The Running Thread --2025

[Naomeri]

There you go again, thinking about applying logic and reason to rD....

I think their whole system (such as it is) would implode if they tried to impose logic and reason to it

 

[nancipants]

Logic? Ha! They laugh in the face of logic.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Someone just shared this with me: a race series in the national parks! Does everyone else already know about this?
I am sooooo into destination running now [holds thumb over his punch card showing exactly 2 destinations....], and doubt that I'll get to do even one or two of these, but I love the idea. That said, I have told the DW that I'd like to do more destination runs, especially in places we'd like to visit anyway. She rolled her eyes and harrumphed, so I'll take that as support for the idea....
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/.

 

[nancipants]

Someone just shared this with me: a race series in the national parks! Does everyone else already know about this?
I am sooooo into destination running now [holds thumb over his punch card showing exactly 2 destinations....], and doubt that I'll get to do even one or two of these, but I love the idea. That said, I have told the DW that I'd like to do more destination runs, especially in places we'd like to visit anyway. She rolled her eyes and harrumphed, so I'll take that as support for the idea....
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/.

Yes! I'd love to do the Mt. Rainier half since it happens while we are usually visiting Seattle, but the difficulty is five stars so I will probably stick to just hiking with my FIL.

 

[sandam1]

Okay all you UnTapped users.....what exactly does this get you vs just using plain maple syrup? I mean, I always have a qt size bottle from Costco on hand and I have a flexible gel flask. I was thinking about giving this a try. What would I be missing?

I use Endurance Tap (similar concept to Untapped) and it also includes ginger (to settle upset tummies) and sea salt with an option of black tea caffeine, which makes it a fairly complete fuel for me. I really like the maple syrup flavor so I've also used regular maple sugar candy and maple sugar coated pretzels as well.

 

[The Expert]

Someone just shared this with me: a race series in the national parks! Does everyone else already know about this?
I am sooooo into destination running now [holds thumb over his punch card showing exactly 2 destinations....], and doubt that I'll get to do even one or two of these, but I love the idea. That said, I have told the DW that I'd like to do more destination runs, especially in places we'd like to visit anyway. She rolled her eyes and harrumphed, so I'll take that as support for the idea....
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/.

I know there are some runners here who have done some of them. I looked into the Grand Teton and Yellowstone races at one point, but when I realized they don't actually run IN the parks, but in neighboring towns, they lost their shine for me. I don't know if that's the case for all of them, and nothing against the specific courses, it just wasn't what I was looking for.

 

[sandam1]

Someone just shared this with me: a race series in the national parks! Does everyone else already know about this?

The Rise & Run podcast did an episode (#158 - link here) with the founder of Vacation Races. His enthusiasm and attention to detail really came through in the interview.

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

The Rise & Run podcast did an episode (#158 - link here) with the founder of Vacation Races. His enthusiasm and attention to detail really came through in the interview.

I will definitely look up that podcast.
In the meantime, I've got a co-worker that wants to do MW 2026 and should be joining our fold at some point.

 

[Professor_Cookie]

I have some serious questions about some of these items, though...pickled plum?? Not sure I'd want that at mile 23. What does glucose even mean? Are they just handing out sugar packets like you put in your coffee?

Also who thought a doll-shaped pancake was a good idea? It's like they want their fuel to come alive and murder everyone! Have they never seen a horror movie before??

Pickled plum(umiboshi) is verrry salty and verrry sour, so it might be nice in the ol’ mouth hole that late in the race, not saying I’m gonna run out and do it, but I get it conceptually

 

[Jackie Skellington]

Someone just shared this with me: a race series in the national parks! Does everyone else already know about this?
I am sooooo into destination running now [holds thumb over his punch card showing exactly 2 destinations....], and doubt that I'll get to do even one or two of these, but I love the idea. That said, I have told the DW that I'd like to do more destination runs, especially in places we'd like to visit anyway. She rolled her eyes and harrumphed, so I'll take that as support for the idea....
https://www.vacationraces.com/half-marathons/.

I ran Antelope Canyon 55k in early 2020 and it was an amazing race! I highly recommend any of them assuming they’re all still going on with federal workers being laid off…

 

[Naomeri]

For all my MN runners, and anyone else looking for an early October race weekend, registration for Twin Cities Marathon Weekend is now open!

 

[RuntheMouse]

For all my MN runners, and anyone else looking for an early October race weekend, registration for Twin Cities Marathon Weekend is now open!

Signed up for the marathon! My first outside of Disney, things just got real!

 

[Naomeri]

Signed up for the marathon! My first outside of Disney, things just got real!

Even with the new extended time, I'm not quite fast enough for our marathon. But I'm in for Loony. I hope we get weather like last year, that was pretty much perfect.

Good luck!!

 

[avondale]

I know there are some runners here who have done some of them. I looked into the Grand Teton and Yellowstone races at one point, but when I realized they don't actually run IN the parks, but in neighboring towns, they lost their shine for me. I don't know if that's the case for all of them, and nothing against the specific courses, it just wasn't what I was looking for.

THIS. Be aware that they don't run in the parks. I'm sure there are permitting issues, etc., not to mention that most national parks have one main road, and if that was blocked off for a race, there would be tourist mayhem and traffic jams. But most national parks are in such beautiful areas that running "near" them is still very nice - probably depends on the parks.

That also means, following on someone else's comments, that the races are NOT run by parks employees.

 

[FlyingDonut]

I've signed up for the Milwaukee Brew City Half (they also have a full, 10k, and 5k) Saturday 4/19. Tomorrow is the last day for discounted registration if anyone is thinking about it.

 

[GuinnessRunner]

Good luck to everyone who entered the NYC marathon lottery. I'm expecting the usual rejection email today, but fingers crossed!

 

[KCO5988]

Good luck to everyone who entered the NYC marathon lottery. I'm expecting the usual rejection email today, but fingers crossed!

Forgot this was today. There's goes my productivity as I constantly refresh my email also waiting for the rejection email.

 

[accm]

Good luck to everyone who entered the NYC marathon lottery. I'm expecting the usual rejection email today, but fingers crossed!

I'm refreshing my account and told my husband to keep an eye on his credit card statement. It's my first time entering the lottery, and while logically I know the chances are essentially zero, I can't help but hope.

Good luck to everyone who entered!

 

[MissLiss279]

I'm refreshing my account and told my husband to keep an eye on his credit card statement. It's my first time entering the lottery, and while logically I know the chances are essentially zero, I can't help but hope.

Good luck to everyone who entered!

I think this is year 6 or 7 of me entering (with probably no success), but I know someone who got in two years in a row with no rejections - so it is possible!

This year my strategy was to not enter on the first day. I waited until the second day. Ha!

 

[GollyGadget]

Good luck to everyone who entered the NYC marathon lottery. I'm expecting the usual rejection email today, but fingers crossed!

I entered the lottery on a whim a few weeks back. Not expecting to be one of the lucky few but it would be a delightful surprise. Any idea what time they usually start notifying folks?