Ran a 10k - Official Thread

[gianmarco]

Juxtatarot’s post run smoothie:

Can’t post measurements since I don’t measure but…

Banana, chickpeas, natural peanut butter, soy milk plus you choice of vegetable(s) (celery, zucchini, spinach, broccoli, etc. — avocado if you want more fat).

Nutritious with a decent amount of protein, delicious and relatively inexpensive.

You’re welcome.

Mine = almond milk, 1/2 banana, 1/2 cup frozen berries, peanut butter, ice, and one scoop chocolate protein powder.

Basically PB&J.

Mine = Bagel with Nutella with milk.
Basically a bagel with Nutella

 

[SFBayDuck]

He probably secured the most memorable race experience in mid-January. Good luck everyone else one-upping that, but maybe @SayWhat? will emerge from his slumber and knock out a Western States qualifier on 14 miles of bear attack-filled training.

Would love to see @SayWhat? and @SFBayDuck start knocking-out more trails. The latter was recently active on Strava again for a couple of hikes. Hopefully the start of his comeback. It's lonely here being the only trail guy.

Indeed, trying to get back at it. I last ran back in May, a 5K with Summit that was a fund raiser for the local Humane Society. It was muddy in a couple of spots so I wore the only pair of trail shoes I still had around, a pair of Altras. Who would have thought that basically running a 5K off the couch and doing so in zero drop shoes would cause an achilles issue? But that's what I've been dealing with ever since, a bad one. Had to wear shoes around the house, barefoot hurt too much. Sometimes limping pretty badly while walking the dog. That went on for months, and I finally started PT in late October. That's coming along with some exercises and drills, pain is mostly gone, and we're at the phase of starting to add some loading with easy strides a few times a week as a first step back to running. I'm seeing my PT again tonight (she's a bad *** local road/track runner with 15:30 5K and 4:30 mile PRs), hopefully continuing to add to the running and getting back out with some run-walk efforts here soon.

On a related note, I've gained a ton of weight as well, and started addressing that a couple of weeks ago. Down about six pounds now, only 35 or so to go! But I do have mapped out a loose plan for weight loss and ramping up the running for the next several months. It's currently anchored around a 100K race in August that I'm in the lottery for. I know that's likely waaaaay too aggressive, couch to 100K in six months, but our own @BassNBrew has shown the impossible can be made possible at times. In any case my real goal right now is just to get back to running, period, and see where it goes from there. I turned 50 a couple of months back, and I'm determined to end the year in much better health than I entered it!

 

[SFBayDuck]

He probably secured the most memorable race experience in mid-January. Good luck everyone else one-upping that, but maybe @SayWhat? will emerge from his slumber and knock out a Western States qualifier on 14 miles of bear attack-filled training.

Would love to see @SayWhat? and @SFBayDuck start knocking-out more trails. The latter was recently active on Strava again for a couple of hikes. Hopefully the start of his comeback. It's lonely here being the only trail guy.

Duck's been having too much fun going back to college. Jerk.

College town life is fun! We have season tickets for four sports (football, men's and women's hoops, & track & field), in fact we had four hoop games in four days over the weekend. And we keep upping our tailgate game during football season, and had as many as 35-40 people come through a few games (including @General Malaise at one game!). I'm involved with my fraternity, participated in their last initiation even, and have gotten to know some of the fellas. And, for what you're really looking for, I get to take walks around the campus area with a good looking dog who gets a little attention here and there from passersby, which especially when the weather starts warming up in Spring can have it's advantages!

 

[ChiefD]

He probably secured the most memorable race experience in mid-January. Good luck everyone else one-upping that, but maybe @SayWhat? will emerge from his slumber and knock out a Western States qualifier on 14 miles of bear attack-filled training.

Would love to see @SayWhat? and @SFBayDuck start knocking-out more trails. The latter was recently active on Strava again for a couple of hikes. Hopefully the start of his comeback. It's lonely here being the only trail guy.

Duck's been having too much fun going back to college. Jerk.

College town life is fun! We have season tickets for four sports (football, men's and women's hoops, & track & field), in fact we had four hoop games in four days over the weekend. And we keep upping our tailgate game during football season, and had as many as 35-40 people come through a few games (including @General Malaise at one game!). I'm involved with my fraternity, participated in their last initiation even, and have gotten to know some of the fellas. And, for what you're really looking for, I get to take walks around the campus area with a good looking dog who gets a little attention here and there from passersby, which especially when the weather starts warming up in Spring can have it's advantages!

I hate you.

 

[ChiefD]

Just kidding. Sounds awesome. Love seeing your pics on FB of all the activities.

 

[bushdocda]

peanut butter

That’s the only part I’m not

 

[Juxtatarot]

peanut butter

That’s the only part I’m not

You don’t like bananas? Flavors other than the bananas and peanut butter are subtle. If you like those two things, you’d like my smoothie.

 

[Brony]

He probably secured the most memorable race experience in mid-January. Good luck everyone else one-upping that, but maybe @SayWhat? will emerge from his slumber and knock out a Western States qualifier on 14 miles of bear attack-filled training.

Would love to see @SayWhat? and @SFBayDuck start knocking-out more trails. The latter was recently active on Strava again for a couple of hikes. Hopefully the start of his comeback. It's lonely here being the only trail guy.

Indeed, trying to get back at it. I last ran back in May, a 5K with Summit that was a fund raiser for the local Humane Society. It was muddy in a couple of spots so I wore the only pair of trail shoes I still had around, a pair of Altras. Who would have thought that basically running a 5K off the couch and doing so in zero drop shoes would cause an achilles issue? But that's what I've been dealing with ever since, a bad one. Had to wear shoes around the house, barefoot hurt too much. Sometimes limping pretty badly while walking the dog. That went on for months, and I finally started PT in late October. That's coming along with some exercises and drills, pain is mostly gone, and we're at the phase of starting to add some loading with easy strides a few times a week as a first step back to running. I'm seeing my PT again tonight (she's a bad *** local road/track runner with 15:30 5K and 4:30 mile PRs), hopefully continuing to add to the running and getting back out with some run-walk efforts here soon.

On a related note, I've gained a ton of weight as well, and started addressing that a couple of weeks ago. Down about six pounds now, only 35 or so to go! But I do have mapped out a loose plan for weight loss and ramping up the running for the next several months. It's currently anchored around a 100K race in August that I'm in the lottery for. I know that's likely waaaaay too aggressive, couch to 100K in six months, but our own @BassNBrew has shown the impossible can be made possible at times. In any case my real goal right now is just to get back to running, period, and see where it goes from there. I turned 50 a couple of months back, and I'm determined to end the year in much better health than I entered it!

Glad to hear that your achilles injury is moving in the right direction.

My work started a weight loss contest which coincided with the end of my holiday weight gain achievements. The contest runs Jan 9th thru Feb 7th. It is way way more fun to not pay attention to diet than it is to count calories. I've got the first week behind me which is the roughest IMO.

 

[Brony]

My 7 am smoothie (banana, milk ice and protein powder) has converted to a 9am Rx Bar for breakfast.

 

[SFBayDuck]

Great race report and congrats on the BQ, NYQ and the negative split. Not many people can claim that.
Also, has anyone else ever had a mid race kiss? I think I once had a girl cheer for me but it was for the runner behind me.

get a mid-race foot rub, then talk to me.

 

[bushdocda]

peanut butter

That’s the only part I’m not

You don’t like bananas? Flavors other than the bananas and peanut butter are subtle. If you like those two things, you’d like my smoothie.

I like bananas but not after they have fooled around with chickpeas and broccoli.

 

[SteelCurtain]

Who wants to run Boston in 2024????

Awesome stuff GB. Looking forward to sharing the Boston experience with you in April 2024!

You set a high standard for the most memorable race experience in 2023. Not sure anyone can top what you experienced in Houston! Congrats again!

 

[xulf]

My post run go to is a giant handful of peanut M&Ms. Also my go to snack throughout the day.

Not sure why I'm 7 lbs up from my ideal weight. I blame the Christmas cookies still, and the costco apple pie, and the multiple cakes (ice cream, chocolate, red velvet) we've had around the house.

 

[Sand]

peanut butter

I thought the pushback would be on the zucchini or soy milk or chickpeas.

Just for completeness.
Finally kicked out a chest bug that dragged me down for 6 weeks after decent November startup and got in 80 miles last week. Trying to get back in it. So

Dumb *** me decided to with a Sufferfest after a hard outside ride this weekend. I shall crawl in a hole now.

 

[tri-man 47]

peanut butter

I thought the pushback would be on the zucchini or soy milk or chickpeas.

Just for completeness.
Finally kicked out a chest bug that dragged me down for 6 weeks after decent November startup and got in 80 miles last week. Trying to get back in it. So

Dumb *** me decided to with a Sufferfest after a hard outside ride this weekend. I shall crawl in a hole now.

Just glad to have you back, GB.

 

[gruecd]

Dumb *** me decided to with a Sufferfest after a hard outside ride this weekend. I shall crawl in a hole now.

New phone, who dis?

 

[Sand]

Dumb *** me decided to with a Sufferfest after a hard outside ride this weekend. I shall crawl in a hole now.

New phone, who dis?

Sometimes the truth stings, and sometimes Grue wields it like Thor's Hammer.

 

[Dr_Zaius]

Dumb *** me decided to with a Sufferfest after a hard outside ride this weekend. I shall crawl in a hole now.

New phone, who dis?

I'm not entirely sure, but based on rumors I've heard, I may at least have some more company in starting races at a completely unsustainable pace.

 

[Sand]

Dumb *** me decided to with a Sufferfest after a hard outside ride this weekend. I shall crawl in a hole now.

New phone, who dis?

I'm not entirely sure, but based on rumors I've heard, I may at least have some more company in starting races at a completely unsustainable pace.

That's the old guy. The new guy is going to be much more responsible.

 

[Zasada]

I have 71% of the entries on the 2023 race calendar. You guys need to get your **** on there!

 

[ChiefD]

I have 71% of the entries on the 2023 race calendar. You guys need to get your **** on there!

Well la-di-da just a few days after absolutely killing my boston marathon qualifying race after an amazing 2022 i win the 2023 racing spreadsheet after only three weeks you big slacker sacks.....

 

[Juxtatarot]

I have 71% of the entries on the 2023 race calendar. You guys need to get your **** on there!

I was considering a half marathon in March that I’ve run before but it appears to have been a COVID casualty.

 

[ChiefD]

Talk to me about watches. My old Tom-Tom is still working fine but it's getting older at this point.

Gonna be a Garmin but I'm not some kind of running genius like you guys. All I really care about is the heart rate on the wrist. What say you?

 

[Dr_Zaius]

Talk to me about watches. My old Tom-Tom is still working fine but it's getting older at this point.

Gonna be a Garmin but I'm not some kind of running genius like you guys. All I really care about is the heart rate on the wrist. What say you?

Wife got me a Forerunner 55 a year ago for Christmas to replace my wonky 225. Like you, I don't ask much of a watch, but I'm very happy with it - HR seems spot on for me, long battery life. Doesn't break the bank, either.

 

[Sand]

Talk to me about watches. My old Tom-Tom is still working fine but it's getting older at this point.

Gonna be a Garmin but I'm not some kind of running genius like you guys. All I really care about is the heart rate on the wrist. What say you?

Basic watches are the 55, vivofit 4, and 255. From what I've read the 55 is probably what you want if you just want a solid GPS watch with HR. Vivofit is more for tracking 24/7 (I have the 3 and it's fine for recording runs, so a valid choice, for sure). The 255 starts getting into music, etc. If you want maps on board you're talking the 955, which is the top end.

 

[ChiefD]

@gianmarco just sent me this deal?

Thinking this is the way to go?

 

[ChiefD]

OK, ordered the 245 that @gianmarco linked me to.

Thanks fellas.

 

[tri-man 47]

OK, ordered the 245 that @gianmarco linked me to.

Thanks fellas.

Any time.

 

[MAC_32]

I have 71% of the entries on the 2023 race calendar. You guys need to get your **** on there!

Topping 100 miles in the first 19 days of the year was not part of the plan, but amidst climate change this is the new normal in NE Ohio. It appears that's all coming crashing down in about 3 hours or so though. Actual winter is about to start and I won't begin to make any racing decisions until shoulder season begins. Here's hoping that's about 4 weeks or so and not 6-8, but we'll see what mother nature has to say this year...

 

[SteelCurtain]

Had a good hard tempo today. Goal was to do 6:45 pace for 7 miles and was able to complete it. I was pretty shot at the end, but I might have squeaked out one more at that pace. I'm not really sure.

After this run, I'm thinking about trying to PR the half marathon in NYC in mid-March. Its a hilly-ish course and crowded. I was thinking of just running with the 1:30 pacer for as long as I could hold on. My PR is 1:31:36 (I think.)

I really dislike winter running but this winter hasn't been horrible, so I'm getting out pretty often. The bitter cold hasn't really hit here much, so that makes these runs possible.

Anyone running NYC half?

 

[SteelCurtain]

I have 71% of the entries on the 2023 race calendar. You guys need to get your **** on there!

Just put in 8 entries including R2R2R. And you are doing a 100 mile race called "Sinister 7"? That sounds horrible.

 

[gianmarco]

Had a good hard tempo today. Goal was to do 6:45 pace for 7 miles and was able to complete it. I was pretty shot at the end, but I might have squeaked out one more at that pace. I'm not really sure.

After this run, I'm thinking about trying to PR the half marathon in NYC in mid-March. Its a hilly-ish course and crowded. I was thinking of just running with the 1:30 pacer for as long as I could hold on. My PR is 1:31:36 (I think.)

I really dislike winter running but this winter hasn't been horrible, so I'm getting out pretty often. The bitter cold hasn't really hit here much, so that makes these runs possible.

Anyone running NYC half?

Chief and I are going to pass this year.

 

[SFBayDuck]

I have 71% of the entries on the 2023 race calendar. You guys need to get your **** on there!

Just put in 8 entries including R2R2R. And you are doing a 100 mile race called "Sinister 7"? That sounds horrible.

@Zasada nice, a return to Miwok and Sinister 7 and R2R2R! Sinister is supposed to be a beast.

 

[gruecd]

OK, ordered the 245 that @gianmarco linked me to.

Thanks fellas.

That's a nice watch at a great price.

 

[gruecd]

Had a good hard tempo today. Goal was to do 6:45 pace for 7 miles and was able to complete it. I was pretty shot at the end, but I might have squeaked out one more at that pace. I'm not really sure.

Damn, dude, nice run. And here I was happy just to be back feeling reasonably comfortable doing 1/2-mile repeats at 6:49 pace...

Seriously though, just starting to ramp mileage back up, so I'm gonna take it easy with reintroducing the fast stuff. Next I'll start stretching out the intervals (miles, two miles) for a few weeks, and then I'll start attempting some actual tempos again...

 

[Zasada]

@Zasada nice, a return to Miwok and Sinister 7 and R2R2R! Sinister is supposed to be a beast.

Miwok was so incredible, I just have to do it again as my WSER lottery qualifier. Also bringing a friend this time who I convinced to join me.

Sinister 7 looks brutal, but it's pretty close to home. Thus it will be easier for my wife and friends to crew me if they want to. 6,363m (20,875') of gain is almost double my single-day PR. ~34% finish rate, I think. Should be a great test.

Right now though, I'm still grounded. Tried to run this morning, but my left leg would have none of it. Similar issue to after my HM in Vegas. My legs just not used to running at that pace for extended durations, I guess. Hoping to get back to it this weekend, but not so sure.

 

[Zasada]

Just put in 8 entries including R2R2R.

OK I added that as well.

And, @JShare87, love your Celebration Marathon goal!!!

 

[JShare87]

Just put in 8 entries including R2R2R.

OK I added that as well.

And, @JShare87, love your Celebration Marathon goal!!!

Was waiting for you to see that. Obviously a joke, but that’s a nice goal to push for.

 

[gruecd]

Just added my races to the calendar. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[SteelCurtain]

Had a good hard tempo today. Goal was to do 6:45 pace for 7 miles and was able to complete it. I was pretty shot at the end, but I might have squeaked out one more at that pace. I'm not really sure.

Damn, dude, nice run. And here I was happy just to be back feeling reasonably comfortable doing 1/2-mile repeats at 6:49 pace...

Seriously though, just starting to ramp mileage back up, so I'm gonna take it easy with reintroducing the fast stuff. Next I'll start stretching out the intervals (miles, two miles) for a few weeks, and then I'll start attempting some actual tempos again...

I assure you it wasn't comfortable. However, the Boston/London marathon combo within 6 days of each other and the warmer than average winter is giving me opportunities to push the envelope a bit more than in the past.

I did a few sets of intervals and then decided to see what this tempo would feel like. Overall, I was happy. Whether I can do this for 13.1 on a hilly NYC half course, I'm not sure.

 

[gruecd]

Had a good hard tempo today. Goal was to do 6:45 pace for 7 miles and was able to complete it. I was pretty shot at the end, but I might have squeaked out one more at that pace. I'm not really sure.

Damn, dude, nice run. And here I was happy just to be back feeling reasonably comfortable doing 1/2-mile repeats at 6:49 pace...

Seriously though, just starting to ramp mileage back up, so I'm gonna take it easy with reintroducing the fast stuff. Next I'll start stretching out the intervals (miles, two miles) for a few weeks, and then I'll start attempting some actual tempos again...

I assure you it wasn't comfortable. However, the Boston/London marathon combo within 6 days of each other and the warmer than average winter is giving me opportunities to push the envelope a bit more than in the past.

I did a few sets of intervals and then decided to see what this tempo would feel like. Overall, I was happy. Whether I can do this for 13.1 on a hilly NYC half course, I'm not sure.

FWIW, I was doing 7-mile tempos at 6:30(ish) average pace when I was in sub-3 shape. You're not that far off...

 

[tri-man 47]

Had a good hard tempo today. Goal was to do 6:45 pace for 7 miles and was able to complete it. I was pretty shot at the end, but I might have squeaked out one more at that pace. I'm not really sure.

Damn, dude, nice run. And here I was happy just to be back feeling reasonably comfortable doing 1/2-mile repeats at 6:49 pace...

Seriously though, just starting to ramp mileage back up, so I'm gonna take it easy with reintroducing the fast stuff. Next I'll start stretching out the intervals (miles, two miles) for a few weeks, and then I'll start attempting some actual tempos again...

I assure you it wasn't comfortable. However, the Boston/London marathon combo within 6 days of each other and the warmer than average winter is giving me opportunities to push the envelope a bit more than in the past.

I did a few sets of intervals and then decided to see what this tempo would feel like. Overall, I was happy. Whether I can do this for 13.1 on a hilly NYC half course, I'm not sure.

FWIW, I was doing 7-mile tempos at 6:30(ish) average pace when I was in sub-3 shape.

You have a good memory.

 

[-OZ-]

Juxtatarot’s post run smoothie:

Can’t post measurements since I don’t measure but…

Banana, chickpeas, natural peanut butter, soy milk plus you choice of vegetable(s) (celery, zucchini, spinach, broccoli, etc. — avocado if you want more fat).

Nutritious with a decent amount of protein, delicious and relatively inexpensive.

You’re welcome.

Sounds great. I just use banana, protein powder, Greek yogurt, almond milk, peanut butter, sometimes add the avocado.

 

[-OZ-]

Running still sucks. But adding a little more tempo at least makes it get over faster.

 

[Sand]

40 miles with 3k ft. of climbing today. Taking a shortcut and forgetting that it has a 14% hill was no bueno. Otherwise pretty decent ride.

 

[El Floppo]

Hi friends.

I was thinking to myself today that I missed you all. (not a joke). and that I missed running. sucks not to run.

but anywho... floppinho is doing the track team again- 800 and 1600 (or whatever 1/2m and m equate to these days with tiktok and whatnot). he wore my random saucony and hokas last year as a newb... but with fat dad not running any more, those are all worn out.

he needs new shoes- ideally something he can train and race in. he is not a runner. he'll be happy with high 5's for his mile. won't be putting lots of miles in either... just not sure what would be best for that kind of thing.

help a fat man out.

 

[El Floppo]

Had a good hard tempo today. Goal was to do 6:45 pace for 7 miles and was able to complete it. I was pretty shot at the end, but I might have squeaked out one more at that pace. I'm not really sure.

Damn, dude, nice run. And here I was happy just to be back feeling reasonably comfortable doing 1/2-mile repeats at 6:49 pace...

Seriously though, just starting to ramp mileage back up, so I'm gonna take it easy with reintroducing the fast stuff. Next I'll start stretching out the intervals (miles, two miles) for a few weeks, and then I'll start attempting some actual tempos again...

I assure you it wasn't comfortable. However, the Boston/London marathon combo within 6 days of each other and the warmer than average winter is giving me opportunities to push the envelope a bit more than in the past.

I did a few sets of intervals and then decided to see what this tempo would feel like. Overall, I was happy. Whether I can do this for 13.1 on a hilly NYC half course, I'm not sure.

where is the NYC 1/2 course that it will be hilly?

 

[xulf]

Hi friends.

I was thinking to myself today that I missed you all. (not a joke). and that I missed running. sucks not to run.

but anywho... floppinho is doing the track team again- 800 and 1600 (or whatever 1/2m and m equate to these days with tiktok and whatnot). he wore my random saucony and hokas last year as a newb... but with fat dad not running any more, those are all worn out.

he needs new shoes- ideally something he can train and race in. he is not a runner. he'll be happy with high 5's for his mile. won't be putting lots of miles in either... just not sure what would be best for that kind of thing.

help a fat man out.

If he wears a neutral, over at Running Warehouse they have some sales on Sauconys - https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Mens_Neutral_Running_Shoes/catpage-MRSSAU8MM.html

The Endorphin Pros 2s are currently half off. These are "magic shoes" that can make you run faster but definitely have a different feel. Both Zasada and I have worn these for HM and Marathon races.

The Kinvara 13s are ones I really like. By far my favorite Kinvara version. These can be used as an every day trainer and are light enough that they are good for races. Not as fast as the magic shoes but are good for "normal" ones, IMO.

 

[-OZ-]

Hi friends.

I was thinking to myself today that I missed you all. (not a joke). and that I missed running. sucks not to run.

but anywho... floppinho is doing the track team again- 800 and 1600 (or whatever 1/2m and m equate to these days with tiktok and whatnot). he wore my random saucony and hokas last year as a newb... but with fat dad not running any more, those are all worn out.

he needs new shoes- ideally something he can train and race in. he is not a runner. he'll be happy with high 5's for his mile. won't be putting lots of miles in either... just not sure what would be best for that kind of thing.

help a fat man out.

If he wears a neutral, over at Running Warehouse they have some sales on Sauconys - https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Mens_Neutral_Running_Shoes/catpage-MRSSAU8MM.html

The Endorphin Pros 2s are currently half off. These are "magic shoes" that can make you run faster but definitely have a different feel. Both Zasada and I have worn these for HM and Marathon races.

The Kinvara 13s are ones I really like. By far my favorite Kinvara version. These can be used as an every day trainer and are light enough that they are good for races. Not as fast as the magic shoes but are good for "normal" ones, IMO.

I sort of still prefer the 11, but the 13 is far better than the 12.

 

[El Floppo]

Hi friends.

I was thinking to myself today that I missed you all. (not a joke). and that I missed running. sucks not to run.

but anywho... floppinho is doing the track team again- 800 and 1600 (or whatever 1/2m and m equate to these days with tiktok and whatnot). he wore my random saucony and hokas last year as a newb... but with fat dad not running any more, those are all worn out.

he needs new shoes- ideally something he can train and race in. he is not a runner. he'll be happy with high 5's for his mile. won't be putting lots of miles in either... just not sure what would be best for that kind of thing.

help a fat man out.

If he wears a neutral, over at Running Warehouse they have some sales on Sauconys - https://www.runningwarehouse.com/Saucony_Mens_Neutral_Running_Shoes/catpage-MRSSAU8MM.html

The Endorphin Pros 2s are currently half off. These are "magic shoes" that can make you run faster but definitely have a different feel. Both Zasada and I have worn these for HM and Marathon races.

The Kinvara 13s are ones I really like. By far my favorite Kinvara version. These can be used as an every day trainer and are light enough that they are good for races. Not as fast as the magic shoes but are good for "normal" ones, IMO.

thanks! he's worn my old Sauconys before and liked them. He probably won't know the difference with any of these...

really just looking for an all-around shoe he can train and race in.