The Running Thread - 2026

[SheHulk]

Perhaps an updated question of the day....We had a warmest/coldest run question of the day a few years ago. I think @FFigawi "won" both extremes. My warmest was 118 in Riyadh and coldest was -23 in Chicago.

I'm ok with not being able to come close to competing in either of these contests

 

[GuinnessRunner]

Perhaps an updated question of the day....We had a warmest/coldest run question of the day a few years ago. I think @FFigawi "won" both extremes. My warmest was 118 in Riyadh and coldest was -23 in Chicago.

If this is the range I need to be in to place, I choose not to play!

 

[Mr_Incr3dible]

The weather types are forecasting Snowmageddon/Icemageddon here in the Atlanta area. I just picked the DS2 up from work and the roads are still bone dry and most businesses are closed. It feels like driving around on Christmas Eve.
But it is coming, so we're now inside and enjoying a fire in the fireplace. Warm thoughts to everyone. Stay warm and safe.

 

[nancipants]

The long range weather forecast for my half marathon next Sunday is literally freezing. And rainy and windy, too.

I’m of half a mind to just not go.

 

[The Expert]

The long range weather forecast for my half marathon next Sunday is literally freezing. And rainy and windy, too.

I’m of half a mind to just not go.

It's in Florida, right? You know better than to trust a forecast this far out for Florida!

 

[PrincessV]

I’m so sorry for all in the path of this storm - stay warm and safe!

Meanwhile, here in FL, I’m looking at a high near 90° today, dropping to 30-something tomorrow night. Whiplash weather season in full effect.

 

[Dopey 2020]

It’s here… managed to get in two miles last minute this AM. One for my dog and another for me before I decided that’s enough

 

[SheHulk]

I'm trying to make friends with the treadmill this winter, after many, many years of running in just about anything to avoid it. Getting too old for this. It's not bad if you're running less than an hour!

 

[The Expert]

It's not bad if you're running less than an hour!

::checks treadmill plan for today and sees 100 minute run::

 

[nancipants]

It's in Florida, right? You know better than to trust a forecast this far out for Florida!

Yes yes, I know, but the weather for this race has traditionally been poor so I should prepare for the worst! (And if I buy warm clothes it’ll be warmer, lol)

 

[The Expert]

Consider it training for the next MW, when you know any weather is possible!

 

[marty3d]

I'm trying to make friends with the treadmill this winter, after many, many years of running in just about anything to avoid it. Getting too old for this. It's not bad if you're running less than an hour!

::checks treadmill plan for today and sees 100 minute run::

I did a 10k on the treadmill yesterday and have gone up to 3 hours in Dopey training when the weather's been bad. As much as I dislike long treadmill runs, the climate here makes it challenging to avoid and still keep up with training.

Looking at the long range forecast I have no idea when I'm running outside again....

 

[Herding_Cats]

I'm trying to make friends with the treadmill this winter, after many, many years of running in just about anything to avoid it. Getting too old for this. It's not bad if you're running less than an hour!

::checks treadmill plan for today and sees 100 minute run::

I did a 10k on the treadmill yesterday and have gone up to 3 hours in Dopey training when the weather's been bad. As much as I dislike long treadmill runs, the climate here makes it challenging to avoid and still keep up with training.

Looking at the long range forecast I have no idea when I'm running outside again....

I would prefer to run on the treadmill over running outside when it's below 45ish degrees.

 

[SheHulk]

Yeah, sorry, I just had one of those treadmill runs where I stare at the screen the entire time. I didn't miss 0.01 mile pass. Let's say I'm making peace with the treadmill more than friends. I'm sure this is character-building too Heaven knows I can use more mental toughness training.

 

[SheHulk]

Thanks, I don’t want it.

 

[Herding_Cats]

Yeah, sorry, I just had one of those treadmill runs where I stare at the screen the entire time. I didn't miss 0.01 mile pass. Let's say I'm making peace with the treadmill more than friends. I'm sure this is character-building too Heaven knows I can use more mental toughness training.

cover the screen. turn on a tv or a tablet or something.

 

[marty3d]

cover the screen. turn on a tv or a tablet or something.

Agreed - I also try to make sure I’m looking ahead, not down at the mileage. Nothing makes time slow down like staring at each .01 mile tick by.

 

[The Expert]

I did a 10k on the treadmill yesterday and have gone up to 3 hours in Dopey training when the weather's been bad. As much as I dislike long treadmill runs, the climate here makes it challenging to avoid and still keep up with training.

Looking at the long range forecast I have no idea when I'm running outside again....

I do 90% or more of my training on a treadmill. I don't mind it at all, actually. And same with our forecast, so it's a good thing I'm ok with it. I've been saving the Elizabeth Smart documentary to watch today during my long run (before football starts).

 

[SheHulk]

I do 90% or more of my training on a treadmill. I don't mind it at all, actually. And same with our forecast, so it's a good thing I'm ok with it. I've been saving the Elizabeth Smart documentary to watch today during my long run (before football starts).

See, I have a very old iPad and I don't think it supports any useful apps anymore. It's my building's gym so I don't have my own setup with tv etc. That would probably go a long way. I have podcasts on my phone but it only does so much. Any other mental tips & tricks would be appreciated.

 

[Herding_Cats]

See, I have a very old iPad and I don't think it supports any useful apps anymore. It's my building's gym so I don't have my own setup with tv etc. That would probably go a long way. I have podcasts on my phone but it only does so much. Any other mental tips & tricks would be appreciated.

my mental tip is to get a new tablet. If you're going to do a lot of treadmill running, a $100 something that you can either download a show onto or get on wifi, it's a very small investment that will last actual years.