The Running Thread--2024

[jmasgat]

Welcome to the 2024 Edition of the Running Thread!

We talk all things running (and some things not!).. and of course, we throw in some Disney too.

ALL runners/walkers/wheelers are welcome to share, read, chat and encourage. We are a supportive community and welcome all to join! The group ranges from brand new runners to Boston Qualifiers & ultra-marathoners; there is a virtual seat for everyone- don't be shy to jump in!

We will post periodic "Questions of the Day" (QOTD) and encourage everyone to participate. Please also feel free to share upcoming races and post-race reports.

Without further ado.... let's get this thread running!

Let's do this!

 

[jmasgat]

With thanks to @Herding_Cats, whose 2023 post I essentially copied, welcome to 2024.

I pushed my luck and went for my first run in 6 weeks of dealing with a herniated disc. 1.15 miles around the block. Went okay, I think. We'll see if it lets me know later in the day.

Here's to a great 2024 for all of us.

 

[RuntheMouse]

Happy New Year to all!

Had my first run of 2024 at WDW so life is good!

 

[WillRunForPizza]

Happy new year! I was planning to run this morning...only the AQI is somehow 173 What a great start to the year lol

 

[Bree]

Happy new year! I was planning to run this morning...only the AQI is somehow 173 What a great start to the year lol

I’m getting on the treadmill today.

The news said it was a combination of the all the NYE fireworks and thick fog that rolled early this morning. So bizarre!

 

[GuinnessRunner]

Happy New Year! Did a 3.5 mile shakeout to see how hips would feel going into Goofy this week. Run felt harder than HR showed, but overall was a success. Now we keep fingers crossed that thing don't tighten back up over the course of today/tomorrow.

 

[garneska]

@jmasgat congrats on starting the year with a run. I did the recumbent bike. I also did some lifting. Expecting I will spend the first quarter if 2024 in non running mode, I thought it best to get that strength training restarted. contemplating a pool pass, but will wait till after MRI results.

 

[sky13]

Happy New Year everyone!

Started off 2024 with a 5k run today. Hoping to run many more 5ks (and longer distances?) this year!

 

[SheHulk]

Happy New Year! I was feeling nostalgic so I pulled out my big beach bag full of medals and yet again am starting to look into how to display them. Guaranteed that once again I will just put them back in the bag without coming up with anything. Today is a day off of running for me but looking forward to a year with absolutely no goals.

 

[PrincessV]

Happy new year! I was planning to run this morning...only the AQI is somehow 173 What a great start to the year lol

175 here, but I went out for 3 miles anyway… I think my alert must have been left over from earlier this morning, because when I went out at 10:30, it was very clear!

 

[Naomeri]

Happy New Year!

 

[accm]

Happy new year everyone! We’re en route to Toronto to spend the night before our morning flight to Orlando tomorrow!
Here’s to a great running year!

 

[Scootin'By]

Happy new year! I was planning to run this morning...only the AQI is somehow 173 What a great start to the year lol

I did not realize this. Could definitely explain my cough after NYD 5k.

Happy new year everyone? Does anyone have any NYD Resolutions?

 

[nancipants]

Happy New Year! I did a 10k tempo run this morning to prepare for the 10k this weekends. I did well on the intervals, so I’m hoping I can keep that up for another 4.5 miles.

 

[Kerry1957]

Ran a Cheers to New Year's 5K at a local brewery this morning. I can't think of a better way to start a new year than a run and a beer!

 

[LorrieAnn5]

Happy New Year Disers!
Never miss a Monday....especially when it's not only the start of the week, but the start of the year!!! I started the day with a 10k run. The real feel was 25*F!!! BRRRRR!!!! So I was thinking to myself, "2 more weeks until the race and then I never have to run again!" hahaha Followed up with a 2 mile walk. In December I failed to get the 15 hr Garmin Walking Badge so I'll try again.

QOTD: New Year's Resolutions -
I mentioned these in my yearly recap in the 2023 thread, but....
Hoping for a PR at the Disneyland Half, get stronger with more strength training, read 48 books.
Also I need to come up with better methods to practice Spanish and meditate.

No races planned for 2024.

 

[flav]

Happy New Year my friends
I am happy and grateful to find you here!
Wishing you all the best running and otherwise. Looking forward to reading and sharing with you.

I finished 2023 with a cold and at a resort by the ocean. So I rested but we did our minimalist resolution run: 1k barefoot on the beach

QOTD resolution 2024: Enjoy and honour life.
In other words find and keep a balance between
- Taking a stand and keeping peace
- Staying healthy and indulging
- Be consistent and go with the flow
- Accelerating and smelling the roses
- Buying what I need and going to Disney
… to be continued

 

[GuinnessRunner]

Ran a Cheers to New Year's 5K at a local brewery this morning. I can't think of a better way to start a new year than a run and a beer!

I don’t have a ton of imagination, but run and a free beer at Disney might be better.

 

[jmasgat]

a free beer at Disney

Like the Yeti, the Unicorn and Nessie, this is a mythical creature

 

[KevM]

ATTQOTD New Year’s Resolution: My running has been extremely inconsistent the last 2-21/2 years. So my only real running goal this year is to get and maintain a consistent running habit. My other main health goal is getting my cholesterol down without medication. When I went for my physical a couple months ago it was a bit high and my doctor said to get it redone in 6 months.

Another goal this year is to actually read less. I read a lot last year in lieu of tv and movies, so I have a good bit of catching up to do there. I’m planning to watch at least one documentary a week, so if anyone has any suggestions please drop them here.