The Running Thread - 2018

[MommaoffherRocker]

@MommaoffherRocker will know - I'm pretty sure her husband was taking food orders this year!

Just gotta make him a shirt so everyone knows which bald guy he is

 

[Keels]

Just gotta make him a shirt so everyone knows which bald guy he is

YES!!!! I wanted to give him my windbreaker at the TTC but I was so afraid I was going to give it to a random guy!

I will make him a shirt!!!!

 

[flav]

NONE OF YOU TOLD ME MY TOENAILS WOULD FALL OFF

I remember someone mentioning a poster they saw on the side of the road once and I actually also saw that one during my last race: “Who needs toenails and nipples anyway?”

 

[flav]

Next ridiculous question: I am debating signing up for a rD half well knowing I would walk half of it. DH has given me the green light to go sans kids with the caveat that I cannot use a vacation day on it and that I need to have a travel plan in July so we can arrange work travel around it (yes, we plan unreasonably far ahead). January is out as one would need to fly in on Friday to get a bib, leaving Feb or April. So, Princess or Star Wars? I did princess 10K this year, my friend who did the half insists the crowd makes it the worst half she has done so I am apprehensive. Is it really the worst choice? April seems like it would be a big shock of hot and humid coming from what may be a frozen tundra- or an amazing 70* spring. Also, I'd rather run at DL, but I do not want to wait two+ years....

Is November an option? I really enjoyed the WnD half and if you are without kids and can stay until the Monday (what is your work schedule?) then you get the after-party.

 

[flav]

ATTQOTD:
I never expected to want to run more than a 10k... And I am seriously considering (planning ) Dopey 2020 and full Marathon.
I was surprised to see a black toenail when taking off nail polish last fall.
I (re)discovered the special feeling of traveling alone if need be.
I was amazed that I was not tired or hurting after the WnD Two Course Challenge and laughed when I took my shower after: I had found a sore chafed point in my back (bra straps’ buckles).
I love this online running community.

 

[Sleepless Knight]

If you stopped for a snack in every country that would be hilarious. But, Norway does have good stuff!

No fork eating I would think would be the way to do it but you never know!

yeah it's not close or convenient. ST has fries at Rosie's if you run through after it opens & it's not far off course really right off Sunset, it opens at probably 10:30 or 11:00. But not as early in the game as McD.

Snacking around the world. During the full. This could be a thing. Of course if the full finishes in the Epcot parking lot, I may just decide to keep going until the end as I anticipate finishing around 7 hours after I start. Then again, I can't believe how amazing ordinary pretzels and red licorice taste during a half, so I love the idea of enjoying something from Norway as I finish the full.

 

[beatlecat42]

QOTD: Summer running topic: Do you use sunscreen to protect your skin during your runs in the summer?

add another to the translucent crew...I'm paler than a ghost, so it's necessary (current record: 10 minutes in downtown DC got me a sunburn). I do need to remember to reapply more often, though...went to the beach last weekend, spaced on re-doing my legs, and they ended up pretty well-cooked

QOTD: Most races start in the morning, anywhere from 6:00AM to 10:00AM would be considered "normal". During the summer you will also get a few races start in the late afternoon. Todays question is have you had a race that falls outside these somewhat normal times? We are going to exclude runDisney events from a possible answer with its 5:30 AM start.

I did a glow run about a month ago, really enjoyed that one as I'm most decidedly NOT a morning person.

Also, while the Baltimore marathon starts at a "usual" time (7am), the 9:45am start for the half throws some people off.

NONE OF YOU TOLD ME MY TOENAILS WOULD FALL OFF

Ugh, I lost one last year, it had caught on my sock during the 10miler. That one did hurt, it felt like I had bruised my toe. It's since grown back a little weird, so it feels like I have to be extra-careful getting it ready for races now.

QOTD: What is something that has happened to you that you did not anticipate due to running?

Just how much I enjoy getting a medal at the end of a race. And that I can totally do a long distance (10+ miles!). And just how accomplished and proud I've felt after finishing those distances, despite how much I may have hated it at the time. And that despite walking, sometimes quite slowly, I'm not usually even the last one to finish!

 

[LSUlakes]

Fun Friday QOTD: Yesterday was the start of what some would say is the biggest sporting event in the world! Do you plan on watching any of the World Cup and what team are you pulling for?

ATTFFQOTD: I will not be watching. For starters I am not a big soccer fan, but for big events when the USA is involved I will watch... BUT NOOOOO, this time we did not even make it in!! No soccer for me. Maybe next time.


REMINDER: Q&A around 12:45 this afternoon!

 

[SarahDisney]

Oh no not this garbage. I have to deal with it enough at work, I dont want to talk about it here
Fun fact: we had to reschedule a meeting because the original time overlapped with a match that one of the participants wanted to watch.
Sigh.
Wake me up when this thing is over.

 

[KingLlama]

ATTQOTD: I'll watch a little bit, mainly because it's such a dry period for sports in general. Other than the U.S. Open and the NBA Draft, there's really nothing to hold my interest until college football starts back up in late August.

I'm pulling for Iceland because they're the smallest country to ever make the WC, and it's their first trip. Plus, that country just fascinates me in general.

But we'll see. I usually hate soccer, but for three weeks, I can at least pretend to be interested.

 

[PCFriar80]

Fun Friday QOTD: Yesterday was the start of what some would say is the biggest sporting event in the world! Do you plan on watching any of the World Cup and what team are you pulling for?

Nil for me.

 

[PCFriar80]

Wake me up when this thing is over.

That would be sometime early on July 15th. That's a long nap!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

ATTQOTD: I'm not watching. My husband loves it though (he used to play varsity soccer back in the day) and will watch the games that he can. He isn't really rooting for any team since USA isn't in - just good play!

 

[cburnett11]

ATTQOTD: Probably not because I don't fully appreciate soccer. Maybe someday, but doubt it's this year.

 

[Jules76126]

I'm heading to Ireland for 2 weeks so I am sure it will be on in ever pub.

 

[Barca33Runner]

Fun Friday: I’ll break with early trend and say that, yes, I will be watching basically every single minute of the World Cup.

As many know, my screen name is a nod to my favorite football team. My love of FC Barcelona began as a result of my love of Argentina from World Cup 94 and some shaky research. Maradona and Batistuta were my favorite players and some shoddy research (I was 12, the Internet barely existed, and football was not ubiquitous here) led to the mistaken belief Maradona played for Barca. Anyway, serendipitously the greatest footballer of all time came along and happens to be Argentine and has spent his entire career at Barca, so I’ll be back aboard the roller coaster with Argentina this year. They’ve not got the best team there and it may be the worst of Messi’s 4 Cup teams, but this tournament is not always won by the best team.

I’ll also say I’m glad the US is not involved. They play a very pragmatic, physical, ugly style that should not be proliferated.

 

[PrincessV]

FFQOTD: I'll definitely watch some World Cup action! I have no particular allegiance, but I'll root for France, Brazil and any underdog teams with some fire in their bellies. As an aside, I find watching the Spanish language broadcasts WAY more fun than English. I have no idea what they're saying, but they say it with gusto! GOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[PrincessV]

About marathon food... I'm always ready to scarf down a cheeseburger around mile 17, but I lose all appetite by the time I get to WS. A beer is all I've wanted at that point. As a spectator stationed in MX during a WDW marathon, I saw the following items being eaten by runners: turkey leg, beer, ice cream cone, champagne, hot dog, popcorn, margarita, fries, funnel cake, pastry, pizza, pretzel, and a Styrofoam cup of guacamole, eaten with a spoon.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD: We'll probably watch a few matches, but I'm bummed that we don't have the ol' home team to cheer for. I honestly don't fully understand soccer, but the excitement is so contagious!

 

[camaker]

Fun Friday QOTD: Yesterday was the start of what some would say is the biggest sporting event in the world! Do you plan on watching any of the World Cup and what team are you pulling for?

I love watching high level soccer. I'll be watching as many matches as I possibly can, focused mainly around the major European teams and Iceland. The team I will be pulling for, though, is Germany. I grew up watching "Soccer Made In Germany" on PBS and my favorite Arsenal player, Mesut Ozil plays for them.

I'm pulling for Iceland because they're the smallest country to ever make the WC, and it's their first trip. Plus, that country just fascinates me in general.

I highly recommend visiting Iceland. It's one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. You just have to pick your time. Summer, with never ending daylight and beautiful countrysides or winter, with very little daylight and snow and ice covering everything, but gorgeous displays of the aurora borealis. I'm not a cold weather person, but I loved our trip over Thanksgiving. The temperature averaged ~14 deg F during the days.