The Running Thread - 2018

[run.minnie.miles]

Foam Roll: ... umm... I should foam roll. I am terrible at actually doing it.

Twilight Zone: I don't think I've actually watched any of the episodes... but have a deep appreciation for it as ToT is my favorite ride!

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD-I'm not sure about peaking, I may have peaked before I even started running, LOL. Started running in 2012 at age 45 but made a commitment in 2015 to be more focused. If I used @DopeyBadger's guide of 5000-10000 miles as my peak window, I have only run 5000 miles, so hopefully there's time to improve.

ATTQOTD:Foam rolling......have one but don't use it. Not sure why. Hopefully I can improve that too.

ATTQOTD:Shoe tracker.....I use Strava to track my shoe mileage. Works great and you can't beat the price!

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: I do foam roll on occasion if I need to pop my upper back or get my IT band. I’m more of a lacrosse ball fan for calves and feet and tiger tail for my quads.

Bonus: I’ve seen episodes, but I don’t handle anything remotely scary very well, even if there’s humor or sci-fi involved. I can’t even be alone when watching the Scary Movie parodies lol. So I guess my favorite episode is the intro film on ToT!

 

[Miranda]

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

Me too, all my FB memories the last few days are from Tink 2015!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I like massages more than foam rolling. I only foam roll when I know I have a problem.

I like Twilight Zone - this past season of X-Files had a very Twilight Zone episode and it made me very happy.

 

[cburnett11]

AFFQOTD: I never really think to do this... seems like I should though.

ABFFQOTD: Love TZ. I have a lot of episodes that I like, but I'll go with "It's a Good Life". The main character is Anthony Fremont (played by Billy Mumy of Lost in Space). In the ToT lobby there is a poster showing that "Anthony Fremont and His Orchestra" are playing in the club there.

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: I foam roll maybe 4 times a week...should be more, but my recovery is the biggest struggle sometimes.

ATTBQOTD: I waited for others to respond before I answered purposefully, because I didn't want to be the first to say I'd never seen it I've also never ridden TOT because I hate the feeling of falling where your stomach goes up into your throat. LOL. I make fast passes every trip and chicken out and change them.

 

[FFigawi]

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!

I get my torture in other ways, primarily from my monthly deep tissue sports massage. I do use a roller when I'm traveling for a race, though.

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?

Loved watching it as a kid. Haven't seen much of it since then, unfortunately.

 

[camaker]

ATTQOTD: I have both an Addaday stick roller and a Triggerpoint Grid foam roller. The Addaday is great for targeting areas like calves or specific muscle knots for point treatment. The Triggerpoint is great for a more general roll out of larger muscle groups like hamstrings, quads and IT bands. I probably don't use them as often as I should, but if I start to feel tension or strain lingering in the muscles after cooling down post-run, they're great at working things out quickly.

 

[jennamfeo]

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

I thought I liked you....

I've also never ridden TOT because I hate the feeling of falling where your stomach goes up into your throat.

So for years, my husband has tried to get me to ride the ToT. And for years I avoided it using the excuse that I will stay out with Bay because she was too small. Until she wasn't too small anymore and I wasn't going to let her go on that ride without her mom. I also hate up and down rides like that, but I took one for the family team and joined them. I literally screamed and held on so tight the whole ride. I thought I was going to pass out. Then right next to me, is my adorable 4 year old laughing up a freaking storm having the time of her life. HA. But it grew on me and now it's a must ride for me. I am just happy that Bay was able to ride the ToT at DCA before it switched (@Barca33Runner ) to Guardian of the Galaxy, because then she rode it at WDW and she will probably be the only kid in her peer group when she grows up that can say she did that.

And that gets me to my answer to the QOTD: I only remember to roll when something tells me that it hurts.

ATTBQOTD: The only Twilight Zone I have watched is in the queue for ToT.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: I only foam roll when I have an ouchy that need special attention, and even then, not as much as I should.

 

[JulieODC]

I should foam roll more consistently, but mainly do it when I have some soreness or have dine a long/hard run.

Never watching Twilight Zone!!

 

[Sailormoon2]

And that gets me to my answer to the QOTD: I only remember to roll when something tells me that it hurts.
ATTBQOTD: The only Twilight Zone I have watched is in the queue for ToT.

All of this, exactly!

 

[rteetz]

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?

I do have a foam roller and I do use it post workout. Especially when I was having some knee pain.

I am a fan of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. I know that is not an actual episode but thats all I got.

 

[Miranda]

I used to watch Twilight Zone reruns as a kid once in a while, but that's it. I don't really remember any of the episodes. I have a vague memory of one that had a guy who dismembered a body but didn't have time to finish disposing of it before someone was coming over to visit so he hid the head somewhere, but I can't even find anything like that googling so I must be misremembering it.

 

[KSellers88]

I thought I liked you....


So for years, my husband has tried to get me to ride the ToT. And for years I avoided it using the excuse that I will stay out with Bay because she was too small. Until she wasn't too small anymore and I wasn't going to let her go on that ride without her mom. I also hate up and down rides like that, but I took one for the family team and joined them. I literally screamed and held on so tight the whole ride. I thought I was going to pass out. Then right next to me, is my adorable 4 year old laughing up a freaking storm having the time of her life. HA. But it grew on me and now it's a must ride for me. I am just happy that Bay was able to ride the ToT at DCA before it switched (@Barca33Runner ) to Guardian of the Galaxy, because then she rode it at WDW and she will probably be the only kid in her peer group when she grows up that can say she did that.

And that gets me to my answer to the QOTD: I only remember to roll when something tells me that it hurts.

ATTBQOTD: The only Twilight Zone I have watched is in the queue for ToT.

Maybe one day I'll make it on the ride. I've literally stood right outside the entrance looking at my Fastpass and changed it. LOL.

 

[Sailormoon2]

Maybe one day I'll make it on the ride. I've literally stood right outside the entrance looking at my Fastpass and changed it. LOL.

Yep. Me too. I have rode ToT once. It ruined my whole vacation as my stomach "dropped" dramatically on every ride thereafter in anticipation. I keep telling my husband I will "suck it up" on our next trip, but I'll probably decide against it in the end. LOL!

 

[SheHulk]

I used to watch Twilight Zone reruns as a kid once in a while, but that's it. I don't really remember any of the episodes. I have a vague memory of one that had a guy who dismembered a body but didn't have time to finish disposing of it before someone was coming over to visit so he hid the head somewhere, but I can't even find anything like that googling so I must be misremembering it.

Yeah that sounds a little dark for Twilight Zone. Remember this was network tv in the late 50s early 60s. I love Twilight Zone, and have in the past watched the New Years marathon on the Sci Fi channel or whatever it’s called now. Couldn’t pick a favorite but I loved the one with the phone that kept ringing during the storm, and of course the ventriloquist dummy. I could list like 5 more. It’s one of the reasons ToT is my favorite ride.

 

[Disney at Heart]

Yes to foam rolling, but only when something hurts.

Twilight Zone is a wonderful show. Usually not very scary, just something unusual with an ironic twist at the end - like the one where the man just wanted to be left alone so he could READ. Well, he got his wish..., but then broke his glasses. Funny that I can't remember episode titles, but knew exactly which one you guys meant every time you have posted your favorite titles.

ETA: On the ride, I've learned that it is much better if you just let yourself go with the motion. Tensing up and holding on make it harder.

 

[KSellers88]

Yep. Me too. I have rode ToT once. It ruined my whole vacation as my stomach "dropped" dramatically on every ride thereafter in anticipation. I keep telling my husband I will "suck it up" on our next trip, but I'll probably decide against it in the end. LOL!

LOL! If you ever see a blonde standing outside the entrance looking like this while playing on her phone, that is me cancelling my fastpass and you are welcome to stand with me and wait on him to ride the ride.