The Running Thread - 2018

[camaker]

I was so distressed by the race conditions this weekend, I was forced to go online and register for a new one. @LSUlakes could you please add the following race for me?

Dec 15 - camaker - Seashore Nature Trail 50k - (Goal: Finish)

This will be my first ultra since I had to cancel my spring race due to injury. Fingers crossed!

 

[michigandergirl]

I too am guilty of this. Running for bling is a real thing.

(I may have done the Kessel Run Challenge because that is the most awesome medal ever.)

Agree, that medal is amazing and if things go according to plan, I hope to have it in my possession next year!

 

[BikeFan]

2005, a year with perfect weather and running conditions. I need to get back there and run it again one of these years.

Ah, a few years back. I think they've changed the course some since then. Did they still have the huge downhill finish in 2005? That's got to be my fastest final .2 ever!

And yes, you should come back and run it! I'll most likely be there!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

And 2018 I have no rundisney planned...waaaaaahhhh.

Famous last words. As it became increasingly likely that Star Wars 2018 Light Side would be canceled, I contemplated signing up for 2017 Avengers as a way to say goodbye. I rejected that idea because part of me wanted to "retire" from races by having a Star Wars race be my last one. Then one day I hatched a plan to run Avengers on just 3 weeks training. And before my final long training run for Avengers had even taken place, I was signed up for 2018 Dark Side. Now I have a room reservation that would allow me to run 2019 Dopey. And this after years of saying I would probably never run a full.

 

[jennamfeo]

Then one day I hatched a plan to run Avengers on just 3 weeks training.

I signed up for Avengers 2 days before the Half. Haha.

 

[MarBee]

So I’m registering next week on June 12th to do the Princess 5k. I’ve never registered for a Disney race- or any race at all for that matter. What do I need to know? Do they sell out quick? Do I need anything besides a credit card? Do I need a room reservation first? How much is the race?
Any info, tips, instructions, etc. are welcome!
Thank you in advance!

 

[Keels]

So I’m registering next week on June 12th to do the Princess 5k. I’ve never registered for a Disney race- or any race at all for that matter. What do I need to know? Do they sell out quick? Do I need anything besides a credit card? Do I need a room reservation first? How much is the race?
Any info, tips, instructions, etc. are welcome!
Thank you in advance!

Princess Weekend doesn't go on sale until August.

I suggest bookmarking this page: https://www.rundisney.com/princess-half-marathon/
And reading through it to familiarize yourself with everything.

The 5K will sell out very quickly, almost immediately.

 

[apdebord]

I was so distressed by the race conditions this weekend, I was forced to go online and register for a new one. @LSUlakes could you please add the following race for me?

Dec 15 - camaker - Seashore Nature Trail 50k - (Goal: Finish)

This will be my first ultra since I had to cancel my spring race due to injury. Fingers crossed!

You and my husband seem to have the same taste in races! This will be his 5th year running Seashore, he loves it. Definitely a local favorite. I’ll only be there for drop-off and pick-up.

And then if you want even more fun, there’s the Surf-n-Santa 5 Miler at the oceanfront later in the afternoon!

Feel free to PM me if you want any hotel or restaurant recommendations.

 

[MarBee]

Princess Weekend doesn't go on sale until August.

I suggest bookmarking this page: https://www.rundisney.com/princess-half-marathon/
And reading through it to familiarize yourself with everything.

The 5K will sell out very quickly, almost immediately.

Thank you! Idk why I had June 11th marked on my calendar.
Since I am an annual passholder, it looks like I can register early on August 2nd. Am I correct? Will it sell out right away then?

 

[SarahDisney]

Thank you! Idk why I had June 11th marked on my calendar.

That was probably the original registration date ... they announced in April that they would be delaying registration, and announced the new registration dates late last week. So you're just a little behind the times

Since I am an annual passholder, it looks like I can register early on August 2nd. Am I correct? Will it sell out right away then?

There are a limited number of spaces available for early registration, so it could sell out quickly. The good news, if you miss out on early registration, you can try again with general registration ... but again, it could sell out very quickly. Princess tends to be a popular weekend.

You may want to check out the 2019 Princess Half Marathon Weekend thread, where you can find lots of information relating to the weekend and chat with some other DISers who are planning to run that weekend.

 

[Keels]

Thank you! Idk why I had June 11th marked on my calendar.
Since I am an annual passholder, it looks like I can register early on August 2nd. Am I correct? Will it sell out right away then?

That was probably the original registration date ... they announced in April that they would be delaying registration, and announced the new registration dates late last week. So you're just a little behind the times



There are a limited number of spaces available for early registration, so it could sell out quickly. The good news, if you miss out on early registration, you can try again with general registration ... but again, it could sell out very quickly. Princess tends to be a popular weekend.

You may want to check out the 2019 Princess Half Marathon Weekend thread, where you can find lots of information relating to the weekend and chat with some other DISers who are planning to run that weekend.

Yeah, AP registration for Princess will likely sell out across the board within 30 minutes or so. It's the one race weekend (Marathon is the other - for the most part) where registrations across the board sell out almost instantaneously, especially the races with smaller fields like the 5K and 10K.

If you need a hotel room, many TAs are able to guarantee you a bib with a two-night hotel stay. They can waive the ticket requirement if you have an AP, if registration is a concern for you.

 

[beatlecat42]

My cousin does a lot of races in the baltimore area, so sometimes I'll see stuff about those races pop up on my Facebook news feed if he likes or comments on them. I saw a post about one of the groups who was supposed to man a water stop at this race not showing up, and then I looked at the comments on the post... yikes. Between what I saw on that Facebook post and your report, it definitely sounds like a bit of a nightmare. I definitely understand not wanting to sign up for it again.
Congrats on finishing!

Thanks! Yeah, I can't fault the organizers for a volunteer group no-show, but that was only one of many other problems...(also, given the cluster of issues present, the conspiracy theorist in me is wondering if there really was a no-show, or whether they even had anyone there in the first place, since another volunteer mentioned that the woman trying to run the stop single-handed had only volunteered the evening before)

Wow, so sorry for your experience! I hope both of you are feeling better. Yeah, doing that race again would be a huge #NOPE if it was me.

Thank you!

Okay, that race sounded awful!
My DS 17 used to have a kneecap that would pop out (initially a basketball injury, then again at soccer and more basketball). PT wasn’t enough, so he had MPFL surgery on that knee about 3.5 yrs ago and absolutely no problem since. Recovery was about 3-4 months. Not sure if that’s an option for your sister.

Thanks for the info -- it's a weird injury she's got, both her menisci are torn, the patella gets out of alignment, and she's hyper flexible to begin with, which limits the efficacy of the PT (the doc first reading her x-rays asked her flat-out whether she'd been kneecapped, that's how extensive the damage apparently was). Will definitely look into that option!

QOTD: How many races do you try to a run in a year? Do you have a list of must do's that you plan ahead of time or do you just find one to run when you feel you are ready?

Eh, it's a bit haphazard. First look at which races are available, then which ones we can do within the time limit, then which ones we really want to do, then which ones we can afford...other than the process, there's not much rhyme or reason to how we plan it out, just "hey, that one looks neat!"

 

[TheHamm]

But I still use a calendar and set up each month with planned workouts. Its no big deal if I skip some, but it still feels good to check things off as I do them!

I think my block is that I have no idea what to put on a calendar. So perhaps I ask here?!

I have a question for all wise and/or opinionated runners: I spent some time on a training plan that someone gave me, that I mostly understand. That plan got me to my target 10K of less than 1:15 by running 3-4x per week, maxing one at total time 45 min on ground of my choice, one total time 45 minutes with hills (TBH, this is the one that got dropped when life said no time to run), one total distance of 3 miles, and a long run that maxed at 6.5 miles. I would like to stay where I am fitness wise, but perhaps get a bit faster, I do not have any more races scheduled (working on that). Do I just keep repeating that end of training schedule or is there something else I should consider? I'm not sure I can carve out time for 6.5 miles every week unless I get faster, nor am I sure I should be doing that. I am terrible at a constant pace, but do not know how to improve that other than treadmill, which I do not want to deal with unless weather is poor.

 

[BikeFan]

FYI, today is Global Running Day. In honor of that, a lot of races are offering discount codes for registration, so if there's a race you're thinking of doing, check out their website/Facebook/Twitter to see if you can save some $$ by registering today. I've already gotten an email from the Rock and Roll race series that all of their events are on sale, and I'm sure we'll see more discounts on races and/or running gear throughout the day.

 

[Sailormoon2]

Coming to you live from Typhoon Lagoon today!

FUN!! I love TL.

@LSUlakes I am running the Diva's Half-Marathon this Sunday (June 10th) Expected finish time is 2:15. I absolutely promise to give you the accurate finishing time upon completion

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: What is something odd you had to do while out on a run? Can be anything from bathroom related to stopping your run and having a random drink at a bar with a friend.

ATTQOTD: A few summers ago I went out for a run and did not think I needed to bring water. Well it was much warmer than I was prepared for and I was struggling, but a good ways away from home. The water source I would normally go to was not working. I saw a lady watering her plants in her front yard and asked if I could drink some water and hose myself down to cool down some. She got a good laugh but was happy to help me out. I learned to bring water with me on runs after that regardless how I felt on summer runs from that day forward.

 

[LSUlakes]

This week we have the following folks with races:

06 - MissLiss279 - The Big Run 5k (NG / N/A)
09 - michigandergirl - Brian Diemer 5K (NG / N/A)
10 - Ksellers88 - HOTlanta Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
10 - Nole95 - HOTlanta Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
10 - Disney at Heart - Echo Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
10 - huggybuff - Gold Country Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
10 - Disney at Heart - Remarkable River Series 10k (1:05:00 / N/A)
10 - Sailormoon2 - Diva's Half Marathon (2:15:00 / N/A)

Best of luck to each of you this week with your races! If you would like to make a change or if someone would like to add their race to the list, just let me know. Hope yall have a great race and we look forward to hearing about how the races goes!

 

[Sanchez]

QOTD: What is something odd you had to do while out on a run? Can be anything from bathroom related to stopping your run and having a random drink at a bar with a friend.

We were in Manhattan last week and I went out for an easy run on Saturday. Near the end I came upon a large church on 50th street where a significant number of graduates were lined up around the block. I slowed down and near the end of the line a group (gaggle? pack? flock?) of nuns were exiting the church, crossing the sidewalk in front of me and getting into a minivan. I stopped to let them cross and was asked by one about my Citadel shirt. After a brief discussion I moved on.

So the answer is that my run was temporarily delayed due to a nun crossing. The benefit was that I had a nice, if brief conversation, and I learned the answer to a long disputed issue. How many nuns can fit in a minivan? The answer, apparently, is seven.

 

[Chasing Dopey]

ATTQOTD: Does riding Tower of Terror count? And I got the strangest looks from people, too. Really? You didn't notice the several thousand people running through the park today? Otherwise, no good stories.

And for I think the third year in a row, National Running Day falls on my off day!

 

[PrincessV]

I think my block is that I have no idea what to put on a calendar. So perhaps I ask here?!

Personally, I just maintain the same cycle I use during race season, only I don't build mileage. For me, that's 2 mid-week short-ish runs, one speed or hill run, 2 cross-training days, 1 long run, 1 rest day. I print out a blank monthly calendar and populate it with my planned workouts. That's it, nothing fancy or complicated!

QOTD: What is something odd you had to do while out on a run? Can be anything from bathroom related to stopping your run and having a random drink at a bar with a friend.

ATTQOTD: I'm going to out myself to anyone who knows me in social media here ... Lately, I've been stopping to say "hello" to my new "friend": a very small Cottonmouth. He hangs out in the same spot on a boardwalk at a local nature preserve and, um, we've bonded, lol?!
Other that that, the only odd thing I can think of was that time I needed to drop off a package at a UPS store, which was 2 miles form home, so I ran with it, dropped it off, then ran back home.