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Insoxicated
Tips for running in light to moderate rain? Looks like we might have light T-storm for my 5k sat AM. (60% chance of rain - 0.02"/hr - Mid 70's temps at 8am - light breeze)
I have decent NB running socks, Good lined running shorts, "performance" (not cotton) t shirt, and a patagonia ultralight running shell (I think houdini?). Is it better to run with the shell or just in shirt and get wet? Gold bond up for chafing or something? I've run in the past and got some wear chafing on feet though was from diff pair of shoes.
Not a long run or anything but any tips are welcome. TIA.
I have decent NB running socks, Good lined running shorts, "performance" (not cotton) t shirt, and a patagonia ultralight running shell (I think houdini?). Is it better to run with the shell or just in shirt and get wet? Gold bond up for chafing or something? I've run in the past and got some wear chafing on feet though was from diff pair of shoes.
Not a long run or anything but any tips are welcome. TIA.
pbm107
Footballguy
I'd skip the running shell and I'd consider band-aids on the nips. Other than that try to stay out of the rain as much as possible pre-race and be careful on the turns.
mr. furley
Footballguy
my nips consistently bleed in the rain if i'm wearing a looser fitting shirt.
wear something tight that won't rub. slather your #### in Aquaphor or something similar. pray to your god.
ChiefD
Footballguy
You could always just go shirtless and strut your action out there.I'm unsure anyone at this event wants to see me in anything tight. Will opt for band aids.
Thanks guys!
FUBAR
Footballguy
You could always just go shirtless and strut your action out there.I'm unsure anyone at this event wants to see me in anything tight. Will opt for band aids.
Thanks guys!
was about to write the same. I'd go shirtless for sure.
MAC_32
Footballguy
If you can identify any areas of standing water beforehand, do it. Last thing you want to do early in the race is unexpectedly step in a mini-lake. Nothing slows you down faster than water logged shoes.
I like wearing a headband too. Sweat being the obvious reason, but if it gets real bad it can sop up some of the rain that would otherwise be in your eyes.
I like wearing a headband too. Sweat being the obvious reason, but if it gets real bad it can sop up some of the rain that would otherwise be in your eyes.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
This Body Guide for the thighs....is that because thighs rub together when running? That sounds terrible and like something that would slow a runner down.
Ned
Footballguy
I need it on long sweaty runs, but it's not like they're rubbing so bad you're creating enough friction to start a fire.
mr. furley
Footballguy
at the last race i was in, maybe 6-7k people.. something like that... warm enough day. saw a small handful of guys going shirtless. less than 1% if i had to ballpark it.ChiefD said:
the number of women wearing only a sports bra..... 20%?
not that i'm complaining.. just... seems weird. generally, women are more body conscious than men. but, maybe not?
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
So, my 10K is tomorrow. I'm not sure what to expect. I'm hoping to run about 6:10 miles. Before taking it easy this week, I'd been running a few 4 and one 5-mile tempo averaging closer to 6:20. The last mile of those felt hard. Hopefully the rest will do me good. Weather will be in the upper 60s so not too terrible. The 10K distance has been a bad one for me. I've only been successful at that distance once in three attempts.
Hang 10
Footballguy
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
Hang 10
Footballguy
Based on your last 5K you should be under 38 comfortably. Though comfortably would not be how I describe trying to PR a 10K. :X
Ned
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MAC_32
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Insoxicated
Forecast was for pouring rain so went to bed drunk as hell at 3am. Woke to gf in shower at 7:10am. Rain held off? Wat?
Jumped up and threw on gear. So dehydrated I can't even piss. Parking at 8am cross start line at 01:25 (not bib start). Rain set in. #### it. First race I've ever run start to finish. Sub 33. I'll take it. Next run sub 30.
Jumped up and threw on gear. So dehydrated I can't even piss. Parking at 8am cross start line at 01:25 (not bib start). Rain set in. #### it. First race I've ever run start to finish. Sub 33. I'll take it. Next run sub 30.
worrierking
Footballguy
So is (icon) the new Annyong in this thread?
I still can't get my garmin to connect with my computer properly. Garmin tech support has not been much help. I finally gave in and downloaded the garmin connect app on my phone and paired it with my garmin so my runs will be going into Strava properly. I promise I will keep up with everybody there.
Five miles this morning, best since December. The suck index will prevent me from overtraining. I have signed up for the Houston Marathon again since I have a legacy entry. This is perhaps the most unrealistically optimistic act I have committed since I hit on that hot local newscaster babe in 1988 at a party. I expect similar results.
FUBAR
Footballguy
FUBAR
Footballguy
icon! I've started going east on the weekends and finding good roads with a few good hills. It's the business / engineering district in huntsville so I won't go there during the week with traffic. There's a nice 10k loop which I stayed on for a few times around, actually forgot which road to take to get out of it (if you look at my Strava map you'll see where I cut into the middle of the loop). I think I might have reached a new max speed of 42mph, kind of scary but I'll see if I can hit 50 sometime.
FUBAR
Footballguy
I'll need to add salt soon. Debating between just using himalayan salt in the water or buying base salt or something else. Probably just using what I have for now but what products do you all use for electrolytes?
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Insoxicated
Not sure what "new annyong in thread" means but that guy rules.
Dont mean to thread crash and I realize 33min 5k isn't much but reading you guys has been a driving force in getting me to love running. Appreciate that. Truly.
funny side story. GF decided not to run because of rain... Crossed finish after taking pics and somehow registers 7min mile an first in age group. Had to go correct at judging to ensure medal went to right girl.
shower time then back to Italian festival to drink all day I guess. Ugh
Dont mean to thread crash and I realize 33min 5k isn't much but reading you guys has been a driving force in getting me to love running. Appreciate that. Truly.
funny side story. GF decided not to run because of rain... Crossed finish after taking pics and somehow registers 7min mile an first in age group. Had to go correct at judging to ensure medal went to right girl.
shower time then back to Italian festival to drink all day I guess. Ugh
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
I think it has something to do with staying up until 3:00 a.m. drinking the night before the race.
Juxtatarot
Footballguy
My 10K this morning was disappointing. As I mentioned, I was hoping to run 6:10 miles but during the third mile, I could tell that was going to be a big problem. Having a 170 HR has always been a huge danger sign for me that I'm about to fall apart. I decided during that third mile to just focus on my heart rate and not the pace. Splits:
6:05/150
6:09/167
6:18/169
6:21/169
6:19/169
6:37/170
1:39 for last .25 on Garmin/171
39:29 unofficially. Official results aren't in so I'm not sure where I placed yet.
Weather wasn't great but not terrible either -- 69 with a 58 dew point. I guess a silver lining is I stuck it out with high heart rate instead of giving up. In retrospect, I shouldn't be surprised since this run falls somewhat in line with the tempos I've been doing. I guess I gotta do a little more and work a little harder.
6:05/150
6:09/167
6:18/169
6:21/169
6:19/169
6:37/170
1:39 for last .25 on Garmin/171
39:29 unofficially. Official results aren't in so I'm not sure where I placed yet.
Weather wasn't great but not terrible either -- 69 with a 58 dew point. I guess a silver lining is I stuck it out with high heart rate instead of giving up. In retrospect, I shouldn't be surprised since this run falls somewhat in line with the tempos I've been doing. I guess I gotta do a little more and work a little harder.
worrierking
Footballguy
This. Annyong would stay up all night drinking and cap it off with seven chicken breasts before a race. Then figure he should have stopped at six chicken breasts. Always hilarious.
worrierking
Footballguy
Congrats Jux. I can't run a 6:10 pace now in metric.
I am guessing the temperatures did you no favors. That's a great run.
I am guessing the temperatures did you no favors. That's a great run.
pbm107
Footballguy
Tough one, we all know in better conditions you are capable of more. The above concerns me though, especially considering the amount of quality you have been running lately. I'm thinking you could use a little break to recharge.
Hang 10
Footballguy
Way to tough it out @Juxtatarot. 10k is a ####### brutal race.
On the bright side, you didn't beat my PR.
On the bright side, you didn't beat my PR.
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Hang 10
Footballguy
This.
I don't think this result of not working hard enough. You have been working plenty hard. Maybe too hard.
2Young2BBald
Footbaldguy
Hammer Endurolytes. During a couple of the 10 leg survival tris I did I was even able to "run away" cramping after taking these. And, like most Hammer products, they are very easy on the stomach. I could pop a couple at any point during a long race with no ill effects.
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Insoxicated
In my defense, forecast was 90% thunderstorm all morning. Said "#### it" at 7pm and went into high gear at the festival. Then 56min before start woke up to forecast that called for go. Oh well...
thanks again guys. Gravy (tomato sauce) judging now (our guy has finished 0.2pts from first at world food championships in vegas... Good stuff)
ChiefD
Footballguy
Nice icon! You arent by chance in KC are you? I was at an Italian festival for my soccer tournament today.
And nice job @Juxtatarot. Well done.
ChiefD
Footballguy
Good Lord, my legs feel like I just ran a half marathon. 3 more games today, and 3 more against a bunch of young'uns.
We held our own for a bunch of old guys, and even inflicted a little bit of physical pain on those boys old school style. They did not appreciate that one bit.
Was planning on running in the morning, but my legs are really sore. Gonna see how I feel.
We held our own for a bunch of old guys, and even inflicted a little bit of physical pain on those boys old school style. They did not appreciate that one bit.
Was planning on running in the morning, but my legs are really sore. Gonna see how I feel.
Ned
Footballguy
Yeah man, be careful; you can't play this game with brute force. You're already working too hard with the every other day workouts. Going even harder is just asking to get hurt, IMO. I'd consider this race a warning sign from your body that it's time for some focused recovery.
Ned
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Hang 10
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Sheeyatt...when the weather is good, I run a lot further than that sans water. Probably not the smartest thing but I didn't bring much water with me when trained for my marathon last summer either. I'd bring an 8oz water bottle on long runs (17-22 miles), drink it, fill it at water fountain about halfway and that would be enough to make it back home. In the end though I think it worked out, as I didn't really need much water during my marathon. Ran through water stops and only needed a cup at a time.
FUBAR
Footballguy
went 9.4 this morning without water, after a cup of coffee, a cup of water and a salted avocado. ~140SI and light rain, MAF/Z2
When it gets above 150SI I'll bring water and electrolytes.
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