Pete
Marley and I ran a pleasant 4 miles of trail at a moderate pace in 5 inches or so of fresh powder. Winter hasn't quite given up yet and they predict freezing rain for tomorrow morning.
TrailTromper
Tallahassee, Florida
Morning! Got in a couple of miles yesterday on the anti-gravity treadmill at PT. Interesting experience-- I ran at 65% of my body weight and ran at a higher pace with a lot less effort. Hmmm, less weight, easier running. What's the takeaway here?
TT- I think we got a little more down here, but the sun seems to be working its magic.
qotd: pass
We have our oldest granddaughter - 3rd grade (on spring break) - so the three of us are walking across town to a Mexican restaurant for lunch. I ran with her on her first "Girls on the Run" 5K last fall.
Then back and a nap! Later after I take her back to my daughter, I will go out for a nice easy 4-5 miler.
The 12-hour trail training run is ahead on Saturday afternoon/night. A little rain between now and then, but the trails should be ok on Saturday. We do not fear a little mud! : )
Tim
Nice and easy 5 miles today on lightly snowy trails. No watch, no pack, no hand-held bottle. I felt so light, which is a stretch for me.
TT - looks like you guys go more of this last storm than we did in PA. Can't wait for spring.
dc - Now you only need to lose 35% of your body weight
CM - good luck this weekend. You're right a "little" mud isn't too dad.
QOTD: Do you run most of the time "loaded up" (as in with pack, bottle, etc.) or are you usually running unencumbered?
95% of the time I have a pack at at least a hand-held.
“Paralysis-to-50k” training plan is underway!
Morning all,
Going out for 6 or 7 later. Hoping for one last solid week before the half marathon on March 30.
QOTD: It depends on the season. Right now, I don't carry anything unless the run is longer than 2 hours. During the summer, I ALWAYS have a handheld because my asthma acts up like crazy. Long runs in the summer require a hydration pack and honey stinger fuels.
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NYCM: 11/4/2018
flashlight and sidewalk
Morning all!
My easy 6 miles yesterday turned into 8 because I just couldn't seem to turn towards home. It's nice running in daylight! Today the plan is for 7-8 more easy miles and I really need to get back on the bike...I slacked that last week.
QOTD: Most of the time on the trail I have my pack on. I like to carry some gear on me. I was able to help some hikers reunite by letting them use my cell phone last week. I think its worth it, plus you get some added resistance.
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I'll take the dog out tonight for 60-90 minutes over at Green Lane trails I think. The spring daylight is here, now we just need the spring temperatures. Hopefully all the ice and snow are gone but I suspect there will still be some on the south side of the lake where the slopes are not exposed to much sun. I need to start getting some miles in... just a few months now until Laurel Highlands.
QOTD: Rarely carry anything for runs under 2 hours no matter the season. I do carry the cell phone in shorts pocket most of the time, and the dog beeper when she runs with me which is most days. I don't own a pack. Just use handhelds for longer runs and races and shorts pockets to stash gels and such.
In dog beers, I've only had one.
QOTD: I seldom carry anything. On a run above two hours I might take water and maybe a snack, but not necessarily.
Me and the dog ended up with 10 this morning, even though the temps are staying in the 20 it still felt comfortable to run in.
QOTD: In the cold weather I run equipment free up to 2 hours, if I go longer I plan on loops back for water. Warm or hot weather I start carrying water if I plan on farther than 10.
Just crawled out of bed a few minutes ago. Unfortunately that doesn't mean I slept in, just that I worked last night. Now it's off to the Dr for my annual physical. Hoping to get in 6+ mile this evening after I get back from that.
QOTD: Always run with a bottle, even for my short 4.5 mile road loop around the house. When I hit the trails I'm mostly loaded up with a pack of some sort.
hill repeats on the schedule for tonight,
QOTD: I haven't been carrying anything lately. I also have been out for longer than 8 miles in months though.
I am going to try a new simplistic method this summer and try to survive with a single handheld on runs up to 20 or so.
We shall see how well that works.
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22.3 beautiful sunny miles on real dirt trails!
QOTD usually 10 and under nothing, even did some three-hour runs this winter with nothing. But it depends on the temperature also. Over 10 I'll usually take a fuel belt or pack. I really wish I could use a handheld but it just feels weird in my hand.
I will get something going after work today. I stretched that IT Band last night, and everything feels like new today. I need to stay on top of it though. I am committed to a 12 hour event on May 31st. That isn't the smartest thing I have ever done since I am basically taking the next month off from long runs to hunt. I'll just go as long as I feel like it. I'll walk when I have to, whatever.
QOTD: I only wear a hydration vest if I plan to run more than two hours. That pretty much holds true even if I have an event coming up.
LB2
Faster Than Your Couch!
Good Afternoon,
Late check-in again. I just hate how work gets in the way of running...
What is this "snow" thing you are all talking about? Gone and done with here. (And I hope this will last!). Sunny with temps in the mid-40's, what a joy. Planning on some miles in the evening, kids allowing, that is.
QOTD: In winter, I usually run without food, drink or spare clothes, not always to my advantage, though. My winter runs tend to be shorter than the summer runs, typically 3 hours or less. In the summer, I usually carry a handheld or two, with a sports drink, and some liquid food on longer runs (more than 2-3 hours).
On unsupported runs, where I don't come by a spring often enough, I take my hydration pack with me, sometimes loaded up with additional bottles. I don't like this too much, but am willing to adjust to get long runs in. I prefer to take as little as possible, but with experience, I have learned to compromise a bit in favor of safety.
Run for fun.