The Running Thread - 2026

[fatmanatee]

On one hand, new PR, set for POT for awhile. On the other hand, uggggghhh. Close! (17 seconds off)

 

[SheHulk]

On one hand, new PR, set for POT for awhile. On the other hand, uggggghhh. Close! (17 seconds off)

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Awesome job! Maybe the official time is a second less!

 

[DianaMB333]

Can you imagine running a sub-2:00 marathon and losing the race?! Incredible!!

It was Yomif’s first ever marathon… amazing

(Watching the replay.. I can’t even get the nutrition gel as soon as they do… logistics behind it are so well done)

 

[col1]

Lidl the discount supermarket is selling these carbon plate running shoes for £40 / $52 !!

I mean I likely will never be fast enough to benefit from a carbon plate but they are so cheap. Should I ? For research and curiosity purposes?

I saw them in the shop yesterday and my wife said to just get them but as I am definitely team not so fast I didn’t.

That’s what watching world record performances at London does to the mind

 

[fatmanatee]

Awesome job! Maybe the official time is a second less!

I was hoping for this lol, timing mat was in an awkward spot so I had to restart, was praying for a surprise but no go.

Was kind of frustrating, trying my best to track progress but you know how it goes with the apps. I knew I was close though, was keeping a really solid pace until a hill around mile 11. Checked my watch once i hit 12 and knew it was unlikely but just hauled it the best i could.

I think there’s a way to manually count miles in some apps during races? I’m going to need to do that if possible.

 

[SheHulk]

I was hoping for this lol, timing mat was in an awkward spot so I had to restart, was praying for a surprise but no go.

Was kind of frustrating, trying my best to track progress but you know how it goes with the apps. I knew I was close though, was keeping a really solid pace until a hill around mile 11. Checked my watch once i hit 12 and knew it was unlikely but just hauled it the best i could.

I think there’s a way to manually count miles in some apps during races? I’m going to need to do that if possible.

You did amazing. I'd love to get to that point again.

 

[Dopey 2020]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

 

[rick1zoo2]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

Awesome! Congratulations!

 

[jrsharp21]

Lidl the discount supermarket is selling these carbon plate running shoes for £40 / $52 !!

I mean I likely will never be fast enough to benefit from a carbon plate but they are so cheap. Should I ? For research and curiosity purposes?

I saw them in the shop yesterday and my wife said to just get them but as I am definitely team not so fast I didn’t.

That’s what watching world record performances at London does to the mind

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Go for it. And don't think you have to be superfast to benefit from a carbon plate. I have had several talks with advanced runners and with the local Fleet Feet store about this. Even people who are not considered fast can benefit from the carbon plate. It may not be the optimal benefit, but there is still benefit as far as getting that spring/roll and helping you move forward. Give it a try. At that price point, it can't hurt.

 

[col1]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

That fantastic , Congrats on the PRs and the BQ

 

[RuntheMouse]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

Amazing job! Can’t wait to read your race report.

 

[The Expert]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

Woohoo!!

 

[SheHulk]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

Amazing! When are signups for next year? (only half kidding)

 

[FlyingDonut]

new PR, set for POT for awhile

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

Let's go! Congrats to both of you.

 

[avondale]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

Huge congratulations! What a fantastic time!

 

[DianaMB333]

Just finished the Jim Thorpe Marathon
Going to drive four hours home and rest, hopefully write up a full report in the next couple days but I’m dropping some spoilers here and now

Weather - perfect
Course - absolute dream
Training and taper - excellent
Fueling - spot on
Pacing - eh, 4/5 is good, a little fast but not bad

New 10 mile PR
New half PR
HUGE marathon PR with a 3:23:58
And…
That’s a BQ -6:02 !! Fingers crossed

Thanks for sharing the joy, pride and fulfillment that come out of the spoilers!!
Congrats!

 

[Dopey 2020]

Amazing! When are signups for next year? (only half kidding)

Do it, it’s a great run

Thanks everyone, made it home, relaxing, gonna get some dinner and rest in me, hopefully write up all the details tomorrow. After a workout of course …

 

[garneska]

@Dopey 2020 awesome and amazing. I knew you were going to get that BQ. You have been so close. Now the waiting but 6 minutes is well in the range.

 

[FFigawi]

I think there’s a way to manually count miles in some apps during races? I’m going to need to do that if possible.

Try this Garmin watch app
https://racescreen.org/

 

[dis_or_dat]

Quick Boston recap:
Amazing weather: cool, overcast, and a tailwind! Supposedly the best in over a decade. Took advantage of it as well as a full training block without injury flare ups and a good base. Mixed 3 of @DopeyBadger 's previous plans and even sent a panicked email in the middle as my VO2 remained stubbornly low. I was stretching for a Berlin qualifying time since I was close at last year's Boston with abbreviated training and comfortable pace. I barely slept the night before calculating paces and figured the time was out of reach. Went out too fast on the early downhills and knew I was done for and braced for the wall/cramps but somehow they never came. The crowds and volunteers were amazing and really carried me along. Felt surprisingly strong throughout so took the miles after Heartbreak a little faster and had enough to finish with a slight kick and ended up with a new PB of 3:22:xx! Absolutely euphoric with the results!

Qualified for: Boston (20+ min buffer), NYC, Chicago, Sydney and yes ... Berlin!!!

Although I adore Boston, not sure if I will continue running it having accomplished all my Boston goals (get in on my first marathon, requalify at Boston, complete 5 Boston marathons) as well as family not wanting me to go anymore. So I'm a little torn about what my future holds. Thanks for reading!