The Running Thread - 2018

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

I regularly save turtles...

It would be weird NOT to rescue turtles.

ATTQOTD: I rescue snails, anywhere from golfball size to thumbtack-head size. I hate seeing them smooshed. On some runs, I've probably rescued 20 or more. Once, I rescued a slug. He was big, like 2.5 inches long. Normally, I leave slugs alone, but I was doing out-and-backs and seeing him every mile or so. Every time I saw him, he was another foot further. I decided he was rescue-worthy, so I got a couple of leaves and used one as a slug-stretcher and the other as a slug-spatula.

 

[jennamfeo]

It would be weird NOT to rescue turtles.

ATTQOTD: I rescue snails, anywhere from golfball size to thumbtack-head size. I hate seeing them smooshed. On some runs, I've probably rescued 20 or more. Once, I rescued a slug. He was big, like 2.5 inches long. Normally, I leave slugs alone, but I was doing out-and-backs and seeing him every mile or so. Every time I saw him, he was another foot further. I decided he was rescue-worthy, so I got a couple of leaves and used one as a slug-stretcher and the other as a slug-spatula.

There are always lines and lines of ants carrying stuff when I run in the mornings. I can usually spot them pretty well and kind of try to hop around them, but sometimes there are so many that I just can't guarantee it. It makes me sad.

 

[MissLiss279]

@LSUlakes
My The Big Run 5k time was 33:55. Nice and easy-ish in T+D=160.

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: A couple of months ago I was chased by extremely aggressive geese protecting their goslings. I often come across geese on my favorite rail trail because it runs along the river, but usually they just hiss at me and then move along. This time they were blocking the whole path and I couldn't go around - there was commercial fencing on my left and the river on my right. I figured they would just move as I got closer - WRONG! They started chasing me back the way I came. I kept my distance, sat on a log and waited for them to make their way to the river.

 

[KevM]

ATTQOTD: I guess the stranges thing I’ve ever done on a run is improve obstacles. I did a Tough Mudder a few years ago and on a few training runs my friends, that I was doing it with, and I added in some improvised obstacles.

 

[Miranda]

Question from this newbie: how do you hold your water bottles on your runs?

I used to have a Nathan handheld, but I recently got the Orange Mud handheld, because I've spilled Nuun on the zipper pouch on the Nathan one too many times and the zipper often gets stuck, and I really like it. The handstrap is very comfy, much comfier than the Nathan.

 

[Slogger]

ATTQOTD: I once had a coyote run out of a yard at me which was a shock being in an urban area. It eventually got scared of me when I turned to look at it and bolted, but I can add "being chased by a coyote" for a few seconds to my resume. When I got home two blocks later my husband said I looked whiter than normal.

I also had an angry dog run out of a house and try to jump on me, but the guy talking to the person in the house ran and jumped on the dog. That wasn't my favorite.

Edited: I totally misread the question!!! Odd thing I had to do...there was one day I really really wanted an iced coffee so I chose my route to end at a starbucks and walked home. Only thing was I misjudged and so ran the driveway in front of the starbucks multiple times to get to my exact mileage. Is that a better answer?

Hey @roxymama.....I've had the angry dog experience several times too. But the owner just stood there and watched his dog chase me. Not so fun.

I have also misread questions and submitted answers too quickly before realizing that I didn't really answer the real question.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: If disney races did not require a POT to corral placement where would you place yourself?
A. In a corral based on my current fitness.
B. As far in front as I could get.
C. Where my POT would probably put me.
D. Somewhere near the back.

ATTQOTD: Since I dont have a POT unless something changes on POT dates, I would got with A. Based on my current trends, that would be somewhere near the back.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

@LSUlakes - You want to cause a debate today!

 

[PrincessV]

ATTQOTD: A, which also could be C, assuming I bothered to run a race for PoT.

 

[hauntedcity]

ATTQOTD: A couple of months ago I was chased by extremely aggressive geese protecting their goslings. I often come across geese on my favorite rail trail because it runs along the river, but usually they just hiss at me and then move along. This time they were blocking the whole path and I couldn't go around - there was commercial fencing on my left and the river on my right. I figured they would just move as I got closer - WRONG! They started chasing me back the way I came. I kept my distance, sat on a log and waited for them to make their way to the river.

Geese are the WORST! And for some reason, they hate Hate HATE my wife. She kept telling me all these stories of geese chasing her, or flying across a pond to attack her. I'm no stranger to aggressive geese, but usually they will threaten, but allow you to pass, so I thought she was exaggerating.

Then, one Saturday morning, we went out running together. We saw some geese several houses away on a side street, and when they saw us, they took to the air and started dive bombing our heads! We took off screaming.

Now, I never doubt my wife. (You'd think I would have learned that years ago.)

 

[roxymama]

QOTD: If disney races did not require a POT to corral placement where would you place yourself?
A. In a corral based on my current fitness.
B. As far in front as I could get.
C. Where my POT would probably put me.
D. Somewhere near the back.

ATTQOTD: Since I dont have a POT unless something changes on POT dates, I would got with A. Based on my current trends, that would be somewhere near the back.

In this scenario how soon will people be lining up at the resort bus lines to get their spots? Midnight...the day before? With tents and people taking shifts to get naps in back at the hotel? Because I don't think I'd be willing to get up that early so likely I'd end up near the back by default and be grumpy about it. Or I'd suck it up and wake up waaaaay too early to try to get something appropriate for myself and be both exhausted (well, more than usual) and have to pee so badly from all the waiting (I race by myself at disney...so maybe I'd need my husband to come with to help save my spot.)
Basically...I don't like this scenario.

In the local races or Chicago races, people don't care about character stops (not bashing people..because I CARE about character stops at disney too) so I could just step into a corral at any time and I'd pick one based on my current fitness every time if I could. I don't like running out too fast (it's a bad habit) but I will for character stops!

 

[cavepig]

B. As far in front as I could get. - - Why not if no one is checking.

But, really I don't want to get smashed or block people, so nice common sense me would say
C. Where my POT would probably put me.

If Disney didn't do POT & corralling it would be chaos I'm sure with people battling for the front.

 

[MissLiss279]

ATTQOTD:
Probably A, as long as there aren’t issues actually getting to that corral. Since I usually don’t stop for many characters, but may stop for an occasional picture, I would really like to run with people of similar pace.

 

[Capang]

ATTQOTD: C. Not trying to get trampled.

 

[Barca33Runner]

ATTQOTD:

D. I like to avoid confrontation and would probably take the path of least resistance.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: I was going to say A/C as they would be the same but upon further thought I would probably do D just to avoid the mad crush. Also not a fan of confrontation and am a bit claustrophobic.

 

[Sailormoon2]

QOTD: If disney races did not require a POT to corral placement where would you place yourself?

I would like to be in Corral A because I hate waiting around for the race to start. Disney has corralled me in B/D, so anxious me would probably take over and just put myself "where I belong".

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD: Definitely a/c and maybe a tick behind that. I find it much more enjoyable to occasionally pass someone than be pushed out too fast!

 

[DopeyBadger]

QOTD: If disney races did not require a POT to corral placement where would you place yourself?

ATTQOTD: Easy. A, B and C for the Disney races. Let's say I changed it to the Chicago Marathon, then it would be a bit different as I wouldn't be towards the top end of current fitness and POT participants. I'd probably go with "A" then, as I would prefer to be around other participants that have a similar goal time in mind. Although I do prefer to start a bit slower and use them as my Pac-Man Ghosts for later in the race. Chomp! Chomp! I'd venture to guess though that my "A" and "C" would probably be close to each other. Interesting question indeed!