The Running Thread - 2018

[Dis_Yoda]

so closer to needing to rename the thread to something like "Runners, Foodies, and Drinkers Lounge"

Go for it!

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD:
Training my DD for a 5k: 8 weeks
Training for a 10k: 12 weeks
Training for a half: 16 weeks
Training for a full: Probably more.
It also depends on my race lineup. If I run a 10k 14 weeks before a half, then I adjust the half training accordingly.
I am pretty much always on a training plan / race / recovery cycle.

 

[KSellers88]

Military brat. Dad retired at Fort Benning. We moved to Columbus. St. Mary's Elementary School (BTW, not a Catholic school)

We had a nice long weekend in Columbus a couple of months ago. Saw the Tibetan monks and the mandala. Drank ginger mead, Nectar Creek Sting.

A religious experience; not specifying which event.

Ohhhh that makes sense! Lots of people ended up here that way. Glad y'all enjoyed your weekend here!

 

[Miranda]

What is it with Mexican restaurants? Do they get a discount on Pepsi for some reason? Every restaurant around here that has Pepsi is always a Mexican restaurant.

 

[CDKG]

What is it with Mexican restaurants? Do they get a discount on Pepsi for some reason? Every restaurant around here that has Pepsi is always a Mexican restaurant.

You order a soda at Mexican restaurants? It's a Cadillac Margarita all the way for me!

 

[apdebord]

ATTQOTD: I think 12 weeks for a half if starting from scratch? I don’t think I’ve ever trained for a 5/8/10k specifically. I have 3 fall half marathons so I’m not really considering marathon training for WDW to begin until the day I do Richmond Half (10 Nov) as I have 14 miles scheduled that day...I MIGHT do that extra .9 after... So I’ll already be well trained and then have 9 weeks to increase mileage.

Dr. Pepper is my go-to soda when I get one. None of that diet garbage.

I haven’t eaten at McDonalds in 10ish years, but for some reason their Coke is delicious. Also Coke overseas is so good!

 

[YawningDodo]

You order a soda at Mexican restaurants? It's a Cadillac Margarita all the way for me!

Pacifico over here. Or horchata if I don't feel like having alcohol; the Mexican restaurant we frequent does pretty decent horchata.

 

[FFigawi]

What is it with Mexican restaurants? Do they get a discount on Pepsi for some reason? Every restaurant around here that has Pepsi is always a Mexican restaurant.

First, you should be ordering margaritas. Second, you're at the wrong Mexican restaurant. Any good one will be offering the real deal - Mexican Coke

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: How many weeks do you dedicate to prepare for any one race?

ATTQOTD: For a goal race that is either a half or full marathon I will have a specific plan that last 18 weeks. For shorter races that time frame will last anywhere from 8-12 weeks.

Once I have a race scheduled I start focusing on that race. It is my motivation to keep on track. I just ran the BAA 10k on Sunday (it wasn't on your list because I don't think I mentioned it, it kinda snuck up on me). I ran with my girlfriend. It was her first race. She swore she hated running. She was down on it the whole morning before the race thinking she hated running, thinking she couldn't do a 10k. Yesterday I was at work and she sent me a 10k she wants to do in September and she has said she wants to do a 1/2 at Disney in the future. Anyhow the focus is now on my next race, the Smuttynose 1/2 marathon on 9/30.

Oh, and I have to add this, my girlfriend's training runs had all been between 14:30-15:30 for pace. She averaged 13:29 for the race. A few times that afternoon she would tell me how proud she was of herself. My response, "Now you understand what I have been telling you for the last year."

She also commented on how awesome it was to have so many people on the side of the road cheering us on, etc... she may be starting to see the light guys.

16-20 weeks for a full, 30-40 weeks for a serious ultra.

what would be considered a not serious ultra?

I was catching up on the marathon thread and I told whoever posted the question to bring the debate over here since we are getting ever so closer to needing to rename the thread to something like "Runners, Foodies, and Drinkers Lounge" lol. The question is Coke v/s Pepsi

THE ONLY ANSWER IS COKE!!!!!!!!!

Few things are as disappointing as when I am going to eat somewhere and ask for a coke, I get is Pepsi ok? It's not ok, I'll order a beer or water over that garbage. I really dislike Pepsi, plus beer is always good. lol ok I'll calm down now about the pepsi thing.

@jennamfeo

For me, who RARELY drinks soda anymore, it depends. I would take Coke over Pepsi for cola but I might take Sierra Mist over Sprite and Mug root beer is definitely the winner over anything Coke offers for root beer.

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[FFigawi]

what would be considered a not serious ultra?

A flat 50k doesn’t need much more training than a marathon. A hilly 90k takes a whole lot more work to prepare for.

 

[Gemini1131]

Coming out of lurkerdom to vote for Pepsi products. An ice cold Mountain Dew. CHerry coke or cherry Coke Zero if Pepsi products are not an option.

 

[JulieODC]

Once I have a race scheduled I start focusing on that race. It is my motivation to keep on track. I just ran the BAA 10k on Sunday (it wasn't on your list because I don't think I mentioned it, it kinda snuck up on me). I ran with my girlfriend. It was her first race. She swore she hated running. She was down on it the whole morning before the race thinking she hated running, thinking she couldn't do a 10k. Yesterday I was at work and she sent me a 10k she wants to do in September and she has said she wants to do a 1/2 at Disney in the future. Anyhow the focus is now on my next race, the Smuttynose 1/2 marathon on 9/30.

Oh, and I have to add this, my girlfriend's training runs had all been between 14:30-15:30 for pace. She averaged 13:29 for the race. A few times that afternoon she would tell me how proud she was of herself. My response, "Now you understand what I have been telling you for the last year."

She also commented on how awesome it was to have so many people on the side of the road cheering us on, etc... she may be starting to see the light guys.

what would be considered a not serious ultra?



For me, who RARELY drinks soda anymore, it depends. I would take Coke over Pepsi for cola but I might take Sierra Mist over Sprite and Mug root beer is definitely the winner over anything Coke offers for root beer.

I really want to do the BAA 10k next year!! My running store group got to hang out with Des Linden for a little bit - it looked like a fun, well-supported race!

 

[Barca33Runner]

I've professed my addiction to Diet Mountain Dew before. It is the only Pepsi product I drink, but it is also almost the only thing I drink other than water.

For cola, it's Coke hands down. Cherry Coke is probably my favorite drink in the world, but I can't do the calories (because I have no self control) so it is a once or twice a year treat. I can't drink any of the "Zero" drinks, they all give me acid reflux and there is something just enough "off" about them that I'm not a big fan even if they didn't give me heartburn. I was excited when Cherry Coke Zero was introduced; I think I drank one can and knew it was a never again.

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: What is the warmest temps you have gone out for a run in? What about the coldest? Which would you prefer of the two extremes?

ATTQOTD: The warmest run I have ever been on has to be around 95 around 5PM, which probably had a heat index around 100 ish. The coldest run was during a 5k run. It was 21 that morning. Thats cold for my area! The coldest I have ever felt during a run was when it was raining, very windy and in the low 40's. Never warmed up on that one. I would take the cold extreme over the hot though.

 

[LSUlakes]

We currently do not have anyone with a race listed for this weekend. If someone out there has a race this weekend and would like to keep the streak alive, let me know and I'll add it to the list.

 

[TheHamm]

In the pop question (because Michigan) and from my spreadsheet (because it is how proper grocery lists are done unless on a white board and I can easily sort by grocery aisle)
1 diet vernors
2 diet dr. pepper
3 coke zero
4 cherry diet pepsi
5 rock and rye
6 inca cola

Only #3 &4 are available in the work vending machine, so currently I have half a bottle of Dr. Pepper on my desk from yesterday. My grandparents had Pepsi all the time, and my grandpa would open a bottle, pour it into a glass, and slowly sip it all day, adding ice until by the end of the day it was mostly transparent and carbonation free. But I loved a local fast food joint that had proper Cherry syrup added to pepsi. So I have mixed feelings about the product that have little to do with the product itself.

 

[Miranda]

ATTQOTD: I have run a few races in July and August where it was probably 85-90 during the race plus humidity, and in the winter I've run when it's been 0F out. I would rather be cold.

 

[MissLiss279]

ATTQOTD: I’m pretty sure I have ran when it was over 100. I don’t remember what the dew point/ humidity was on that day. I did a speed interval workout after work yesterday with the T+D=160-163. It was tough. I’ve also ran in 10 degree weather with strong wind with negative wind chill. If I had to choose between the two extremes, I would choose the heat, because I can always slow down. With the cold and negative wind chills - there are only so many layers you can put on, and the cold sucks the energy right out of you. And too many layers may cause you to sweat. It’s a fine line between too many layers and not enough depending on how fast you want to run.

ETA: In general, I would prefer to run when it is cold, but no strong winds. But once the 10 degree mark is crossed... and for the most part I can guarantee that we will have wind where I live.

 

[TheHamm]

QOTD: What is the warmest temps you have gone out for a run in? What about the coldest? Which would you prefer of the two extremes?

I am having a hard time with this! I was happy running at 5* F and would take it over the yuck being thrown at me now. >75* has been hard mostly because it seems to come with 80% humidity lately. In my limited tracking, my max T+D was 160 and I cut off 14% of my plan. I would prefer the 5 degrees. I did not have sunscreen running into my eyes, sneezing due to whatever fluff is in the air, chafing, the need for sunscreen in hard-to-reach places (cursed strappy tanks they want everyone to wear!), and I find myself more dehydrated even though I am inhaling excess water. I am willing to wake at silly hours to run when it is cooler, if I can get to bed on time!