The Running Thread - 2018

[tigger536]

ATTQOTD: I hate the cold. If its cold I don't want to run. So winter running is definitely harder for me than summer running.

 

[Dis5150]

@LSUlakes I registered for a race! Sad about missing Marathon weekend and want to keep my training up for a marathon in March, then Star Wars Challenge in April. Casa is the first half marathon I ever ran, after the half of a half W&D 2015.

December 8 - Dis5150 - Casa Half Marathon - (2:40 / N/A)

@LSUlakes Can you add this one to the list? I think I got lost in the marathon talk.

 

[Capang]

ATTQOTD: I am mentally opposed to running in sleet and freezing rain. Of course that's been the forecast the last two weeks.

@LSUlakes can you add a race for me?
Dec 1 Capang Christmas Story Run 5k no goal.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: I dread long runs in the hot weather. Other than that I can just dress appropriately and I am fine. I don't mind the cold, as long as I am bundled up.

Just got back from 10 days in Florida! We did Universal this time instead of Disney (NOT my choice!) but it was fun. I think I am one and done with US though. And I am not even going to try and go back and answer all the questions I missed. I did run all but 2 of my scheduled runs on my vacation. We were in a 6 bdrm, 6 bath house in Solana Resort in Davenport and I would stay there again in a heartbeat, for a Disney trip with the whole family. But not for US again. It was 50-60 minutes every day, both ways. I4 is horrible! I feel for you guys that live there and have to drive in that mess every day!

 

[GreatLakes]

QOTD: How much does the weather impact your daily runs? Does running in one set of conditions have a bigger mental impact than running in others?

I don't feel that any one condition has a bigger mental impact than any other but there is a physical impact. I love running in snow so that doesn't bother me and it has to be really cold (about 20 below) before I think it is too cold to run but heavy rain is what pushes me to move the run or, in rare cases, resort to the treadmill. I did a run in 36 degree light rain this weekend and it felt great but if it is really pouring I don't start my run in most cases.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: How much does the weather impact your daily runs? Does running in one set of conditions have a bigger mental impact than running in others?

Well if it’s pouring or below 20 degrees I typically don’t run outside. I would say I hate the cold more than the rain so I would have a bigger mental hurdle with the cold. I’ll run in snow as long as it’s not below 20.

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: I hate the cold. If its cold I don't want to run. So winter running is definitely harder for me than summer running.

This is me. I'd much rather deal with heat than cold.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD: If it's a midweek run, it doesn't really affect me. I have no problem going on the treadmill.
I like to get my long runs in outside, so I try to plan those around the weather. The heat seems to take it out of me more than the cold.

 

[PrincessV]

QOTD: How much does the weather impact your daily runs? Does running in one set of conditions have a bigger mental impact than running in others?

ATTQOTD: GREATLY!!! But not mentally at all. It's 100% a physical impact when facing temps hovering between 90-100, high humidity, and a sun that bakes everything under its rays. Every run from late April - late Oct. walks a fine line between uncomfortable and dangerous. I don't enjoy the other end of the spectrum, either, but at least with cold weather I can just load up on layers and not worry about dying from heat stroke, so I guess that's a mental impact?!

 

[huskies90]

QOTD: How much does the weather impact your daily runs? Does running in one set of conditions have a bigger mental impact than running in others?

ATTQOTD: I obsess over the weather this time of year because I hate being cold and hate going out in the cold. In the summer, it is shorts, tech shirt, and go. But in the colder seasons, I agonize about the right amount of clothing to wear. I end up bringing like 2 or 3 compression shirts and pants and different sets of hats/gloves that have different levels of warmth to work every day and then watch weather.com every few minutes to see which combination is going to keep me warm enough but not make me overheat. Today is a good example: It is 37 right now but minimal wind. I know I don't need compression pants under my shorts, but do I need a hat? gloves? And then which compression shirt under my tech shirt? Ugh!!

The funny part is while I obsess about going out, usually when I get back from the run in the cold, I feel good and I am glad I went out. I usually tell myself as I head to the showers: "it wasn't that bad out"...

 

[JeffW]

Will it surprise you to know that I usually throw in The Empire Strikes Back on the eve of leaving for runDisney events just to pump myself with the widsom of Yoda? But I truly appreciate the reminder. This whole week and the responses here have reminded me of something that became easy to forget.

This reminds me that I also need to add Bolt to the pump up movie rotation because of the sheer manic energy of Rhino the hamster from that movie. "Let it begin! Let it begin! Let it begin!"

"Destiny? I've been expecting your call."

Doesn't surprise me at all. Those types of mental motivational images have been proven to help athletes perform better. I have a constant stream of "go to" songs and movie scenes that I use during hard portions of runs or races (Osceola from AK to WWoS anyone?). And now that I've run a lot of races, I also have the mental images of my best races and the feelings at the finish line. Since I don't run with any type of music, this is my constant mental stream. Once you find yours, it is useful in more than just running situations!

 

[AFwifelife]

ATTQOTD: I internally complain about the weather all the time but the heat is definitely the worst. The really cold is miserable to start a run in but after warming up, it’s not terrible. The hot runs start out ok then I’m over it. It’s all still preferable to the treadmill though. I have to do two of my runs this week on it because the kids are out of school and it’s awful lol. Catching up on podcasts though so today wasn’t too bad.

 

[Chaitali]

I don't mind heat but really dread the cold. Once I acclimate it's not too bad but the transition periods from heat to cold and vice versa are probably where I struggle the most.

 

[JeffW]

ATTQOTD: The only weather items that really keep me from heading outside are sub-20 temps (my lungs start to hurt after 45-60 min) and wind. Wind is my nemesis. I mentally know that I should be able to fight through it, but it just takes the fun out of the run. I've gone so far as to have my wife drive me all the way to the west side of town so that I could get a long run in with the wind at my back for whole thing.

 

[jennamfeo]

ATTQOTD: I am still trying to warm up from my run this morning and it was ~only~ 48* out. (I say only because I know that is like perfect running weather for some of you, but in the desert nahhhhh.)

 

[tidefan]

ATTQOTD: Just am not a fan of running in the rain, especially cold rain (when it's hot, a light rain can be refreshing!), but mostly because I HATE running in wet shoes/socks...

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: I hate the cold. If its cold I don't want to run. So winter running is definitely harder for me than summer running.

This is me. I'd much rather deal with heat than cold.

Me 3. I've always said I'd rather run on the hottest day of the year than the coldest day.

Good thing we all live where we do.

 

[Kazrak]

QOTD: How much does the weather impact your daily runs? Does running in one set of conditions have a bigger mental impact than running in others?

It's a lot harder to get up and get moving if the weather's unpleasant. I do my running in the early morning, so it being particularly cold or rainy makes it easier to say, "You know what? I'll sleep in a bit today instead."

 

[derekleigh]

QOTD: How much does the weather impact your daily runs? Does running in one set of conditions have a bigger mental impact than running in others?

Rain is the biggest mental impact regarding weather conditions. I don't mind the heat and/or humidity. The cold doesn't bother me much as the first mile sucks but once you start to warm-up, it's nice. As a rule of thumb I keep runs around 6 miles or less when temps hit sub-zero. Running while it snows it really run especially in the dark! If roads are simply icy or it's lightning out, I do not run.

 

[IamTrike]

On cold early mornings getting up and getting out is harder for me. I know the first couple minutes are gonna stink and that's a deterrent. Heat actually makes the runs much harder but it doesn't seem to provide the same mental barrier that cold does.