The Running Thread - 2018

[KevM]

ATTQOTD: May goals - Training for the Philly Run Fest Half on June 3rd, with the goal of finishing under 2:30:00. Also aiming to run over 100 miles for the month.

 

[Bree]

QOTD: My running goal for May is starting a new dopeybadger speedwork plan that will take me through the summer and end with the Smoky Mountains Half Marathon on September 8th. Also on my list this month is to find some inclines here in central FL to run. I know of some places in Clermont, but it’s an hour drive for me.

 

[Capang]

ATTQOTD:
1. Continue running consistently.
2. Increase pace/mileage.

The weather has been great for the most part and I feel so much better being able to run, even if it is pretty slow going, consistently each week.

 

[JulieODC]

My May goals are a PR at my half on Sunday, and then maintain some sort if training for a 10 miler the first week of June.

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: What are you running goals for May?

ATTQOTD: My answer is simple. To RUN!

Plain old running sounds like a good goal to me too. I do plan on enjoying my 5k this weekend, and by enjoying I mean eating all the breakfast tacos and drinking all the beer afterward.

 

[PCFriar80]

Hartwell Dam Run 10k and Peach Jam 1/2 this month. My goal is just to keep running.

Looking forward to the Dam Jam updates!

 

[Jules76126]

Finally all caught up. Congrats to all those who ran and PRed this weekend.

April mileage: 42 miles
May Goals - to consistently run outside now that the weather is nicer and to beat my April mileage.

 

[PrincessV]

ATTQOTD: None! No goals from now until late July - it's the off-season for me! I'm still running, but not with any mileage goals/training plans/etc.

 

[Sailormoon2]

ATTQOD: I would really like to heal quickly from my back injury and resume the dedication to my train plan!!

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: Run 100% of my scheduled training plan for May starting with tonight's big 2 mile run. No races this month, but getting back into good habits (like making time for myself more aka making time to run.)
I'd also like to do as many outside as I can aka take advantage of the nice spring weather wherever possible.

 

[Chaitali]

My goal for May is getting back to running consistently and increase mileage. I had tendinitis for March and part of April but I've gotten back to running the last couple weeks and my foot/ankle has been ok so I'm hopeful for May

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD:
To run at least 2x on vacation. I am never very good at this, but I have high hopes of getting in some beautiful runs!

 

[jennamfeo]

My main May goal is getting this 10k PR under an hour on Sunday. I can't even really focus on anything after that.

 

[AZMermaid]

May goals- keep consistent with running working on speed more than distance. Lose 8 lbs (eek, was 5- than Disneyland happened...). Hopefully return to teaching sooner rather than later and have a great end of the year!

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: Run at least 1 mile a day in May.

 

[sourire]

QOTD: What are you running goals for May?

ATTQOTD: My answer is simple. To RUN!

Same here. May goal is to heal up from this foot/ankle injury and get back to running regularly.

Secondary goal: "just keep swimming," and try to work in some biking while the injury heals.

 

[LSUlakes]

I am caught up... well enough to get the short version of conversation and race times and upcoming races.

First I would like to thank yall for keeping things going. I realize that this thread and each addition of it has now probably become large enough to where it could really go on a while without much input from myself lol. Thanks for participating everyone!

The disunplugged just did a show about this.

I think Flight of Passage has the best overall queue. It’s incredibly immersive.

I also very much enjoy the Haunted Mansion queue and Expedition Everest queue. Tower of Terror is also fantastic.

I had recently listened to the recording on YouTube, so I am guilty of stealing the idea.

3rd ish... I think I have everyones races and finish times. I will work on updating the list tomorrow. Thank you for your patience.

Last thing I would like to discuss is from nearly two weeks ago in the thread. Charity runners at Boston. I am aware there is a segment of people who feel this should not be allowed for various reasons. I'll say it here, that I ran for charity at Boston. I was to poor to write a check for the amount required, so I went out in my community and raised the funds. That aside, the race would not be the race it is without it's charity partners. They are given bibs for people to raise money for their cause, but in return they work the butts off. Every water station is run by a charity, and they have plenty of them. They do all the free work that keep race cost somewhat down. This is why Boston and other races have charity groups involved, they provide labor, and in return receive donations by the bibs they distribute. A marathon that cost $200 dollars today would probably need to increase that entry fee without the charity groups 2-3 times more to cover hiring temp workers to work 1 day a year. Bash them if you want, but without them races would be very different. There are people that are just buying their way in and writing personal check, but they also have others that are truly touched by the cause they are running for and this is how they can contribute.

 

[michigandergirl]

May goal: I'm battling shin issues again, so my goal is to get through my 25K in 10 days and then take a much needed break. I'm feeling old today...

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD My May goal is to PR at all three races of the Voyageur Challenge or have fun trying!

Edit:
@LSUlakes when you have time, I am ready to add the goals to the races as we are in May.

May 26-27
5k in 00:24:50
10k in 00:54:50
Half in 02:25:00

 

[Princess KP]

ATTQOTD: Was hoping to PR my HM this Sunday but my toe has been hurting the past couple of days