March 2018 Running Challenge

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  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    @Teresa502
    How: one foot in front of the other...LOL
    Why: My schedule lined up with my buddy who's training for 2 of the same races as me and that's our normal spot. Plus, in that one mile loop, we get 34 feet of incline per loop, so we get uphill, downhill and flat all in one area and last, mental training.

    Nice running BTW
  • JessicaMcB
    JessicaMcB Posts: 1,503 Member
    @KatieJane83 I have no idea why my phone auto corrected to that user but I did mean you obviously lololl

    @MobyCarp I too would like to borrow your pace pal btw. I basically want someone faster than me to chase me for the first third of every race shouting "STAAAAAAHP IT!". Have you ever considered Canada Kevin :D
  • MNLittleFinn
    MNLittleFinn Posts: 4,271 Member
    edited March 2018
    @MobyCarp I think we all need someone like her.

    With your experience I think you'll be fine at Boston. If all else fails, go by the credo of ultra runners like me, who aren't in @JessicaMcB 's league, if you think you're going out slow enough, slow down. As an added incentive, just remember that 2-3 days before Boston I'll be spending 30-34 hours slowly reminding myself how stupid I am.
  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited March 2018
    Everyone talking about (and posting pictures) of running in snow is making me jealous. We had our first 90 degree F day today (along with another pollen alert). I guess summer is here already.... WHAAAA!!!!

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  • AmyOutOfControl
    AmyOutOfControl Posts: 1,425 Member
    edited March 2018
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    amymoreorless wrote: »
    Running toes question:

    Blisters at the end of my second toes (on both feet) are now showing up at every run over 10 miles. I now have mecha-calluses on the end of these toes and my toenails are in a constant state of purple/black/non-existence. I have tried to Google the answer but I am getting conflicting information— My shoes are too small or too big; I scrunch my toes or they are hitting the top of the shoe....etc.

    Does anyone have experience with this? Is it my shoes or my running form? I have been fit-tested at a specialty running store but their suggestions don’t work.

    Also, the smart-wool anti-blister socks feel like I am running over hot coals. They are so hot! Do they make socks with no toe seams? Maybe that’s the problem?

    I am worried that these blisters over blisters will eventually cause foot issues...

    Your feet expand when you run. So a shoe that is slightly under sized but comfy when you are in the store will be to small when you are running. You might need to go up a 1/2 size.

    BUT your socks very well could be the problem. I wear Under Armor Heat Gear running socks in the summer, and Darn Tough wool socks in cold weather. Both work very well BUT as the UA's wear out I start to get blisters. I try to replace them before they get to that point. I would DEFINIITLY consider changing your sock to a running specific one.

    Yes, my running shoes are a 1/2 size too big. They tried to convince me to go up a full size but I was walking right out of them. I will check out the Under Armor socks. Thanks!
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    @amymoreorless You beat Phoenix. We have rain coming (maybe) so it's cooled a bit.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    HRKinchen wrote: »
    NEW 5K PR TODAY!!!

    Returned to the site of my first ever 5k (last year) and ran my best race yet! This was my second nonstop run, and this time I was much better at the pinch-and-pour at the aid stations than last weekend. Plus, it was sprinkling rain, so dousing wasn't such a concern. :smirk:

    YAY!!! Great job!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    Finished my Shamrock Shuffle 5k in 28:24 which was good enough to get me third place in my age-group. Had to scramble through some fresh snow to get to the start line, but the piping hot coffee at the end made it all worthwhile. And most important of all, my new shoes felt great.

    W00T! Way to kill it!!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member

    @RespectTheKitty Yay! You live!
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    @JessicaMcB You be flying!
  • HRKinchen
    HRKinchen Posts: 202 Member
    Trying to catch up on posts, but y'all! There is so much awesomeness in this thread!
    Orphia wrote: »
    Did parkrun (5 km) today in 27:10.

    My fastest time since my PB 11 months ago. Yay!

    Congrats on the great run!
    BruinsGal_91 wrote: »
    Finished my Shamrock Shuffle 5k in 28:24 which was good enough to get me third place in my age-group. Had to scramble through some fresh snow to get to the start line, but the piping hot coffee at the end made it all worthwhile. And most important of all, my new shoes felt great.

    Way to go! Great run, hot coffee, new shoes ... Sounds like a winning combo to me!
    garygse wrote: »
    My Friday night run started at a little after 9:30pm, and continued until 3am with a small stop to take in a gel. The weather was awesome; light cloud cover and warm temps in the 60s, with a nice southerly breeze, certainly made for a pleasant night run. This time, there were absolutely no skunks...not even a whiff. But bunnies? So. Many. Bunnies. It's like it's almost Easter or something.

    02 - 27.37
    05 - 15.59
    07 - 11.93
    08 - 12.05
    09 - 30.21

    Total: 97.15 / 250 miles

    I so envy your night run! Some of my favorite runs have been in the evening/twilight hours.
  • Elise4270
    Elise4270 Posts: 8,375 Member
    @shanaber you might be able to find a scotch gaurd product that you can spray on the jacket. We've used it ages ago on furniture, but turned out it caused a bit of contact dermatitis on the kiddos. That was 27 years ago, so I'd have to conclude there's a superior product out there today.

    Maybe your local dry cleaners would know, if Google doesn't.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    Does anyone know if there is a spray or something I can put on the jacket to make it more water resistant again? It is the best jacket with lots of pockets but is a good 5-6 years old and I am sure they no longer make it.

    I have been told that Never Wet:

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    Is good, but I have not tried it yet myself.
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    Thanks @Elise4270 and @PastorVincent - I will check on scotch guard products and Never Wet!
  • simcon1
    simcon1 Posts: 209 Member
    @shanaber this Nikwax duo is what I just bought to re-waterproof rain jackets. It’s on the to-do list for this week, so no results to report yet, but I have to say that the shoe version did a great job on my Frye boots that I wear to work just about every day
  • girlinahat
    girlinahat Posts: 2,956 Member
    shanaber wrote: »
    Thanks @Elise4270 and @PastorVincent - I will check on scotch guard products and Never Wet!

    I was going to recommend Nikwax as well - you can get a spray and it is specially designed for outdoor clothing. Try your nearest outdoor activity store for help.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    girlinahat wrote: »
    shanaber wrote: »
    Thanks @Elise4270 and @PastorVincent - I will check on scotch guard products and Never Wet!

    I was going to recommend Nikwax as well - you can get a spray and it is specially designed for outdoor clothing. Try your nearest outdoor activity store for help.

    Which ever product you try, please report back! :)
  • Teresa502
    Teresa502 Posts: 1,856 Member
    MNLittleFinn wrote: »
    @Teresa502
    How: one foot in front of the other...LOL
    Why: My schedule lined up with my buddy who's training for 2 of the same races as me and that's our normal spot. Plus, in that one mile loop, we get 34 feet of incline per loop, so we get uphill, downhill and flat all in one area and last, mental training.

    Nice running BTW

    I wanted to do a 50K the year I turned 50. As I was looking at the different offerings, I noticed a lot consisted of 1, 3 or 5 mile loops. I just couldn't wrap my head around a 1-mile loop that many times. I ended up choosing a 5 mile loop in a park near Dayton, Ohio. My hat is off to you!
  • shanaber
    shanaber Posts: 6,423 Member
    @simcon1 and @girlinahat I will check out Nikwax. I am sure REI should have it and if not there is always Amazon! I will definitely let you know how it works @PastorVincent.
    On the stretchy shoe laces that @_nikkiwolf_ recommended. I definitely like the Nathan ones better. They were easy to put on my shoes, easy to get adjusted and work great. No problem with the top of my foot or my foot falling asleep. The Xtenex were hard to get in my shoes and hard to adjust. I could not get them so that the pressure was off on the top of my foot. I haven’t given up on them though and am trying some different lacing patterns with them. Note they really hurt if they snap and hit a finger or your hand when putting them in or taking them out.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    @shanaber the Nikwax duo that @simcon1 is what I have used in the past with my Gore-Tex and Arctrex outdoor gear. Had good luck with them. The one thing I do remember is I got a better result if I washed the gear twice before using the product.
    First wash with a mild detergent.
    2nd wash No detergent - more of a super long rinse to remove any remnants of detergent.
    Then did the Nikwax wash routine as described on the instructions.
    Also I seem to remember using the longer wash cycle time to give it a little extra time in the water before going into rinse cycle.

    After you have completed the Nikwax wash I recommend you do an empty machine cycle to remove any remnants of the Nikwax from the machine. Would hate to get it on other cloths that aren't designed for it by accident.

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