Ran a 10k in June (7 Viewers)

[tri-man 47]

should i be doing some exercises to strengthen my thighs/quads to get better lift?

Yes ...lunges. :( Actually, some squats would be good (and, seriously, some lunge steps). More simply, even just leg lifts while standing or lying down, or even just some leg swings while standing ...the general point of getting the hips used to a full rotation and acclimating the legs to be able to lift fully.

While double-checking that 'lying down' was the correct spelling, I came across this interesting read. Your quiz is to be able to explain the title :

"Congress of a herd of cows"

 

[tri-man 47]

2Young and tri-man (and anyone else planning on running the RNR Half in Chicago):

Registration fee goes up from $70 to $85 effective 5/1. If you register before 4/30, you can also use the coupon code rollback at checkout to save another $15. Just FYI.

Thanks! I registered with the extra discount.

 

[gruecd]

Jesus, 85 bucks to run 13 miles That's what? A dollar every 200 meters? Who does these events?

Not even. 80 cents. It's a STEAL.

 

[2Young2BBald]

2Young and tri-man (and anyone else planning on running the RNR Half in Chicago):

Registration fee goes up from $70 to $85 effective 5/1. If you register before 4/30, you can also use the coupon code rollback at checkout to save another $15. Just FYI.

My wife & I are IN & I screwed up and missed the early entry and St Pat's coupon code, so the eyou gave is much appreciated. We'll be staying somewhere downtown and could break training to have a beer or two whith whoever might be there too. Or, you could just wait about 20 minutes or so at the finish line to meet up with us.

 

[2Young2BBald]

2Young and tri-man (and anyone else planning on running the RNR Half in Chicago):

Registration fee goes up from $70 to $85 effective 5/1. If you register before 4/30, you can also use the coupon code rollback at checkout to save another $15. Just FYI.

Jesus, 85 bucks to run 13 miles That's what? A dollar every 200 meters? Who does these events?

Me. The shirt, medal and miles cost the $ (and alone I guess are worth it). The lifetime worth of memories are priceless. Heck, tell me another place you can get remarried for under $200 like my wife and I did during the Vegas 1/2 marathon. I love the butterflies at the start line, high fiving volunteers and the elation at the finish. Golf never gave me any of this and I have spent a lot more for rounds of golf.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Forgot to add an update in one of my prior posts. Swam 2,000 yards in 45-minutes last night and my toes only ached. Saw my Doc today and they are not broken, so I am on for the trail 1/2 marathon on Sunday I likely sprianed 2 or 3 of them, but the swelling has subsided. It has been raining like crazy so it'll be sloppy muddy to go along with the kick ### course. Interesting, and I hope folks here take note, my blood presure is still being watched. If anyone reads this PLEASE don't think running = not having to see your Doc and watch your health. I have a nasty family history of heart disease and I cannot out run bad genetics. See your doctor and listen them.

 

[bentley]

2Young and tri-man (and anyone else planning on running the RNR Half in Chicago):

Registration fee goes up from $70 to $85 effective 5/1. If you register before 4/30, you can also use the coupon code rollback at checkout to save another $15. Just FYI.

Jesus, 85 bucks to run 13 miles That's what? A dollar every 200 meters? Who does these events?

You're so angry. Let it go, young man.As an aside, you had pretty much the same reaction my wife did when she saw the CC bill for the Austin half marathon.

 

[Eephus]

Awesome to see some new "faces" in here. Deputy67, Wooderson, Eephus - How about a little bit of background on you guys??

I'm 49 so I'm not really pacy. I generally run 25-30 mi/wk, less during rainy season and more if I'm training for a race. I don't have any races on the horizon though. Don't really need another t-shirt or a reason to force me to get my mileage in. My main goal at this point is just to avoid injury so I can maintain my current routine. Maybe I'll do another marathon next year when I'm 50 but at my pace, I'll have to keep going til I'm 70 to BQ.

 

[prosopis]

Thanks for the swimming advice.

I went to the Y again today and had a trainer guy set me up on an electronic circuit. It seems cool. I have a number I punch in and it remembers how much I lift and keeps track of seat position, sets etc.......

It is also connected to the treadmills,elipticals,and bikes. I have not hit the pool yet but I will definately be putting that in my cardio rotation. It was 100 here today. I am liking the running on a treadmill in air conditioning atmosphere.

 

[El Floppo]

Forgot to add an update in one of my prior posts. Swam 2,000 yards in 45-minutes last night and my toes only ached. Saw my Doc today and they are not broken, so I am on for the trail 1/2 marathon on Sunday I likely sprianed 2 or 3 of them, but the swelling has subsided. It has been raining like crazy so it'll be sloppy muddy to go along with the kick ### course. Interesting, and I hope folks here take note, my blood presure is still being watched. If anyone reads this PLEASE don't think running = not having to see your Doc and watch your health. I have a nasty family history of heart disease and I cannot out run bad genetics. See your doctor and listen them.

Excellent news about your toes, Baldy! Not bad swimming too- 45 minutes was my typical 1/2 IM time, so I think you've got me beat.And running vs health... I can't help but think of my dad (RIP) who was an avid jogger (not racer) ever since we saw the movie Rocky (our whole family went straight from the movie theater to Chrysie Field (on the SF Bay under the GG Bridge) and started running... in full street clothes!) in 76'? He ran 3x a week for pretty much 30 years and watched all his friends essentially get "old" with one debilitating condition after another- and he was the most vibrant, "healthy" 75 yo guy out there with perfect blood-pressure, strong heart and body. but he couldn't outrun cancer. ...

 

[tri-man 47]

Forgot to add an update in one of my prior posts. Swam 2,000 yards in 45-minutes last night and my toes only ached.

Sweet!Hey, for the August race, do you and your wife want to consider staying in Oak Park? You could stay at a neat little hotel, The Write Inn, which is a mile from my house. OP is an easy nine miles due west of downtown Chicago. Gruecd is already planning to slum at my place ...my wife could drop us all off in the morning so we wouldn't have to worry about parking in the city. We could all catch dinner together the night before and hang out a bit. Any others targeting this race could join us as well.------Took Monday as a complete day off - first one in a month. Tuesday was a comfortable 45 minutes in the pool; today was a 6 mile run with some quarter mile pushes mixed in.

 

[BassNBrew]

Gruecd is already planning to slum at my place ...

Wow...when I told you guys to take it to a room earlier in the thread I didn't mean it literally.

 

[gruecd]

Gruecd is already planning to slum at my place ...

Wow...when I told you guys to take it to a room earlier in the thread I didn't mean it literally.

What can I say, I've got a thing for tall and skinny.....

 

[pigskinliquors]

Great to have new voices being heard in here

Great news regarding your toes 2Young. I'm also quite jealous of all that are meeting for Chicago. It's a race I've always wanted to do, but haven't been able to fit it into my schedule There's a small chance I could end up in Milwaukee that week (I've done a search for potential conferences, and could somewhat justify one) = maybe I could join or be there to cheer you guys on

edited for stupidity: I just noticed you are meeting for the Chicago "Half" not the full I've wanted to run the full. Anyone other than Gruecd going to run the Full on October 11th?

 

[culdeus]

2Young and tri-man (and anyone else planning on running the RNR Half in Chicago):

Registration fee goes up from $70 to $85 effective 5/1. If you register before 4/30, you can also use the coupon code rollback at checkout to save another $15. Just FYI.

Jesus, 85 bucks to run 13 miles That's what? A dollar every 200 meters? Who does these events?

Me. The shirt, medal and miles cost the $ (and alone I guess are worth it). The lifetime worth of memories are priceless. Heck, tell me another place you can get remarried for under $200 like my wife and I did during the Vegas 1/2 marathon. I love the butterflies at the start line, high fiving volunteers and the elation at the finish. Golf never gave me any of this and I have spent a lot more for rounds of golf.

When did all this event price inflation kick in? 5 and 10ks BITD were 10 bucks or so. Tshirt runs maybe 15. A half marathon takes what? an hour and a half or so max if you are legit. I don't get the cost here. 13 miles of coverage for 3 hours tops is nothing. Bike events have 100 miles of coverage over 8,10,12 hours or more at 1/3 the cost or less of that with much higher insurance and medical costs.

Who is lining their pockets with this cash?

 

[El Floppo]

So the legs are officially feeling tired from the running (not just sore from getting back into it)... which is a good thing. I'm planning on trying to push this week and next and then have a recovery week following.

Ran 4m today with a 1m easier pickup (tried to keep the HR in check) after the 2nd mile. 7:51 pickup and 35:29 for the 4m. The legs definitely felt heavy.

 

[tri-man 47]

Gruecd is already planning to slum at my place ...

Wow...when I told you guys to take it to a room earlier in the thread I didn't mean it literally.

Gruecd is already planning to slum at my place ...

Wow...when I told you guys to take it to a room earlier in the thread I didn't mean it literally.

What can I say, I've got a thing for tall and skinny.....

Well, sounds like my wife is safe on both counts, then ....

 

[pigskinliquors]

Well, sounds like my wife is safe on both counts, then ....

Mine is only half safe.

 

[pigskinliquors]

Here are some Pic's from my duathlon. I'm sporting the Badger Jersey. For the race stalkers, I've provided a few pic's just for you.

 

[gruecd]

Anyone other than Gruecd going to run the Full on October 11th?

What, I'm not good enough for you??

 

[pigskinliquors]

Anyone other than Gruecd going to run the Full on October 11th?

What, I'm not good enough for you??

You certainly are! Now that I'm in Texas, this is a terrible time of year to run a marathon though. I usually don't do any distance runs (8+ miles) between June 15th and Sept. 15th, as it's way to warm down here.

 

[gruecd]

Anyone other than Gruecd going to run the Full on October 11th?

What, I'm not good enough for you??

You certainly are! Now that I'm in Texas, this is a terrible time of year to run a marathon though. I usually don't do any distance runs (8+ miles) between June 15th and Sept. 15th, as it's way to warm down here.

Hell, considering the weather in Chicago the last couple of years, it would be good practice! Chicago is almost full. Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[pigskinliquors]

Anyone other than Gruecd going to run the Full on October 11th?

What, I'm not good enough for you??

You certainly are! Now that I'm in Texas, this is a terrible time of year to run a marathon though. I usually don't do any distance runs (8+ miles) between June 15th and Sept. 15th, as it's way to warm down here.

Hell, considering the weather in Chicago the last couple of years, it would be good practice! Chicago is almost full. Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm very tempted. Problem 1 is that I'd have to justify the Milwaukee trip to get up there even though the conference is outside of my wheelhouse. The bigger problem though would be convincing the Mrs. that I should skip what is typically high season for me to work as a consultant; to travel to WI/IL to spend money on a race that I most likely won't be prepared for (just months after building a new house). These aren't obstacles that can't be overcome, but they are obstacles.

 

[BassNBrew]

Anyone other than Gruecd going to run the Full on October 11th?

What, I'm not good enough for you??

You certainly are! Now that I'm in Texas, this is a terrible time of year to run a marathon though. I usually don't do any distance runs (8+ miles) between June 15th and Sept. 15th, as it's way to warm down here.

Hell, considering the weather in Chicago the last couple of years, it would be good practice! Chicago is almost full. Do it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm very tempted. Problem 1 is that I'd have to justify the Milwaukee trip to get up there even though the conference is outside of my wheelhouse. The bigger problem though would be convincing the Mrs. that I should skip what is typically high season for me to work as a consultant; to travel to WI/IL to spend money on a race that I most likely won't be prepared for (just months after building a new house). These aren't obstacles that can't be overcome, but they are obstacles.

re: Weather - HTFUre: Wife wearing the pants - HTFU

 

[pigskinliquors]

re: Weather - HTFUre: Wife wearing the pants - HTFU

As far as the problems go:Weather = piece of cake; I can figure a way to run in August/September heat; but I really prefer to cycle during this time = my cycle/swimming seasonMrs. Liquors = She wouldn't put up much of a fight, but this isn't necessarily "the" event that I'd want that small fight overWork/getting there = pretty big hurdle. I could negotiate it; but it would be a pain in the ###.

 

[pigskinliquors]

FWIW: this gal was utterly breathtaking. Unfortunately, this is the best pic I could find.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Hey, for the August race, do you and your wife want to consider staying in Oak Park? You could stay at a neat little hotel, The Write Inn, which is a mile from my house. OP is an easy nine miles due west of downtown Chicago. Gruecd is already planning to slum at my place ...my wife could drop us all off in the morning so we wouldn't have to worry about parking in the city. We could all catch dinner together the night before and hang out a bit. Any others targeting this race could join us as well.

Sounds great. We are in a paid today (thanks again gruecd for saving us 30-bucks, nice that Active worked thier freaking fee in to the registration ). We are dropping our daughter off at music camp north of Muskegon that Thursday before. If our son stays with my folks, we may stay downtown Friday and Saturday and make a weekend of it, but will certainly meet up for dinner on Saturday night. Does this qualify as a cornhole? I have never cornholed before

 

[gruecd]

Does this qualify as a cornhole? I have never cornholed before

Over at RWOL, we call it a FE (Forumite Encounter). Sounds a lot better than "cornhole."Had a VERY strong, encouraging workout this afternoon. To put this in context, today was my 8th straight day running without a rest day, and I'd run 44 miles over the previous 7 days. Lately I've been really trying to start my runs nice and easy and then gradually pick up the pace, finishing within 15 seconds or so of MP. Did 10 miles total in 1:16:07. Averaged 7:41 over the first six miles with a strong wind at my back. More impressively, averaged 7:29 over the last four miles with the wind in my face.

Rest day tomorrow, easy four on Friday, then taking a shot at 16 on Saturday.

 

[tri-man 47]

FWIW: this gal was utterly breathtaking. Unfortunately, this is the best pic I could find.

Darn ...I was hoping for more shots of her.Don't get talked into Chicago if it's not fitting your schedule. We didn't really want you here, anyway.

2Young - see what works out for August. If you stay in OP, that hotel is two blocks from an el line that'll have you in the loop area in about 20 minutes. If you like architecture, you'd be about 3-4 blocks from the Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio (and numerous other Wright homes). But a rich FBG like you can afford to stay in the city and drop a lot of coin, so I understand.

MIA: Harris (busy finishing school? CPA exam prep overload?); Rock Lonemilk (doing a 5 mile race this weekend, per his blog, then the LaCrosse marathon in early May)

 

[Poppa]

MIA:

Poppa still runnin'....simply decided awhile back that I could not keep up with all the run 'chatter'!50k coming early next month...another in September. Several 15k's done and in the books this Spring. Trails, of course! Training for a Summit climb of Mt. Rainier in August in conjunction with my 50's a' comin'...From my Training blog this last Sundayerhaps I wouldn't have been surprised to wake with the rain...had I the notion that it was coming!Awoke with a Sunday morning smile...!Frittered my happy, early morning solitude away...with coffee & daydreams - then late morn in domestic discourse......before escaping in my Trail shoes for my Sunday communion...!Much ponder goes into 'shaping'...or 'visualizing' the Sunday run. 'Tis either the wonderful capstone to a week of runs...or the weekly cornerstone guide to the runs a comin'...! Kinda serves dual purposes, I guess...I just know that it feels IMPORTANT!Decided upon the Amphitheater today. Wanted to incorporate some stairs...had a great run there yesterday...the trail is wide and green and under a verrry nice canopy. Didn't wish the 'wide open spaces' of Prophetstown or the Cross-country course today, for whatever reasons.I dunno...Wanted to be 'enclosed' in the rain...Filled up my Camelbak for a long one...then threw a 5lb'er in the back pocket for some extra motivation...and off I went!Beautiful day...grrrreat run!!Coupla highlights:Never again will I lay down my stick! Sheesh...Runnin' stairs...stick propped up top...along the railing on the far side. Just a hair too long to 'swing' comfortably up and down the narrow stairs...with the seats and seatbacks so close in.Down the adjoining slope, then......come 2 big, dumb, damn dogs! Whattaya think they think...when they spy a nearly nekkid man.......with no anti-damndumbdog stick? I'm thinking they think steak....or maybe, you know....sport!####ers!Well-placed kick (Sokuto geri...for you karate afficionados!) to the snout sends the more stoopid of the two somersaulting back down the concrete stairs. (What kinda dumb animal attacks uphill?? So maybe...in hindsight...he wanted to play.)Homie don't play wit dogs...Sue me!The other of the two does a quick 180...having suddenly decided that it's human 'master''s voice might indeed be worth listening to!"COME HERE SPARKY!!"...."NOOOO SPARKY!!" "SPARRRKY!!"EFF U Sparky's human...With stick again in hand - it took only a moment - The nearly-nekkid-fella-runnin'-in-the-rain's three dummy interlopers headed off into the woods.I went the other way...and we did not again meet!Today's totals?2 hours 10 minutes...sometimes raining, sometimes not...sometimes absolutely flooding!50 trips up and down the 45 stairs of the outdoor seating area....broken into 5 sets. In other words....I came upon the stairs after 10 minutes or so...decided then that this is the way she'll go!10 sets of stairs...head off into the woods for a 30 minute loop...returning to 10 more sets of stairs...head back on a reverse loop under the wet canopy...coming back for 10 more sets, etc.....FUN!! Last couple trail loops increasingly wet and muddy, but.......:happyshrug:I was strong...comfortable. Alone, but not. Happily daydreaming...So-------------->I'm in my own world...ever-vigilant for danger....or...cool stuff....lopin' along on the last of my loops on the river bottomland...when I spy the same new blue Toyota that I'd first noted 30 minutes earlier- as it pulled around the back of the Amphitheater on the gravel road along the ridgeline...whilst I was on one of my stairs sets. It pulled to the end of the road, then...and so turned around and left. Perhaps simply out for a Sunday drive...Ummmmmm....apparently NOT!! 'Cause there she was again...down on the bottomland...at the end of the service road...bisecting MY trail!! Hmmmm....I slow...to a slower lope. Start looking for dogs...Note nobody in the front seat any longer.....Note power still on (lights)....Note the rainy day foggy windows...Hmmmmm.....Another quick look about the horizon...looking for movement. Nothing...no sounds...no movement...only pouring rain.No movement, I now realize - except the very gently rocking Toyota and the bumpin' backseat lovers...Stolen Sunday Toyota backseat lovin'...all alone in the pouring rain of the river bottomland woods. All alone, that is...except for me!Verrrrry romantic........!Welllll, except for the 'me' part.I rapped on the back window with my stick.Kidding...!I simply smiled...and waved...and respectfully moved along.I must admit now, however, to a certain level of 'Enquirer'ing' curiosity...!What's the story here folks...??? Who were you?? Why the heck in the woods?Why not, I guess...!Could easily conjure up all kinda interesting scenarios, eh...?Run was good! Fun...verrrrry fun!Back to work...mornings...tomorrow.Jeez, I like days off!

 

[Sand]

FWIW: this gal was utterly breathtaking. Unfortunately, this is the best pic I could find.

Darn ...I was hoping for more shots of her.

And the only other girl shot he got was upside down and backwards. Sheesh.

 

[2Young2BBald]

Here are some Pic's from my duathlon. I'm sporting the Badger Jersey. For the race stalkers, I've provided a few pic's just for you.

If you had just included this photo I think I would have wondered why Dennis Quaid was running with Mark Martin (NASCAR Driver). And, I haven't used a comb or hair care product since 1996 but found myself oddly jealous of your hair.

 

[tri-man 47]

We can always count on Poppa for our runners' moment of zen!

We do have a lot of chatter, don't we?

My 'regular' pool closes, now, for several weeks until its summer schedule begins. I've got a few guest passes for the Y to tide me over until late May. But a great swim today before lightening the swim load: 75 minutes, with 5 x 500 yard repeats. The times held very steady and fast (for me) - (9:47, 9:47, 9:45, 9:44, 9:43). I'll switch to a heavier bike and run focus over coming weeks.

 

[gruecd]

But a great swim today before lightening the swim load: 75 minutes, with 5 x 500 yard repeats. The times held very steady and fast (for me) - (9:47, 9:47, 9:45, 9:44, 9:43). I'll switch to a heavier bike and run focus over coming weeks.

I'm going to take your word for it and say "congratuations" on a great workout.... ....although I have absolutely no clue as to whether that's actually very good or not. :(

 

[gruecd]

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Hey, Furley. You sign up for the Bellin yet?

 

[2Young2BBald]

Tri-Man, in case you wanted to do an easy sprint or Oly as prep for your 70.3, I am very close to committing to this one over in Climax, MI, just east of Kalamazoo ( for your response to Climax). I was on the fence about doing it, but talking to my brother-in-law has likely pushed me to do it. He is flying in with my sister, neice & nephew and we'll be doing the Motor City Tri together. He is a former college all american & olympic team athlete (never made it to the actual olympics) and is competitve as hell. We've had some back & forth about the event and he is now taking spinning classes to get ready. So, I need a tri under my belt as a confidence booster I think. I have a call in to get a tent site at the county park to do it for cheap on the night before and am going to head over there that Saturday afternoon if I do go.

 

[tri-man 47]

But a great swim today before lightening the swim load: 75 minutes, with 5 x 500 yard repeats. The times held very steady and fast (for me) - (9:47, 9:47, 9:45, 9:44, 9:43). I'll switch to a heavier bike and run focus over coming weeks.

I'm going to take your word for it and say "congratulations" on a great workout.... ....although I have absolutely no clue as to whether that's actually very good or not.

Time-wise, it's still middle of the pack. But the total distance with warm-up/cool-down was about 2 miles. Pick a point a couple miles from where you're at, and think about swimming there. 2Young, I don't think it'll work. I know I should do a shorter race to prepare, and I'd like to come to Climax, but I'm just getting back from a week-long conference the night before. After being gone all week, my wife would have my head if I told her I was going to Climax with you. Besides, if I didn't do well, then Climax would be a big let-down.

 

[El Floppo]

But a great swim today before lightening the swim load: 75 minutes, with 5 x 500 yard repeats. The times held very steady and fast (for me) - (9:47, 9:47, 9:45, 9:44, 9:43). I'll switch to a heavier bike and run focus over coming weeks.

I'm going to take your word for it and say "congratulations" on a great workout.... ....although I have absolutely no clue as to whether that's actually very good or not.

Time-wise, it's still middle of the pack. But the total distance with warm-up/cool-down was about 2 miles. Pick a point a couple miles from where you're at, and think about swimming there. 2Young, I don't think it'll work. I know I should do a shorter race to prepare, and I'd like to come to Climax, but I'm just getting back from a week-long conference the night before. After being gone all week, my wife would have my head if I told her I was going to Climax with you. Besides, if I didn't do well, then Climax would be a big let-down.

This thread has taken a strange turn the last page or two. :manlove:

Amazing job with that swim workout, t-m! Incredible how consistent you were with the splits. IIRC, my typical Olympic swim time was on the order of 35-40minutes- so you've got me killed. Of course, T1 would be nothing but tumbleweeds and no bikes by the time I usually float ashore (with the back-stroking grandmothers), so I'll take tri-guy's word for where he fits into the swim echelon.

 

[gruecd]

2Young, I don't think it'll work. I know I should do a shorter race to prepare, and I'd like to come to Climax, but I'm just getting back from a week-long conference the night before. After being gone all week, my wife would have my head if I told her I was going to Climax with you. Besides, if I didn't do well, then Climax would be a big let-down.

Well played.

 

[2Young2BBald]

2Young, I don't think it'll work. I know I should do a shorter race to prepare, and I'd like to come to Climax, but I'm just getting back from a week-long conference the night before. After being gone all week, my wife would have my head if I told her I was going to Climax with you. Besides, if I didn't do well, then Climax would be a big let-down.

Well played.

No doubt

 

[bentley]

This thread's a lot gayer than I remember.

I've been traveling a lot this week, but I got in a 10K on the hotel treadmill yesterday and a 15 mile bike ride after I got back in from Lubbock this evening. I'm sure that offset the four glasses of wine, two martinis, and steak and potatoes that I had for dinner last night.

 

[Keggers]

Any tips for running in the rain? I have an 8K race tomorrow...there's a 90% chance of rain. Seeing as how the distance is not too long, do I need to prepare any different than I normally would (ie: wear rain gear)?

I have no experience with this so any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[El Floppo]

Any tips for running in the rain? I have an 8K race tomorrow...there's a 90% chance of rain. Seeing as how the distance is not too long, do I need to prepare any different than I normally would (ie: wear rain gear)? I have no experience with this so any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

The only change I'd recommend is to wear a brimmed cap (ideally a running cap that wicks) like a baseball cap, to help keep the rain out of your eyes. Trashbag will keep you fairly dry before hand and you don't have to worry about stashing or storing it for later- just toss it before the race. Other than that- as long as you're wearing wicking clothing and socks, you should be fine; cotton is your enemy. Oh- if possible, bring a full dry change of clothes including shoes and socks for afterwards.

 

[Keggers]

Any tips for running in the rain? I have an 8K race tomorrow...there's a 90% chance of rain. Seeing as how the distance is not too long, do I need to prepare any different than I normally would (ie: wear rain gear)? I have no experience with this so any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

The only change I'd recommend is to wear a brimmed cap (ideally a running cap that wicks) like a baseball cap, to help keep the rain out of your eyes. Trashbag will keep you fairly dry before hand and you don't have to worry about stashing or storing it for later- just toss it before the race. Other than that- as long as you're wearing wicking clothing and socks, you should be fine; cotton is your enemy. Oh- if possible, bring a full dry change of clothes including shoes and socks for afterwards.

<_< Thanks! I thought about the change of clothes...but the trashbag idea is solid!

 

[El Floppo]

So I got an email from my old tri-club about the their annual ride to a run-race (1/2 marathon) and ride back workout. This was the workout where I set my 1/2 marathon PR in 05' (it's the Hook Mtn 1/2).

They've invited club alums to join along for any or all of it, and I'm a little tempted to go on the ride. ONly problem- I haven't been on the bike in over a year, and it's a 50m ride (roundtrip). 25m rides have been just about all I can handle (which would be one way out to the race)... of course I'd be resting at the race for 2 hours minimum (for their slower runners)... but then I'd have to ride that 25m back home- and with some dinger uphills enroute.

As fun as it sounds, I think I'll stick with either an easy run, or simple spin up to Central Park (supposed to be warm tomorrow- in the 80s) and then do my scheduled long run on SUnday.

HTFU?

 

[El Floppo]

Any tips for running in the rain? I have an 8K race tomorrow...there's a 90% chance of rain. Seeing as how the distance is not too long, do I need to prepare any different than I normally would (ie: wear rain gear)? I have no experience with this so any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

The only change I'd recommend is to wear a brimmed cap (ideally a running cap that wicks) like a baseball cap, to help keep the rain out of your eyes. Trashbag will keep you fairly dry before hand and you don't have to worry about stashing or storing it for later- just toss it before the race. Other than that- as long as you're wearing wicking clothing and socks, you should be fine; cotton is your enemy. Oh- if possible, bring a full dry change of clothes including shoes and socks for afterwards.

Thanks! I thought about the change of clothes...but the trashbag idea is solid!

I can't emphasize the cap enough if you hadn't planned on using one (even an old baseball cap)... keeping rain out of your eyes is a nice thing.

 

[Keggers]

Any tips for running in the rain? I have an 8K race tomorrow...there's a 90% chance of rain. Seeing as how the distance is not too long, do I need to prepare any different than I normally would (ie: wear rain gear)? I have no experience with this so any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

The only change I'd recommend is to wear a brimmed cap (ideally a running cap that wicks) like a baseball cap, to help keep the rain out of your eyes. Trashbag will keep you fairly dry before hand and you don't have to worry about stashing or storing it for later- just toss it before the race. Other than that- as long as you're wearing wicking clothing and socks, you should be fine; cotton is your enemy. Oh- if possible, bring a full dry change of clothes including shoes and socks for afterwards.

Thanks! I thought about the change of clothes...but the trashbag idea is solid!

I can't emphasize the cap enough if you hadn't planned on using one (even an old baseball cap)... keeping rain out of your eyes is a nice thing.

I have an old baseball cap that I can wear! Oh, and regarding your old tri-club....yes....HTFU! (easy for me to say since I won't be the one doing it )

 

[Poppa]

Any tips for running in the rain? I have an 8K race tomorrow...there's a 90% chance of rain. Seeing as how the distance is not too long, do I need to prepare any different than I normally would (ie: wear rain gear)? I have no experience with this so any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

The only change I'd recommend is to wear a brimmed cap (ideally a running cap that wicks) like a baseball cap, to help keep the rain out of your eyes. Trashbag will keep you fairly dry before hand and you don't have to worry about stashing or storing it for later- just toss it before the race. Other than that- as long as you're wearing wicking clothing and socks, you should be fine; cotton is your enemy. Oh- if possible, bring a full dry change of clothes including shoes and socks for afterwards.

Thanks! I thought about the change of clothes...but the trashbag idea is solid!

I can't emphasize the cap enough if you hadn't planned on using one (even an old baseball cap)... keeping rain out of your eyes is a nice thing.

Poppa carries a bandanna on all his runs...either in-hand or in waistband. Nice to always have something 'clean' to help keep the sweat, rain, etc...outta the eyes, off the brow, etc...Gotta keep yer eyes comfortable.Sweaty fingers, front of a sweaty, wet t-shirt or it's sleeves just not as 'effective'...

 

[2Young2BBald]

Any tips for running in the rain? I have an 8K race tomorrow...there's a 90% chance of rain. Seeing as how the distance is not too long, do I need to prepare any different than I normally would (ie: wear rain gear)? I have no experience with this so any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

The only change I'd recommend is to wear a brimmed cap (ideally a running cap that wicks) like a baseball cap, to help keep the rain out of your eyes. Trashbag will keep you fairly dry before hand and you don't have to worry about stashing or storing it for later- just toss it before the race. Other than that- as long as you're wearing wicking clothing and socks, you should be fine; cotton is your enemy. Oh- if possible, bring a full dry change of clothes including shoes and socks for afterwards.

Thanks! I thought about the change of clothes...but the trashbag idea is solid!

I can't emphasize the cap enough if you hadn't planned on using one (even an old baseball cap)... keeping rain out of your eyes is a nice thing.

I have an old baseball cap that I can wear! Oh, and regarding your old tri-club....yes....HTFU! (easy for me to say since I won't be the one doing it )

I am likely dealing with similar conditions for a trail 1/2 on Sunday. It is going to be HOT compared to what you have trained in. I'd find a visor vs a hat to make sure you do not over heat. All you really want to do is keep the rain out of your eyes. Also, Vasiline or Glide the heck out of your toes. Wet socks get big and will cramp your toes, the Vasiline will help you avoid some of the purple toe and blister issues. I am going to slather the entire front portion of my feet. You also going to want to Glide up you thighs (I know, more of the :manlove or the moisture will have you chaffing BAD. I don't mind the rain and it can make for you as you ogle the young coeds who planned their wardrobe poorly. ETA, forgot to add NO COTTON at al for clothing and less is best. I am planing on wearing a sleeveless tri top to keep the wet clothes to a minimum.

 

[El Floppo]

I am likely dealing with similar conditions for a trail 1/2 on Sunday. It is going to be HOT compared to what you have trained in. I'd find a visor vs a hat to make sure you do not over heat. All you really want to do is keep the rain out of your eyes. Also, Vasiline or Glide the heck out of your toes. Wet socks get big and will cramp your toes, the Vasiline will help you avoid some of the purple toe and blister issues. I am going to slather the entire front portion of my feet. You also going to want to Glide up you thighs (I know, more of the :manlove or the moisture will have you chaffing BAD. I don't mind the rain and it can make for you as you ogle the young coeds who planned their wardrobe poorly.

ETA, forgot to add NO COTTON at al for clothing and less is best. I am planing on wearing a sleeveless tri top to keep the wet clothes to a minimum.

... visor or running cap is the way to go (to avoid overheating). Great advice about lubing up... and the coed oggling.Good luck on your races!