The Running Thread - 2026

[SheHulk]

I'm starting a strength training accountability thread if anybody wants to join in. This is the year I really start a good routine, I swear! You can too, let's push each other along. I know I can really use the help. Just check in when you do a strength training workout, post your routines & tips, or just tell people Good job.
https://www.disboards.com/threads/2026-strength-training-accountability-thread.3977988/

 

[Professor_Cookie]

I…uh, so, I knew I was going to go into this weekend and not be able to run or work out at all for several days while we do the last film festival here for, at least, a few years…I may have, i mean, I did hit the running kind of hard, and now my good knee is pretty ‘itis-y.

I took yesterday off and it already feels a bit better. It’s been bothering me for about a week, but not while running so I have been pushing through it. It does not feel great.

Le sigh.

At least it will get some rest and stretching this weekend.

 

[The Expert]

I…uh, so, I knew I was going to go into this weekend and not be able to run or work out at all for several days while we do the last film festival here for, at least, a few years…I may have, i mean, I did hit the running kind of hard, and now my good knee is pretty ‘itis-y.

I took yesterday off and it already feels a bit better. It’s been bothering me for about a week, but not while running so I have been pushing through it. It does not feel great.

Le sigh.

At least it will get some rest and stretching this weekend.

Godspeed surviving the last 'Dance!

 

[DisneyMountainWoman]

I am feeling a lot of rundisney fomo... I ran at Wine and Dine this season but my next planned rundisney run will not be till Springtime surprise 2027!

Soo I signed up and got into the lottery for Cherry Blossom 10 miler in DC. I am doing the challenge which is 5k and 10 miler.

Anyone else doing it?

 

[lookingforsunshine]

Dollywood course maps are out. The 5K has the same amount of elevation as the Dopey half marathon. The half marathon has over 1300 feet. Oh boy!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Dollywood course maps are out. The 5K has the same amount of elevation as the Dopey half marathon. The half marathon has over 1300 feet. Oh boy!

Yeah. I've spent enough time in and around Dollywood that elevation was one of my concerns. That it would be more of a hike and a powerwalk than a run (at least for me).

 

[avondale]

I am feeling a lot of rundisney fomo... I ran at Wine and Dine this season but my next planned rundisney run will not be till Springtime surprise 2027!

Soo I signed up and got into the lottery for Cherry Blossom 10 miler in DC. I am doing the challenge which is 5k and 10 miler.

Anyone else doing it?

I live in MD just outside DC. I'm not doing Cherry Blossom this year, though. I didn't know you lived in the area. Have you done it before?

 

[Dopey 2020]

For all the Saucony fans out there (@FFigawi) Feb 2 is the release date for the long awaited Pro 5 as well as the new Endorphin Azura. Reviews I’m seeing are “meh” on the pro, very little has changed and at 230 isn’t worth it but the new model is possibly the best daily trainer in a long time. If anyone gets their hands (or feet) on a pair of these I’d love to know opinions.
My real dilemma is the Elite 3 is scheduled for a June release. What to do? I planned on buying another pair of the 2s when they discount them as they are my absolute favorite race shoe to run in but it looks like the 3 might be even better if that’s possible.

 

[KCO5988]

My marathon is 3 weeks from tomorrow and I'm already stalking the long-range forecast like crazy person... or like a rundisney-er hahaha. 21 mile long run this weekend and then taper time!

 

[nancipants]

Ooof, I just checked the forecast for my race on February 1. Right now it's feels like of 20s when I start. This is the only time I WANT it to be warmer.

 

[SheHulk]

Ooof, I just checked the forecast for my race on February 1. Right now it's feels like of 20s when I start. This is the only time I WANT it to be warmer.

It's character-building!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

Facebook popped up a memory from 15 years ago. This was my first Goofy and only my second ever rD event, and one of my all-time favorite race-related pictures. Right after this photo, I held up my inhaler asking Darth if he needed it. One of the storm troopers bonked me with his blaster and told me to move along. It still makes me chuckle.