September 2018 Running Challenge

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  • cburke8909
    cburke8909 Posts: 990 Member
    Happy birthday @workaholic_nurse
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    Trying the ticker. Let's see if this works.

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    First try didn't work. Second one did. BTW, is there no way to delete a post once you saved it? I tried to delete the above fail, but couldn't figure out how.

    Nope, you can edit for up to an hour, but not delete.
  • quilteryoyo
    quilteryoyo Posts: 6,463 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    Nope, you can edit for up to an hour, but not delete.

    Well then, guess we'd better review and re-review before hitting that post button. At least we can correct a typo. Hopefully I won't ever post something on here I wish I hadn't.
  • juliet3455
    juliet3455 Posts: 3,015 Member
    quilteryoyo wrote: »
    Well then, guess we'd better review and re-review before hitting that post button. At least we can correct a typo. Hopefully I won't ever post something on here I wish I hadn't.

    @quilteryoyo That's where the edit button comes in handy. Delete all the material and insert a emoji then save it.
    Of course there's always one of us who might be online and catch it (quote function) and torture you >:)o:) with it - in good humor that is.
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    edited September 2018
    Any recommendations for a hand-held water bottle? I've never run with one but as my runs are getting longer I'm thinking it would be good to give it a go. Plus I super don't love all the disposable cups at races. I was looking at this one, but $21 for a water bottle makes me sad. ETA: This also looks interesting, but maybe too small? Second edit: This seems cool, but maybe awkward with high-waisted compression shorts? Maybe a belt instead?
  • RunnerGrl1982
    RunnerGrl1982 Posts: 412 Member
    edited September 2018
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    Any recommendations for a hand-held water bottle? I've never run with one but as my runs are getting longer I'm thinking it would be good to give it a go. Plus I super don't love all the disposable cups at races. I was looking at this one, but $21 for a water bottle makes me sad. ETA: This also looks interesting, but maybe too small?

    Oh interesting! I own an Amphipod water bottle! Mine is this one here:

    I had never used a hand held bottle until recently, but when I went out for my very first run I had zero issues with my running gait or tempo dealing with the new accessory. I thought it might throw me off at first, but it was a smooth transition to using it.

    The one I have is a bit larger, but I like the snug feeling of the grip. Mostly because, I don't have to grip the bottle at all while I run; it can just hang on as I run normally, no sliding. So I think the product line is good in my opinion.

    Edited: Needed to add some spaces. Everything was formatted incorrectly.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    edited September 2018
    I have a Nathan hand held. The 16 oz. I think it was $20 at Dick’s which is a lot but there really weren’t any other cheaper options.

    https://www.nathansports.com/speedshot-plus-handheld-flask

    I hate carrying anything, but it’s much better than actually carrying a bottle if that makes any sense.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    Any recommendations for a hand-held water bottle? I've never run with one but as my runs are getting longer I'm thinking it would be good to give it a go. Plus I super don't love all the disposable cups at races. I was looking at this one, but $21 for a water bottle makes me sad. ETA: This also looks interesting, but maybe too small? Second edit: This seems cool, but maybe awkward with high-waisted compression shorts? Maybe a belt instead?

    My husband uses the Nathan SpeedDraw Plus Insulated Flask, and I have a belt which is the same size flask across the back. I like the insulated Nathan flask because otherwise the water is warm before I want to drink it. In Southern heat anything less than 16 oz total isn't enough for me. You might consider a belt with two bottles if you like Nuun or something else with stuff in it.
  • MobyCarp
    MobyCarp Posts: 2,927 Member
    Starting the month with a planned rest day, on a Saturday. Feels weird. Hope it helps when I get up tomorrow morning to go run a half marathon.

    @MegaMooseEsq - The key to a handheld bottle is to get one that doesn't bother you carrying the uneven weight. I can run with anything, a Wegman's half liter bottle of water, a 20 oz. Gatorade bottle, whatever . . . but it gets old after about 3 miles. For intentional long running with fluids, I want a hydration belt.

    The key to a belt is one that you can adjust to be snug but not cut off blood flow, that the bottles ride well, and that you can get the bottle out and back in without looking. I find that bottles ride best in the back, okay on the hip, 3/4 back is a good riding bottle and fairly easy to retrieve. You may have to test drive a couple to find one that works well for you.

    My first hydration belt had a 20 oz. bike-style water bottle that was carried diagonally across the small of my back. It was a dream as far as the bottle riding well, but a PIA to get the bottle out while running. Now I use a variety of belts with the typical dorky-looking runner's bottle in sizes of 8, 10, or 12 oz. The reason they look dorky is because that's what a good design for getting the bottle out, drinking, and putting the bottle back came out to look like.

    I don't know what to look for in a hydration vest or backpack. I got as far as learning that backpacks including Camelbaks were prohibited at Boston after 2013, and never bothered to learn to run with one.
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    zdyb23456 wrote: »
    I have a Nathan hand held. The 16 oz. I think it was $20 at Dick’s which is a lot but there really weren’t any other cheaper options.

    https://www.nathansports.com/speedshot-plus-handheld-flask

    I hate carrying anything, but it’s much better than actually carrying a bottle if that makes any sense.

    Is that a squeeze to drink? The site is not clear...
  • PastorVincent
    PastorVincent Posts: 6,668 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    Any recommendations for a hand-held water bottle? I've never run with one but as my runs are getting longer I'm thinking it would be good to give it a go. Plus I super don't love all the disposable cups at races. I was looking at this one, but $21 for a water bottle makes me sad. ETA: This also looks interesting, but maybe too small? Second edit: This seems cool, but maybe awkward with high-waisted compression shorts? Maybe a belt instead?

    For belts I have tried:

    Amphipod RunLite Xtech 4 Plus Hydration Belt

    But I find the belt is acutally too big for me and I can not make it comfortably snug.

    I normaly use something like this:

    Nathan Peak Waist Pack

    But the one I have has a bigger pocket and I can not find it for sale anywhere. That one would probably work good also.


    For much longer runs, I use:
    Wunjo Hydration Pack

    Which can carry my food and even extra clothes in addtion to hydration. :)
  • MegaMooseEsq
    MegaMooseEsq Posts: 3,118 Member
    MobyCarp wrote: »
    Starting the month with a planned rest day, on a Saturday. Feels weird. Hope it helps when I get up tomorrow morning to go run a half marathon.

    @MegaMooseEsq - The key to a handheld bottle is to get one that doesn't bother you carrying the uneven weight. I can run with anything, a Wegman's half liter bottle of water, a 20 oz. Gatorade bottle, whatever . . . but it gets old after about 3 miles. For intentional long running with fluids, I want a hydration belt.

    The key to a belt is one that you can adjust to be snug but not cut off blood flow, that the bottles ride well, and that you can get the bottle out and back in without looking. I find that bottles ride best in the back, okay on the hip, 3/4 back is a good riding bottle and fairly easy to retrieve. You may have to test drive a couple to find one that works well for you.

    My first hydration belt had a 20 oz. bike-style water bottle that was carried diagonally across the small of my back. It was a dream as far as the bottle riding well, but a PIA to get the bottle out while running. Now I use a variety of belts with the typical dorky-looking runner's bottle in sizes of 8, 10, or 12 oz. The reason they look dorky is because that's what a good design for getting the bottle out, drinking, and putting the bottle back came out to look like.

    I don't know what to look for in a hydration vest or backpack. I got as far as learning that backpacks including Camelbaks were prohibited at Boston after 2013, and never bothered to learn to run with one.

    That's a good point about belt vs. handheld. It turns out that the one I linked had free delivery tomorrow, so I got that and hopefully will have it in time to test on my PM run. I needed a new reflective vest too, so I picked one of those up as well. I didn't need a bib/medal display, but I wanted one and that's good enough for me today.
  • zdyb23456
    zdyb23456 Posts: 1,706 Member
    PastorVincent wrote: »
    zdyb23456 wrote: »
    I have a Nathan hand held. The 16 oz. I think it was $20 at Dick’s which is a lot but there really weren’t any other cheaper options.

    https://www.nathansports.com/speedshot-plus-handheld-flask

    I hate carrying anything, but it’s much better than actually carrying a bottle if that makes any sense.

    Is that a squeeze to drink? The site is not clear...

    I squeeze and suck at the same time.
  • travelling_lots
    travelling_lots Posts: 377 Member
    @sarahthes beautiful area. Never done trail running. But that looks like fun. Muddy or not :-)
  • joannedrummond5
    joannedrummond5 Posts: 229 Member
    edited September 2018
    September 1 - rest day
    September 2 - 13 km Club Run
    September 3 -
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    September 13 -
    September 14
    September 15 -
    September 16 -City To Bay Half
    Marathon
    September 17 - Holidays


    13 km run / goal 140 km.
  • Purplebunnysarah
    Purplebunnysarah Posts: 3,252 Member
    travelling_lots wrote: »
    @sarahthes beautiful area. Never done trail running. But that looks like fun. Muddy or not :-)

    Hard to believe I was in the middle of the city! I love our river valley!
  • travelling_lots
    travelling_lots Posts: 377 Member
    MegaMooseEsq wrote: »
    Any recommendations for a hand-held water bottle? I've never run with one but as my runs are getting longer I'm thinking it would be good to give it a go. Plus I super don't love all the disposable cups at races. I was looking at this one, but $21 for a water bottle makes me sad. ETA: This also looks interesting, but maybe too small? Second edit: This seems cool, but maybe awkward with high-waisted compression shorts? Maybe a belt instead?

    I've done hand held bottles and doesn't work for me. I've even tried half way one hand then switch nope. Not fòr me. I've tried the belt with one bottle it's ok on short runs but long run it's frustrating. I prefer a belt with 4 removable bottles that way you have option to remove the front ones on shorter runs and still feel balanced.
    Now, the belt your showing not only look cool but seem practical . the two bottles are side ways so if you buy bigger bottles they won't be jamming into your ribs. Like the belt I have.
    That actually makes me think maybe for next year I can upgrade my belt for birthday like the cool one your showing.
    Thanks didn't even know those existed.
  • travelling_lots
    travelling_lots Posts: 377 Member
    @midwesterner85 poor thing. It's probably thankful you guys stopped to help.
  • travelling_lots
    travelling_lots Posts: 377 Member
    edited September 2018
    I think my garmin needs carbs it's memory is failing. It's showing 16.22 km when then the treadmill says 2.22km.
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  • HonuNui
    HonuNui Posts: 1,464 Member
    September, she'll remember (to run)

    9/1 2.85


    Total 2.85

    Ticker is my goal for 2018 and progress to date:

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