The Running Thread - 2018

[BuckeyeBama]

I like smaller races. I'm putting this one on the 'potential' list. Well, except that I'm not running anymore marathons.

 

[Slogger]

I like smaller races. I'm putting this one on the 'potential' list. Well, except that I'm not running anymore marathons.

They have a Half too. It runs primarily through the battlefields and Sharpsburg/Shepherdstown area with the same fun finish in the football stadium. You will get more hills per mile on the Half than the Full if that helps. Lots of pre and post race sightseeing opportunities.

 

[FFigawi]

QOTD: Post race recovery, what do you do to recover? How soon before you get your next run in?

My recovery period depends on the length of the race. For a marathon, I will walk a lot in the days after the race but probably won't run for a week. For a long ultra like Comrades, my recovery period is closer to 3-4 weeks before I feel strong enough mentally and physically to get back into running and training again.

We spent the after at a friends house watching LSU and eating some BBQ.

Sorry about the game. Thought you guys were going to pull it off.

(once I was out of the hell that is I-10 in Houston)

And I-10 isn't even the worst of the roads around here.

 

[camaker]

A little more detail in the Chicago Marathon thread, so I’ll just go with the synopsis here:

@LSUlakes can you please update my Chicago Marathon with the result of 04:18:10?

I pretty spectacularly missed my A goal of sub-4:00, but did salvage my B and C goals of PR (by 0:02:12) and finish.

Also, @LSUlakes can you please add the following race for me that I apparently forgot to mention earlier?

Oct 19 - camaker - Tuna Run 200 (NG)

 

[PrincessV]

We spent the after at a friends house watching LSU and eating some BBQ.

I thought of you Saturday and wondered if you were at The Swamp. #GatorBait In all SEC seriousness, that was a truly great game - and I'd be saying that even if LSU had taken it!

 

[Miranda]

I didn't even know until now that there was a Chicago Marathon thread and apparently it's existed for a year.

 

[Slogger]

Forgot to attach pics from the race in WVA.

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[Keels]

Pretty sure this week is going to be a wash with training darn hurricane. Anyone in the panhandle?

Ugh, I’m sorry. I’m leaving Orlando for Louisiana in the morning, so hopefully I will make it through the panhandle before it gets too bad. It’s already raining here in Orlando from the outer bands, so I’m really not looking forward to the drive.

Stay safe!

And I-10 isn't even the worst of the roads around here.

Because Houston is a Hellscape Cesspool that I wouldn’t even wish upon my worst enemy.

 

[Slogger]

QOTD: Post race recovery, what do you do to recover? How soon before you get your next run in?

Immediately after a race, I find some food and beverages and a place to sit for a minute or two. Chocolate milk is good, beer is better.
Some races have free massages and I have taken advantage of that a couple of times.
Once I get home or back to hotel, I try to take a quick nap.

If it was a shorter race, I am running again the next day.
Longer races earn a couple of days off, sometimes a week if possible.
Next marathon is 13 days away so I need to keep pushing.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD: I have found that I fair much better if I move after a race. I am not much of a sports drink person, but a gatorade really hits the spot after a long run. I always have grand plans of eating a feast, but never get much of an appetite until much later in the day. I usually take a few days off after a race, but never more than a week.... We'll see when (if?) I run again after the marathon in January!

 

[TheHamm]

Ugh, I’m sorry. I’m leaving Orlando for Louisiana in the morning, so hopefully I will make it through the panhandle before it gets too bad. It’s already raining here in Orlando from the outer bands, so I’m really not looking forward to the drive.

Is that what the monsoon yesterday was, or is that normal FL weather grounding my plane? I have been through one each a typhoon and a tropical storm, and I thought it was comparable in rainfall intensity, but not duration. I was impressed.

 

[Dis5150]

I am so happy about this 10 day forecast I could literally cry! Bye-bye summer!

 

[LdyStormy76]

ATTQOTD: Banana or two if I can charm a second one out of the people handing them out, water until I can get my Gatorade - typically 24 oz in the first hour and another 24 oz the rest of the day plus more water - applesauce and an hour post race solid food (bagel, chocolate covered peanuts/almonds) then a real meal an hour or so later. I keep walking for the day, and used compression socks after my most recent ent half; my legs are in better shape the next day if I keep moving. As to next run, with 2 of my half’s it has been 2+ weeks and with one 2 days.

@Keels DH laughed when I read him your description of Houston. He is looking for a new job and was considering applying to one there until I told him it was one of the few places I have no interest in living and why I had no interest.

 

[GollyGadget]

QOTD: Post race recovery, what do you do to recover? How soon before you get your next run in?

ATTQOTD: I don't have a set recovery plan. It depends greatly on the distance and conditions. The norm would be a couple of glasses of water immediately followed by some ice cold beer...and that's pretty much it. I'm not really a good role model for recovery
My next run varies as well. I typically have a rest day after any race no matter the distance but will go for an easy shakeout if my legs need it. Usually, I'm itching to go running again so I don't take any extended time off but will stick to easy miles for a few days as needed.

I noticed a lot of people are chocolate milk fans but I just can't do it. I tried to drink some after a half this spring and it went immediately in the trash as I made my way to the beer line.

P.S. Life and running kind of got away from me for a few months but I'm trying to get back in the swing and this board does a great job of motivation. Thanks everyone for being so supportive and encouraging!

 

[KevM]

ATTQOTD: post race recovery for me is water, generally a banana, and a coffee as soon as I can get one. I love coffee but stay away from it the morning if a race. So once I’m done the run I’m looking for a coffee.

As for when I run again, I generally take a day off, but that’s because most runs I do are on Sundays and Mondays are a designated day off in my training plan. However, if the race i’m Running is on a Saturday, I usually still run on Sunday.

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: Cold chocolate soy milk is my drink of choice after a race. 99% of my races are at Disney so I usually try to squeeze in a short nap due to the early wake up call. Other than that it’s life as usual. Pizza is my recovery meal. It is so heavenly to me after a race. I ate half of a 14 inch pie plus had a large ice cream in a waffle cone this weekend. I usually do a few short runs the week of recovery, but I’m not sure about this week. I’ll see how I feel on Wednesday. I’ve done nothing but sleep since my race on Saturday.

 

[kbenson13]

ATTQOTD: Glad everyone's sharing because I don't have a great plan yet. I've tried to get back to running within a few days after Half Marathons and get back to serious training within a week or two. I started running a day after my last 10K and started training in earnest a week later. Not sure how the marathon recovery will go until I do one!

Post race I eat and drink whatever I can find. Beer preferably.... I do try to keep walking for a while if I can.

 

[LSUlakes]

I just wanted to add that my body feels more like I ran a marathon yesterday than a 10 miler. Its a little sad. I am a little surprised by just how sore I am, like walking down stairs is uncomfortable today. I hope tomorrows run helps loosen things up.

 

[baxter24]

ATTQOTD: Love an ice cold Coke or a cup of coffee after a race. Like everyone else, I just try to keep moving. My kids certainly help with that. They never seem to care too much that momma just ran a half marathon earlier that morning and want you to keep up with them.

Awesome news for me today. Purchased my first ever annual pass!!!

 

[bevcgg]

ATTQOTD: For post double digit runs- Chocolate milk, legs up on the wall (10-15 mins), extra magnesium, Oofos, walking around- trips to Costco, rolling stick Epsom salts warm bath and Deep Blue rub. Maybe a short nap!

Not seeing many mentions of an ice baths? Do people really use them? I have once or twice - not sure how much of an impact it made.