The Running Thread - 2021

[DopeyBadger]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

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[azrivest]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

My heart goes out to you. I know what it's like to lose a furry friend, we love them so much.

Here's Abby, the "a" in my azrivest moniker, our 120-lb Newf. We had to put her down just before the pandemic started, and we still miss her tremendously.

 

[garneska]

@azrivest love Newfiies. Mallory was German Shepherd and Great Pyrenees.

 

[Rogue224]

We have a furry kid (no two-legged kids) and she’s our life. It’s very obvious you gave her a wonderful life. We can offer no other words but you’re in our thoughts and prayers.

 

[SheHulk]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

I'm so so sorry. Anyone could see how much you loved and cared for her.

 

[camaker]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

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I’m so sorry for your loss, @garneska. Just know that both your lives were richer for having each other in them. She can run free without the wheels now while she waits for you.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

I am incredibly crushed right now...

Kris, I'm sorry for your loss. I feel lucky that I got to meet Mallory, see what a rock star she was, and see the love you gave her.

 

[MissLiss279]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

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I’ve loved seeing the pictures you always post with her and know she will be greatly missed.

 

[jmasgat]

@garneska I am so so sorry to hear about Mallory. She was a special, beautiful dog.

 

[Disney at Heart]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

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So sorry that you and Bert lost Mallory. She was a beautiful dog with a beautiful soul. I was lucky to have finally gotten the chance to see her at Peachtree, if only for a minute. You gave her a lot of love and I’m sure she returned it 10-fold. Prayers for you both as you adjust to life without her.

 

[Bree]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

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I am so sorry She was certainly a special part of your life and couldn’t possibly have been loved more.

 

[FFigawi]

@garneska very sorry for your loss

 

[GreatLakes]

Liberty Mile Recap (?:??/5:26)

Had what was being dubbed as the first official race back here in Pittsburgh. It's a pretty cool event that's always on a Friday night, probably the most you actually run thru downtown of any of the local races. They have multiple heats: General, Kids/Pets, Masters, <6:00, and Pro Women and Men. I did two races in the pandemic world but this actually had a normal race feel to it. Had about 1,300 participants, which was the most they've had in the 10 years of the event.

My goal every year is to not get last in my heat and finish under 6:00. This is basically the only mile I run all out every year so there's zero strategy or pacing to it. It's basically go out too fast and try to hold on as long as I can.

Eked out a new PR at 5:26, 101/136 for my heat. The pro heats are always real enjoyable to watch. Both winners set new course records at 4:16 and 3:59.

That race is on my to-do list. I love running in Pittsburgh. Our local 1-mikle race is this weekend, the Guardian Mile, but I'm out of town. The pros go last so we can race but still see them finish.

I am incredibly crushed right now.

Sorry for your loss. We have an old guy that has slowed down a lot over the past year.

 

[opusone]

I am incredibly crushed right now. We finally put Mallory to sleep on Friday. She used to run with me until she got sick. She was in the cart for 6 years and the last 1.5 years in the wagon. She loved running with me and back then could only take her on the weekends. I miss her so much. She was my heart dog..

So sorry to hear this. You gave her a great life! Always remember the wonderful times. As Dr. Seuss said, “Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.”

 

[dmross]

Yes, I did the Hill on Earth elimination run in Waukesha, Wisconsin last year. It was a four mile trail loop with a monster hill that you had to finish in an hour, and you could sign up for 1, 2, 4, or 6 laps. I did the 4 laps (or 16 miles). Just like your race, if you finished early then you waited/rested until the top of the hour when everyone started again. There were only 100 racers, but folks had very different strategies and speed. I ran at my @DopeyBadger long run / easy run pace of 13 minute miles since it was during a marathon training plan; so I had about 8 minutes of rest every four miles. That rest duration was fine for me, but was almost too long as I got a bit too comfortable in my chair drinking G2 and eating a GU packet every loop. I stiffened up a bit going into the last loop and had trouble maintaining pace. I'm glad I did it because it was so different from "usual" races.

The SnowBird Challenge you reference allows over 17 minutes a mile, so depending on your pace, you may have a bit more time per 2.6 mile loop than I had for a 4 mile loop. Ask questions on the Board or message me and I'll be happy to try to answer them.

I did the Yeti 24-hr 50k Challenge. In that one, I did 5.2 miles every 4 hours for 24 hours (that makes 50k). So, it was a similar idea, but each segment was spread out a lot more in time than what your race will be.

My goal was simply to finish the challenge - I was not looking to hit a specific cumulative time goal. My strategy, which worked very well for me, was to run at my easy pace for all "laps". I didn't try to run fast on the first lap(s) to try to bank rest time or anything like that.

Once you're done with the lap, get off your feet until you have to go again. Since you'll be outside, get into the shade. You won't have as much down time between your laps as I did, but you will have to think about eating and rehydrating. Eat small amounts between each lap and make sure you're getting enough liquids AND electrolytes.

If you're feeling good on the last lap, then that's the time to go for it because you don't have to save anything for the next lap.

Thanks for the info! That is the kind of detail that helps me a lot. I picked the event for the date and location, but now I'm warming up to the concept. I'm intrigued by the format and being around ultra runners. Is this how they tempt people into excessive distances? Like if I enjoy it, i sign up for longer and wilder things?

My goal is to finish; the sense of training for a goal is what I need to make it through the winter doldrums.

@garneska sorry for your loss. ❤❤

 

[avondale]

I learned about the Yeti race from your post race report and decided to sign up for the virtual. The date I marked for the race got chucked when I got Covid. But I am in fact running the race, finally, right now! I just completed lap three and am up again at 6am for lap four. Going well so far. My goal is to stay hydrated, sleep when I can and keep each 5.2 under an hour, so far so good.!

I was going to wish you luck with the last laps, but doing the math tells me you must be done by now. I hope it went well!

 

[Baloo in MI]

I was going to wish you luck with the last laps, but doing the math tells me you must be done by now. I hope it went well!

Thanks. The fourth lap ended up being pretty rough, but after that 5 and 6 went well. Fun challenge! And now the package that had been sitting in my closet for 6 months has been opened. I have a new medal on my rack, new shirt which I really like and a sticker that went on my iPad; oh, and very sore legs!

 

[SarahDisney]

@garneska So sorry for your loss. I know you gave Mallory a great life and had as big of an impact on her as she had on you. Sending lots of hugs.

 

[dis_or_dat]

@garneska I have no words. I'm so sorry. You gave her such a wonderful life full of love.

 

[Guidman]

@garneska My condolences to you. I'm so sorry for your loss.