The Running Thread - 2019

[PrincessV]

How hot is it on FL's west coast? For the first time in my 30 years as a Floridian, a Severe Weather notice was issued... for extreme heat: heat indices of 108-112. Yeah, it's that kind of hot down here. (It hasn't rained here in 5 days, so every day it gets hotter and hotter. Forecast says maybe a shower today, and a good chance tomorrow. Fingers crossed!)

 

[echamp404]

ATTQOTD - Summer running has been good so far. In week 5 of my training for my first 10K at the end of August, and had to skip a week recently because I apparently doubled my age and had a case of shingles. Back on track for a week and a half now, and have now done two 4-mile runes this week, which is the longest distance I've gone so far. Feeling good so far, though intervals last night had me a sweaty mess. With such light-sleeping kiddos I always go running after 8 p.m. when they're down and the sun is following suit here in Virginia. I love running through my neighborhood at night (even in the colder months!).

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: I'm not currently training for any race in particular. I was sort of in the mode of doing base miles when I can (when it's not raining...omg this spring has been so annoying with the badly timed rain.) I signed up for a half 9/24 and next week is exactly 12 weeks away. So I may get on the badger phone by end of this week to talk that over.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

How hot is it on FL's west coast? For the first time in my 30 years as a Floridian, a Severe Weather notice was issued... for extreme heat: heat indices of 108-112. Yeah, it's that kind of hot down here. (It hasn't rained here in 5 days, so every day it gets hotter and hotter. Forecast says maybe a shower today, and a good chance tomorrow. Fingers crossed!)

Agreed! I haven’t seen it this bad in a long time. We’ve been getting them a few days now.

 

[Jules76126]

ATTQOTD: We had very rainy Spring so getting out where when I can. It has finally started to warm up here. I don't mind the summer runs too much as long as I get up early in the morning. Summers are so short in NE that I will take the heat for 10 weeks.

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: It's officially summer now, so I wanted to ask how is everyone enjoying their summer runs so far?

ATTQOTD: Little to no running for me currently, but I have been going out for walks with the puppy twice a day for about a mile each. Shes to young to take on any actual runs yet but shes enjoying the sights and sounds of being outside. I hope to soon take her for a walk then bring her in and I run a little bit. Puppy life is busy! lol

No runs for me!

 

[avondale]

QOTD: It's officially summer now, so I wanted to ask how is everyone enjoying their summer runs so far?

ATTQOTD: I am remembering how much I hate the heat and humidity. And I don't have it as bad as they do farther south (I live near DC). Summer is such a love/hate thing for me. Love the change-up in my work schedule and the long days and travel and lots of tennis. Hate the heat and humidity and mosquitos.

I need to remember next summer to not go for a mid-July half-marathon.

 

[camaker]

Wow. Not a great end to the day here. Owen, our 9 1/2 year old English Bulldog very unexpectedly passed away this evening. He had had a great day full of mommy time and treats and was in excellent health other than his nagging bulldog allergies. DW heard him thrash around for a second like he was scratching his back and when she went to put him to bed a few minutes later, he was gone. Our best guess is a massive sudden heart attack. Rest In Peace, big guy.

 

[Slogger]

@camaker …..sorry to hear about the passing of Owen.
Never easy to lose loved ones.

 

[DopeyBadger]

@camaker Condolences

 

[jmasgat]

@camaker So sorry to hear about Owen; thankful that his last day (and I'm sure all of his others) was full of love.

 

[C.beara]

@camaker
I’m so sorry. I can’t even imagine, sudden losses are so much more difficult.

 

[SheHulk]

I"m so, so sorry @camaker

 

[MissLiss279]

@camaker I'm so sorry to hear that.

 

[canglim52]

Sorry to hear @camaker

 

[huskies90]

@camaker so sorry to hear about your pup.

Is it me, or does it seem like we have lost a tremendous # of furry friends on this thread recently?

 

[Dis5150]

Wow. Not a great end to the day here. Owen, our 9 1/2 year old English Bulldog very unexpectedly passed away this evening. He had had a great day full of mommy time and treats and was in excellent health other than his nagging bulldog allergies. DW heard him thrash around for a second like he was scratching his back and when she went to put him to bed a few minutes later, he was gone. Our best guess is a massive sudden heart attack. Rest In Peace, big guy.

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I'm so, so sorry! I know how hard it is to lose our furry babies! I know he had a great life with such a loving home.

 

[Mumof4mice]

@camaker sorry to hear that. Take care.

 

[Jules76126]

@camaker so sorry to hear about the loss of your furry friend.

 

[Princess KP]

I'm so sorry for your loss @camaker