The Running Thread --2025

[garneska]

Oooh! I’m too excited! Forgot to post the race is May 3rd! And @Novatrix i know it’s a long way for you, but you mentioned you might be traveling this way to go to Charleston sometime.

OOh....we are supposed to be at disney for the weekend. will see what happens. Don't count me out yet. @OldSlowGoofyGuy tagging David as well. Hartewll Damn Race is on!!

 

[camaker]

Oooh! I’m too excited! Forgot to post the race is May 3rd! And @Novatrix i know it’s a long way for you, but you mentioned you might be traveling this way to go to Charleston sometime.

If I can get back to running and race ready by then, it'll certainly be a strong consideration! It gets hard to find races here from end of April on and I'm going to want to find a race before summer to get some confidence back!

 

[garneska]

If I can get back to running and race ready by then, it'll certainly be a strong consideration! It gets hard to find races here from end of April on and I'm going to want to find a race before summer to get some confidence back!

You can run slow with me. Though I am hoping to try and give a little push in the race. Of course I am also trying to move around a Disney trip too.

 

[avondale]

I call them doggypalooza.

This reminds me...our house is on the edge of the transition from residential to commercial. We live about half a block from a dog training academy. Across the street from the dog training academy is a public parking lot that is usually not very busy. It's common to walk by and see dog/owner pairs spaced out throughout the lot all waiting to practice whatever the command is for the day when the trainer says go. We get "parades" of dogs and owners walking up and down the block practicing their various disciplines. It's pretty amusing, especially when you see an array of dogs that range from the "overachievers" to the "slackers" to the "ADHD" pups.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

While I do watch Boston (since one of our "local" channels is from there) and follow the NY marathon, the Olympics are my jam. I was always into them as a kid since I was a competitive swimmer and had friends who were gymnasts, but experiencing them in person in SLC in 2002 took things to a whole new level. I watch as much as I can of both winter and summer games, and I also love that there's a way to get all the feeds live now.

I had the opportunity to work part of the 1996 Summer Olympics here in Atlanta in the media center and driving people around. But as much as I prefer warmer weather, many of my favorite events are winter Olympics, particularly the sliding competitions. I took my son up to Lake Placid a few years back and one of the highlights was going down the original bobsled track there. It was on wheels, because it was summer, but it was still a bobsled run. (and I know that it is correctly bobsleigh, but this is what voice to text is giving me.) I would love to go back in the winter and go down there new track, on ice. That would be so awesome.
One interesting thing from the 96 Olympics was going to watch women’s field hockey and talking to the American team’s coaches and some of their players who were sitting behind us watching the matches occurring before them. Several hours later, we are in the Varsity to get some food, and the games are being replayed on TV, and there is our American team watching themselves. We recognized them, and they remembered us, so we offered our congratulations and then went on our way.

 

[The Expert]

When we were still in Utah, one of my favorite summer activities was to go up to the ski jump training facility outside Park City and watch the athletes ski down the practice ramps (covered in astroturf) and into the pool to perfect their landings and flips. SO COOL!

 

[Herding_Cats]

Completely OT, but does anyone have experience with flights landing really near the rental car counter closure times? Like is a flight that lands at 1140pm when the rental car counter closes at midnight a terrible idea? Specifically Sarasota/Bradenton FL airport.

 

[SheHulk]

Completely OT, but does anyone have experience with flights landing really near the rental car counter closure times? Like is a flight that lands at 1140pm when the rental car counter closes at midnight a terrible idea? Specifically Sarasota/Bradenton FL airport.

I have no experience with this but I do have experience flying and it always takes more than a few minutes to get off the plane after landing... I personally would not feel comfortable with this timing!

 

[The Expert]

Completely OT, but does anyone have experience with flights landing really near the rental car counter closure times? Like is a flight that lands at 1140pm when the rental car counter closes at midnight a terrible idea? Specifically Sarasota/Bradenton FL airport.

Most car rental agencies at smaller airports will have some way to pick up or drop off a car after hours. I've flown in places where they literally left the keys on the counter! If they are in a secure lot, they'll often leave a sign with the space number and the keys in the vehicle. It's rare that the counter being closed would mean you couldn't get the car at all, but it might be worth calling the customer service line to ask.

 

[Herding_Cats]

I have no experience with this but I do have experience flying and it always takes more than a few minutes to get off the plane after landing... I personally would not feel comfortable with this timing!

this is 100% where DH is at with things.

But. It's like 4k-something points per person to fly in here and land at 1140 with a 1hr drive to my parents'. Tampa is 5.5k-ish points per person, lands at 12:35, and is a TWO hour drive to my parents. And Ft. Meyers is 8.8k-ish points, lands at 1040, with an hour drive to my parents. And I desperately want this 1140 flight to work because all 5 of us flying for under 50k miles? For spring break?! DH is pushing Tampa because of the point spread with Ft. Meyers, but the rental cars are more expensive there. *sigh* I've had about 20 tabs open looking at things this morning trying to make the math do what I want.

Most car rental agencies at smaller airports will have some way to pick up or drop off a car after hours. I've flown in places where they literally left the keys on the counter! If they are in a secure lot, they'll often leave a sign with the space number and the keys in the vehicle. It's rare that the counter being closed would mean you couldn't get the car at all, but it might be worth calling the customer service line to ask.

The millennial in me just had a panic attack at the thought of having to *call* CS. It won't let me book a car for pickup at all during the "off" hours. 11:30 pickup? Yes. (Flight lands at 11:40 + deplaning time) Midnight? No.

 

[The Expert]

The millennial in me just had a panic attack at the thought of having to *call* CS. It won't let me book a car for pickup at all during the "off" hours. 11:30 pickup? Yes. (Flight lands at 11:40 + deplaning time) Midnight? No.

I still think you're good. It should ask you to enter your flight info when you make the reservation, and whomever is managing the desk that night will track the last flight in their reservation system to keep the desk open. (Within reason -- if you're 2 hours late I wouldn't count on it.)

I hate calling anyone too, but in this case it might be worth it just to resolve the question. Or search reddit. LOL

Edit to add: Check FlyerTalk! Their forums are pretty comprehensive and there's probably a thread on that airport.

 

[Disney at Heart]

Oh, you millennials! Calling people was the only way we used to get anything done! And on a rotary phone with a cord!!!

 

[marty3d]

Oh, you millennials! Calling people was the only way we used to get anything done! And on a rotary phone with a cord!!!

It’s not just millennials! I’ve avoided picking up the phone since 1993

 

[camaker]

Oh, you millennials! Calling people was the only way we used to get anything done! And on a rotary phone with a cord!!!

@Herding_Cats, these are what @Disney at Heart is referring to as "rotary phones". We couldn't even use them outside the house!

 

[Herding_Cats]

@Herding_Cats, these are what @Disney at Heart is referring to as "rotary phones". We couldn't even use them outside the house!

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Hey now. I'm a "geriatric millennial" whose upbringing resembled more of that of a Gen X'er than a millennial. I know what a rotary phone is, and I can even work an 8-track player!

 

[marty3d]

Hey now. I'm a "geriatric millennial" whose upbringing resembled more of that of a Gen X'er than a millennial. I know what a rotary phone is, and I can even work an 8-track player!

Geriatric millennial - that a first for me! What does that make me as as a middle of the pack Gen-Xer?

And you’re one up on me - I’ve never even touched an 8-track. But I did own vinyl records before they became cool again.

 

[prncssjas]

Most car rental agencies at smaller airports will have some way to pick up or drop off a car after hours. I've flown in places where they literally left the keys on the counter! If they are in a secure lot, they'll often leave a sign with the space number and the keys in the vehicle.

Yes, this right here! I cannot imagine at an airport where there are rental cars available, that you would not be able to pick up a car because it's after hours. While I cannot speak to the specific airport you are asking about @Herding_Cats I can say that we have flown in at all parts of the night (super late/middle of the night) and have picked up rentals where the keys are in the car (it's in a secure lot) and you simply "check out" with the attendant at the gate when you drive off. I hope you can confirm this but hopefully, you can secure the airfare you're seeking. Good luck!!

 

[MissLiss279]

@Herding_Cats, these are what @Disney at Heart is referring to as "rotary phones". We couldn't even use them outside the house!

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We were also still on a party line until I was in High School - mid to late 90s!
We couldn’t be on the internet too long, because we would tie up the phone line for the neighbors. Rotary Dial/Party Line and Internet don’t seem like they should be in the same sentence together.
And I would still prefer not to call, but will when it’s easier or needed.

 

[The Expert]

Geriatric millennial - that a first for me! What does that make me as as a middle of the pack Gen-Xer?

It makes us awesome, Marty. Totally awesome.

 

[marty3d]

It makes us awesome, Marty. Totally awesome.

That’s perfect - now have to find my flannel and put on some Nirvana….