GoaD on the Run - Friday 8/5
Calvin2008Brian
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This thread is for GOADies who like to run. New runners, old runners, and even wannabe runners meet here to discuss the joys and challenges of running. Use this space to log your miles, ask questions, share your race reports, or for anything else related to running.
New runners - and even those just thinking about starting out - are always welcome. There's no reason to lurk here. Join the pack and tell us about your running!
Oftentimes the GotR thread will pose a question or raise an issue in order to facilitate the conversation, but this is always an open forum to chat about any running-related topic.
Topic: Drinking problems. Do you carry water on all of your runs? Do you plan routes that include access to water? Do you use a water bottle belt, a camelbak, or a hand-held? Any other solutions to the challenge of staying hydrated while dealing with the summer heat/humidity?
Alt topic: Your weekend running plans. Any races or fun long runs?
Have a great weekend, all!
New runners - and even those just thinking about starting out - are always welcome. There's no reason to lurk here. Join the pack and tell us about your running!
Oftentimes the GotR thread will pose a question or raise an issue in order to facilitate the conversation, but this is always an open forum to chat about any running-related topic.
Topic: Drinking problems. Do you carry water on all of your runs? Do you plan routes that include access to water? Do you use a water bottle belt, a camelbak, or a hand-held? Any other solutions to the challenge of staying hydrated while dealing with the summer heat/humidity?
Alt topic: Your weekend running plans. Any races or fun long runs?
Have a great weekend, all!
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Yes, I always carry water. I breathe through my mouth (nose always seems a bit stuffed up) and get dry mouth. In the hot weather, I need more water since I have a high sweat rate. I do plan my routes for my longer runs so that I can either loop back to my car and switch out my bottle or have access to a water pump to refill. I use a water bottle belt. I have pouches in front for my fuel and Kleenex. The back pouch holds my cell phone and car key. My holder accommodates a 26 oz bottle. It is an Ultimate Direction Access 20.
I'm meeting my friends Sunday for a 14 mile run. I'm running out of time to ramp up my mileage for next month's trail marathon.
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I lifted on Weds with focus on legs (think squats and lunges). I ran last evening, 3 miles with 3x400 pickups. And today, predictably, my butt hurts. Great run yesterday. I was out in the late evening and wrapped up in dusky but not dark conditions. It felt good to do some faster paced running, and it feels really good to have been on a schedule again!
for the QotD: I usually don't carry water on shorter runs, but probably should. It's not that big a deal. I have one of the single bottle belts from amphipod, and also a camelbak for trails and longer runs. I haven't used either more than 1-2 times this summer. Last night I wished I had water during the recovery portions of my intervals.
Weekend running: the schedule says 5 tomorrow. Unless my sore butt gets worse, I'll get that run in. Maybe on the trails (hmmmm?). I was flipping back and forth on whether to do a supported bike ride tomorrow and finally decided to let that one go. I'd love to do a long-ish bike ride on Sun morning. Today is most likely a rest day.0 -
I generally just carry a 24 oz Camelback water bottle with me if I am running outdoors. I have just learned to live with it. I am not out more than 30-40 min. so carrying it is not a huge burden. I also do not drink enough on the run to worry about running out.
DW and I will do w1d3 of c25k either tonight or tomorrow, depending on the schedule. Next week will be more of a struggle being out in CA for work during the week.0 -
I generally don't carry water on most of my runs unless they are over an hour, and I haven't had one of those in a long time. The park I usually run in has several water stops along the way and I stay very hydrated throughout the day.
I'm planning on getting a short run in either Sat or Sun.0 -
Glad the hydration topic come up because I hadn't really considered it. I've been carrying a 500ml bottle of water with me on my C25K runs, but they generally don't last more than 30mins in total and even on the hot days has proved to be enough so far. Not even sure if the park I run through has available water anywhere so this is a good reminder to check that out before I get to doing long runs (a long way off yet but thanks anyway).0
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My DW bought me a new pair of running shoes yesterday. Any thoughts on the best way to break them in? Since I am not really covering more than 1.5-2.5 miles in any run/walk that I do right now, do I just lace them up and go run? Do I use them for a few days of walking around first?
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Joe - you'll probably find your new shoes don't need much breaking in. If they don't feel right when you put them on, it's unlikely that's going to change. At most, I'd alternate the new shoes with the more familiar ones for a few weeks to let you get used to the new ones a little more gradually.0
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I had a fun little trail run this morning. 5 miles, easily paced, in the big regional park about 10 miles west of home. When I run there it's on big, wide, grassy trails that double as horse trails in the summer and XC ski trails in winter. It's a nice mix of flat and rolling, prairie and woods. This was my longest run since before my rib injury, so trying hard not to do too much too soon. Felt great!!1
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Brian - Thanks, that was my thinking too. Shoes feel great as I am walking in them today. Anxious for the initial run tonight.0
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Joe - and if you ever put on a brand new pair of shoes and something doesn't feel right, STOP. I am a very loyal New Balance consumer. I've been in the same model for over 2 years now. I put on a new pair last August and the left shoe felt narrower. I checked the shoe tag and it claimed to be my normal size/width. Visually it looked fine. But then I started having an odd shin pain in my left leg. I also got a blister on my left little toe which I never had before in this model. I tried to ignore it, but then in a 10K race a couple weeks later, I had to stop and walk 2 miles in due to the pain. After I recovered from the race, I pulled out another new pair and then the problem resolved.
I called New Balance customer service and was able to get a replacement pair of shoes. There must have been a manufacturing defect because I had used at least 5 pairs of that model before the bad ones. Never had another problem since.
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I normally get Nikes, but my DW got me a pair of ASICS Gels. Having now worn them for a couple of hours casually walking, they definitely feel and fit well. It has just been a long time that I have broken in a new pair of running shoes.0
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I agree with Brian, I don't think that running shoes require any breaking in. I always think the first couple of runs on a new pair of shoes are the best ones. In fact, I have used a new pair of shoes for a distance race (1/2 marathon), just did a couple of short runs in them before the race to make sure there wasn't anything rubbing the wrong way.
You might like the Asics better, I always find that Nikes run narrow, Asics are far more ample in the forefoot. (I have duck-like feet and need roominess in the forefoot)0
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