The Running Thread --2025

[SheHulk]

November Running:
Total Distance: 135.5 miles
Average Pace: 11:19/mi

I ran the Philadelphia Half Marathon this month, part of Philadelphia Marathon Weekend. The security lines were very easy this time, the first time in years I experienced no wait. I did get there earlier than usual, though, but only by about 20 minutes. I heard from everybody that bib pickup was a nightmare, but thankfully a friend picked my bib up for me so I didn't experience that firsthand. The race itself was a great experience as always.

WDW Marathon Weekend, here we come!

 

[Guidman]

November Running
186.6 miles

Had the Pittsburgh 10-Miler at the beginning of the month. It's always my favorite race I do each year. Went well, finished in 1:07:01.

 

[LatebloomerultraF3]

Looking for people’s experience with putting fuel in your hydration packs. I ordered my first bladder for my new hydration vest. I have never used one before but increasing my distance in 2026 and curious if adding sports hydration to the flask ruins it or permanently makes it have a taste afterwards for just water? I use either tailwind or skratch powder. Don’t want to ruin it if it does but also love using those for fuel when it’s hot out.

I did an ultra in Sept with nothing but Tailwind for 8 hours in a newer 2l camelbak and had no problems after. Just clean the pipe and rinse and dry out the bladder (don’t put the lid back on it wet). It worked great for hydration, calories, and functionality. (Most of my runs are ultras or solo and I don’t like relying on the cups at the aid stations….my first formal marathon was at MW in 24 and I choked on the cups when I tried to drink from them…nothing new on race day.)

I’ve had a 3l since 1998 and i still use it on solo long runs with no issues yet, FWIW.