Waiting2goback
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Good luck everyone. I hope everyone has fun with their races this weekend.
Ditto. It's bothering me this week not to be going.
The Running Thread - 2019
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Good luck everyone. I hope everyone has fun with their races this weekend.
Ditto. It's bothering me this week not to be going.
TheHamm
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I would like to thank posters for all their advice. Today is a day I have reflected on advice not adhered to. At some point early last year, one of you suggested adding clothing worn to a tracking sheet to aid in selecting items when seasons change. I did not do that. So now I will endlessly debate if 50 °C is tank top + capris or short sleeve+ shorts, or whatever else I find in the drawer. I am tempted to scroll back to some of the other advice and see what advice I could have taken!
FWIW, a list from an old QOTD is still useful to me, nearly a year and a half later.
FWIW, a list from an old QOTD is still useful to me, nearly a year and a half later.
Dis5150
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Good luck everyone! I think there is just 3 of us on that list who aren't running at Disney World this weekend!
Double Ditto!
AntimonyER
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ATTQOTD: I like to run a short, easy run two days before a race.
Good luck to all those running this weekend!
Good luck to all those running this weekend!
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ATTQOTD: I don’t have a set routine regarding shakeout runs since I haven’t done many big races. I learned a lot from your responses that I will apply in the future.
I hope all the runners and their families have a spectacular time at Disney this race weekend! Good luck!!!
I hope all the runners and their families have a spectacular time at Disney this race weekend! Good luck!!!
Dis5150
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Ok, I know a lot of you are gone to Disney but if anyone is around, I need some suggestions.
1. Warm, waterproof (inexpensive) gloves for running? I have been on Amazon for an hour looking and can't pick one! Also need to be able to get it on Prime.
2. Anyone use a wax based balm or salve (like Aquaphor) on their exposed skin (legs) while running in the cold or rain? I saw it suggested somewhere in my Google searches but want to hear from people I trust that have tried it!
And any other suggestions to keep me relatively dry and warm for my cold, rainy half on Saturday! Thanks!!
1. Warm, waterproof (inexpensive) gloves for running? I have been on Amazon for an hour looking and can't pick one! Also need to be able to get it on Prime.
2. Anyone use a wax based balm or salve (like Aquaphor) on their exposed skin (legs) while running in the cold or rain? I saw it suggested somewhere in my Google searches but want to hear from people I trust that have tried it!
And any other suggestions to keep me relatively dry and warm for my cold, rainy half on Saturday! Thanks!!
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I use craft running gloves and find them to work very well. The ones I use specially are the Craft Sportswear Hybrid Weather 2-in-1 Bike Cycling Mitten Glove
are $34.99 and are on prime.
LSUlakes
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1. I would advise against water proof gloves because your hands will still end up wet with no way to get any sort of air flow. If you must, some sort of neoprene maybe.
2. I got nothing, sorry
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I finally wrapped up my big project at work and now have 1.5 work days left to read up on the latest and greatest things at WDW and trip planning! My excitement level is reaching a new high.
Speaking of excitement, this seems like a excellent intro into todays delayed QOTD: How do you keep you excitement levels to a minimum before a big race?
ATTQOTD: I try to stay busy to keep my mind off of it for the most part. As stated above, I am done with my project, minus a few follow up questions I may get. The other things I do to kill time are reading about Disney, so thats not going to help lol.
Speaking of excitement, this seems like a excellent intro into todays delayed QOTD: How do you keep you excitement levels to a minimum before a big race?
ATTQOTD: I try to stay busy to keep my mind off of it for the most part. As stated above, I am done with my project, minus a few follow up questions I may get. The other things I do to kill time are reading about Disney, so thats not going to help lol.
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I see 5!
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Wear the tank top and the shorts. A good rule of thumb is to dress for 10 degrees warmer than it is. That's what it will feel like once you start running and your body warms up. If you're comfortable at the start, you're overdressed.
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ATTQOTD: Trying to stay away from these boards isn’t helping me at all! I leave super early on Friday morning and I’m chomping at the bit to be there already. In all seriousness, I try to stay busy if I can. If I’m being perfectly honest, I never have been super excited for any race I’ve ever done except for Disney races. I am usually looking forward to them but nothing on the level as compared to Disney.
I don’t.
AntimonyER
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ATTQOTD:
Ditto.
chuckille
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Wow, good luck to everyone with their travels for the race. I’ve never run a RunDisney event, but the whole process seems so fun!
ATTQOTD: Reading a book and watching some YouTube videos gets me relaxed before a race. But unless I get nerves of steel, I don’t think anything fully mellows out the excitement!
ATTQOTD: Reading a book and watching some YouTube videos gets me relaxed before a race. But unless I get nerves of steel, I don’t think anything fully mellows out the excitement!
dis_or_dat
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#6 still home! Waah! 
Good luck everyone else!!!
I use the Head running gloves from Costco, I usually wait til they have an additional coupon so I can get them for $10. They sell them on amazon too, but for more money.
But if it's super cold or you suffer from Raynaud's, then mittens are the way to go! I use cheap enormous ski mittens.
For cold weather running, I also use a head wrap/band to cover my ears but I wouldn't use it for a rainy day race since it'll get soaked. A hat also goes a long way in keeping my head warm and great in the rain for keeping water out of my eyes, although it would get soaked too. A good wind breaker with a hood is great for rain. I usually pull the sleeves over my gloves if it's raining but not cold enough for mittens. You can also pull the hoodie over your hat.
Another tip is wearing trash bags or a poncho (along with throwaway clothes) while in your corral before the race. Good luck!!!!
Good luck everyone else!!!
I use the Head running gloves from Costco, I usually wait til they have an additional coupon so I can get them for $10. They sell them on amazon too, but for more money.
But if it's super cold or you suffer from Raynaud's, then mittens are the way to go! I use cheap enormous ski mittens.
For cold weather running, I also use a head wrap/band to cover my ears but I wouldn't use it for a rainy day race since it'll get soaked. A hat also goes a long way in keeping my head warm and great in the rain for keeping water out of my eyes, although it would get soaked too. A good wind breaker with a hood is great for rain. I usually pull the sleeves over my gloves if it's raining but not cold enough for mittens. You can also pull the hoodie over your hat.
Another tip is wearing trash bags or a poncho (along with throwaway clothes) while in your corral before the race. Good luck!!!!
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ATTQOTD: My job is pretty stressful at times and it always seems to go crazy around the time for a race, so that helps keep the excitement down. I really have more issues with nerves than excitement, and I calm that by reading or watching Netflix.
Dis5150
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#6 still home! Waah!
Good luck everyone else!!!
I use the Head running gloves from Costco, I usually wait til they have an additional coupon so I can get them for $10. They sell them on amazon too, but for more money.
But if it's super cold or you suffer from Raynaud's, then mittens are the way to go! I use cheap enormous ski mittens.
For cold weather running, I also use a head wrap/band to cover my ears but I wouldn't use it for a rainy day race since it'll get soaked. A hat also goes a long way in keeping my head warm and great in the rain for keeping water out of my eyes, although it would get soaked too. A good wind breaker with a hood is great for rain. I usually pull the sleeves over my gloves if it's raining but not cold enough for mittens. You can also pull the hoodie over your hat.
Another tip is wearing trash bags or a poncho (along with throwaway clothes) while in your corral before the race. Good luck!!!!
I just ordered a cheap Frogg Togg Ultra Lite rain jacket to wear over my running hoodie (that wicks water pretty good). It was like $15 and is supposedly breathable. And some Aquaphor in packets so I can carry some with me to reapply if needed. I was thinking that putting that on my legs and wearing my running shorts would be better than long leggings that would just get and stay wet! I will throw in my mittens! I don't have a running hat, just visors so I guess I will wear the visor under the hood? Thanks!
TheHamm
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ATTQOTD:
I become convinced I will not achieve my goal and thus am no longer excited. Or I focus on what will not work out and then can redirect my efforts at planning for disaster.
These are not a great tactic, but seems to be the case every time.
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