September 2017 Running Challenge

Those of you in the path of Irma, you're in my prayers.

A little late to the body lube discussion but I toss in my 2¢. I tried Body Glide for over a year and was never really happy with it. Just not enough glide. I heard about Trail Toes from some trail runners and tried it and love it! Even though it's called Trail "Toes", it works well for all body parts. I'm getting close to the end of my tub and even though it works great, I'm going to try a different product next called Vaniply. One of the local trail race series hands out samples and I have a few now. I found out that I used to work with the two guys who founded the company...some 30 years ago...so I'll give them business at least once, more if it works well.

For nipples I just use the cheapest small circle bandaids I can find. I believe my last box was $2.50 for 100. Cheap and work well.

When I ran my 50K in April somehow I forgot to use the bandaids!!! I didn't realize it until after the race was over, which was the exact same moment that I discovered that I didn't need nip protection when wearing my Ultimate Direction hydration pack. SOOOOOO happy for that!

@WandaVaughn Did you get your shoes at a running store? Any running store I've been to around here will take back any shoe in within 30 days. If they don't, I wouldn't shop there again. You need to put miles on your shoes to know if they're really for you and any good running store understands that. As far as socks, they are like shoes...what works for one person may or may not work for another. Many folks love SmartWool socks but I can't stand them. Too slippery in my shoes. My preference is for DryMax or FitSok. It is worth trying different socks until you find what you love.
And for your 50 years old question, I ran my first (and only) marathon at 49 and my first (and only) 50K at age 50. In January I turn 51 and plan on running my first 50 mile race. At 52 I plan on my first 100K. At 53 I plan on my first 100 Mile race.

@Dcorrick & @skippygirlsmom thank you
@_nikkiwolf_ a trail running vacation?!?!? Sounds awesome!
@ariceroni that would be quite a sight to see a runner licking their arms on a run!
@JessicaMcB OUCH!!!
@shanaber I love that profile picture!
@HonuNui thanks! I have looked into what the National MS society offers and found they have a DIY program for an event such as I'm planning. It sounds like it would take are of the money end and allow me to have a site for folks to go to read about what I'd be doing and donate if they wish. If I go through with this, that's the route I'll take. Nice bird pics!
@lporter229 sorry that race was so poorly organized. After the time and money you put in to getting there, you're right to expect more. If you want to see the race succeed, I'd bring up your concerns (with suggestions for solutions) with the organizer. I'm sure he wants it to be the best it can be and wants to know how the race is perceived from the runners standpoint. And always bring your own light to a night race
@BrianAWeber when I trail run, I listen to the sounds of nature. I never have music playing. When I run on pavement, it varies between trail running podcasts to music. I have a long running playlist which I put on shuffle and often listen to that but sometimes the mood strikes for a specific band or genre. I used to inhale audio books while driving. I tried it once for running and kept getting lost in my own thoughts and had to go back to hear what I missed. That happens with podcasts too, but I rarely feel compelled to go back.
@Elise4270 I like the gear, particularly the shorts!

PastorVincent wrote: »

That is why all of my stuff is black. I do not have to worry about all this silly matching stuff

@PastorVincent my stuff is all manner of different colors and I also don't have to worry about silly matching stuff ; ) My favorite running socks were on sale recently, but only in red and lime green. They match nothing and everything I own at the same time.

@hanlonsk I think you have awesome fashion sense!
@mobycarp congrats on Rochester Runner of the year!!
@Orphia thanks for posting the link to your marathon recap. I missed it first time around since I was AWOL from teh group. You nailed it! Love the pics.
@klovold1983 good to see another Minnesotan here! I'm in the Twin Cities.
@ctlaws44 I do the same thing to practice my balance. I'm amazed at how much better my balance has become since doing it. It literally takes no time to do because you do it when you're just standing there anyway. The key is to remember to do it. I'll also work my core when I read in bed. I'll either lift up my chest just slightly off the mattress, or lift up my legs. Go as long as I can, rest, then back at it. Cheap, easy core work that takes ZERO time to do.

I've only run 1 day so far this month but tomorrow will be back at it!
And if the hurricane comes here, biking will be impacted so may run some more! 3 days of biking 135 miles... sitting wasn't fun yesterday. But I'm better now thanks to Desitin... yep, the diaper rash stuff.

Hobbes, the Vizsla was dog of the day yesterday in my classroom! @shanaber's dog!
Not sure why the picture comes out all blue... but it is white on my projector.



9/1 - 5 miles
9/2 - 45 miles biking
9/3 - 40 miles biking
9/4 - 50 miles biking
9/5 - strength training
9/6 - REST!



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