The Running Thread - 2018

[SarahDisney]

ATTQOTD: I am interested in the idea of a challenge, but have yet to find one where the logistics work for me.

 

[Wendy98]

I just want to let you know...I saw your post yesterday and went to the Tieks website. Remembered I had looked at them awhile back and thought they were too pricey. Also remembered that I have a birthday coming up.....so yeah, my first pair will be at my house tomorrow. Look what you've started!!

EDIT: I went with Azure Snake but there are like 4 other colors on my wishlist...

Add me to that list...I hope they work. My feet are a mess!

Everyone post a pic of your feet in your new shoes tomorrow?

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: I'd love to do a challenge outside of runDisney, but want a unique experience. Vacation Races has some cool stuff through national parks which include a 5K then a half the following day.

 

[jennamfeo]

Add me to that list...I hope they work. My feet are a mess!

Everyone post a pic of your feet in your new shoes tomorrow?

I'm so excited for everyone who bought some Tieks! They really are my favorite flats. Can't wait to get a fun colored pair next!

 

[jennamfeo]

ATTQOTD: If I survive Dopey, I would want to do the Flying Pig 4-way challenge. The name alone is enough for me to want to do it but as a bonus I would totally eat a 4-way Cincinnati Chili immediately following the marathon. Also, if they ever bring back the Disneyland races, I would do the "Avenge to Vegas" challenge, where you do the Super Hero Half in the morning and then drive to Vegas to do the Rock N Roll Half at night.

 

[cavepig]

Anyone get the Saucony Dunkin Donut shoes? I saw they sold out super fast!


as for Challenges I've only done Run Disney ones, never thought of others & don't know of any local ones.

 

[Ariel484]

Add me to that list...I hope they work. My feet are a mess!

Everyone post a pic of your feet in your new shoes tomorrow?

Which ones did you get?? I am eyeing the leopard ones now...

I'm so excited for everyone who bought some Tieks! They really are my favorite flats. Can't wait to get a fun colored pair next!

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Glad to read another good review!! I totally would have picked the matte black, but I have a black pair of TOMS that aren't dead yet, so I felt like I should go for something different...

 

[CDKG]

QOTD: In running there are many challenge type events. Some have officials names, others only exist online and the only acknowledgment you may get is internet cred. However, they exist. Do you have any type of race challenge that you would like to complete, working on, or would like to do?

There is a local race series that offers a "Crown of the Sound" half marathon challenge. Complete three half marathons during the calendar year and earn an extra crown medal. I completed the challenge in 2015 as part of my eight half marathon goal. Since that goal was a little aggressive, I just focused on Disneyland half marathons (Star Wars and Tink) in 2016 and 2017.

With the Disneyland races gone, 2018 is all about running local again. While I decided not to go for the Crown of the Sound this year, I am returning to those three races (and a fourth I ran before it was discontinued in 2014). I PRed the St. Paddy's Day 10k and just registered for the Tacoma Narrows half. I will also register for two of their fall/winter 10k's including their Christmas themed race! Let's call it the unofficial "Tiara of the Sound" challenge, LOL!

 

[Jules76126]

I would love to get one of the hot pink Tieks, but I think I will probably get a boring color that I can wear to work like my grey ones. I wish they had sales.

 

[Wendy98]

Which ones did you get?? I am eyeing the leopard ones now...

These bad boys are headed my way:

 

[Ariel484]

@Wendy98 Ooooh. Pretty sure that's one of many on my wishlist!

 

[Dis5150]

@Ariel484 @Wendy98 So jealous! I haven't worked up the courage to mention them to DH yet....

ETA: I want the Lovestruck ones!

 

[Ariel484]

@Ariel484 @Wendy98 So jealous! I haven't worked up the courage to mention them to DH yet....

ETA: I want the Lovestruck ones!

Husband just got himself a pair of nice near noise-canceling headphones for his birthday last week, so I used that as my bargaining chip! The timing worked out well for me.

 

[roxymama]

Husband just got himself a pair of nice near noise-canceling headphones for his birthday last week, so I used that as my bargaining chip! The timing worked out well for me.

Just wait to tell him you bought new shoes until he has the noise cancelling headphones on.

 

[SarahDisney]

Husband just got himself a pair of nice near noise-canceling headphones for his birthday last week, so I used that as my bargaining chip! The timing worked out well for me.

Surprisingly, before tax, my noise-cancelling headphones cost less than a pair of Tieks. Which is why I have the headphones and not the shoes (that plus I can just wear sneakers to work if I want)

 

[Ariel484]

Just wait to tell him you bought new shoes until he has the noise cancelling headphones on.

He knows! I told him the cost was similar to his headphones via text message, so he knows.

Surprisingly, before tax, my noise-cancelling headphones cost less than a pair of Tieks. Which is why I have the headphones and not the shoes (that plus I can just wear sneakers to work if I want)

His were more expensive than the Tieks, so I'm winning!

 

[LilyJC]

QOTD: In running there are many challenge type events. Some have officials names, others only exist online and the only acknowledgment you may get is internet cred. However, they exist. Do you have any type of race challenge that you would like to complete, working on, or would like to do?

I’ve done the Beach Cities Challenge 3 times while also qualifying for the Double Dog Dare (39+ miles) challenge twice, but at some point I’d really like to do the California Dreamin’ Challenge. It’s a combo of any race distance at Surf City and San Francisco. Last year would have been perfect as it was the 40th anniversary of the San Francisco Marathon, and I’m a complete sucker for anniversary bling. Unfortunately I dragged my feet too long and the first half marathon sold out. Oh, and I also plan for my next Dopey Challenge to be in 2023 for even more anniversary bling!

 

[Wendy98]

@Ariel484 @Wendy98 So jealous! I haven't worked up the courage to mention them to DH yet....

ETA: I want the Lovestruck ones!

My husband is clueless with what I buy. Stuff just shows up. I mostly order stuff for the kids, until the big box from Running Warehouse comes because shoes were a super good deal.

 

[KB0609]

Anyone get the Saucony Dunkin Donut shoes? I saw they sold out super fast!

I wish! I wanted a pair because I love Dunkin' Donuts and sprinkles! Oh well.

 

[DopeyBadger]

until the big box from Running Warehouse comes because shoes were a super good deal.

You ordered how many pairs?!?!