The Running Thread - 2018

[KevM]

ATTQOTD: I don’t think I’ve peaked yet. While I’m in my mid-30s, I only really took up running maybe 16 months ago. So I think I have some years left in me til I peak.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I haven’t peaked yet

 

[JulieODC]

I don’t think I’ve peaked yet.

Doubtful that I’ll hit my high school PRs for the 5k and mile, but I’ve got more 10k and half PRs I think.

Funny timing, because at mile 11 of my half, I’d convinced myself I’d be cool with it being my last one ever (I.e, never again!!!). But of course now,
3 days later, I’m plotting for a future PR.

 

[Barca33Runner]

ATTQOTD:

I know there are PRs still out there for me, but I’m past the point where I could reach my absolute athletic peak. I spent those years being varying degrees of out-of-shape. I’m super excited about chasing those PRs and getting to the point that I’m as fit as possible.

 

[Miranda]

I don’t think I’ve peaked yet.

Doubtful that I’ll hit my high school PRs for the 5k and mile, but I’ve got more 10k and half PRs I think.

Funny timing, because at mile 11 of my half, I’d convinced myself I’d be cool with it being my last one ever (I.e, never again!!!). But of course now,
3 days later, I’m plotting for a future PR.

That's how I feel during every one, and my race next weekend will be my 10th.

 

[flav]

Question: How do y'all keep track of the mileage you put on specific pair of shoes?

I *think* I've put around 300 miles on the ones I currently use, so I'm wondering if I need to get new ones in the next month or so. But once I do, I'd like to be able to track the mileage easily instead of just trying to estimate it.

Do you all journal your runs on paper? Keep track of it on an app?

Thanks!

I use the Nike Run App and it lets me track all my shoes.

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD: Peaks are relative. I am now aiming to improve my speed (haven’t peaked in that respect) but in the future, I could see that being over with. I might focus on number of runs per year or distance per year. As log as I have fun moving 30 years from now.

 

[Waiting2goback]

I have three pairs of ASIC Nimbus 19. With my first pair, I learnt what a black toe was, I adjusted my socks accordingly. With my second pair, I had what you seem to describe until I loosened the laces. I bought the third pair a half size bigger. In the end, I like them all. Good luck with them!

Thanks. My leg is still sore today. I'll have to try something. Not only would that be a waster of $300 for the two pairs, I don't know what else I could try for shoes. I have wide feet so my options are limited. Thankfully I still have some mileage left in my 17's to give me some time to figure it out.

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[ZellyB]

Just realized it's Tink weekend (if there were still DL races)

Happy memories but sad roxymama
I think I'll wear my race shirt to my treadmill workout tonight.

I got a picture reminder of the trip on Facebook. (#facebookrememorymachine as my friend calls it)

 

[GreatLakes]

Shoe tracking.....I track my miles in Excel (since I run both indoors and out, just Garmin and SportTracks won't do (and I can't believe someone else on the board (@GreatLakes) uses it too)). I Googled and found a routine that I added to the spreadsheet so that I can do totals by cell font color. So I can track different shoes by just using different font colors.

I'm not sure if you do this but when I do an indoor run I manually enter it in SportTracks then export the .fit file and upload it to Garmin Connect. I too use both of those together since my running and fitness watches are both Garmin.

Just to be safe I also link Garmin to the free version of Training Peaks. No spreadsheet here but my training runs are also logged in a good old paper logbook so i can glance quickly at a recent run.

Can have too much data.

 

[PCFriar80]

Since @LSUlakes is probably tending to a sick DS again today, I thought I would pinch hit with this weeks Fun Friday Question of the Day. I dug hard and deep for this one so have mercy!
FFQOTD: Today is National Foam Rolling Day. Do you incorporate foam rolling in any part of your workout, pre or post? Do you utilize other methods to ease leg muscle tightness? I realize that this may not actually be a fun question but at least it's a foam question. So I provided a bonus!

And just your luck, today is also National Twilight Zone day!
BFFQOTD: Are you a fan of the Twilight Zone? If so, what is your favorite epsiode?

My answers:
AFFQOTD: I'll roll my calves post run when they're tight but that's about it. I find that just moving around is the best way for me to keep things loose.

ABFFQOTD: Yes! Talking Tina is my favorite episode.

 

[PrincessV]

Question: How do y'all keep track of the mileage you put on specific pair of shoes?
Do you all journal your runs on paper? Keep track of it on an app?

App: iSmoothRun

FFQOTD: Today is National Foam Rolling Day. Do you incorporate foam rolling in any part of your workout, pre or post? Do you utilize other methods to ease leg muscle tightness?

ATTFFQOTD: Yes! Every morning and evening, plus before and after each run. Foam roller for thighs - fronts and sides - softball for glutes, Stick for calves.

BFFQOTD: Are you a fan of the Twilight Zone? If so, what is your favorite epsiode?
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ATTBFFQOTD: They had reruns every afternoon when I was a kid, so I watched a LOT back then! "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" was a goodie.

 

[Capang]

ATTFFQOTD: never tried it.

ATTBFFQOTD: OMG YES! Favorite episode is the Bewitchin' Pool. Honorable mention to the gremlin on the plane, I quote that episode every time I fly. My daughter loves Talking Tina. She can do a mean impression.

Also, that's a whole lotta letters today.

 

[gjramsey]

ATTFFQOTD: On occasion. I have a foam roller that I got from a race that works alright, I guess. Bought a stick at marathon weekend this year to use on my poor muscles on the car ride back to Texas. I don't use either of them regularly, but know I probably should...

ATTBFFQOTD: Loved the Twilight Zone when I was a kid. Like @PrincessV, I watched the show a lot when I was a youngster since every afternoon it seemed to be on the tv. But I am hard pressed today to remember a favorite!

 

[Slogger]

This week we have the following folks with races!

12 - @michigandergirl - Fifth Third River Bank Run 25k (2:35:00 / N/A)
12 - @JohnFilipoff - Carolina Brewfest Half Marathon (1:42:00 / N/A)
12 - @Slogger - Greenbrier Half Marathon (2:00:00 / N/A)
12 - @KSellers88 - Finish on the 50 Half (NG / N/A)
13 - @SarahDisney - Japan Run 4 Miler (39:59 / N/A)

Good luck everyone with your events this weekend!

 

[Chaitali]

Interesting question about reaching a peak. I guess my answer is that I'm not sure. I started running in January of 2014 and had PRs consistently in 2014, 2015 and 2016. But then I got slower in 2017 with marathon training and I feel like I'm now at a point where I'm slower than I was back when I started. But I think there may be a medical issue and I'm hoping I can fix it and get faster again. I'm still waiting for my doctor to schedule blood work. I also was at the PT last week and the range of motion on my right ankle/foot was really limited by my tight achilles, and she's trying to help me with that. I'm 40 but I hope I still have some more years in my to at least get back to where I was.

For shoes, I use Garmin to track miles. But also, I kind of just change out shoes every 6 months. It's easier for me to track that way.

Foam rolling...I should do it more. I try to do it 2-3 times per week.

 

[ZellyB]

ATTQOTD: I have a foam roller and SHOULD use it faithfully, but I don't. I hate it.

TWILIGHT ZONE!!! I love it so much. Favorite episode is Eye of the Beholder

 

[Barca33Runner]

ATTQOTD: I'm really bad at recovery. I don't do anything extra or out of the ordinary so I've never foam rolled.

Bonus: Never watched it (purposely avoided it) and...I'd be 100% in favor of a ToT re-theme.

 

[Capang]

Bonus: Never watched it (purposely avoided it) and...I'd be 100% in favor of a ToT re-theme.

Blasphemy!!