The Running Thread - 2018

[MarBee]

Band-Aid has some blister bandages DH loves. I have mixed results when I have used them on a toe. Once you get the shoe nightmare resolved you might need to look at taping - I have one toe that I end up doing this with as it seems to just be a permanent hot spot.

Thank you! Dumb question- is taping for the blisters?

 

[LSUlakes]

This week we have the following folks with upcoming races:

05 - @Disney at Heart - Lake Hartwell Dam Run 10k (NG / N/A)
05 - @McNs - Waiheke Island Half Marathon (1:40:00 / N/A)
05 - @PaDisneyCouple Mr York Country Day School Greyhound 5k (26:00/ N/A)
05 - PaDisneyCouple Mrs York Country Day School Greyhound 5k (Finish/ N/A)
06 - @JulieODC - Providence Half Marathon (2:10:00 / N/A)
06 - @HomeiswhereMickeyis - USA Beach Running Championship 10k (PR / N/A)
06 - @Dis5150 - Silo District Marathon (5:54:59 / N/A)
06 - @Wendy98 - Flying Pig Marathon (TBD / N/A)
06 - @jennamfeo - Spring Recycled 10k (59:59 / N/A)
06 - @Kerry1957 - Great Western Half Marathon (2:35:00 / N/A)
06 - @avondale - Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon (2:07:00 / N/A)
06 - @ZellyB - Independence Half Marathon (2:11:59/ N/A)
06 - @Chris-Mo - Independence Half Marathon (2:11:59/ N/A)

Best of luck to each of you this weekend! Hope yall have a great race!!
If you need to or want to revise your goal... or if someone who isnt on the list would like to be added to the list just let me know. We look forward to hearing about how your race goes this weekend!



PS: I believe the race list to be current as of the time of this post. If you see something missing please let me know. ALSO, when marathon registration opens this year I will create a January for them and any other races yall may be doing at that point for January. The 2019 races in Feb. or later will be added at a later date.

 

[FFigawi]

So - when you run on vacation or when you're out-of-town, how do you generally pick your route?

I ask this because this morning, I was a little ridiculous - I usually run the same route in the Garden District (I found it via Garmin Segments), but I decided to tack on a few extra miles and decided to run past some celebrity homes and then end at my favorite bakery, that ALSO happens to be at a bar, when they opened. I was hoping to see John Goodman out walking his dog, but it was probably too late in the morning.

I pick routes randomly. If a road looks like it has nice scenery available, off I go.

 

[LdyStormy76]

Thank you! Dumb question- is taping for the blisters?

There are crazy questions on this board, as well as off the wall ones or those looking for input. Yours is not dumb. I tape over a toe which is prone to blister as a result of the repetitive motion caused by my walking. Even with the taping there are times the toe still becomes tender - or starts to blister - and I am learning that at some speeds/distances I actually have to double tape it. For the most part I am able to tape over a blister once the majority of the swelling is gone; if the blister is a really bad one I would suggest taking a day or two off to let it heal. You already know the importance of shoes that work well for you (finding that right pair can be a pain both physically and financially) and as others will attest the right combination of shoes and socks solve most issues. Taping, for me, solves the rest.

 

[avondale]

So - when you run on vacation or when you're out-of-town, how do you generally pick your route?

I ask this because this morning, I was a little ridiculous - I usually run the same route in the Garden District (I found it via Garmin Segments), but I decided to tack on a few extra miles and decided to run past some celebrity homes and then end at my favorite bakery, that ALSO happens to be at a bar, when they opened. I was hoping to see John Goodman out walking his dog, but it was probably too late in the morning.

I generally take a look at Google Maps and scope out a general route (usually an out-and-back so that I can remember it without a map), like "go down major street X and then when it hits the walking trail next to the creek, make a right on the trail". The key thing for me is to make sure the distance works - sometimes I look at a route and then realize the whole thing is only about 2 miles when I want 5, or something like that. Also, if you zoom in on Google Maps, you can see if there are good sidewalks - some areas, even in cities, oddly don't have sidewalks, and I won't run on the road.

Usually if I'm there for a few days, I'll choose a route to go different directions each day, i.e., one day toward the north, the next toward the west, whatever. Get some variety and see different neighborhoods.

If there is a walking trail system in the place, I will often try to run to that and then run along it - usually they are reasonably scenic. Although running along Milwaukee's Riverwalk trail at 5:30am in October when it's still dark does cut down on the views. I did get to Venus and some nice sunrises, though!

 

[beatlecat42]

Thanks for your review on this race - it’s on my radar for the future (though the cherry blossom 10 miler and gw parkway 10 miler are also on the list - and around the same time!)

Happy to help! Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to know. They had a braiding station and a makeup touchup tent...I didn't partake in either, but it seemed like quite a few people were happy with both.

QOTD: What are you running goals for May?

Just to move, ideally to properly train for the B10 in June. Orthopedist today didn't give me much beyond more rest/anti-inflammatories, but suggested an orthotic for my shoes and seemed ok with my plans for the B10 and the Baltimoron in the fall (she herself is running the B10, too). Because it's a tendon that's inflamed (and being interfered with by the coalition), a steroidal shot isn't in the cards, but when she said that surgery would also necessitate a re-structuring of my bones to realign my heel, it took all the effort in the world to not cry/puke at the thought. Yikes. So, RICE and mild exercises for the foreseeable future. Fun.

 

[KevM]

So - when you run on vacation or when you're out-of-town, how do you generally pick your route?

I ask this because this morning, I was a little ridiculous - I usually run the same route in the Garden District (I found it via Garmin Segments), but I decided to tack on a few extra miles and decided to run past some celebrity homes and then end at my favorite bakery, that ALSO happens to be at a bar, when they opened. I was hoping to see John Goodman out walking his dog, but it was probably too late in the morning.

It depends on where i’m at. If i’m at the beach, i’ll just run on the boardwalk (or equivalent). Most other places, I’ll google to see if i’m close to a trail. If I am, i’ll run on that. If i’m Not, i’ll use google maps/street view to map out a course.

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD: I wish some of the race would be when the kids are off school. I know it doesn’t make business sense so it won’t happen but I would love to run with my family at Disney one day... It won’t happen until the youngest has finished school so in 10 years or so...

 

[MarBee]

There are crazy questions on this board, as well as off the wall ones or those looking for input. Yours is not dumb. I tape over a toe which is prone to blister as a result of the repetitive motion caused by my walking. Even with the taping there are times the toe still becomes tender - or starts to blister - and I am learning that at some speeds/distances I actually have to double tape it. For the most part I am able to tape over a blister once the majority of the swelling is gone; if the blister is a really bad one I would suggest taking a day or two off to let it heal. You already know the importance of shoes that work well for you (finding that right pair can be a pain both physically and financially) and as others will attest the right combination of shoes and socks solve most issues. Taping, for me, solves the rest.

Thank you for such a kind reply!

So I am two sneakers into finding my right shoe. How many do most people have to go through before finding the right fit?

I’m hoping these skeletoes work for me and third time is the charm!

 

[jmasgat]

Hey everyone! So it’s been about 5 weeks and I am on week 4 of C25K. I’m actually doing better than I thought I would considering how out of shape I am! So I took your advice and bought a good pair of running shoes from a running store. I have a morton’s Neuroma (pinched nerve) so she recommended Altras because there’s a wide toe box and “zero drop” (or at least I think that’s what the owner said.) I also tried my old Sketchers.
Anyhow, I hate running in sneakers! My feet hurt and I’m getting shin splits. I do much much better when running barefoot- no foot pain and faster times.
I have only been running indoors thus far, but I want to start moving to outside because the weather is finally getting nicer.
Does anyone have any shoe recommendations for me? I was thinking of trying the Fila Skeletoes or something like that. Does anyone have/like them?


Also, anyone have a good/quick fix for blisters?

Thank you in advance!

First, congrats on your progress with C25k. It is always fun to see people recognize that they can do more than they think they can!

As for blisters, you got some good advice. I tend to have certain hot spots on my feet that I look after, mostly on longer runs. I have gotten to the point where I use the just the foam underwrap they sell for taping, i.e. not the tape itself but what they tell you to use underneath it. Turns out, it provides enough cushion and, for me anyway, it stays put better and won't sweat off.

As for shoes, I hesitate to recommend because "we are all an experiment of one". I do like a shoe with a wide toe box and run in Nike Pegasus. They are not zero drop, but I won't pretend to know enough to state whether zero drop is a good thing for a runner, especially a beginning one. Any feeling of "shin splints" doesn't sound good, though. I would definitely look to another shoe, but have no great ideas.

Meantime, do you stretch after your runs? One that I do to make sure my shins are stretched out is a kneeling shin stretch. Like this:

Hope you find your solution soon!

 

[Waiting2goback]

I would like the snack boxes to change. I can't eat the cheese that people go ape for anway. There wasn't even a protein type bar anymore.

Some photopass people on the roads would be fun, not sure why they don't, liability I suppose?!

New Mile Markers would be nice.

I don't see many ways you could really change the Jan/Princess half to keep it with MK & EP and not be a point to point course. If they added the loop around World Showcase that would be great, but then where else could they cut to add that?


I was thrilled with those ears, nice surprise when not expecting anything!

Yes, this would be great! We pack the Nesquicks in our gear bag for right after, but I really wish they had it. People would probably haul off them in arm loads though.

But if it's hot than it will only be hotter as the race goes on. 5:30am works in clearing parks but also battling the sun/heat.

I’ve gotta admit I was expecting nothing so those Mickey ears were a big surprise for me. I do agree though that for as much as we pay for these races they could do a little more.

I am not complaining about the Mickey Ears. They are a nice treat, I was just hoping for something more. They had the big 5 characters at mile 20 for the 20th, they couldn't have done something like that this year? I'm not looking for much. But, characters cost money and a picture of the medal does not, so that's what we got. I could have taken a picture in front of that at the expo.

Hey everyone! So it’s been about 5 weeks and I am on week 4 of C25K. I’m actually doing better than I thought I would considering how out of shape I am! So I took your advice and bought a good pair of running shoes from a running store. I have a morton’s Neuroma (pinched nerve) so she recommended Altras because there’s a wide toe box and “zero drop” (or at least I think that’s what the owner said.) I also tried my old Sketchers.
Anyhow, I hate running in sneakers! My feet hurt and I’m getting shin splits. I do much much better when running barefoot- no foot pain and faster times.
I have only been running indoors thus far, but I want to start moving to outside because the weather is finally getting nicer.
Does anyone have any shoe recommendations for me? I was thinking of trying the Fila Skeletoes or something like that. Does anyone have/like them?


Also, anyone have a good/quick fix for blisters?

Thank you in advance!

Vibram 5 finger shoes might be perfect for you if you find them comfortable. It's running barefoot with protection.

This week we have the following folks with upcoming races:

05 - @Disney at Heart - Lake Hartwell Dam Run 10k (NG / N/A)
05 - @McNs - Waiheke Island Half Marathon (1:40:00 / N/A)
05 - @PaDisneyCouple Mr York Country Day School Greyhound 5k (26:00/ N/A)
05 - PaDisneyCouple Mrs York Country Day School Greyhound 5k (Finish/ N/A)
06 - @JulieODC - Providence Half Marathon (2:10:00 / N/A)
06 - @HomeiswhereMickeyis - USA Beach Running Championship 10k (PR / N/A)
06 - @Dis5150 - Silo District Marathon (5:59:59 / N/A)
06 - @Wendy98 - Flying Pig Marathon (TBD / N/A)
06 - @jennamfeo - Spring Recycled 10k (59:59 / N/A)
06 - @Kerry1957 - Great Western Half Marathon (2:33:00 / N/A)
06 - @avondale - Frederick Running Festival Half Marathon (2:07:00 / N/A)
06 - @ZellyB - Independence Half Marathon (2:11:59/ N/A)
06 - @Chris-Mo - Independence Half Marathon (2:11:59/ N/A)

Best of luck to each of you this weekend! Hope yall have a great race!!
If you need to or want to revise your goal... or if someone who isnt on the list would like to be added to the list just let me know. We look forward to hearing about how your race goes this weekend!



PS: I believe the race list to be current as of the time of this post. If you see something missing please let me know. ALSO, when marathon registration opens this year I will create a January for them and any other races yall may be doing at that point for January. The 2019 races in Feb. or later will be added at a later date.

Good luck everyone!

Thank you for such a kind reply!

So I am two sneakers into finding my right shoe. How many do most people have to go through before finding the right fit?

I’m hoping these skeletoes work for me and third time is the charm!

I think you will find that shoes are never really an easy thing. You may find a shoe that works perfect and then they change it for the next model and you have to start all over again. I LOVE Asics Nimbus 17's in neon green. They feel different than the other colors for the same model. I bought as many pair as I could find last year because the 18's didn't feel comfortable. I tried on the 19's which are better so I bought a pair. I haven't run in them yet though because I still have 17's so who knows how they will work out. Point is, if you find a pair you love, stock up!

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[Kerry1957]

[QUOTE="So I am two sneakers into finding my right shoe. How many do most people have to go through before finding the right fit?
I’m hoping these skeletoes work for me and third time is the charm![/QUOTE]

As others have said, shoes are so individual that it is almost impossible to recommend one for someone else without knowing them. The fact that you prefer barefoot is interesting and probably unusual. I ran for awhile in Nike Frees which are supposed to be a sort of barefoot shoe. I'm a fairly big guy; 6'1". and 215 pounds, and when I went to buy a "real" pair of running shoes from a running store they were amazed that the Nike Frees were not causing all sorts of issues for me because they give such little support. I bought a pair of more supportive shoes which took a few weeks to get used to. I switched out the insert that came with the shoe with a cheap one from Amazon that gives more arch support and it worked for me. After the adjustment period I now prefer them.

So my only real advice is not to give up too early on the new shoes you just bought, but give them a longer try out, especially if you cannot return them.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Morning runners and afternoon runners, how early or late do you run? When do you prefer to run?

ATTQOTD: I am more of a afternoon runner except for weekends. When I have run lately, most of my runs start at 7PM or later. It is my hope to transition to morning runs in a few weeks to avoid some of the summer heat thats coming and to have more family time in the afternoons with my family.

 

[Dis5150]

Sadly, most of the courses are duplicates of each other too. It would be a fun exercise to see how many different courses for marathon weekend races could be drawn up using the same start and finish areas.



Well, that and the bars were RIGHT THERE!

This was going to be my answer. I think they should create a bunch of different courses and switch them up often. I know there aren't that many different places they could go on property but maybe reverse them once in a while? Or add in World Showcase before you go to MK on the "standard" half course?

I also agree with the POT suggestions mentioned. And go back to more/smaller corrals. And definitely chocolate milk at the finish! And a doughnut.

 

[KSellers88]

@LSUlakes, can you please add the following races when you have a chance? (I apologize in advance, LOL). Also, I am not running the Mother's Day half, so that one can be removed. Thanks so much!!

Edited because I realized the other races interfere with my Disney trips and I won't be registering. LOL.

May
12 - KSellers88 - Finish on the 50 Half (NG/NA)
26-27 - KSellers88 - Run Across Georgia (NG/NA)

October
14 - KSellers88 - 30A Half Marathon (NG/NA)

November
3 - KSellers88 - Wine and Dine 10K (NG/NA)
4 - KSellers88 - Wine and Dine Half (NG/NA)
17 - KSellers88 - Soldier Half (NG/NA)

December
8 - KSellers88 - Kiawah Island Marathon

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: Sadly, I am an afternoon/after work runner. Which makes is super fun in the hot summer months.

@LSUlakes could you modify my goal time for my race this weekend? My official time on my March 4th, Little Rock marathon changed to 5:55:00 so I would like to beat that time. So 5:54:59?

 

[Bree]

QOTD: I prefer morning runs. Every now and then I have to squeeze in a run during another time of the day and I hate it.

 

[Jules76126]

I tend to run in the afternoons after work. Currently, I start anywhere between 6:00 and 6:30 PM. I do like that it is light out longer so I finish before it gets dark. On weekends in the summer, I tend to run in the mornings. I like to get it over with for the day, especially if it is going to be hot and humid. I doubt I would be motivated enough to get up at 4:00 AM to run in the mornings so after work is best for me.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Morning runners and afternoon runners, how early or late do you run? When do you prefer to run?

Typically I am running mid to late morning or early afternoon. Those are the best times working around my school schedule. I don't mind either time.