The Running Thread - 2018

[Sleepless Knight]

ATTQOTD: I wear Nike socks for all my regular training runs and switch to CEP compression socks for the long runs and recovery.

 

[FFigawi]

Update: The wine is in the fridge. I assume I've lost my wine-drinking privileges, though.
I'm gonna stick to my bubbly wines. I know those get refrigerated. It usually says it on the bottle.

You can never go wrong with bubbles. We always have at least half a case of rosé champagne on hand.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Nice choice! I only drink Pinot’s from Oregon. They are the best! (My fav is Argyle...and they serve it at DCA!)

I drink whatever my husband brings home from work.

Luckily that means good wine generally. We’ve only tossed one bottle out of 36 so far

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

What would I be getting myself into with the elevation for this race?

Trouble.

I looked at my run today and I had 880 ft total elevation gain in 7.6 miles, so 727 ft in 13 miles is not out of the question.

A difference is I had 0 net elevation gain (I went down as much as I went up) and that course has 250+.

If you're doing it as a challenge and it has a cool name like https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=52493 then do it.

If you're doing it for a PR or POT, find another one like this http://www.teardrophalf.com/ (still possibly on my radar screen).

 

[Mickey Momma]

I need some help. I live in FL.

What would I be getting myself into with the elevation for this race? It’s in TN so I can’t really go check the course out for myself.

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I have run this twice as it is less than an hour from home. It is a pretty course and I don't consider it terribly hilly. It is not flat, but the elevation gain is gradual. (According to my Strava, the largest gain in elevation is during mile 12 at 41 feet. Next are miles nine and thirteen at 26 feet. The rest of the miles were less than 20 feet or even negative.)

My biggest complaint is that, while running along the river is pretty, it also means a good portion of that part of the course is banked. It is an open course and, unfortunately, the flatter portions of the road always seem to be on the wrong side.

Now that Shenandoah Half the week before? That course is a beast.

Feel free to PM if you have any questions. Or I can send you some screenshots of the elevation changes per mile.

ETA: Obviously the banking of the road didn’t keep me from running it a second time. I just wouldn’t run it as a POT.

 

[Wendy98]

So, my research actually told me the opposite - leave it at room temp and then put it in the fridge for 10-15 minutes before serving to get it to the right temperature (I think I saw 60-65 for a Syrah, which is what this was).
Didn't know about keeping it in the fridge after opening, though. Will have to tell my mom she was right about that one.

DH's family is prone to putting ice cubes in their wine. Feel free to judge, I know I do.

 

[Miranda]

I need some help. I live in FL.

What would I be getting myself into with the elevation for this race? It’s in TN so I can’t really go check the course out for myself.

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I'd rather race that in the other direction.

I would consider that to be decently hilly and I am used to hills living in NH. I have done some HM's around here that I think are fairly hilly and were only about 2/3 of that elevation gain. I also hate hills and complain about them at any chance I get, so I am also a little biased.

 

[Bree]

Thanks for the feedback on that course! DH and I are looking for a little getaway in September outside of FL. He loves to hike and I love to run so I was trying to combine the two.

 

[JulieODC]

I love my feetures and Balegas - worth the extra price.

I am right on the cusp of 2 different sizes (and according to size should buy the bigger size), but have narrow feet and definitely have to size down!

 

[chiisai]

Have my first 5k this weekend. Going with my 12 yo. Excited!

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: Its been a while since we had a running sock discussion, so lets revisit it today. What type of sock do you run in? Which ones have you tried and found just dont work for you?

ATTQOTD: I run in Balego socks. They are a little pricey but last a long time and since i switched to them I have all but eliminated blisters. First started with regular cotton socks and they just did not go well.


A little late with todays question. Had some minor car issues this morning, and of course I do not have proper tools so it took a while to correct. Work is very busy but Disney is just 4 more days away!!!!!

I run in plain old Champion cotton socks. I have tried various moisture wicking running socks and they don't feel as good as my Champions. Problem is my Champions are getting holes in them finally. I have bought new Champions in hopes of them being the same, it they are not. So I will have to find something else that works for me. But now since I run with my ankle brace and it has a metal bar in it for support I wear one basketball sock to help with friction.

I need some help. I live in FL.

What would I be getting myself into with the elevation for this race? It’s in TN so I can’t really go check the course out for myself.

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It doesn't seem bad, but it looks like a steady uphill climb until the end of the race. Not bad if you can train for it, which is hard to do in FL. I did a 1/2 in Plymouth, MA and it was so many huge up and down hills. It was brutal, I would take the steady climb all day long.

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD: SmartWool is my go-to for socks! Haven't bothered with anything else because SmartWool treats me so well. Perfect for scorching summer heat and humidity, AND for chilly winter days. Only wish I'd known of them back when I was skiing.

ATTQOTD: SmartWool are my ski and winter running socks. For summer I use ASICS Quick Lite but they get worn fast and I cannot find the L size anywhere there days. I am avidly reading all of your answers for when I go socks shopping again!

 

[kleph]

Thanks for the feedback on that course! DH and I are looking for a little getaway in September outside of FL. He loves to hike and I love to run so I was trying to combine the two.

that would be one to check the projected/historical temperatures as well. a race like that is going to be work so facing higher temps/humidity might be asking a bit much if you aren't prepared. tree cover will be a factor too.

 

[Dis5150]

Have my first 5k this weekend. Going with my 12 yo. Excited!

Good luck and have fun!!

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Lets discuss another part of the running gear... hats/visors. With spring/summer eventually on it way (It was in the 40's this weekend here and I have heard the north is still getting snow). Do you wear a hat, visor, or some other form of head gear on your runs?

Bonus Question: Since wine was discussed yesterday, today we should turn our attention to craft beer. lol

ATTQOTD: I've never worn a hat for running, so I dont have much to add here, but I see plenty of people do.

Bonus Question: My go to beer is Racer 5 IPA by Bear Republic. We dont have it here, but when I come across some I buy in bulk. IPA's are the opposite of wine, best consumed closer to it's born on date. Served cool, but not ice cold as the coldness numbs the tongue from all of the flavor. If my memory is correct, IPA's kinda happened by accident. I think the story goes something like this.. Europeans were traveling to India and wanted to bring beer with them. The beer would go bad on the trip so they used hops are a preservative, which helped the beer out but left a little bit of a different taste, but a lot less hoppy then current IPA's. Somewhere along the way, people decided they liked the high hop flavor. So the name IPA's for India Pale Ale is what we ended up with. This little story is likely flawed as I am sure someone told it to me while we were consuming some high ABV IPA's. Another beer fact, beer that is sold in a clear bottle is not worthy of being called a beer. There I said it! lol

 

[Dis_Yoda]

ATTQOTD: Sweaty Bands!

Bonus ATTQOTD: Again, it's whatever my husband brings home. Currently we have a small release from Naples Brewery at home or some from Cigar City. I don't remember names well. My go to is usually Unibroue

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: I always run in a Headsweats visor from Sparkle Athletic, even on the treadmill. It is great at keeping my hair out of my face and stopping the sweat from dripping into my eyes. And they are cute.

Bonus question: Confession - I don't like beer or wine!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Bonus question: Confession - I don't like beer or wine!

But do you like liquor?

 

[Mickey Momma]

that would be one to check the projected/historical temperatures as well. a race like that is going to be work so facing higher temps/humidity might be asking a bit much if you aren't prepared. tree cover will be a factor too.

It will be humid, but nothing someone from Florida wouldn’t be used to already by that time of year. In 2015, the starting temp was 63 and last year it was 55. A good chunk of the course, I would say 2/3, is shaded. It is the last portion, three miles or so, that are not. Should also be noted that those miles are also on quite a bit of concrete path too.

 

[cavepig]

I do not do hats! Even when it's cold it's head/earbands not hats. When it's hot I may wear a bondi type headband, but many times not.
I do not like beer so nothing to add on that, can I still belong here, haha!