The Running Thread - 2018

[JeffW]

ATTQOTD: For the marathon, if it is before mile 20, I would stop. It isn't worth constantly thinking about for the duration. For any other race I'd just hold it if I'm running for a time goal.

 

[ZellyB]

QOTD: Figured this question could be interesting today. So you are running a race and you need the restroom, what factors into your decision on stopping to go? (for the purpose of this discussion we will leave out bathroom #2 talk)

ATTQOTD: Like others have said, severity and distance to the finish and if I'm going for a time goal that will be difficult to hit. Mostly on half distances or shorter, I rarely need to go to the bathroom unless I've just over-hydrated.

Typically depends on the severity. Could be a day or a week or even longer.

I’ve never had one myself but have dealt with several football players with them.

So, did anyone else see this answer and think it was in regards to the QOTD? I was thinking, "WHOA!! Teetz can go for a week or longer without peeing?" Then, of course, I read the second sentence and realized he was talking about concussions.

No, just me?

 

[rteetz]

So, did anyone else see this answer and think it was in regards to the QOTD? I was thinking, "WHOA!! Teetz can go for a week or longer without peeing?" Then, of course, I read the second sentence and realized he was talking about concussions.

No, just me?

Ok that’s funny!

 

[Capang]

ATTQOTD: If the only option is a porta potty I will do my best to just wait. Granted, easy for me to say my longest race distance is the 10k.

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: I have a bladder the size of an English pea, so I barely drink anything the morning before a race and use the porta-potties at least three times before every race just to make sure everything is out. Miraculously I made it through my marathon this weekend without having to stop, and I can normally make it through half marathons without stopping. If I ever feel like I have to go, I will stop whether I am going for a PR or not because I will make myself miserable if I don't.

 

[TheHamm]

ATTQOTD:
If the sensation lasts more than a mile, it is real and I am going to stop. I have not stopped in any local races, but rD has been a different story.
My previous rD races have been 10Ks with terrible tummy troubles and I think a majority of the problem was travel chaos, nerves, and being up at 3:15 am.
I hit ALL the stops in DL, and some far off course. I got to the first set of port o pots at WDW and was fine the rest of the time. I am hoping this exponential decrease can be carried over to longer distances and that I can mitigate the impact of travel and early wake up.

 

[Slogger]

@ZellyB.....I read and thought the same thing about not having to go for a week. That would be impressive.

ATTQOTD: I go when I have to go. Try to get it all out pre-race but some days are just a high frequency day. I blame it on my parents for NEVER stopping on long road trips.

I have stopped at a porta potty if there's no line just to make sure I don't need to go but also bypassed ones where I know the line will take 5-10 minutes. I can hold it for shorter races but half and fulls it's rare that I don't stop.

I'd probably BQ if I didn't stop so much!!! (just joking!)

 

[mankle30]

QOTD: Figured this question could be interesting today. So you are running a race and you need the restroom, what factors into your decision on stopping to go? (for the purpose of this discussion we will leave out bathroom #2 talk)

I've only had to go once during a race and it was the 2017 WDW Marathon as I was passing through Magic Kingdom. So, when I saw the Fantasyland washrooms, I just went there! But it's a nice luxury of having the race through theme parks with real washrooms. As a guy, it's not a problem to go in the woods if necessary or quicky use a portapotty.

 

[Slogger]

Congrats @KSellers88 on your Kiawah Marathan. You smashed your PR, Way to Go!

How was the course and event? I have wanted to do it but might do Charleston instead.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

QOTD: Figured this question could be interesting today. So you are running a race and you need the restroom, what factors into your decision on stopping to go?

Fortunately, I've only had to go twice. Once when I drank too much water in the morning before a half. I knew I had to do it, so when I saw the first restroom in California Adventure I made sure to get it taken care of.

The second time came during the 2017 Dark Side Half. I attempted for a while to put it off as it would take a few minutes instead of seconds, but soon the discomfort became very real and I knew that Animal Kingdom was my best friend at that very moment.

Since then I've always tried to make sure I visit the port a potty before heading to the corrals.

Given how long it will take me to finish the marathon, I may have to stop, but hopefully it will only be once.

 

[KSellers88]

Congrats @KSellers88 on your Kiawah Marathan. You smashed your PR, Way to Go!

How was the course and event? I have wanted to do it but might do Charleston instead.

Thank you so much! I have a race recap in my journal, but I loved it. We stayed on the island, so access to the expo and start/finish was super easy, but I've heard if you stay off island it can be a little more complicated. The course was pancake flat, with no memorable hills at all. There were a lot of loops and a few out and backs, but the scenery is so gorgeous that it didn't even bother me. They had water/Gatorade every two miles and offered Twizzlers, hammer gels, oranges, and bananas over the course of the stops (there may have been more food options, but this is what I remember). The expo was small, but had everything you needed. They had around 6,000 runners sign up, but no part of the course felt really crowded except the very first turn. I would definitely recommend it and do it again!

 

[huskies90]

Question for Apple Watch 3 Users: What app do you use to track runs on the watch? I use the Nike Run Club app and when you get into the longer miles, it gets very slow responding. The voice cues start to sound like Flash from Zootopia - dragging out the distance/time/pace. Is it the app or load on the watch? It is very annoying. It starts at about mile 11 or 12. I am also streaming music so maybe a cause also.

 

[rteetz]

Question for Apple Watch 3 Users: What app do you use to track runs on the watch? I use the Nike Run Club app and when you get into the longer miles, it gets very slow responding. The voice cues start to sound like Flash from Zootopia - dragging out the distance/time/pace. Is it the app or load on the watch? It is very annoying. It starts at about mile 11 or 12. I am also streaming music so maybe a cause also.

RunKeeper. I don't stream from my watch though I use my phone for that.

 

[DustyWA]

Question for Apple Watch 3 Users: What app do you use to track runs on the watch? I use the Nike Run Club app and when you get into the longer miles, it gets very slow responding. The voice cues start to sound like Flash from Zootopia - dragging out the distance/time/pace. Is it the app or load on the watch? It is very annoying. It starts at about mile 11 or 12. I am also streaming music so maybe a cause also.

I use iSmoothRun. I've done streaming from my watch a couple of times, but generally my music comes from my phone.

 

[Baloo in MI]

ATTQOTD: As has been shared by others, for me it all depends on the length of the race. 5K/10K no problem holding it, but I have done a couple 12 hour races, so there was absolutely no holding it to the end of the race! I do try to avoid stopping, but if I become miserable or if I fear an impending accident... Then I take the first available option.

 

[Professor_Cookie]

Who here has experienced a concussion? How long did it take you to stop feeling fuzzy?

I don’t remember. The last big one was definitely a several days.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Asking this here since I rarely visit any other portion of the site anymore and I know that someone here will have the answer.

I was looking to set up a new MagicBand for my little sister. My MDE account gives me the opportunity to set up 3 MagicBands for marathon weekend. One for myself, one for my sister, and an AP one for myself.

I figure I'll just use the Star Wars one I got for this year's Dark Side visit and decline the regular one for myself.

Is there any reason why I would want to receive an AP MagicBand or is just a new MagicBand that has my AP coded to it? My pass will expire in April and I will not be renewing as I do not know if I will ever again visit WDW twice in a 365 day period. I think my main Star Wars band from April already has my AP coded to it.

 

[Professor_Cookie]

QOTD: Figured this question could be interesting today. So you are running a race and you need the restroom, what factors into your decision on stopping to go? (for the purpose of this discussion we will leave out bathroom #2 talk)

ATTQOTD: It largely depends on distance to the finish. If I am halfway through a half or full I am just going to go ahead and stop unless a PR is within reach. Less than 3 miles I will just hold it to the finish. I would under no circumstance just go on myself. I know this happens in the bike world, but I do not think its even possible for me to do so while running.

I have only stopped to use the restroom during a full marathon, and I had given up on running it the whole 26.2 and started walking at 16 miles.

On shorter races I never feel the need, although i did throw up once at the end of a 5k from pushing myself hard, obvi. My split times, though, were far faster than any one mile I ran in high school.

 

[huskies90]

RunKeeper. I don't stream from my watch though I use my phone for that.

I use iSmoothRun. I've done streaming from my watch a couple of times, but generally my music comes from my phone.

Any issues with the watch performance when you get into higher miles?

 

[rteetz]

Any issues with the watch performance when you get into higher miles?

Not that I have found. I wore mine for Dopey this year. I also carried my phones with me for all four races though too so the watch was never on it’s own for that. Battery life held up but I did charge it after the marathon.