The Running Thread - 2019

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

Is that kind of like how I was destined to attempt the marathon once I put it out there that I was actually thinking about it instead of dismissing it every time I had a long training run?

Not 'kind of like', but 'exactly like'.

 

[TinkerBellLiz]

QOTD: Today I am calling all "lurkers" to join me. If you have been reading this thread any, it means you have some interest in starting running and I encourage you to start with me this week. I'll explain more in my answer. So the question for today is, if you are thinking about starting to run or have taken a extended period off and looking for motivation, then as the second version of the COP would say, "Now is the time...". Will you join me?

ATTQOTD: After halfway training for the WDW marathon and posting a 2+ hour personal worse and next to no running since, I decided to start over. Last night I started Couch to 5k, and I encourage those who are looking to start to download one of the many apps out there and start with me this week!

I accept! My first run since the Rival Challenge was this morning. Im using 1 minute run/30 second walk intervals to try and improve endurance (and maybe speed!). I seriously considered giving up Challenges and just run 10K races but I felt so awesome for the races and lowered my 10K time by 3 minutes! I am dumping Disney 5k races instead.

I also developed my first blister around mile 7 of the half (blaming the wet/sloppy 5k for starting it). The aid station bandaid actually caused blisters on the 2 adjoining toes. So a question for experts: is there something runner specific for blisters I can tuck into my running belt just in case? I wasn’t impressed with bandaids.

 

[LSUlakes]

It looks like the "lurkers" are being called out, and I've been a lurker for a while, so I figured I'd join the conversation. I recently discovered a food allergy that kept me from any kind of strenuous exercise, and have started running again. I booked the 2020 Star Wars half marathon through my travel agent so I have non-refundable money invested. I have about 80 pounds to lose and obviously need to work on my speed and endurance. Been doing 2 hour runs every weekend for the past month, and am currently averaging around a 17 minute mile. Long way to go in the next year, but I'm not too far away from that magical 16 minute mark. Already found some great tips on the boards here. Happy to see the supportive and friendly atmosphere in this thread!

Welcome to the thread and thanks for posting in it! I wish you the best as you continue to prepare for your upcoming race. If you have any questions just feel free to ask or if you have a suggestion for the QOTD, send me a PM and I would be happy to post it.

I accept! My first run since the Rival Challenge was this morning. Im using 1 minute run/30 second walk intervals to try and improve endurance (and maybe speed!). I seriously considered giving up Challenges and just run 10K races but I felt so awesome for the races and lowered my 10K time by 3 minutes! I am dumping Disney 5k races instead.

I also developed my first blister around mile 7 of the half (blaming the wet/sloppy 5k for starting it). The aid station bandaid actually caused blisters on the 2 adjoining toes. So a question for experts: is there something runner specific for blisters I can tuck into my running belt just in case? I wasn’t impressed with bandaids.

A few options:
1. Body glide your toes maybe.
2. Carry the blister band-aids, they are awesome!
3. ok maybe the list was not needed...

 

[LSUlakes]

I seem to be managing time a little better that expected with the new project... for now (knocks on wood). With that said, bring on the 2020 Jan races! Please if at all possible use the following format:

Date - username - race title (Goal / N/A)

It makes my life a little easier to sort them all this way before putting them in the OP.

Also, to whoever has the a race on 6/2 North Shore Classic HM Highland Park IL (2:36:29 / N/A) please let me know. I think accidentally removed your name from my list and now I have no idea...

 

[ZellyB]

2. Carry the blister band-aids, they are awesome!

Those things are freaking miraculous!

 

[DopeyBadger]

Also, to whoever has the a race on 6/2 North Shore Classic HM Highland Park IL (2:36:29 / N/A) please let me know. I think accidentally removed your name from my list and now I have no idea...

@Kerry1957

https://www.disboards.com/threads/the-running-thread-2019.3726898/page-166#post-60523829

 

[MissLiss279]

I accept! My first run since the Rival Challenge was this morning. Im using 1 minute run/30 second walk intervals to try and improve endurance (and maybe speed!). I seriously considered giving up Challenges and just run 10K races but I felt so awesome for the races and lowered my 10K time by 3 minutes! I am dumping Disney 5k races instead.

I also developed my first blister around mile 7 of the half (blaming the wet/sloppy 5k for starting it). The aid station bandaid actually caused blisters on the 2 adjoining toes. So a question for experts: is there something runner specific for blisters I can tuck into my running belt just in case? I wasn’t impressed with bandaids.

So I’m no stranger to Toe Blisters. I’m pretty proactive about them now, and don’t get them as often. My solutions for before they start are Injinji toe socks and 2Toms Sport Shield roll on. During the winter when it’s dry and my feet are less likely to get wet (sweat ), I may not use the 2Toms roll on, but I always try and use if it is hot, humid, or raining.

If you are not prone to blisters, but may develop one occasionally you may also carry a mini Body Glide, or carry a little jar or tube of Vaseline.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I have about 80 pounds to lose and obviously need to work on my speed and endurance. Been doing 2 hour runs every weekend for the past month, and am currently averaging around a 17 minute mile. Long way to go in the next year, but I'm not too far away from that magical 16 minute mark. Already found some great tips on the boards here. Happy to see the supportive and friendly atmosphere in this thread!

Welcome and glad to have you in for the fun. I just wanted to say that you're right on. A lot of work left to be done before you achieve your goal, but you're improving. Keep it up and don't be afraid to ask your questions, share your fears/concerns et all around here. Once I finally got over my self imposed mental hurdles, I learned so much from doing just that.

Not 'kind of like', but 'exactly like'.

As much as we enable each other around here, I also think we help bounce ideas off each other that we understand. If I had shared my marathon fears with non running friends and family, I can almost guarantee that they would have asked me why I was even doing something that I clearly did not want to do. In reality, it was something I wanted to do. I just needed to share my fears and concerns here which allowed me to received feedback from people who understood the fear of jumping to a new distance.

I've said it before and I'll it again. While only the marathon itself could teach me what it felt like, I also know that people here helped me know what would happen. So when I had to hang on for dear life, I at least had some ideas ready to help me deal with that when it came. Around mile 22, I told myself that I all I had left was one more training run, the same distance I had been doing for months and that every time I went out for that 4 mile run when I didn't want to was preparing me for this 4 mile run.

 

[IamTrike]

I accept! My first run since the Rival Challenge was this morning. Im using 1 minute run/30 second walk intervals to try and improve endurance (and maybe speed!). I seriously considered giving up Challenges and just run 10K races but I felt so awesome for the races and lowered my 10K time by 3 minutes! I am dumping Disney 5k races instead.

I also developed my first blister around mile 7 of the half (blaming the wet/sloppy 5k for starting it). The aid station bandaid actually caused blisters on the 2 adjoining toes. So a question for experts: is there something runner specific for blisters I can tuck into my running belt just in case? I wasn’t impressed with bandaids.

Body glide actually makes it small tube of glide labeled Pink. It's perfect for putting a little bit of glide between toes and on the end of the feet. (the labelling and color also make it easy to distinguish from glide you use in other places.)

I'll also 2nd the Injijii socks. they essentially have toes so each toe is individually wrappped in material. They can be a pain to put on, but they work great for eliminating blisters.
Wrightsocks don't have the individual toes but they are made of two layers of material and are designed to prevent blisters. They work really well to prevent blisters on the outside of your foot and toes but not between toes.

So I’m no stranger to Toe Blisters. I’m pretty proactive about them now, and don’t get them as often. My solutions for before they start are Injinji toe socks and 2Toms Sport Shield roll on. During the winter when it’s dry and my feet are less likely to get wet (sweat ), I may not use the 2Toms roll on, but I always try and use if it is hot, humid, or raining.

If you are not prone to blisters, but may develop one occasionally you may also carry a mini Body Glide, or carry a little jar or tube of Vaseline.

+1 for Injiji and mini body glide

 

[Kerry1957]

Also, to whoever has the a race on 6/2 North Shore Classic HM Highland Park IL (2:36:29 / N/A) please let me know. I think accidentally removed your name from my list and now I have no idea...

It was me! Thanks @DopeyBadger for the assist.

And I've been removed from better lists for less.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

@LSUlakes

I can't remember if I asked you to list a race this weekend or not.

If I did, please cancel. I planned on a PR attempt at the Tear Drop Half. My training and mysterious foot pains and a cranky hamstring and the weather are telling me 'No'.

Makes me wonder: Am I bailing on this race or are my PR days behind me?

#circleoflife

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: I've been out of commision due to a stress fracture. My first planned run is May 6th and is a very short run/walk. My recovery plan has me run/walk for almost the first three weeks. I'm returning to running just as Florida summer begins and I was not looking forward to it. I have a history of falling off the running wagon during the summers here. I made it through last summer, but I was miserable with the heat and humidity. I finally stopped procrastinating and bought a treadmill today. It should be here in 2-3 weeks!

 

[FFigawi]

Hey i need encouragement to ride my bike. We are planning a metric century at the end of July and then a 100 miler in Sept. I was supposed to spend all of March and April getting back in the saddle. It has not worked. I have ridden twice and fell once . My running is going ok. I think the nicer weather is helping and my butt hurting less is helping too. I am enjoying my runs again.

I find group rides to be a fun way of getting me out riding on the weekends. 30 or 60 miles is a lot more fun with friends and teammates. During the week, I use Zwift when on the trainer to keep me entertained.

 

[TinkerBellLiz]

A few options:
1. Body glide your toes maybe.
2. Carry the blister band-aids, they are awesome!
3. ok maybe the list was not needed...

Those things are freaking miraculous!

So I’m no stranger to Toe Blisters. I’m pretty proactive about them now, and don’t get them as often. My solutions for before they start are Injinji toe socks and 2Toms Sport Shield roll on. During the winter when it’s dry and my feet are less likely to get wet (sweat ), I may not use the 2Toms roll on, but I always try and use if it is hot, humid, or raining.

If you are not prone to blisters, but may develop one occasionally you may also carry a mini Body Glide, or carry a little jar or tube of Vaseline.

Body glide actually makes it small tube of glide labeled Pink. It's perfect for putting a little bit of glide between toes and on the end of the feet. (the labelling and color also make it easy to distinguish from glide you use in other places.)

I'll also 2nd the Injijii socks. they essentially have toes so each toe is individually wrappped in material. They can be a pain to put on, but they work great for eliminating blisters.
Wrightsocks don't have the individual toes but they are made of two layers of material and are designed to prevent blisters. They work really well to prevent blisters on the outside of your foot and toes but not between toes.


+1 for Injiji and mini body glide

Thank you all so much! I’m not prone to blisters when I run but I’ve been known to wear inappropriate shoes on occasion I love Body Glide for chafing and just picked up the small tube, blister bandaids (why have I never seen these before!) and something called KT blister tape. The KT looks more like a preventative though. I picked up a small case and added my moleskin and antibiotic ointment to everything else for a nice little running first aid kit! Also ordered the Injinji toe socks since I want to try back to back runs occasionally.

Again, thanks so much! If I’d known about those blister bandaids I wouldn’t have been limping around for 2 weeks...

 

[flav]

I seem to be managing time a little better that expected with the new project... for now (knocks on wood). With that said, bring on the 2020 Jan races! Please if at all possible use the following format:

Date - username - race title (Goal / N/A)

It makes my life a little easier to sort them all this way before putting them in the OP.

Also, to whoever has the a race on 6/2 North Shore Classic HM Highland Park IL (2:36:29 / N/A) please let me know. I think accidentally removed your name from my list and now I have no idea...

@LSUlakes I am beyond excited. I also just booked the airplane tickets!

January 2020:
9 - flav - Walt Disney World 5K (NG / N/A)
10 - flav - Walt Disney World 10k (NG / N/A)
11 - flav - Walt Disney World Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
12 - flav - Walt Disney World Marathon (NG / N/A)

If that doesn’t help with motivation to train, nothing will!
The better weather helps a lot too. Good luck!

 

[Disney at Heart]

@LSUlakes
January 2020
11 - Disney at Heart - Walt Disney World Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
12 - Disney at Heart - Walt Disney World Marathon (NG / N/A)

A Goofy runner again next year.

@apdebord Sorry for the difficult season, especially for the loss of your grandmother.

 

[Neon Cactus]

@LSUlakes,
January 2020:
9 - Neon Cactus - Walt Disney World 5K (NG / N/A)
10 - Neon Cactus - Walt Disney World 10k (NG / N/A)
11 - Neon Cactus - Walt Disney World Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
12 - Neon Cactus - Walt Disney World Marathon (NG / N/A)

First time Dopey!

 

[kirstie101]

@LSUlakes

Can you please add these 2020 races for me?
January 2020:
9 - kirstie101 - Walt Disney World 5K (NG / N/A)
10 - kirstie101 - Walt Disney World 10k (NG / N/A)
11 - kirstie101 - Walt Disney World Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
12 - kirstie101 - Walt Disney World Marathon (NG / N/A)

Thank you!

 

[JulieODC]

@LSUlakes

Eek, here we go!

12 - JulieODC - Walt Disney World Marathon (NG / N/A)

 

[MissLiss279]

@LSUlakes

January 2020:
9 - MissLiss279 - Walt Disney World 5K (NG / N/A)
10 - MissLiss279 - Walt Disney World 10k (NG / N/A)
11 - MissLiss279 - Walt Disney World Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
12 - MissLiss279 - Walt Disney World Marathon (NG / N/A)

Yay! Back to Marathon Weekend!