The Running Thread - 2026

[nancipants]

You're SO READY!

I just hope the wind cooperates. Tailwind each direction, please?

 

[The Expert]

I ordered a big bunch of fueling supplies from Untapped today, and as many of you know, that means I got a visit from my favorite neighborhood Olympian, Marilyn a few hours later! We visited for a few minutes, and she told me her birthday is next week (Feb 7) and that her nephew, Ryan, will be skiing in one of his Olympic events that day. I wished her a happy early birthday and told her I'd be watching his event, and that I'd spread the word.
Have I mentioned how much I love it here?? I really do need the presence of mind to ask her for a selfie one day.

p.s. Ryan also works for the company, but has a few weeks off for obvious reasons.

 

[Guidman]

January Running
184.3 miles

I'm sure like most here, took any miles as they came this past week. I did contemplate if it's too late to take up bowling as a hobby.

I found out I'll be pacing the Pittsburgh Half Marathon in May. I'll be doing the 1:40 group. It should probably be a record for registrations. You wouldn't think switching the on-course nutrition provider would make a difference, but they switched to BPN and the training kickoff run earlier this month was absolutely packed with people.

 

[WillRunForPizza]

January 2026

Running: 18h 1m, 100.1* miles
Indoor bike: 10h 46m
Elliptical: 1h 30m
Strength/mobility: 9h
Total: 39h 19m

Another month of most of my running being on the grass or uphill treadmill thanks to The Ankle Issue That Won't Go Away. (So it's actually less than 100 miles because I still haven't figured out how to add incline to my treadmill runs on Strava.)

But plenty of cross-training, and I did actually run a 5K today without any ankle pain during the race itself. I've run faster, but I did manage to come in second (16th overall), which was cool with >500 participants.

 

[RuntheMouse]

January running

81.5 miles

First month under 100 miles since March of last year . Highest January ever ! So not bad, I started back running only 4 days after the marathon so a huge win there. Coming back to the tundra was rough and while waiting for the temps to get above zero, I took 8 days off. Things are looking up weather wise so hoping for a great February!

 

[Dopey 2020]

A good start to 2026. Managed to get outside for most runs post Dopey, just moved to the treadmill this week. Hopefully February weather will ease up a bit and I can get back onto asphalt. It’s usually the toughest month for me to keep up good habits but with races in April I’ll do my best.

 

[The Expert]

January totals

Running: 52 miles (took a week off after MW)
Walking with my dog: 24 miles
Pilates/Strength: 3 hours
Snow removal cross-training: 1:30 hours

And I got this unicorn status on my Garmin a few days ago (living in fear of it disappearing any minute):

 

[marty3d]

January

126km/ 76 miles
I took 2 weeks off after Goofy and am now slowly building up my mileage. Due to the extreme cold I’ve been relegated to the treadmill since Marathon Weekend. I’m looking back fondly at the weather for the races .

February will challenge my ability to train consistently. Starting Monday I have travel every week through mid-March. The bright side is that I should be able to get some outdoor runs in since a lot of the travel is in Texas and Florida.

 

[Erika10021]

January totals:

Running miles: 93
Total miles: 107

I ended up with more miles post Dopey than expected. And thank goodness for the indoor track! It has been insanely cold here (feels like -3 to 9 mostly). We did try to walk outside one day and only made it 1.5 miles.

 

[SheHulk]

January totals

Running: 52 miles (took a week off after MW)
Walking with my dog: 24 miles
Pilates/Strength: 3 hours
Snow removal cross-training: 1:30 hours

And I got this unicorn status on my Garmin a few days ago (living in fear of it disappearing any minute):

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I feel like I'm in an abusive relationship with my Garmin watch: It so rarely gives me approval of a "Productive" status that I cherish it when I get it. Relish this moment!