After nearly four years of posting Friday thread questions, sometimes I wonder, “what more can I come up with, without repeating myself?” So increasingly, I’m inclined to turn the mic over to you and let everyone feel free to ask away with any question you might have — there are so many readers here who can help, and might have just the insight you’re looking for.
So, consider this a completely open thread, where you can ask anything you want, on any topic. Because it’s the first weekend in November, I’m particularly interested if you’re:
Running the New York City Marathon this weekend?
Have a big long run you’re gearing up for and need a little encouragement?
Anything else that’s on your mind?
Have a great book you’re reading that you’re dying to tell everyone about?
Anything of interest that you’d like to share
Let your freak flag fly! 🏁 — Terrell
Runners on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge in the first mile of the New York City Marathon. Photo by MTA
Brilliant shot! I'm in India, so no I'm not running the NYC Marathon. But I am running the 10K Indian Navy Marathon next week. I plan to do a half marathon early next year once I get my 10k timing. Wish me luck!
Good luck to those runners who are running the NYC marathon this weekend and to those runners who are running a race somewhere other than NYC - Have FUN!
When I turned 50 this past July I set a goal to run 50 races in my 50’s. I am running the monumental 1/2 marathon in Indianapolis in the morning. This is race #4 followed by race #5 a 5 mile trail race Sunday. There is a 80% chance of rain in the morning so looks like rain and mud this weekend for me lol. Not feeling my best but just going to roll with it and try to have fun.
I am so jazzed up (and jealous!) reading all the responses about upcoming race plans- good luck to all of you and hope you get gorgeous weather in your races. I’ve been resting my feet for about 9 weeks for PF but with the pain finally subsiding quite a bit, am thinking of venturing out for a short run-walk-run this weekend. Welcome any advice on how to restart running after a long break.
Two weeks of COVID and I’m aching to get out and get back on both the literal and figurative trail. So why haven’t I? I feel a bit paralyzed by all the advice from (mostly non-running) friends about honoring my body, not pushing too hard, etc. I don’t know what I should and shouldn’t be doing! I’m rarely this in my head regarding running but, there you go. Been the done that? If so, how?
Five days ago I FINALLY did the Marine Corps Marathon! It was wonderful. Loved every mile of it. It was chilly in the early morning waiting for it to start, but after that, the weather was perfect! I even PRd! I had never been to the east coast, so decided to make a vacation of it. Washington DC, Philly, and NYC. I had no idea that the NYC marathon was this Sunday until I was trying to book a room 8 weeks ago and having a real tough time finding vacancies for the weekend. Well, I’m here now! Wishing everyone running it lots of luck!
I will be running my 7 or 8th not sure 1/2 marathon. Doing the Dallas in Dec.
There’s one next weekend but I don’t think I will be ready. I don’t want to injure myself keep training. One day I would like to do the Boston or NewYork!
Keep trudging no matter what! Thanks for the encouragement and the continuing of your blog. You and family stay blessed.
Hey, Terrell. . . we have an Atmospheric River, Rain, Snow and Wind through at least Tuesday here in Redmond, WA--mostly snow on Tuesday. If you think I'm going for a joy run in that, you're crazy! The Golden Gate Half that I normally run should be wet. . . rain in the Bay Area, but we shall see!
Highs in the 50s, looks like. I don't live there, but I do go down for diving a lot. Been a couple of weeks, but generally it's damp and in the 40s that early in the morning. Have to warm up extra hard!
My November-December schedule is filled with shorter 5k-8k-10k runs, just about every weekend. They’re mostly theme runs for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas seasons. Time to kick back but stay active and enjoy the best part of the year.
Well, I have the Monterey 1/2 in a little over a week. Due to injuries and problems with my prosthetic, I'm woefully undertrained, but hoping to power through! And suddenly, it's freaking cold around here!
I have a half-marathon on November 20, and I’m struggling in my preparations for the weather. Here in Kentucky, it could snow in November or be 70 degrees and sunny. Last year I ran on the treadmill when it was below 50 degrees (except for the January day when it snowed five inches...I ran, but not far). It’s been mild here this year, so I’ve not been able to test the waters (so to speak). Any guidelines in dressing for the colder weather? Articles that could help? Any help is appreciated.
Still in recoup mode after completing 3/6 majors this year (Boston, Berlin & Chicago- BBC)! Can’t believe I was able to. It’s been a wild year for me, lots of life transitions but thankfully it’s coming together.
Part of me wishes I was doing NYC, hahahah!!! Good luck to all the runners in any event this weekend, trust your training! You got this!
Where's your mind where you are running? Does it help you stay "in the present" (especially when it gets uncomfortable)? Or is it like meditation where you enter a state of something between "not thinking at all" and "being aware of just enough to keep ticking along"? Or do you find yourself drifting into thoughts about the future and the past? Where do you go?
Running my last long run tomorrow morning 13miler before the marathon I signed up for on Nov 20th. Eeek. I got a late start to training this year cause I got sick after a trip (did the San Fran half in July) and got covid which put be behind 2 weeks. Then I was up in Colorado and completed a 14er last month which I took a week off from running afterwards. I find if I don't relax and let my body heal after trips or long adventure events, I end up getting sick eek. Learned this the hard way hahah.
So anyways - I have not done a long 20 miler or anything like that during training this time around because I ran out of time....I hope that doesn't impact things too much. It is what it is, so I just gotta enjoy tomorrow's long run and then do my best on marathon day. I am hoping to beat my time from last year by at least 15 minutes. I finished at 5:02 last year. Tomorrow will only be 13 miles and then I'll be tapering down the next two weeks.
Good luck to everyone else running this weekend for training or a race! If you're not running, hope you can relax and have a wonderful weekend :)
Nyc this Sunday. Last one was 12 years ago, yikes! The mental part of the taper is tough for me. Best of luck to all runners, in any race you’re doing! The running community is right there with you! ♥️
I am running Chicago Hot chocolate 15 K tomorrow... But probably slow due to hamstring injury from Chicago Marathon. At least I'll get some chocolate!!!
Brilliant shot! I'm in India, so no I'm not running the NYC Marathon. But I am running the 10K Indian Navy Marathon next week. I plan to do a half marathon early next year once I get my 10k timing. Wish me luck!
https://youtu.be/GV0yZoPTLqQ Great way to improve your endurance
Good luck to those runners who are running the NYC marathon this weekend and to those runners who are running a race somewhere other than NYC - Have FUN!
When I turned 50 this past July I set a goal to run 50 races in my 50’s. I am running the monumental 1/2 marathon in Indianapolis in the morning. This is race #4 followed by race #5 a 5 mile trail race Sunday. There is a 80% chance of rain in the morning so looks like rain and mud this weekend for me lol. Not feeling my best but just going to roll with it and try to have fun.
I am so jazzed up (and jealous!) reading all the responses about upcoming race plans- good luck to all of you and hope you get gorgeous weather in your races. I’ve been resting my feet for about 9 weeks for PF but with the pain finally subsiding quite a bit, am thinking of venturing out for a short run-walk-run this weekend. Welcome any advice on how to restart running after a long break.
Two weeks of COVID and I’m aching to get out and get back on both the literal and figurative trail. So why haven’t I? I feel a bit paralyzed by all the advice from (mostly non-running) friends about honoring my body, not pushing too hard, etc. I don’t know what I should and shouldn’t be doing! I’m rarely this in my head regarding running but, there you go. Been the done that? If so, how?
Five days ago I FINALLY did the Marine Corps Marathon! It was wonderful. Loved every mile of it. It was chilly in the early morning waiting for it to start, but after that, the weather was perfect! I even PRd! I had never been to the east coast, so decided to make a vacation of it. Washington DC, Philly, and NYC. I had no idea that the NYC marathon was this Sunday until I was trying to book a room 8 weeks ago and having a real tough time finding vacancies for the weekend. Well, I’m here now! Wishing everyone running it lots of luck!
Hello!
I will be running my 7 or 8th not sure 1/2 marathon. Doing the Dallas in Dec.
There’s one next weekend but I don’t think I will be ready. I don’t want to injure myself keep training. One day I would like to do the Boston or NewYork!
Keep trudging no matter what! Thanks for the encouragement and the continuing of your blog. You and family stay blessed.
Hey, Terrell. . . we have an Atmospheric River, Rain, Snow and Wind through at least Tuesday here in Redmond, WA--mostly snow on Tuesday. If you think I'm going for a joy run in that, you're crazy! The Golden Gate Half that I normally run should be wet. . . rain in the Bay Area, but we shall see!
Running my 13th half marathon tomorrow! I’ve had a nagging extensor tendinitis issue for months now so I won’t race it like I want to.
Anyone have an experience with this? It’s been a problem since August and I’m totally inexperienced with how long tendon injuries take to heal fully.
Will be in NYC over the weekend to cheer on some marathoners!
Have the Rehoboth Beach, DE half about a month away. Spent the week on Hilton Head Island this week & had some awesome runs on the beach. So peaceful!
Highs in the 50s, looks like. I don't live there, but I do go down for diving a lot. Been a couple of weeks, but generally it's damp and in the 40s that early in the morning. Have to warm up extra hard!
My November-December schedule is filled with shorter 5k-8k-10k runs, just about every weekend. They’re mostly theme runs for Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas seasons. Time to kick back but stay active and enjoy the best part of the year.
Well, I have the Monterey 1/2 in a little over a week. Due to injuries and problems with my prosthetic, I'm woefully undertrained, but hoping to power through! And suddenly, it's freaking cold around here!
I have a half-marathon on November 20, and I’m struggling in my preparations for the weather. Here in Kentucky, it could snow in November or be 70 degrees and sunny. Last year I ran on the treadmill when it was below 50 degrees (except for the January day when it snowed five inches...I ran, but not far). It’s been mild here this year, so I’ve not been able to test the waters (so to speak). Any guidelines in dressing for the colder weather? Articles that could help? Any help is appreciated.
Still in recoup mode after completing 3/6 majors this year (Boston, Berlin & Chicago- BBC)! Can’t believe I was able to. It’s been a wild year for me, lots of life transitions but thankfully it’s coming together.
Part of me wishes I was doing NYC, hahahah!!! Good luck to all the runners in any event this weekend, trust your training! You got this!
I have a question for all you seasoned runners:
Where's your mind where you are running? Does it help you stay "in the present" (especially when it gets uncomfortable)? Or is it like meditation where you enter a state of something between "not thinking at all" and "being aware of just enough to keep ticking along"? Or do you find yourself drifting into thoughts about the future and the past? Where do you go?
Running NY with my grandson!! My 9th and his 1st!! I’m running for the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation! Be Bone Strong Team!!
Running my last long run tomorrow morning 13miler before the marathon I signed up for on Nov 20th. Eeek. I got a late start to training this year cause I got sick after a trip (did the San Fran half in July) and got covid which put be behind 2 weeks. Then I was up in Colorado and completed a 14er last month which I took a week off from running afterwards. I find if I don't relax and let my body heal after trips or long adventure events, I end up getting sick eek. Learned this the hard way hahah.
So anyways - I have not done a long 20 miler or anything like that during training this time around because I ran out of time....I hope that doesn't impact things too much. It is what it is, so I just gotta enjoy tomorrow's long run and then do my best on marathon day. I am hoping to beat my time from last year by at least 15 minutes. I finished at 5:02 last year. Tomorrow will only be 13 miles and then I'll be tapering down the next two weeks.
Good luck to everyone else running this weekend for training or a race! If you're not running, hope you can relax and have a wonderful weekend :)
Nyc this Sunday. Last one was 12 years ago, yikes! The mental part of the taper is tough for me. Best of luck to all runners, in any race you’re doing! The running community is right there with you! ♥️
Matt, good luck!
Running my first 50 miler tomorrow. Nervous, anxious, excited and happy.
Running my First Half Marathon at the Louisville Marathon on Sunday!
I am running Chicago Hot chocolate 15 K tomorrow... But probably slow due to hamstring injury from Chicago Marathon. At least I'll get some chocolate!!!
Running NYC for first marathon! Just need to get to finish line!
Running/Walking/Crawling this weekend in NY!! Running for a charity - Imerman’s Angels so no one has to fight cancer alone. Going to be a warm one!!