

QOTD: Anyone got fooled on April fools day? Any good stories?

April 1st was our first date. We were in the main building on campus, and had been reviewing test scores from that morning's exam. She asked me out. I was originally headed over to the gym to meet with my coach. Ended up going back to the house to tell the guys what had just happened.

She drove, and picked the restaurant (Bistro Romano in Philadelphia). I chose the movie (Naked Gun 33 1/3). The guys thought I made a bad movie selection. I did wonder if it was some sort of prank, but it was real. We were married 3.5 years later.

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: Tink Half Marathon! (Please come back or something like it...I want to run it again!)

RE Spending money on running races and travel: I know YOLO is played out, but more than ever this year I've realized the fragility of life and that there are no guarantees. If my body is able to do the things it can do now and that makes me happy, then I am going to use it to do those things. Spending money on experiences for me is starting to outweigh spending it on stuff (though I still find stuff to spend it on.) At some point I may not be mobile enough to walk around Disney let alone run around it, but right now I am. And although I don't have the means to go 5 times a year; I will take the opportunities that I do have to do something I love.
To each their own was a great way to put it. Some memories are priceless and so I'm willing to pay a premium for what could be an amazing memory.

 

[sourire]

ATTQOTD: This is a toughie. I really want to pick the WDW Marathon, but I'm going with the Disneyland 10k (DL races, please come back!)! Such a great course, love DL and the weather in CA...sigh.

Bistro Romano in Philadelphia

This place is delish! She chose well!!

Some memories are priceless and so I'm willing to pay a premium for what could be an amazing memory.

Love this.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Things are difficult enough for us husbands without you giving out workarounds for the eminently reasonable valuations that we put on items!

For an encore are you going to explain why we don't really need boats, workshops, power tools and the like?

Please turn in your Man Card on the way out...

Me: Honey here's the table saw I want ($900).
DW: Wow, that's a lot of money!
Me (2 days later): I can settle for this one for $600.
Me: I can get a router for $100, and we're still $200 to the good!
Me: You deserve a break, since we have 'found' money, let's go out to eat!

 

[AZMermaid]

In random running news, Tailwind posted on their Instagram page that one of their clients ran a 100-miler on a cruise ship over the weekend. 1600 laps in 27 hours. I can't even imagine how tedious that must have been.

Wow! I ran 3 miles on the Wonder and thought I was the bomb!

 

[Wendy98]

Exactly! I had friends who just couldn't understand why I spend so much time/$$ at Disney. My answer was always because I want to and I can - why does it matter what I do and how much I spend? The only person I really have to answer to is the man that lives in my house, but he's not the boss of me and I'm an adult and can do what I want.

This. I get sarcastically asked many times, “It’s been a week. Shouldn’t you be in Disney?” It just makes me post more social media pics when I am there to rub it in.

 

[CDKG]

I have a question for the running board ladies. I am terrible about dressing in office attire! Up until recently I was able to just hide in my office all day in my jeans, race shirt and retired running shoes. Well, our new Interim Superintendent imposed a new rule that all office doors must remain open so now I am on display to everyone. While I still plan to wear jeans I will switch up to a blouse or nicer shirt. But I find that wearing flats hurt my back. Do any of you have a recommendation on some office appropriate flats/shoes that fit and feel like running shoes? Proper arch support and comfortable sole? They also need to go with capris, skinny jeans and boot cut jeans. Because I am cheap and don't want to have to buy a bunch of pairs, lol.

When I'm not wearing running shoes, I'm usually in Birkenstocks. They have so many different styles and colors... More importantly, they make my feet happy!

 

[FredtheDuck]

Re: shoes, I have Sam Edelman flats and I like them for ballet flats. They’re nowhere near running shoes in terms of comfort or structure, but they have a little bit of extra cushioning through the sole and in the heel and my tired-from-running feet are usually glad for it. I’ve been wanting Tieks for years. Someday I’ll cough up the $ (my Edelman’s are annual Christmas gifts from my MIL <3).

ATTQOTD: I have never traveled for a race. But I really like the Pike’s Peek 10K (NOT Pike’s PeAk). It’s close, it’s mostly downhill, and I like the shirts they give out. I want to do it this year but I’m trying to decide if I can behave myself and do it as a LR instead of trying to PR.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

ATTQOTD: Assuming it returns, my one race would forever be Star Wars Light Side at Disneyland. If it doesn't return, then it's Star Wars Dark Side at Disney World.

I don't view my additional vacation costs to Disneyland or Walt Disney World as part of the "cost" of running. They are places I visited long before I started running and will continue to visit independently of running a race there. Yes, signing up for multiple races that require can get very expensive, but at the same time it's also very possible to be a runner without ever signing up for a race.

I believe it's kind of ridiculous to argue that the cost of running is becoming prohibitive when running does not require that you sign up for a race in a specific destination, be it Disney or your neighborhood.

 

[dis_or_dat]

@Dis5150 i love my dansko professional. It's not the prettiest or cheapest (psssst - you can get them for a better price on 6pm) but it's the only thing I wear at work. They last forever - I've gone through 2 pairs in over 10 years and only because a pint of detergent got inside 1 during a move. I highly suggest going to a shoe store to try them on.

Tieks are my favorite flats. But I get blisters if I walk in them all day all week.

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: You are allowed to only run one race that you have already participated in for the rest of your life and that race only, which one are you going to run?

ATTQOTD: Without a doubt, the Boston Marathon would be my choice.

Since I have never run Boston I can't pick it. I love the WDW marathon, but it's a marathon and those are hard. So, I will go with the TOT 10 Miler. Still remains the most fun race I have ever done. Distance is enough to be challenging but also short enough to race hard for speed if you want. I will say, it has to be at night and have the after party still. If they move it to the morning, then I would pick WDW Marathon.

Interesting article

Are races worth the money?

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/get-healthy-orlando/os-runners-pay-for-races-20180216-story.html

I know many of us would say yes but it’s something to ponder for sure.

When you can go to dinner and a movie and drop over $100 then $75-185 for an entry fee is no big deal as it is making me healthy. I don't count the travel expenses in my cost to do the race because it comes out of my vacation time at work so it comes out of my vacation fund.

 

[cavepig]

I don't view my additional vacation costs to Disneyland or Walt Disney World as part of the "cost" of running. They are places I visited long before I started running and will continue to visit independently of running a race there. Yes, signing up for multiple races that require can get very expensive, but at the same time it's also very possible to be a runner without ever signing up for a race.

I believe it's kind of ridiculous to argue that the cost of running is becoming prohibitive when running does not require that you sign up for a race in a specific destination, be it Disney or your neighborhood.

So this, there are many people who run without doing a single race or hardly any & if any, only local. Races are nice motivation but I agree costs of running is what you make of it & I also don't consider my Disney races costs of running as I would be going anyway so consider them just part of the entertainment costs like if I did dessert/holiday parties or something.