The Running Thread -- 2022

[SarahDisney]

Is cake a good pre-workout? Asking for a friend.

(for real though I have had such a long day but the gym calls.)

Yes. I think. Cake is always good.

 

[flav]

Is cake a good pre-workout? Asking for a friend.

(for real though I have had such a long day but the gym calls.)

A friend tells me it’s amazing

 

[azrivest]

Just be aware the half starts in Canada, it is only the full that runs across the border.

Went on the webpage out of curiosity...

There is literally nothing more Canadian than "The Tim Hortons Half Marathon"

 

[sandam1]

Trying to be light hearted, but just keep in mind my PT’s favorite quote: “there are two types of runners those who have been injured and those that still will be.

My PT has created a thriving PT practice and expanding side business by catering to injured runners. The PTA that I work directly with said that when he goes through the new patient appointments at the start of each week, he's like "Steve's runner, Steve's runner, Steve's runner. Oh look, another one of Steve's runners back again!" I have said (semi-kidding) that he should offer a subscription service for therapy. Running is just not a forgiving sport in the long term.

I am taking a solid 4 weeks off from running. Two more weeks to go…..sigh……
Timing is just bad since running is a huge stress reliever.

My PT was talking about why he often recommends cycling for runners that are injured. The medical reason is that it starts to reload the injury site. The mental reason is that it gives runners something to do to burn off the crazies.

 

[sandam1]

In addition to Detroit there is a marathon, the Niagara International Marathon, that starts in Buffalo and ends in Niagara Falls, ON so it is another chance to run both countries. I did it a while ago and it was a really good race.

Good to hear! Their half has been on my wish list for a while. It sounds like a really cool race.

If anyone decides to do this race, let me know and maybe we can do a mini-DIS meet-up as it is right across the border from me.

I did the 10K in 2019 and it was a beautiful course that ran right along the river and ended up at the Falls. And the weather that time of year is just about perfect. All things being equal and the border being open, I'd definitely do the 10K again or try the half marathon (depending on whether I decide to attempt Dopey).

 

[GollyGadget]

Is cake a good pre-workout? Asking for a friend.

(for real though I have had such a long day but the gym calls.)

Not quite cake, but I ate a pop tart and gummi worms before the half a few weeks ago and had a great race. Cake sounds even better than that combo, unless it has a ton of frosting. I am not a frosting fan.

 

[striker1064]

I can’t comment on actual cake, but gu makes a birthday cake flavor that tastes exactly like canned rainbow chip frosting.

I'm ashamed to admit how much I like that particular flavor of Gu. They will be accompanying me to Princess HM, that's for sure.

 

[flav]

If anyone decides to do this race, let me know and maybe we can do a mini-DIS meet-up as it is right across the border from me.

I did the 10K in 2019 and it was a beautiful course that ran right along the river and ended up at the Falls. And the weather that time of year is just about perfect. All things being equal and the border being open, I'd definitely do the 10K again or try the half marathon (depending on whether I decide to attempt Dopey).

Probably not in the next two years but the marathon has been on my list of potential for a while now. Thanks for the insight!

 

[xjillianpaige]

I went for my first run since the marathon yesterday and survived! The world was working against me, though, because I stubbed my baby toe and then hit my head right before I left but I still got it done. Gonna try to get another 5 done in between meetings this morning.

 

[NYC_MW]

I can’t comment on actual cake, but gu makes a birthday cake flavor that tastes exactly like canned rainbow chip frosting.

They were handing out Honey Stinger waffles pre-NYC marathon a few years back--they tasted amazing, but couldn't quite convince myself it wasn't just dessert masquerading as fuel (not that there's anything wrong with that)

 

[NYC_MW]

Thank you! I will check it out! I usually have my volume low enough that I don't know if I'll really get the full benefits of the location, but its worth a try. Running virtually through Scotland might make the Central Park hills less painful.

I hear you on the CP hills, those are a barrel of unfun (esp the rolling ones). Would having the accountability of having other people to run with make training less of a slog? I think there are a couple groups in the city that also run before the sun.

 

[The Expert]

Is cake a good pre-workout? Asking for a friend.

There's always Beat the Blerch! Cake at the aid stations! https://www.beattheblerch.com

 

[jrsharp21]

The IT band strengthening exercises are working. I am getting results even after 2 days. Went on a 3 mile run during my lunch break today. I didn't have any pain at all the first half of the run. The second half of the run it was come and go and it was nowhere near the pain level that I had been feeling since the marathon. I was able to get up to regular cruising speed for most of the run. Felt good. Hoping to keep seeing positive results as I keep up with the strengthening routine.

 

[Cabius]

They were handing out Honey Stinger waffles pre-NYC marathon a few years back--they tasted amazing, but couldn't quite convince myself it wasn't just dessert masquerading as fuel (not that there's anything wrong with that)

I have a mild allergy to honey, though it's not usually a problem if it's cooked. Having never tried honey stinger waffles I wasn't about to take a chance mid-race.

Salted Watermelon Gu is life.

 

[jrsharp21]

Salted Watermelon Gu is life.

That is my go to also!

 

[lookingforsunshine]

There's always Beat the Blerch! Cake at the aid stations!

I just learned that the medical tents at Disney races have Coca Cola. This is life changing.

 

[kps7795]

That is my go to also!

I'll have to give this a try. I really enjoyed the Tri-Berry, but the blackberry flavor was nasty.

 

[jrsharp21]

I just learned that the medical tents at Disney races have Coca Cola. This is life changing.

Whoa? Say what? I was craving a coke during the marathon but didn't want to stop to buy one. Having a quick drink of caffeine would have been nice in the last third of the run.

 

[Sara W]

I'm just catching up and I'm glad to see that I'm not the only person sore from strength workouts. I did Peloton strength for runners as part of their marathon training and wasn't ever sore, including after the marathon. I did a 20 minute full body strength a couple of weeks ago and couldn't walk for 4 days. Now that I'm recovered, I'm sticking to strength for runners!

I'm trying the Hal Higdon advanced half marathon program right now - hill repeats are stupid and not fun.

 

[SarahDisney]

I hear you on the CP hills, those are a barrel of unfun (esp the rolling ones). Would having the accountability of having other people to run with make training less of a slog? I think there are a couple groups in the city that also run before the sun.

Oh yeah there are definitely groups, I see them out sometimes. It's a good suggestion, I appreciate it. But I don't run with other people so not for me.