The Running Thread - 2018

[Dis_Yoda]

My favorite beer - in a chilled glass. Wonderful stuff!

I like that one with some ice cream in it!

 

[DopeyBadger]

I will only use sunscreen that has one active ingredient: Zinc Oxide. I avoid anything that has oxybenzone, vitamin A, avobenzone, homosalate, or octisalate. The only two sunscreens I will use are Thinksport and Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc. The latter only for places I can't reach when someone isn't around willing to get my back.

Check this site for their grading of most sunscreens out there.

Fun fact! Our research is in the early phase, but we've found that topically administered octisalate and homosalate in sunscreens appear to reduce onset or diminish symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. Still working on the why and other possible similar compounds. It was definitely a bit of a surprise during our UV and Vitamin D experiments.

 

[Sanchez]

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)

Thanks for the information and endorsement. We are staying at 50th and Lexington so it shouldn't be too difficult to get there. I have to see what the master plan is and whether spousal approval is granted.

 

[Princess KP]

You will have a race recap to read!

Looking forward to it!

 

[Princess KP]

Current selections at home:

Eagle Rare
Sazerac
Two Star Bourbon
Laphropaig 18 Year
Shieldleig 18 year
4 Types of Glenmorangie
St Augustine Port Bourbon

(Jim Beam Fire, Crown Royal, and Crown Apple as well)

I really like the Two Star! I need to open the St Augustine this weekend.

Crown Royal - that's what I was drinking this past weekend. How's the Crown Apple?

 

[jmasgat]

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'd give you an answer if I wasn't busy clearing the snow off my car!

 

[TheHamm]

Founders' best beer is their CBS. By chance, I was in Ann Arbor last fall on release day and was able to score two pints. The limit was one per customer, but I swapped a beer of his choice with the guy seated next to me drinking Labatt's.

I am ashamed we let this guy in the city limits.

 

[PrincessV]

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.

Background: I'm very fair-skinned, but am half-Sicilian, so though I do burn without protection, with sunscreen I tan. I have extremely sensitive skin prone to breaking out in hives, rashes, eczema and can't use zinc or titanium oxide sunscreens due to past issues. I live in FL, so drenched in sweat is the norm most of the year. I'd consider myself to be a Sunscreen Superuser, lol!

Anyway, I use Neutrogena Clear Face 55 SPF for my face, along with a visor. And Target's Up & Up Sport Sunscreen Lotion (which I think is the Target version of a Banana Boat product?) on the rest of me. Neither is scented, both blend in easily and do a great job when applied 15 minutes before I go out for a run.

But nothing is going to last much more than a couple hours in the FL sun, especially when sweating. So for long runs, I bring with me a tiny stick of Neutrogena Wet Skin Kids 70 SPF. I reapply with that every 90-120 minutes.

ETA: the Neutrogena Wet Skin stick totally smells like a fruity cocktail, unfortunately, BUT halfway through a hot, sweaty long run, it's actually quite refreshing, lol!

 

[TheHamm]

To add to the sunscreen discussion, I am fond of Garnier Ombrelle Sport Endurance, but that limits me to the non-US audience due to the FDA's inaction on approving new sunscreen compounds for sale. But, if you happen to be in Canada or call a Shopper's who mail stuff it goes on well and does not sweat off as quickly as others I have tried.
@DopeyBadger I do like that fun fact!

 

[jennamfeo]

Elysian Space Dust (Seattle) - DH is obsessed and is permanently stocked in the fridge right now. Added tidbit: Wilderness Lodge club level had it on draft when we stayed there last May!

That's because Elysian got bought out by AB-Inbev. If I want to sound really snobby, it's not craft beer.

 

[LSUlakes]

That's because Elysian got bought out by AB-Inbev. If I want to sound really snobby, it's not craft beer.

It's mot my favorite beer of the choices out there. Didnt AB get purchased by a German company a few years ago? Those folks know how to brew stuff, so maybe its coming! I'm with you on the beer snob thing. I can not and will not drink a "diet beer". People come over to my house and routinely leave that stuff in my beer fridge, After 2-3 months, it goes in the trash because it's wasting space for the good stuff.

 

[jennamfeo]

It's mot my favorite beer of the choices out there. Didnt AB get purchased by a German company a few years ago? Those folks know how to brew stuff, so maybe its coming! I'm with you on the beer snob thing. I can not and will not drink a "diet beer". People come over to my house and routinely leave that stuff in my beer fridge, After 2-3 months, it goes in the trash because it's wasting space for the good stuff.

I worked at a small craft beer and wine shop, and man being able to see first hand how selling out your brewery to the BIG beer corporations really effects the little guys. We would have to put more AB-Inbev stuff on the shelves in order for us to get the fun, rare beers that everyone actually wanted to buy. It sucked.

 

[LSUlakes]

A little late today for the QOTD b/c DD (4 years old) said she wanted to meet snow white at WDW. I told her that this was the first I'm hearing of this request. She said in a very stern voice that we were not to leave WDW until she meet Snow White.... So we are meeting Snow White since I cant afford to live at WDW and had to revise our plans. lol Then I had this whole job thing to do this morning.... So without further delay:

QOTD: Music or no music while running? (music could be pod cast or something similar)

ATTQOTD: None for me. It was not always that way though. When I first started running it's what helped me get out the door. Two reasons I stopped: 1. Safety, 2. To get a better feel for my breathing. A bonus was how much clearer my head was after a run, I was able to work out a lot of problems in my head while out for those long runs.

BONUS QUESTION: Continuing with the beverage discussion: Favorite type of Root Beer? Barqs... because it has bite! Out of a glass bottle is the GOAT!

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Music or no music while running? (music could be pod cast or something similar)

Music/Podcast for sure! I would get too bored without it. During a race I can do without it but while training its must for me.

BONUS QUESTION: Continuing with the beverage discussion: Favorite type of Root Beer? Barqs... because it has bite! Out of a glass bottle is the GOAT!

Sprecher duh!

 

[camaker]

QOTD: Music or no music while running? (music could be pod cast or something similar)

ATTQOTD: None for me. It was not always that way though. When I first started running it's what helped me get out the door. Two reasons I stopped: 1. Safety, 2. To get a better feel for my breathing. A bonus was how much clearer my head was after a run, I was able to work out a lot of problems in my head while out for those long runs.

BONUS QUESTION: Continuing with the beverage discussion: Favorite type of Root Beer? Barqs... because it has bite! Out of a glass bottle is the GOAT!

ATTQOTD: No music, just audio books for me. I can get lost in the story and let the miles click by. I get past the safety issue by only running with Aftershokz bone conducting headphones that leave my ears free to hear my surroundings. I really like the Trekz Titanium version and just got the Trekz Air to try and they are so much more comfortable!

BQOTD: I like A&W and Diet A&W root beers. The vanilla undertone adds a nice note to the flavor and is very enjoyable.

 

[LSUlakes]

This weekend and Monday, we have the following folks with races!!!!!

14 - @apdebord - Dismal Swap Stomp Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
14 - @beatlecat42 - Garden Spot Village Half Marathon (NG / N/A)
14 - @kywyldcat03 – Nashville Moosic City Dairy Dash 15K (NG / N/A)
14 - @ZellyB - Rock the Parkway Half Marathon (2:10:00 / NA)
14 - @Chris-Mo - Rock the Parkway Half Marathon (2:10:00 / NA)
15 - @Dopeyintraining - Reolution Run 15k (PR / N/A)
15 - @chuckille - Silicon Valley Half Marathon (1:45:00 / N/A)
15 - @Sailormoon2 - Spring Flyer 10k (59:59 / N/A)

16 - @Wendy98 - Boston Marathon (TBD / N/A)
16 - @BikeFan - Boston Marathon (NG / N/A)

Best of luck to each of you this weekend! If you would like to make a revision to your race, please let me know. We look forward to reading about how your race went!

I would also like to take a moment to congratulate @Wendy98 and @BikeFan on qualifying and running this years Boston Marathon. It takes a lot of hard work a dedication, and I believe the two of you deserve a little extra recognition for your effort. Safe travels and enjoy the run!

 

[jennamfeo]

ATTQOTD: Slow runs get Podcasts, and occasionally audiobooks. (I ran at night while listening to the last HP book and one scene was very Voldemorty and it was dark and I kind of scared myself, lol.) During Intervals and Tempos I listen to music to help me hit my paces. But during races, I don't listen to anything. I like to take in the whole race, the people, the sounds, and I feel like if I close that out with headphones it would take away from my experience.

ATTBQOTD: I'm not a huge root beer fan, but I would also go with Barqs, because it has bite. Which means caffeine if no one knew that. Haha. But I prefer Mexican Coke in a bottle or fountain coke if I am gonna be drinking pop.

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: I definitely need music on the treadmill, but for runs/races sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. I usually do not run with music in an area that I've not run in before.

BQOTD: My favorite kind of root beer is the kind with ice cream and alcohol in it.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD: Podcasts all the way!!
Some of my favorites are Dis Unplugged, Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Car Talk, and Ali on the Run. I also really enjoy Connecting with Walt, but find it better for car listening.

Root Beer: I am not an experienced enough root beer drinker to have a favorite brand, but I love A&W's in the frosted mug.

 

[MissLiss279]

ATTQOTD: No music/audio outdoors, but yes to audiobooks/podcasts indoors. I stopped listening to music outdoors when I started running with a group, and have not gone back to it even when running alone. I feel safer being able to hear my surroundings.

BONUS: Just the smell of root beer makes me want to gag! I feel un-American...