The Running Thread - 2026

[Erika10021]

For me, lots of vasoline or Vick's vaporub helps prevent blisters. The bodyglide and such do not provide near as much friction protection. If I have a blister already, then I will apply vasoline or vaporub under the bandaid and then all over it too. During the last Dopey, I got a blister during the 10k and did the above for the half and marathon. Made it through both of those okay (had to add more vasoline during the marathon).

 

[marty3d]

QOTD: How careful are you about potential exposure to illness leading up to an A race?

I'm in the same situation as you - I am aiming for a big jump in my PR for Chicago. If I had a similar event 2 weeks ahead of the race, I'd absolutely go- but I'd be careful. I also think the timing may be good - you really aren't into the peak of flu season yet. Honestly for me, I'm more concerned about catching something at Chicago and being down for the count 2 weeks later at W&D. (And because the US has Flu/ COVID vaccines available about a month before we do in Canada, I might just drive across the border pre-Chicago and load up)

 

[The Expert]

Thanks for the responses to QOTD -- it's given me some good perspective. I'm not particularly susceptible to illness, so yes I'm being a little paranoid. And I appreciate those who pointed out that a lot can change between now and then, so why take away the option so soon? So I'm going to RSVP yes and hope that I'm in a position to proceed with caution and enjoy the events when the time comes.

 

[Naomeri]

ATTQOTD: no more careful than I normally am. If I know someone is actively sick, I’ll avoid them and do extra handwashing, but I don’t do anything about the potential germ carriers in the general public.

 

[sunshine girl]

I’m not sure where to post this but I felt like I need to share this somewhere, for any of my fellow RunDisney and Peloton fans — Cody recorded a 20 min Pop Ride on Friday 1/30 that is just all the songs from the Guardians of the Galaxy ride! He goes on at length about his fondness for Disney (and his fondness for the alcoholic beverages at Epcot, fair warning). A fun ride!!

It’s not labeled as a “Disney” ride so it’s a little under the radar.