The Running Thread - 2018

[jennamfeo]

PS I did everything in my power not to suggest a Ditka or Bears race.

Chicago is definitely on my radar mainly because I want to wear a full St. Louis Cardinals outfit while running a race there. (Yes, I know that's the wrong sport, but #SPORTS!)

 

[rteetz]

Chicago is definitely on my radar mainly because I want to wear a full St. Louis Cardinals outfit while running a race there. (Yes, I know that's the wrong sport, but #SPORTS!)

EWWWWWW

 

[roxymama]

Yes definitely would not do a Bears race.

I haven’t really looked into Chicago races yet.

Good ones. I'd do any of these. #totallyserious

March Shamrock Shuffle (but it may be COLD and it's an 8k so you may want to travel for something longer?)
May Chicago Spring and Sept Chicago Half Marathons usually are good and have nice medals
May Cinco De Miler (5 mile)
May Soldier Field 10 miler (I know, I know...but its not explicitly bears...and the medals and shirts are cool...do it for the soldiers!!! Wear your green and yellow and get a PR from being chased!)
Rock N Roll 10k/Half is July
Sep Run Mag Miler (10k)
Hot Chocolate 15k Oct/Nov

 

[rteetz]

Good ones. I'd do any of these. #totallyserious

March Shamrock Shuffle (but it may be COLD and it's an 8k so you may want to travel for something longer?)
May Chicago Spring and Sept Chicago Half Marathons usually are good and have nice medals
May Cinco De Miler (5 mile)
May Soldier Field 10 miler (I know, I know...but its not explicitly bears...and the medals and shirts are cool...do it for the soldiers!!! Wear your green and yellow and get a PR from being chased!)
Rock N Roll 10k/Half is July
Sep Run Mag Miler (10k)
Hot Chocolate 15k Oct/Nov

Wearing Packers stuff for that 10-miler actually sounds like fun.

 

[roxymama]

Chicago is definitely on my radar mainly because I want to wear a full St. Louis Cardinals outfit while running a race there. (Yes, I know that's the wrong sport, but #SPORTS!)

As a Sox fan I encourage this behavior.

 

[roxymama]

Wearing Packers stuff for that 10-miler actually sounds like fun.

DO IT! My father-in-law would adopt you. But seriously, let me know

 

[Sanchez]

I patronize our local shop/s as much as possible. The local running and triathlon community would be much less active and engaged without them. Nevertheless, there are situations where other options are necessary. We have an Under Armour outlet store that keeps my running clothing inventory full.

 

[JeffW]

Wearing Packers stuff for that 10-miler actually sounds like fun.

I hope that is a Packers suit of armor, you might need the protection

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: Which run during your week do you not look forward to doing, but do it anyway because it will make you a better runner?

ATTQOTD: The answer would be speed work. Hate it, but next to the long run, its the most important for making gains. However, since I am on this crazy plan of just getting ready for 26.2, it's been cut out for now. Will resume after marathon is complete.


Also, I want to thank all of you for the kind comments about our dog. We are waiting for the vet to call us as we have some questions to ask that will help us make whatever decisions we need to make. We told DD5 that her puppy is sick. She said she just needs some medicine or a shot. This is going to be difficult down the road as it's going to be her first experience with the whole life/death situation. My heart hurts for her.

I usually don’t look forward to my runs, especially at 5 am when it’s cold and windy. It once I get out there I am happy.

QOTD: Lets discuss purchasing running gear online today. What do you buy online for running? If you buy shoes, is it the same pair so your not worried about trying them on? For something important like shoes, and new types how do you make a decision to purchase them? How about other things like shorts and shirts? What other things have you purchased online for running?

ATTQOTD: My online purchases for running a usually very safe items. I've purchased things like GU, body glide, and that 360 light up vest thing. I've never purchased shoes, shorts, or a running shirt online because I feel like I need to see and feel them. In fact I try on running shorts before purchase. I dont like really short or really long shorts and every brand fits a little different so I try them on before purchasing. I'm 6'-5" so shorts are a challenge.

I think I bought a water belt on line. My girlfriend bought me a new light “vest” to wear on line. But I usually buy local.

I may be done running for a while. I fear this is the case anyway. My right ankle has been hurting to walk. It may be at the point I can’t delay surgery any longer. I am going to rest it a few more days and see what happens. If it doesn’t feel better soon I will schedule an appt with my doctor to get the surgery process started. I was supposed to do a 1/2 in Feb followed by a couple days at WDW. Then I have a trip to WDW in April so I don’t know how I will manage those on crutches. I am hoping it feels better and I can get a few more months out of it.

 

[rteetz]

DO IT! My father-in-law would adopt you. But seriously, let me know

I will have to look into it more.

 

[rteetz]

I hope that is a Packers suit of armor, you might need the protection

Even though we suck this year we still beat the Bears

 

[MissLiss279]

I was struggling with this last night.

I try to buy at small local shops when I can. I went to the local store to buy shoes, the person was not fantastic, but I still think I will be returning to the 19 adrenalines (I hated the 18s), but they had only navy in my size which I am not in love with. So I was debating shop small vs. get the color I want in a shoe I am not 100% committed to. I am considering calling to find out when the person I worked with last time is there to go through all the shoes, knowing I still may like the model but not the color, and then debate if I order the color I want online or just go with the OK color.
Most shirts come from the local sierra trading post, and I ended up at REI for the one pair of leggings I kept, and ebay to get the same discontinued pair. I bought my watch online and have no regrets (except I should probably have sent it back in month two when it started telling me I had gotten 22 flights of stairs in while sitting in a meeting). I am hesitant to buy clothes online as I find it a pain, my attempt to buy leggings online resulted in 12 pair being returned. Unfortunately, online is where sport bras have to come from. I want to go for the InB shirts, but I fear they will be too small/odd and I only ever want the pre-orders so I imagine getting a poorly fitting item and not being able to return it for a proper size as they only seem to have xs in stock

You might ask them if they (the local store) will order you the shoes you want in the color you want, unless you already have. Mine will.

 

[AntimonyER]

ATTQOTD: I used the amazon wardrobe feature last time I changed shoes, was nice to be able to get and try on 4 pairs of shoes at once, to see which ones fit the best.

And as a VIKINGS fan, I completely approve of NFC north shenanigans.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: I buy most everything online. I also live in a tiny town in a rural area. The closest running store is over an hour away. I got fitted there for shoes once, then bought repeat pairs online until those didn't work for me anymore. Then I got fitted at a running store while visiting DD28 then have been buying repeat pairs online. I am unhappy with my latest pair though, the Saucony Guide ISO. I loved the 10's but the ISO's don't have the same cushioning. I think another trip to the running store is in my future. But I buy all my running clothes online or get it at Walmart (that is all we have here) if I need something right away.

 

[TheHamm]

You might ask them if they (the local store) will order you the shoes you want in the color you want, unless you already have. Mine will.

I did ask. And then I called the other running stores in town (I cannot believe we have 3 small running stores!). I do not understand why they all need to have grey and navy but not pinkish or turquoise in any size. I suppose they pick colors that match the slush I will be running in for the next month?

 

[huskies90]

QOTD: Lets discuss purchasing running gear online today. What do you buy online for running? If you buy shoes, is it the same pair so your not worried about trying them on? For something important like shoes, and new types how do you make a decision to purchase them? How about other things like shorts and shirts? What other things have you purchased online for running?

ATTQOTD: I will buy just about anything for running online. But I live very close to many stores so if I happen to be in a Target, Dick's or Marshalls, I might buy clothes there as I do like to try stuff on first. For shoes, I bought six pairs of the same shoe (Asics Nimbus 19) online when they went on clearance. I already had a pair that I liked so no issues there. The Nimbus 20's are discounted now. I will probably go to Dick's to try them on first just to make sure they fit the same as the 19's before buying them online.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

ATTQOTD-I tend to dread the long runs because they are so............loooooooonnnggggg!!! They seem to take forever. I want to go faster!!

Good to know I'm not the only one that really doesn't look forward to long runs. Strange how I don't like long runs, yet have run only one 5K compared to many more half marathons.

QOTD: Lets discuss purchasing running gear online today. What do you buy online for running?

Socks if I know the brand already works, the occasional shirt if there's a great sale, and supplies that I can't really find locally. I insist on buying shoes in person to make sure I like the feel and fit.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: For shoes, I buy a couple of pairs a year from the local running store, so I can try on the new model. After that, I'll generally buy them online and stock up when they're discounted. I also buy Body Glide, gels, braces/supports, foam rollers, hats local so I can try them out (well, not the Body Glide). All the local running stores offer a 10% Atlanta Track Club member discount.

My shirts are either Target cheapos or marked down name brands from Kohls. Shorts are usually from the Nike outlet or Dicks.

I get socks online since I have a hard time finding Wrightsocks locally.

Other than shoes and socks, my annual running purchases are near zero. I tend to wear everything until it's full of holes or so stinky that even I can't stand it. (Don't judge me.)

 

[Waiting2goback]

Yep!

 

[Jules76126]

The race I am doing Sunday was giving out 3/4 zip pullovers and I am SO excited for that.

I am doing a race next month just for the hoodie.

ATTQOTD: I buy lots online. Shoes, shirts, and pants. But I live within 20 mins of all major stores so returns are easy.