March 2019 Monthly Running Challenge
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for the toes and indiscreet places, i use a paper towel-no double usage
i slather myself in the rocket pure. not just my underthings would get vaseline stains
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Not heard of that, will have to check it out.0 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
Not heard of that, will have to check it out.
I don't think it's too widely known in the running crowd. They are one of the sponsors of a local trail race series and I know the RD uses and highly recommends it. He's a beast runner who has won the Arrowhead 135 five times.
I got small sample tube at the race, tried it, and loved it. When looking online to buy a bigger tube I found out it's a local company and I used to work with the two guys who invented the stuff and started the company! 30+ years ago I used to be a pharmacy technician and worked for the a hospital under the Mayo Clinic umbrella. These two guys were pharmacists and developed many topical products for the dermatology department and started this company as a result.
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rheddmobile wrote: »I have a monthly question if no one minds! For the benefit of the newbies especially. What gear have you bought that you regret spending too much money on, either because you hardly ever use it or because you found you could get something less expensive? And what gear has turned out to be a really great deal, either because it was expensive but worth every penny or because it was super cheap but works great?
Gear I regret: 1. Years ago I spent $40 on knuckle lights, they were awful and the the lights shining in motion with my hands swinging gave me vertigo! 2. Hydration belt, bought it while training for my first marathon, I had no idea I hated wearing a belt while running. I wore it once and gave it to a friend.
Expensive gear I love: My black Nike running pants, spent $100 on them 10+ years ago, and they are still my go-to running pants.
Cheap gear I love: Kangaroo Pouch, bought it at a packet pickup a couple years ago, it was only $10, folds over on my waistband with a magnet and holds my phone, car key and ID. It's light and just the perfect size!5 -
Question of the month...
Things I love:- Nike rain/wind jacket, bought on sale but still expensive. Had it for years and have been able to rain proof it again so I think it will last forever.
- TigerTail portable roller! Used it all the time when I was traveling so much and now use it home too
- Lucy compression capris and shorts - best pockets ever! Unfortunately they were bought by Northface and they have not kept the styles.
- Skora Running shoes - my absolute favorites but they haven't had stock for over a year now
- Smartwool PhD Run Ultra Light cushion socks. Never had a blister and they have an awesome return policy
- Smith Optics running sunglasses (on sale at REI). I wear them every run, they have never scratched and they fit me perfectly unlike Oakley or Nike that are way too big even in women's.
- Hobbes' Kurgo handsfree leash (less than $20). Been using it pretty much on every run for the last 5 years. Pretty sure it will last another 5 or more.
Not much I can think of here.- All the running shoes I have purchased then discovered after a few runs they were not good for me and not able to return (most bought on sale/clearance but still)
Like others I tend to do my research (apparently not well enough on my shoes but I am always hopeful this 'one' will work for me!) and buy on sale. I also tend to keep the things I buy for a long time and get more than enough use out of them so that offsets the cost if they aren't on sale.
ETA - I have never used Body Glide so have no opinion. Never needed it, never had much if any chafing issues.3 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
Not heard of that, will have to check it out.
I don't think it's too widely known in the running crowd. They are one of the sponsors of a local trail race series and I know the RD uses and highly recommends it. He's a beast runner who has won the Arrowhead 135 five times.
I got small sample tube at the race, tried it, and loved it. When looking online to buy a bigger tube I found out it's a local company and I used to work with the two guys who invented the stuff and started the company! 30+ years ago I used to be a pharmacy technician and worked for the a hospital under the Mayo Clinic umbrella. These two guys were pharmacists and developed many topical products for the dermatology department and started this company as a result.
So is it available online?
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hoshaugh73 wrote: »Gear I regret: 1. Years ago I spent $40 on knuckle lights, they were awful and the the lights shining in motion with my hands swinging gave me vertigo!
I love my knuckle lights! They are easy to turn on and off as needed. This is a great asset when running on the mean suburban streets.
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Plus, I can aim and shine them in the eyes of inattentive drivers acting like *kitten*holes to get their attention. You can’t do that with a head lamp (not easily anyway).
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March goal: 80 miles
3/3: 7.43 miles
3/5: 4.65 miles
3/6: 5.33 miles
3/7: 3.12 miles
20.53/80 miles completed
I ran 3.12 miles at lunch today. It felt pretty tough. It was 70F with 17mph winds. I really hate hate wind. I would have liked to run this morning, but the wind was making 44F feel like 35F and I just didn't want to deal with that. I did finally start relaxing into my run, but then it was time to head home so I could get back to work.rheddmobile wrote: »I have a monthly question if no one minds! For the benefit of the newbies especially. What gear have you bought that you regret spending too much money on, either because you hardly ever use it or because you found you could get something less expensive? And what gear has turned out to be a really great deal, either because it was expensive but worth every penny or because it was super cheap but works great?
Good question! I'm looking forward to seeing what everyone says. For me one of the best things I've gotten was a flipbelt. I like it because it does not have any buckles or straps to adjust. It fits snugly around the waist/hips and doesn't really move. (Mine is starting to move some, but I think that is because I'm down ~10 pounds since I got it and I need to go down a size). My phone fits in it nicely even in a case and you can get a bottle that slips in there too (which is another thing I'm glad I got).
I also got a pair of sleeves this year for Christmas and I really like them too. They are perfect for days when I want a jacket, but a jacket would be too much. And they are better for me than a long sleeved shirt because if I get too warm I can just take them off and I find rolling up long sleeved shirts to be annoying, especially if the shirt has snug sleeves.
2019 races:
2/2/19: Catch the Groundhog Half Marathon - PR 2:15:17
5/18/19: Run for 57th AHC Half Marathon5 -
PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »
Not heard of that, will have to check it out.
I don't think it's too widely known in the running crowd. They are one of the sponsors of a local trail race series and I know the RD uses and highly recommends it. He's a beast runner who has won the Arrowhead 135 five times.
I got small sample tube at the race, tried it, and loved it. When looking online to buy a bigger tube I found out it's a local company and I used to work with the two guys who invented the stuff and started the company! 30+ years ago I used to be a pharmacy technician and worked for the a hospital under the Mayo Clinic umbrella. These two guys were pharmacists and developed many topical products for the dermatology department and started this company as a result.
So is it available online?
Sure, at the usual places... Ebay, Walmart and Amazon, among others. After this discussion I went to ebay and found two 13 oz jars for $20 shipped. They expired in January but I'm sure they'll be just fine for my purposes for years to come (and two jars will last years!). You can also find a 2.5 oz tube. I'll be putting what's left of my tube in my drop bag.4 -
Had to share, look what arrived this morning! It's huge!
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PastorVincent wrote: »PastorVincent wrote: »
Not heard of that, will have to check it out.
I don't think it's too widely known in the running crowd. They are one of the sponsors of a local trail race series and I know the RD uses and highly recommends it. He's a beast runner who has won the Arrowhead 135 five times.
I got small sample tube at the race, tried it, and loved it. When looking online to buy a bigger tube I found out it's a local company and I used to work with the two guys who invented the stuff and started the company! 30+ years ago I used to be a pharmacy technician and worked for the a hospital under the Mayo Clinic umbrella. These two guys were pharmacists and developed many topical products for the dermatology department and started this company as a result.
So is it available online?
Sure, at the usual places... Ebay, Walmart and Amazon, among others. After this discussion I went to ebay and found two 13 oz jars for $20 shipped. They expired in January but I'm sure they'll be just fine for my purposes for years to come (and two jars will last years!). You can also find a 2.5 oz tube. I'll be putting what's left of my tube in my drop bag.
Cool will try to remember to search for it. Body Glide was the best I found locally and compared to nipple chaffing... well happy to use most things.
But if there is better, I am up to try it. 2 -
amymoreorless wrote: »hoshaugh73 wrote: »Gear I regret: 1. Years ago I spent $40 on knuckle lights, they were awful and the the lights shining in motion with my hands swinging gave me vertigo!
I love my knuckle lights! They are easy to turn on and off as needed. This is a great asset when running on the mean suburban streets..
Plus, I can aim and shine them in the eyes of inattentive drivers acting like *kitten*holes to get their attention. You can’t do that with a head lamp (not easily anyway).
@amymoreorless Dang, I didn't even know they still sold knuckle lights... I think I got mine back in 2012!?
@Avidkeo Awesome mixer! I want one too, but my kitchen is just too small to store anything but the basics.
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hoshaugh73 wrote: »amymoreorless wrote: »hoshaugh73 wrote: »Gear I regret: 1. Years ago I spent $40 on knuckle lights, they were awful and the the lights shining in motion with my hands swinging gave me vertigo!
I love my knuckle lights! They are easy to turn on and off as needed. This is a great asset when running on the mean suburban streets..
Plus, I can aim and shine them in the eyes of inattentive drivers acting like *kitten*holes to get their attention. You can’t do that with a head lamp (not easily anyway).
@amymoreorless Dang, I didn't even know they still sold knuckle lights... I think I got mine back in 2012!?
@Avidkeo Awesome mixer! I want one too, but my kitchen is just too small to store anything but the basics.
@hoshaugh73 oh thats frustrating. I am very grateful to have a good sized kitchen1 -
PastorVincent wrote: »Cool will try to remember to search for it. Body Glide was the best I found locally and compared to nipple chaffing... well happy to use most things. But if there is better, I am up to try it.
I've never used it to prevent nipple chafing. For that I just use little bandaids like this
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@Elise4270 - Hope the surgery went well. You're right about O2 vs VO2 Max (saturation vs usage), and there are now watches out there that include an O2 sensor. The new Garmin Fenix 5X Plus watch has an oximeter, but it can only take a reading while you stand still. According to their literature, it's useful for helping you determine how your body is acclimating to high altitudes...so, not something I'm going to need any time soon unless I start taking up alpine sports.
This morning was a short run. Temp was in the 50s, so great for running, but a member of the group had an old hamstring issue flare up, so I walked her back to her car while the others went on. At least I'm no longer on call, so I'm free to start running my other routes now that the mileage is kinda getting back up there again.
01 - 14.13
04 - 13.59
05 - 13.36
06 - 13.45
07 - 10.29
Total: 64.82 / 200 miles10 -
@Elise4270 - Hope the surgery went well. You're right about O2 vs VO2 Max (saturation vs usage), and there are now watches out there that include an O2 sensor. The new Garmin Fenix 5X Plus watch has an oximeter, but it can only take a reading while you stand still. According to their literature, it's useful for helping you determine how your body is acclimating to high altitudes...so, not something I'm going to need any time soon unless I start taking up alpine sports.
At least I'm no longer on call, so I'm free to start running my other routes now that the mileage is kinda getting back up there again.
Thanks ! You are a wealth of information. My phone once had the capability of reading O2 but I thought it was crap since it was always 70-80%. I suppose that could be right if you’ve been moving about. I am no longer on call either. Haha! Hooray! I’m doing fine as long as i don’t move and take meds every 4 hours.9 -
Hello! New here. Excited to see a group of people so supportive of each other! I want to get back into running, not for marthon purposes but for myself and living a healthy lifestyle! I'm looking to start with something I think I can achieve, and that is 25miles. It seems so small, and seeing how most if you are upwards of 100 miles, kudos to you! You are an inspiration!
My first month here was 25 miles. I think I had to count walking miles to make that goal, so keep at it, build slowly, absorb some of the wisdom and experience in this group and you’ll be running hundreds of miles too if that’s your aim! Feel free to ask any and all questions. We try to do monthly questions that are not necessarily running related, but meant to help everyone get aquatinted. So if you have a silly or sincere question, this is the place.6 -
PastorVincent wrote: »
Absolutely!!! It's all about the swag (or bling - I can never remember which is which).
I got some nifty bracelets for swag. One says ALLERGY, another FALL RISK, yet another saying I’ve had a certain medicine- exparell (I think) and one more with my name laser-printed on it ! Ohh and an awesome water cup!
ETA bling is the shiny stuff raccoons would steal if they had the opportunity to rain your medals rack.11 -
8.2 miles this evening. Was a nice preview to Spring...72F with 16mph wind.
1 week into the month and I am at 27 miles. Looks like I am on track to meet goal this month.8
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