The Running Thread - 2018

[Sanchez]

All - need some advice.

We will be in NYC in June and I have always wanted to run a race there. NYRR has a 5 mile race on June 3 in Central Park called the Italy Run. Registration is still open. Do these races fill up? Any thoughts on the race quality or course? Thank you.

 

[SarahDisney]

All - need some advice.

We will be in NYC in June and I have always wanted to run a race there. NYRR has a 5 mile race on June 3 in Central Park called the Italy Run. Registration is still open. Do these races fill up? Any thoughts on the race quality or course? Thank you.

I heard my name. (Well, not yet, but someone probably would have tagged me eventually since I'm our loudest resident New Yorker)
Sometimes they fill up. Sometimes they don't. Check the website - the icon next to the race name will turn yellow if it's close to filling up.
The race is in Central Park. It's all hills. I haven't done this particular race (mostly because this is the first year, but also because I just started doing NYRR races recently), but I did an 8K is Central Park last year, and I dont like those hills at all. But I keep signing up for more Central Park races, so it can't be too bad...

NYRR races are always well run - plenty of course support, water stops, good people, sometimes spectators in the park. They collapse the corrals into waves a little before the race, so if starting with people at your same pace is very important to you, get to the corrals early.

Tl;dr - If you dont mind hills, I highly recommend it.
(I'm signed up ... not sure if I can give a better endorsement than that)

 

[Miranda]

No IPAs for me thank you very much. I do not like hoppy beers and I especially don't like this trend to add ALL THE HOPS to beers.

I am waiting patiently for the porter/stout/malty beer revolution to begin, the darker the better!

 

[kleph]

OK, kids. I've got a question for the group. I did my first run in a singlet today and contracted a nice case of sunburn. Not overly bad since it wasn't a long run but I need to get it addressed.

What are the suggestions for a decent sunscreen? My criteria: can't smell like a godawful coconut fruit cocktail, needs to stay on despite a decent amount of sweat, can last a few hours if needed. I'm on the pale side so a decent degree of protection will be needed.

 

[Capang]

No IPAs for me thank you very much. I do not like hoppy beers and I especially don't like this trend to add ALL THE HOPS to beers.

I am waiting patiently for the porter/stout/malty beer revolution to begin, the darker the better!

Porters are my below zero winter nights beer. Mmmm.

 

[Bree]

OK, kids. I've got a question for the group. I did my first run in a singlet today and came down with a nice bit of sunburn. Not overly bad since it wasn't a long run but I need to get it addressed. What are the suggestions for a decent sunscreen. My criteria: can't smell like a godawful coconut fruit cocktail, needs to stay on despite a decent amount of sweat, can last a few hours if needed. I'm on the pale side so a decent degree of protection will be needed.

Alba Botanica sport is what I use. It comes in a cream or spray and is fragrance free.

 

[Keels]

OK, kids. I've got a question for the group. I did my first run in a singlet today and contracted a nice case of sunburn. Not overly bad since it wasn't a long run but I need to get it addressed.

What are the suggestions for a decent sunscreen? My criteria: can't smell like a godawful coconut fruit cocktail, needs to stay on despite a decent amount of sweat, can last a few hours if needed. I'm on the pale side so a decent degree of protection will be needed.

I use Sun Bum SPF 70, because I like being as pasty as possible.

 

[michigandergirl]

Michigan has great beer.

 

[KevM]

OK, kids. I've got a question for the group. I did my first run in a singlet today and contracted a nice case of sunburn. Not overly bad since it wasn't a long run but I need to get it addressed.

What are the suggestions for a decent sunscreen? My criteria: can't smell like a godawful coconut fruit cocktail, needs to stay on despite a decent amount of sweat, can last a few hours if needed. I'm on the pale side so a decent degree of protection will be needed.

I use Coppertone Sport 30.

 

[jennamfeo]

I use Sun Bum SPF 70, because I like being as pasty as possible.

I use SPF 4 because Indian and Italian olive skin. Hahaha.

 

[tidefan]

Guinness is good for you!

Plus, if you are a statistician, that's where the students t distribution was discovered!

 

[SarahDisney]

I just want you guys to know ... this conversation makes me happy because beer, but also depressed because I have no beer in the house and it's been one of those days that can only be redeemed by enjoying a good beer (and I didn't have the patience to go buy beer).
So ... someone please have a good beer tonight and think of me.

 

[Capang]

I'm drinking a Conway's Irish Ale. Not my favorite, but I will take one for the team. Here's to a better tomorrow!

I just want you guys to know ... this conversation makes me happy because beer, but also depressed because I have no beer in the house and it's been one of those days that can only be redeemed by enjoying a good beer (and I didn't have the patience to go buy beer).
So ... someone please have a good beer tonight and think of me.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

My husband brought home a Cuban Coffee Rum Liquor tonight! Yum! I need to have a coffe taste off with the Italian Espresso one

 

[avondale]

OK, kids. I've got a question for the group. I did my first run in a singlet today and contracted a nice case of sunburn. Not overly bad since it wasn't a long run but I need to get it addressed.

What are the suggestions for a decent sunscreen? My criteria: can't smell like a godawful coconut fruit cocktail, needs to stay on despite a decent amount of sweat, can last a few hours if needed. I'm on the pale side so a decent degree of protection will be needed.

I was going to ask the group a similar question.

I currently use Z Blok for running and tennis. My criteria are similar:
1. I'm very pale, so needs to be >SPF 30
2. I'm a heavy sweater, so must stay on for a couple hours
3. Must not sting when it gets in my eyes

Z Blok works reasonably well for all of these. (Also, it doesn't smell like coconut.) But when I really start sweating in it, I feel like it comes out of every pore and I'm covered with watered-down milk. Also, I think it has a relatively neutral smell when you put it on, but it smells odd later when you get hot - kind of the smell I associate with self-tanners.

At any rate, I am curious about anything better. I read a review for Endurance Shield sunscreen, but haven't gotten any yet. Anyone out there try it?

 

[LilyJC]

OK, kids. I've got a question for the group. I did my first run in a singlet today and contracted a nice case of sunburn. Not overly bad since it wasn't a long run but I need to get it addressed.

What are the suggestions for a decent sunscreen? My criteria: can't smell like a godawful coconut fruit cocktail, needs to stay on despite a decent amount of sweat, can last a few hours if needed. I'm on the pale side so a decent degree of protection will be needed.

My favorite is the Neutrogena ultra sheer Dry-touch SPF 55 all the way up to 100-something I think. It’s lightweight but works great!

 

[FredtheDuck]

Dogfish Head but the IPA's they are sending us are not fresh, so its a little disappointing.

It pains me to say this because I used to be a DFH evangelizer... but their recipes have changed as they’ve grown and there are a few I just don’t love they way I used to. The 60 Minute is a good example. It used to be a nice, moderately hoppy IPA. Now it’s malty enough that I won’t typically drink it.

That said, we still go to their ale house once in a while - they always have some fun stuff.

 

[Mickey Momma]

Any takers?

 

[camaker]

Any takers?

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Umm... Nope!

 

[MissLiss279]

OK, kids. I've got a question for the group. I did my first run in a singlet today and contracted a nice case of sunburn. Not overly bad since it wasn't a long run but I need to get it addressed.

What are the suggestions for a decent sunscreen? My criteria: can't smell like a godawful coconut fruit cocktail, needs to stay on despite a decent amount of sweat, can last a few hours if needed. I'm on the pale side so a decent degree of protection will be needed.

I was going to ask the group a similar question.

I currently use Z Blok for running and tennis. My criteria are similar:
1. I'm very pale, so needs to be >SPF 30
2. I'm a heavy sweater, so must stay on for a couple hours
3. Must not sting when it gets in my eyes

Z Blok works reasonably well for all of these. (Also, it doesn't smell like coconut.) But when I really start sweating in it, I feel like it comes out of every pore and I'm covered with watered-down milk. Also, I think it has a relatively neutral smell when you put it on, but it smells odd later when you get hot - kind of the smell I associate with self-tanners.

At any rate, I am curious about anything better. I read a review for Endurance Shield sunscreen, but haven't gotten any yet. Anyone out there try it?

I use the Equate version of Banana Boat Sport. I usually get SPF 30, but may get 50 if that’s what they have. I think there is only marginal more protection above 30. I’m also very pale and sunburn very easily. This stuff works for me. Once or twice it hasn’t lasted as long as I needed - probably at a Disney race where I put it on before I left the resort and then had to wait forever before the race actually started, and then took 6 hours to finish the marathon...
Sometimes, I may not use it on my face and just use my 15 spf face lotion (Olay something or rather), but I also usually wear a hat or visor to help protect my face.
Make sure whatever you get has both the UVA and UVB protection. I also make sure I put the sunscreen on at least 30 minutes before I will be out in the sun. I think this helps it absorb, and won’t ‘wash off with sweat’. Eww.