Ran a 10k - Official Thread (6 Viewers)

[gruecd]

A possible issue, though, is my weight.  I’m suddenly about five pounds less than “racing weight” and possibly the lowest I’ve been since my later teen years.

Doesn’t. Compute.

ETA also :finger:

 

[El Floppo]

Was that @lumpy19 with the bmf 10k pr?

 

[El Floppo]

31, feels like 24.

Wearing sweatpants on my recovery pickle run.

 

[lumpy19]

Was that @lumpy19 with the bmf 10k pr?

A few things I changed to finally get there

1. have the puppy wake me up at 4am because she peed the bed

2. after switching the bed and getting the puppy settled have her throw up a sock in her clean bed at 430am

3. switch beds at 5am with daughter because puppy (who sleeps in her room) is whining and keeping her awake.

On a more serious note I think the only difference was in my head, I always struggle in miles 2-4 and usually that’s the range where I give up the PR attempt and go back to normal pace.

 

[SteelCurtain]

Happy Birthday @gruecd!

 

[gruecd]

Happy Birthday @gruecd!

Thanks, GB. A couple friends (literally a couple, husband and wife) of mine from Appleton are driving down by me this morning for an easy 10-mile run. Looking forward to it.

Of course while the baby has been really good lately, she wished me a happy birthday with her frantic screaming all night long. And because I rarely drink anymore, I’m feeling the few beers I had last night. 

 

[JShare87]

Happy Birthday!

 

[El Floppo]

A few things I changed to finally get there

1. have the puppy wake me up at 4am because she peed the bed

2. after switching the bed and getting the puppy settled have her throw up a sock in her clean bed at 430am

3. switch beds at 5am with daughter because puppy (who sleeps in her room) is whining and keeping her awake.

On a more serious note I think the only difference was in my head, I always struggle in miles 2-4 and usually that’s the range where I give up the PR attempt and go back to normal pace.

Great run, gb.

 

[El Floppo]

Thanks, GB. A couple friends (literally a couple, husband and wife) of mine from Appleton are driving down by me this morning for an easy 10-mile run. Looking forward to it.

Of course while the baby has been really good lately, she wished me a happy birthday with her frantic screaming all night long. And because I rarely drink anymore, I’m feeling the few beers I had last night. 

Happy bday!

You going to run with a mask?

 

[Zasada]

Snow forecast for DFW today.  Of course I decided to run before it blew in.  But after some consideration, I'm debating to go out again when it hits.  How often does one get to say they ran in snow in DFW???

 

[gruecd]

Happy bday!

You going to run with a mask?

No. I’m not horribly worried about catching this thing while outdoors.

 

[gruecd]

Snow forecast for DFW today.  Of course I decided to run before it blew in.  But after some consideration, I'm debating to go out again when it hits.  How often does one get to say they ran in snow in DFW???

Wear shorts and really impress the locals with your badassery.

 

[El Floppo]

No. I’m not horribly worried about catching this thing while outdoors.

Yeah... Chances seem slim.

My only concern on my runs with friends has been breathing heavy while talking and not being 6' apart. Seems unlikely, but still a chance. When solo, it's purely for optics and overt expression that I respect the many people around me in NYC that I can't avoid seeing and running by. Never concerned about catching it.

 

[tri-man 47]

Yeah... Chances seem slim.

My only concern on my runs with friends has been breathing heavy while talking and not being 6' apart. Seems unlikely, but still a chance. When solo, it's purely for optics and overt expression that I respect the many people around me in NYC that I can't avoid seeing and running by. Never concerned about catching it.

I've generally been running the suburban streets (against traffic) and leaving the sidewalks to the walkers.  But when I do pass someone, I raise a gloved hand to cover my nose/mouth as a courtesy.

@Zasada, did you do a DFW snow run?

 

[El Floppo]

I've generally been running the suburban streets (against traffic) and leaving the sidewalks to the walkers.  But when I do pass someone, I raise a gloved hand to cover my nose/mouth as a courtesy.

@Zasada, did you do a DFW snow run?

Yeah...when I was in MD, I ran maskless and pulled my shirt up over my mouth whenever I'd pass somebody...not that any of them seemed to care one way or the other tbh.

Texas must be shut down. And I'd love to have seen locals reaction to Z in shorts and tank top cruising through the snow banks.

 

[tri-man 47]

Yeah...when I was in MD, I ran maskless and pulled my shirt up over my mouth whenever I'd pass somebody...not that any of them seemed to care one way or the other tbh.

Texas must be shut down. And I'd love to have seen locals reaction to Z in shorts and tank top cruising through the snow banks.

Just watch out for that brown snow ...

 

[gruecd]

Yeah... Chances seem slim.

My only concern on my runs with friends has been breathing heavy while talking and not being 6' apart. Seems unlikely, but still a chance. When solo, it's purely for optics and overt expression that I respect the many people around me in NYC that I can't avoid seeing and running by. Never concerned about catching it.

Yeah I’m sure it’s a non-zero chance, but it’s a small enough chance IMO that I’m comfortable with the risk-reward.

 

[Zasada]

@Zasada, did you do a DFW snow run?

Nope, the snow didn't stick in my neighbourhood.  Not even on the grass.

So... that, and the fact that my ### was fairy ensconced on the couch with the games on, I didn't get out for a 2nd go.

 

[Zasada]

Anybody know how to change the view of the forum, so posts go full-width?  The stats at the top right are cool and all, but it's not like I need to know every day that @gianmarco is our most prolific poster...

 

[gianmarco]

Anybody know how to change the view of the forum, so posts go full-width?  The stats at the top right are cool and all, but it's not like I need to know every day that @gianmarco is our most prolific poster...

Umm, that would be @ChiefD.  I'm 2nd.  Now I know how @gruecd feels.

 

[ChiefD]

Umm, that would be @ChiefD.  I'm 2nd.  Now I know how @gruecd feels.

You're only down 45. You could make that up in a day if you tried. 

 

[MAC_32]

I know it was littered throughout year-end reports, but I think we should all take a moment and appreciate the two most active days in this thread.

 

[The Iguana]

Week 0 update: 11.4 total miles running, +1.77 miles to goal; 160 total pus,  -81.9 pus to goal; 100 total sus, -141.9 sus to goal
Week 1 update: 41.6 total miles running, +9.35 miles to goal; 660 total pus, -146.5 pus to goal; 500 total sus, -224.8 sus to goal
 

running good, other stuff still needs a little more discipline for building total core strength but going ok. 

 

[beer 30]

Snow forecast for DFW today.  Of course I decided to run before it blew in.  But after some consideration, I'm debating to go out again when it hits.  How often does one get to say they ran in snow in DFW???

Just about every year, you'll have your chances.

 

[Juxtatarot]

Mr. Marco had a later start in posting in the thread. He’ll make up the gap pretty quickly. 

 

[tri-man 47]

You're only down 45. You could make that up in a day if you tried. 

Then again, 38% of all your posts are here in the 10K Thread.  Nobody comes close to touching that.

 

[Juxtatarot]

So I switch to clean eating and a woman from the office gives me a carrot cake this morning. Anyone want it?

 

[MAC_32]

So I switch to clean eating and a woman from the office gives me a carrot cake this morning. Anyone want it?

Carrots are healthy.

 

[El Floppo]

So I switch to clean eating and a woman from the office gives me a carrot cake this morning. Anyone want it?

God yes.

 

[The Iguana]

So I switch to clean eating and a woman from the office gives me a carrot cake this morning. Anyone want it?

I love carrot cake! And, it has vegetables in it so it is obviously good for you!

 

[The Iguana]

I know it was littered throughout year-end reports, but I think we should all take a moment and appreciate the two most active days in this thread.

4th place is from when I didn't run a marathon.

 

[ChiefD]

Mr. Marco had a later start in posting in the thread. He’ll make up the gap pretty quickly. 

No he won't.

 

[ChiefD]

Then again, 38% of all your posts are here in the 10K Thread.  Nobody comes close to touching that.

If only I had that much dedication to my running.

 

[gianmarco]

No he won't.

Yes he will.

 

[gianmarco]

If only I had that much dedication to my running.

You do.

 

[ChiefD]

Yes he will.

I don't think so.

 

[ChiefD]

You do.

Thanks.

 

[tri-man 47]

Thanks.

Good Lord.  We should send both of you to your room.  Or to Parler.  (Ha!)

 

[gruecd]

So I switch to clean eating and a woman from the office gives me a carrot cake this morning. Anyone want it?

Some coworker just randomly gave you a carrot cake?

 

[Juxtatarot]

Some coworker just randomly gave you a carrot cake?

Women try to feed me all the time.

 

[gianmarco]

With the board change and looking around a bit, I realized how awesome this thread is.  How much many of us mostly post here.  And while I know there are obviously plenty of runners amongst the rest of FBG folks that post around here, I also just love this group here.  I'm sure it would still be awesome, but not sure it would be the same if there were 100+ regulars here.  The group of 25ish who regularly take part in this thread make it really special.  Not sure I'd bother spending any time around here anymore if not for this thread and you guys.

 

[SteelCurtain]

With the board change and looking around a bit, I realized how awesome this thread is.  How much many of us mostly post here.  And while I know there are obviously plenty of runners amongst the rest of FBG folks that post around here, I also just love this group here.  I'm sure it would still be awesome, but not sure it would be the same if there were 100+ regulars here.  The group of 25ish who regularly take part in this thread make it really special.  Not sure I'd bother spending any time around here anymore if not for this thread and you guys.

Agree.   I used to come around for 10K, yoga pants and Who's Hottest. 

Now, its just 10K left standing.

 

[gruecd]

Women try to feed me all the time.

Makes sense, actually.

 

[The Iguana]

silly question for my own curiosity but can you see how many posts someone has in here if they aren't in the top 4?

 

[The Iguana]

It is funny that ~29.5% of the total posts are done by the top 4 posters. 

 

[El Floppo]

With the board change and looking around a bit, I realized how awesome this thread is.  How much many of us mostly post here.  And while I know there are obviously plenty of runners amongst the rest of FBG folks that post around here, I also just love this group here.  I'm sure it would still be awesome, but not sure it would be the same if there were 100+ regulars here.  The group of 25ish who regularly take part in this thread make it really special.  Not sure I'd bother spending any time around here anymore if not for this thread and you guys.

Related

 

[The Iguana]

Also while clicking around, I just noticed that apparently the debacle that is/was 2020 is obviously my/our fault. The only day I have ever "won" on FBG was 1/1/2020. And that would have have to be from people in here liking my posts. Way to go fellas, way to go.

 

[El Floppo]

It's a pretty great group. 

I'm mostly in the soccer threads...but those guys are the worst.

 

[MAC_32]

It is funny that ~29.5% of the total posts are done by the top 4 posters. 

...and 20% of my posts are either in here or the browns thread. Where are my priorities, huh.

 

[ChiefD]

...and 20% of my posts are either in here or the browns thread. Where are my priorities, huh.

Crap. Forgot you were a Browns fan.

You guys are gonna destroy us.