I was really surprised to see the marathon shortened. I took a look at the temperatures and they didn't get into the 80s until 11. The 70s and low 80's seems really low to shorten a race even with high humidity.
I had my first race of 2020 yesterday, a 12k trail prediction run. Your place is based on how close you are to your prediction as opposed to who runs the fastest. It was a sloppy muddy mess and there were portions that staying on my feet was a challenge but it was fun.
I also found that our turnpike rest areas have private shower rooms. They are for truckers but anyone can use them. It came in handy since I had to go right from a muddy race to a birthday party. I was able to stop and have a quick shower and still made it in plenty of time. I want to do more trail running in general in 2020 and races in particular so it was a good start to the season.
Fun Friday QOTD: I just recalled that I am registered for the Louisiana Marathon on 1/19/2020 and theres no chance in me running it. For fun I wanted to know what the cut off time for the race is and come to find out it's a 16 min pace or 7 hours, just like Disney. So for the question, do you think it is possible to walk 26.2 miles below 16 min pace without training?
I know you already decided but I would probably take a different approach in this situation. I can walk 26 miles any day provided I'm not injured and walking does give you training benefit. I would start the race and do an easy zone 3 run as long as you are comfortable with and then walk. If you can get 10 slow miles in then walk you should be well ahead of the cut off time.
That is of course assuming there are no other injuries and you have some miles in the legs.
Art of Animation or one of the All Star resorts for a race weekend? If you vote All Star, which one?
I'e never done AoA but have stayed at both POP (multiple times) and All-Star Music for rD races. I can't say there is really any big different other than Pop (or AoA for you) is generally a shorter trip to and from most races. I'd just go by the best price between them and stick with that.
In light of today’s marathon (Congrats to everyone that ran today whether you finished or not!) temps, I have a question. It maybe a little TMI
Are there any tricks to not stink? Seriously. I sweat - a lot - even when it’s not hot. Deodorant is a given as is moisture-wicking clothes. Any other suggestions?
I have an upcoming race with some friends and it makes me extremely self conscious to hang with them and certainly ride home with them after the race because I know it will be bad.
I would bring a change of clothes and I always have some of
these in my car. Towel off first, give yourself ten or fifteen minutes to cool down, do a wet wipe "shower" and change.
QOTD: Todays question has nothing to do with running, but wanted to ask who you think will win tonights big game between LSU and Clemson?
I was hoping for a rematch against LSU for the Bucks but with them out I'm not really invested in either team. Burrow is a local guy so I want him to have a good game but as long as it is still a contest in the last quarter I'm happy.