The Running Thread - 2018

[JBinORL]

QOTD: For those who have been looking forward to warmer temps since winter, do you have them now and or you wishing it was cold again?

Ah....no. Not at all. I dread summer running like the plague. I think MCM will be my last fall marathon for awhile, and if I do another I'll switch to a spring one. Winter running >>>>>>> summer running.

 

[Sailormoon2]

For those who have been looking forward to warmer temps since winter, do you have them now and or you wishing it was cold again?

NOT wishing for the cold, but we have had a humidity stretch over the last week that has been awful to run in, admittedly I am still side-lined with an injury, so not trying to do lots of volume anyways.

 

[FredtheDuck]

Catching up. Congrats to all the runners this weekend, some great recaps!!!

Friday's QOTD: DHS, especially since my kid is 2.5. We skipped it completely the last trip and the only reason we're going during our upcoming trip is because Toy Story Land will be open and she loves Woody.

Today's QOTD: I tend to like cold more than warm, so I can't say I wished for warmer temperatures (it helps that I have a treadmill, though). I ran towards the end of last week and even though it was before 7AM, I came back dripping sweat and was promptly told by my husband to get in the shower because I stank. Cute. Today's run, though, was glorious. Low 50s with an overcast sky. I loved it. Also, thanks to @jennamfeo for the podcast recs, really enjoyed the episode of Ali on the Run that I listened to today.

May Miles: 56.2. Travel, a taper, a race, a recovery, and a new job (with more travel). A lot going on. I did start my new training plan today (thanks, Coach!), looking forward to the next cycle.

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: For those who have been looking forward to warmer temps since winter, do you have them now and or you wishing it was cold again?

ATTQOTD: I never wish for warm temps lol. It's so hot and humid that I avoided sitting outside yesterday afternoon. Come on winter!!!

I hate running in the heat and humidity. Give me temps between 35-65 any day.

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: The warmer temps & humidity are here in central FL. Yes they have been brutal, but I’m slowly learning to deal with them. I refuse to fall off the running wagon this summer. Yesterday I woke up at 6am, saw that T+D was 156 and something like 95% humidity so I went back to sleep and used the treadmill at the gym. So anyway, I’m over it and looking forward to FL winters.

May Miles: 114 I think. Garmin Connect is being stupid.

 

[baxter24]

ATTQOTD: Don’t enjoy running in the summer so I can assure you I never asked for it to warm up! I prefer the colder months and like running when it’s cold. Now when I say cold, I am referring to North Carolina cold and not the cold and snow stuff that some of you deal with.

 

[cavepig]

I don't miss cold one bit, cool is nice for running but missing cold no way! I don't mind heat & humidity as I can just slow down & drink more unlike when it's freezing where it just hurts. I can walk outside without layers/coats/hats/gloves, it's glorious!

 

[Disney at Heart]

A timely question: I got my 32nd Peachtree number in the mail yesterday.

I am slightly bummed that I've been demoted to Corral B, despite using the same POT as last year. Based on the ATC web site, it sounds like they have a new way of calculating. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later. Maybe a goal for next year!

The start is at 7:00 vs 7:30, which seems like a good thing. The last couple of years have been so stinking hot.

Who else is running Peachtree?

DH and I are running Peachtree. Got bibs Saturday. He’s in C and I’m in E. My best corral yet for PRR. Don’t know how I got there!

 

[apdebord]

DH and I are running Peachtree. Got bibs Saturday. He’s in C and I’m in E. My best corral yet for PRR. Don’t know how I got there!

Since we're staying with my in-laws, we elected to pick up bibs at the expo day before in order to get away from them earlier in the day. We checked online and DH is in B, and I'm in J, but he will fall back with me. I was somewhat surprised when I saw the slowest estimated finish time for corral J, I suppose I should have submitted a 10K POT rather than an 8K with a faster overall pace to have made it in an earlier corral? It's all good though, we are doing it for fun and it's more time away from his family! We'll be taking MARTA from our hotel in Midtown, so this also gives more room for transportation issues.

Do you or @OldSlowGoofyGuy know how much time is between each corral? Are there mini-waves within the corral? Just trying to estimate my start time; I'd check online but their site is blocked on my work computer for some reason.

 

[huskies90]

ATTQOTD - I think all of us would prefer to run in cool dry 40-60 degree temps. But wishing for cold and winter during the summer? No way!!. 95 and humid for me is always better than -2, wind chill and snow and ice.

 

[PCFriar80]

QOTD: For those who have been looking forward to warmer temps since winter, do you have them now and or you wishing it was cold again?

I'm just looking for a little consistency for our weather here in CT. We've been all over the place the last week with temps from in the 50's today to two days with temps in the 90's last week. Our hot weather will be here soon and I personally don't like it so am already looking forward to the fall!

 

[GreatLakes]

QOTD: For those who have been looking forward to warmer temps since winter, do you have them now and or you wishing it was cold again?

Not really. I run outside year round and each set of conditions has pros and cons. I do look forward to the little cold fronts that come through this time of year. After work today I an do a run in the high 60s instead of mid-80s which will be nice for my pace.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Since we're staying with my in-laws, we elected to pick up bibs at the expo day before in order to get away from them earlier in the day. We checked online and DH is in B, and I'm in J, but he will fall back with me. I was somewhat surprised when I saw the slowest estimated finish time for corral J, I suppose I should have submitted a 10K POT rather than an 8K with a faster overall pace to have made it in an earlier corral? It's all good though, we are doing it for fun and it's more time away from his family! We'll be taking MARTA from our hotel in Midtown, so this also gives more room for transportation issues.

Do you or @OldSlowGoofyGuy know how much time is between each corral? Are there mini-waves within the corral? Just trying to estimate my start time;

I'm not seeing wave start times online. My recollection is the waves are 5 minutes apart, but not sure of that. No mini-waves. Earlier start time this year, which is good.

MARTA is the way to go. Extra good if you can embark at Lindbergh or south.

 

[tigger536]

A timely question: I got my 32nd Peachtree number in the mail yesterday.

I am slightly bummed that I've been demoted to Corral B, despite using the same POT as last year. Based on the ATC web site, it sounds like they have a new way of calculating. I knew it was going to happen sooner or later. Maybe a goal for next year!

The start is at 7:00 vs 7:30, which seems like a good thing. The last couple of years have been so stinking hot.

Who else is running Peachtree?

I am! I'm in corral C this year (2 corral improvement from last year). I wish I had selected the mail option.

 

[Keels]

QOTD: For those who have been looking forward to warmer temps since winter, do you have them now and or you wishing it was cold again?

It was 108 on Saturday. I regret ever complaining about it being chilly.

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: I ran yesterday in "feels like" temperatures in the 100s. I don't mind the heat as much as the humidity. I jumped straight in the lake when I got done, running clothes and all. That being said, I would take the heat over the cold any day.

 

[tigger536]

I ran in 100 real feel yesterday too. Being from Atlanta this is pretty much what I can expect until October, unless I run in the rain or at 6AM (the latter is never going to happen). @KSellers88 I'm doing Hotlanta again too!

 

[TheHamm]

ATTQOTD: I wish for more of the sunny, 60 degree days to occur when I do not have to be at work. Last weekend was miserably hot and humid (for us!) but I always know it won't last! I have a harder time believing the ice and snow won't last.

 

[KSellers88]

I ran in 100 real feel yesterday too. Being from Atlanta this is pretty much what I can expect until October, unless I run in the rain or at 6AM (the latter is never going to happen). @KSellers88 I'm doing Hotlanta again too!

YAYYYY! I hope to see you!

 

[Capang]

QOTD: For those who have been looking forward to warmer temps since winter, do you have them now and or you wishing it was cold again?

Well last week here in northern Ohio it was in the 90s for several days. That is definitely not the norm, but it has been in the 60s (close to the lake) the last few days and I'll take it. I've been able to get out for morning runs now that school is out and it is just lovely out. We didn't have the severe cold this year with windchills well below zero, but the cold we did have just wouldn't go away. We went from winter to summer and I will take summer.