The Running Thread - 2018

[SarahDisney]

AATQOTD: my synagogue usually (sometimes) has a 5k on the day before memorial day, so I'll probably run that. Other than that ... I usually do fleet week. Looks like I'll be heading into manhattan to see a royal Canadian navy ship, which should be interesting.

 

[cavepig]

No Memorial Day plans here, I have photo sessions over the weekend & I'll run. I do live by a cemetary and so when I run on Monday it's always nice to listen to the band play, I think it's still the high schoolers that do it. Plus, I'll see all the people heading there to put flowers, etc.

 

[Dis5150]

ATTQOTD: Not much hopefully! DS bought DH a zero turn mower for his birthday so I might mess around with that. I helped him mow a yard last weekend with it and need the practice! Those things do the opposite of what you would think! We have 3 acres that is mostly open field so I don't have to worry about crashing into anything.

 

[GreatLakes]

I live in a very rural area and my house is way out in the country. One lane, blind corners, no shoulders, no streetlights, wild animals and people drive way too fast. I used to run out there and had to jump in the ditch way more times than I can count. So DH doesn't want me running out there anymore. And my work is in another rural area. We have one gym in our little town and it is the opposite direction from my work. We have a couple colleges (which I find strange for a town of 10,000 people!) and they are both further away than the gym. We have a "wellness center" here at work with treadmills, elipticals, bikes, weights, etc. but no showers as they are mainly for our residents (I work in a residential center for developmentally disabled adults) and they have showers in their residences. Not something I have access to.

So I usually just run after work then go home to shower. And I usually just deal with the heat. But lightning storms are messing with my schedule! Thanks for your suggestions though!

I see, then the big wipes may be your best bet.

 

[ZellyB]

We have a family guest coming in for the weekend. Just planning a relaxing weekend at home, but we will be running all three days.

 

[Chaitali]

No concrete plans. Probably going to see Solo on Friday and maybe going downtown to play tourist on Saturday and see some museum exhibits. There's a local 4 mile race on Monday that I'll probably do. Though there's rain in the forecast so I'm playing that one by ear.

 

[roxymama]

ATTQOTD: No big plans. I have tons to do at work that next week so I may actually do work on Monday (ack!) And some training runs of course.

 

[TheHamm]

ATTQOTD: There will be no running this weekend. And I am spent from a race and sick kids and do not want to run today, but am concerned that 4 short runs over two weeks is a bit extreme for a 'taper.' Also, I am not convinced a taper is actually necessary for a 10K, but what do I know?

I will spend the weekend trying not to be irritated that friends of my husband planned a no-kids-welcome wedding over a holiday weekend, and we have to fly there. I will also try not to be annoyed that I did not know until Sunday night that it was upscale cocktail attire, of which I had none (and I am not really sure what that term means) but now have a dress, purse, and shoes on their way to me. I haven't had to dress up since before I had kids, and even my shoes no longer fit. Punishment for DH will be to be required to take me to some sort of art museum in Boston. Also, we will be seeing Solo, but that does not qualify as punishment. He has also put a limit to the number of shoes packed, hence no running.

 

[Nole95]

Looks like rain will keep us from doing anything at the neighborhood pool.

However the whole family (me, wife and kids) will be at U2 on Monday night. We all saw them on the Joshua Tree tour last year, and are looking forward to this concert.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

I’m a recent Ghost 10 convert (from Glycerins), but I rock the ‘Ebony/Metallic Charcoal/Electric Brooks Blue’ version!

BTW, if you have Omega Sports in your area they send out a lot of 20%, 25% and BOGO 50% coupons that they’ll honor for Brooks, even though it’s on their exclusions list.

Hope the Ghost works out for you. I'm running in my 14th documented pair, with at least 3 or 4 before that. Have you tried (or thought about) the knit version? No recommendation on my part, just curious.

No Omega Sports here. Big Peach Running is our local running store.

A couple of years ago, I moved to the wide, making it harder to find, especially locally. I ran into the coupon exclusion issue online until I hit the D1ck's deal.

 

[cavepig]

No concrete plans. Probably going to see Solo on Friday and maybe going downtown to play tourist on Saturday and see some museum exhibits. There's a local 4 mile race on Monday that I'll probably do. Though there's rain in the forecast so I'm playing that one by ear.

I'm seeing Solo on Friday, I'm pretty excited for it! Hopefully can wrap my head around Alden being Han

 

[michigandergirl]

ATTQOTD: We go camping every Memorial Weekend - it's like the unofficial start of summer/camping season. We have been camping with the same 2 families every summer for the last 4 years and the kids have a blast!

I'm on a running hiatus, trying to let the body heal up before marathon training, so the only exercising I'll be doing is arm curls.

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: So much for The Sunshine State! I think I’m going to need to build an ark from all the rain we have had plus what’s to come. We were supposed to have our neighborhood block party Friday night. It got postponed due to rain a few weeks ago and now we have to postpone it again! Saturday is our town’s yearly BBQ festival so we will go to that if the weather is okay. We had plans to go to the beach on Monday, but if the weather is crappy we may try one of those indoor skydiving places. I have plans to run Saturday & Sunday.

@TheHamm We had a no kids wedding and got a lot of grief from our families and had some that refused to come because of it. Our reception started in the evening and the venue was upscale and small with a 125 seat capacity. We had an open bar and the party went well into the night. Even if we had a larger venue (which we did not want) it would not have been kid appropriate. Enjoy the kid free time with your DH. I find adult only wedding receptions way more fun than kid friendly ones. I’m not constantly checking the time to see how soon we can leave.

 

[sylkai]

ATTQOTD: My work schedule is (very) flexible and the husband will be on call, which limits what we can do, so we'll probably mostly stick around the house. He's been eyeing a VR gaming system so that might happen.

There are, of course, runs on the calendar for all three days, with Monday being my normal long run day. Of course, Monday's also going to be the hottest day. May be time to order that new hydration pack I've been eyeing and test it out...

 

[Jules76126]

ATTQOTD: There will be no running this weekend. And I am spent from a race and sick kids and do not want to run today, but am concerned that 4 short runs over two weeks is a bit extreme for a 'taper.' Also, I am not convinced a taper is actually necessary for a 10K, but what do I know?

I will spend the weekend trying not to be irritated that friends of my husband planned a no-kids-welcome wedding over a holiday weekend, and we have to fly there. I will also try not to be annoyed that I did not know until Sunday night that it was upscale cocktail attire, of which I had none (and I am not really sure what that term means) but now have a dress, purse, and shoes on their way to me. I haven't had to dress up since before I had kids, and even my shoes no longer fit. Punishment for DH will be to be required to take me to some sort of art museum in Boston. Also, we will be seeing Solo, but that does not qualify as punishment. He has also put a limit to the number of shoes packed, hence no running.

Good news it is not supposed to rain this weekend in Boston. That could change, but let's hope it stays sunny and 80s. I would recommend the Gardner museum for something unique. if looking for something more classic, MFA may be the way to go. Enjoy the city!

 

[Dis_Yoda]

ATTQOTD: Memorial Day 5K (for me) 10K (for Husband) - Year 4 of doing this race. It's our favorite local race.

 

[txdisneygrl]

I'm off the whole weekend. No real plans. No memorial day race, might go see Solo. Debating going to the local Comicpalooza convention over the weekend

 

[Capang]

Cleveland Marathon made it official, Daniel Mesfun is the official winner.
I'm not well versed in the rules of a marathon having never run one, but this seems like the right call.

 

[BriarRabbit]

Buffalo marathon on Sunday.

 

[jennamfeo]

If it's not too late: just add something cheap to your cart. Oddly enough, fishing lures were the cheapest thing I found (<$2.00)

You know, my husband was just talking about how he got a fishing license and hasn't gone fishing yet. Luckily, the deal ends tonight. He said he might get some new running shoes because while I would love to get two new pairs for me, I still want to upgrade my Apple Watch too. And for some reason, money still doesn't grow on trees.

ATTQOTD: My in laws are having a family reunion with a bunch of people I have never met. They are roasting a pig and stuff. My plans are as follows: run, eat, drink, and pool time.