Morning, friends! ☀️ I hope you're waking up to — or have already started! — a pleasant Friday morning — it’s a little unseasonably warm here in Atlanta, and we’re supposed to experience even warmer temperatures this weekend, but hopefully we’ll get a chill back in the weeks ahead and it will start feeling like fall again.
Today is one of those Fridays where I don’t have a specific question to ask, so I thought I’d check in:
Have a question? Or a thought to share?
Something cool/funny/sad/exciting/etc. that happened this week?
Any accomplishments or goals you reached? Running-related, or not?
I’ve been away from running for so many years. Still exercising and doing other things like weights and HiiT but I’ve got the urge to get back to running. Previously did several 10k runs and a half marathon too. It’s coming at the worst time of year as it’s getting extremely cold and miserable here in Scotland, but I’m thinking of biting the bullet and getting back out there.
Anyone else here gotten back into running after a long time away?
Hate to see the warm weather and sunshine go. It’s a long winter in upstate ny. I’m going to run the rock and roll San Antonio 5 k and 1/2 in early December, so that should help😎. Good luck to you all in Richmond 💪❤️
I was out running the other day and met someone else running that I didn't know. We started talking and running together. I even took a clip of him explaining why it's important to get out and run with all the stress going on here in Israel now. He was running a bit faster than my usual, and I felt that extra burst of energy the entire day. I've always been a lone runner, but that got me thinking about the benefit of going with a buddy.
Finished the Chicago Marathon last month with my grandson! Now I have just been maintaining for the New York City Marathon. Running for BHOF marathon charity. I’ve never run 2 in a year let alone 2 within a few weeks of each other but after training in the heat and humidity this summer I feel sure I can do it in the cooler temps.
A creaky 5k ended up being nice for me today. The first KM was like trying to move the wooden toy Pinnochio. But by KM #3,4,5, I felt back to normal and could have gone further had I not made the mistake of eating fast food for lunch, which made me feel like I was running while wearing a flap jacket. I figured that was a better alternative than passing out from not eating anything thought. :P
Hey folks, yesterday morning, I run 3km since 2 months doing nothing. I'm a 100km finishers two times, but this 3km hit me! The running shape is run out so fast!
I ran a half marathon in Biloxi over the weekend. Great event. My first half in almost 2 years, due to knee injury. Kind of a test run for Richmond. 🙂 No pain in the days after, so Yay!
Terrell - Do we know how many of us will be running in Richmond? I offered about a month ago to show anyone who’s interested around the nearby Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown area the day before or after the race. (I can’t do it on November 11 afternoon because I’ll be participating in Colonial Williamsburg’s tribute to veterans where Mrs Washington will thank us for our service.) It’s where I live and about 35-40 minutes from downtown Richmond. That offer is still open. The Williamsburg area is more scenic and much more historic than Richmond’s urban canyons. I could make reservations at a local restaurant or perhaps even host a social at my place.
I have had ups and downs this week. Trying to force myself into resting some days. The rain has required me to, so that was good. My highlight the past couple of weeks was that because I'm running now, I get to run with my daughters. I'll be running a half-marathon in December with my oldest and my youngest, and I ran with both of them in the last week or so. My oldest is in town for her homecoming, and we ran early this morning. I loved being able to do that. In the past I never could have. So - running is giving me time with my grown kids that I never would have had before, and if there were no other benefits (there are plenty of other benefits), that would be enough!
I also hit a new PR on my 10K earlier this week, getting it under an hour for the first time - and then hit a second PR on it, cutting that time by another minute+ a few days later, so I'm feeling pretty good about that. I know my times aren't anything special for experienced runners, but for me, a guy who just started running in June and who has always been pretty slow, it feels great to run 10K in 57:30.
Have enjoyed reading this Friday's thread! Was scheduled for our local "Ghostly Gecko"5K, (florida has a lot of geckos), but had conflict with grandchildren sleep over. Grandchildren won. Ran my 5k virtually this morning. Dealing with rubbing a big hole in the heel of one shoe. Read up on why it might be happening, may be heel moving too much. idk. Anyone else ever have this issue?
Hello everyone and Happy Friday! I am currently heading into the taper before the “Big One” the NY Marathon happening on 11/5, this will be 5/6 and I’m so excited. I’m new to running but my goal is to get the 6 complete and I’m so close to that. I’m already locked in for Tokyo next year. So thankful that I have been able to be in this space. I have enjoyed this journey and look forward to taking this lifestyle throughout my life.
Finished Cocoa Beach Half Marathon last Sunday … finish chute was on “I Dream of Jeannie Lane”. Next is Space Coast half 6th year in a row Thanksgiving weekend. Older folks will understand reference!!
I’m in the processing of falling back in love with running again. I’d fallen into some bad habits but after reading more about running posture I’m back in it.
The advice I’ve been given is all about head position. You should be keeping your head nicely balanced above your neck. Sounds obvious but many of us have our heads on all wrong. Quite often leaning forward, especially when tired. Our heads are HEAVY so getting your head in the right position enables your whole body to move better and open up your tubes for more efficient running.
Result has been a ten beats a min drop in heart rate for a given speed. Wow!
I am running a 15K trail run tomorrow with my brother. It is supposed to be in the 20's but I prefer that to the hot weather. It should be beautiful with the fall leaves.
Thank you for Friday open thread - I look forward to it as much as Friday itself. I have the MCM this weekend on Sunday, very stressed that I will have to walk after 20 miles (like I did the last time in 2019..) My question is what do people to to avoid negative self talk towards the end of a race when they are super fatigued - I know there is no magic pill to this so it’s probably not a question ...
Due to medical problems, I have not run since the first of the year - had to cancel the Little Rock 1/2 in the Spring. My last 1/2 was in the Spring of 2022 (DC Rock 'n' Roll - oldest runner out of 10,000 - 1st in over 80). Doc says I can start running the first of '24 -yeah!! The Friday Open Threads have really helped me keep my spirits up - thanks to you all! Plan on training for a 1/2 next April or May.
it has been really warm in maryland. we did a pub run last nite and afterwards really enjoyed sitting outside on the patio of the brewery, enjoying some tasty suds with friends.
Hi! Haven't been here for long but I just love the group vibe!🙌🏼❤️ I'm wondering if you do organised group run calls in different locations? It'd be so cool! I'd be totally up for it.
Sorry I've been away a while... nice to read some notes from y'all! I completed a half marathon recently on my 70th birthday - Oktoberfest in Asheville NC - at at the finish my wife met me with a bunch of good friends, balloons and a birthday cake! Great fun.
It was the 2nd HM for the year, and I think that's comfortable... so I'm planning on two for 2024, Flying Pig (Cincinnati) in Spring and Oktoberfest again in the Fall. "Start slow and taper off" is a motto that I like! Why do I run? Because I'm a better person when I do. I'm trying to follow my best self, always a challenge. Wishing you all the best!
Hoping all are doing well in their training for the upcoming Half Marathon or any race you are training for. I came to running late (at 69).......at 74 the last 5 years have taught me some things........I should have made time for other forms of exercise to help protect and strengthen my body against injury........right now I am using CrossFit and Yoga..........Just thought I would plant a seed.........I read books and articles about training to increase distance and get better time but missed the part about building a sound body to protect from injury. Hopefully you all are not missing this component and are training and keeping your body injury free. Prayers for safe runs and strong bodies!!!!
I’ve been traveling for work for the last three weeks, and find it difficult to get all my runs in. However, I did get some trail running in (always a treat!!) and other adventures, so I call it a win :) Getting excited about my upcoming half & having that as my sole focus for the next few weeks.
I will be doing a morning run up Mount Tabor in Portland. We are down into the low 40s with lots of fog - my favorite running weather. It is mornings (and runs) like these that remind me how grateful I am to be able to use my body to run!
Tomorrow (October 28) I have the inaugural Jamestown 5k. It will be around the site of the national monument where the first successful English settlement took place in 1607. It’s a fast, flat course and the weather should be perfect here (as it also appears in Terrell’s comment about Atlanta). Since it’s the inaugural, I actually have a chance at setting the course record in the M70+ division!
I recently had a health issue and was mostly not running. I did walk a lot. I just started back running, so I won’t be doing any races just yet. I already ran once this week and my goal is three days this week. I’ll even take twice. I will progress from there and feel hopeful.
Just joined the group but looking forward to running my second half marathon tomorrow! My hometown of Emerald Isle, NC has a nice flat course and usually gets a big turnout. Weather looks excellent and I’m planning to push my 3 1/2 month old son, Wright the whole way. Felt much more prepared last year, but looking forward to the challenge!
My right knee feels stiff and a little strange, so I’m taking the day off. It was already in my plan to take today off, so I don’t feel bad about resting.
I have a 5K race on Sunday and am kind of excited! It’s my second race! Should I be worried about my knee?
I’ve been away from running for so many years. Still exercising and doing other things like weights and HiiT but I’ve got the urge to get back to running. Previously did several 10k runs and a half marathon too. It’s coming at the worst time of year as it’s getting extremely cold and miserable here in Scotland, but I’m thinking of biting the bullet and getting back out there.
Anyone else here gotten back into running after a long time away?
Sure
Hate to see the warm weather and sunshine go. It’s a long winter in upstate ny. I’m going to run the rock and roll San Antonio 5 k and 1/2 in early December, so that should help😎. Good luck to you all in Richmond 💪❤️
I was out running the other day and met someone else running that I didn't know. We started talking and running together. I even took a clip of him explaining why it's important to get out and run with all the stress going on here in Israel now. He was running a bit faster than my usual, and I felt that extra burst of energy the entire day. I've always been a lone runner, but that got me thinking about the benefit of going with a buddy.
Finished the Chicago Marathon last month with my grandson! Now I have just been maintaining for the New York City Marathon. Running for BHOF marathon charity. I’ve never run 2 in a year let alone 2 within a few weeks of each other but after training in the heat and humidity this summer I feel sure I can do it in the cooler temps.
Running the Monumental half tomorrow in Indianapolis while my daughter runs the full. Wish me luck!
A creaky 5k ended up being nice for me today. The first KM was like trying to move the wooden toy Pinnochio. But by KM #3,4,5, I felt back to normal and could have gone further had I not made the mistake of eating fast food for lunch, which made me feel like I was running while wearing a flap jacket. I figured that was a better alternative than passing out from not eating anything thought. :P
Hey folks, yesterday morning, I run 3km since 2 months doing nothing. I'm a 100km finishers two times, but this 3km hit me! The running shape is run out so fast!
I ran a half marathon in Biloxi over the weekend. Great event. My first half in almost 2 years, due to knee injury. Kind of a test run for Richmond. 🙂 No pain in the days after, so Yay!
Terrell - Do we know how many of us will be running in Richmond? I offered about a month ago to show anyone who’s interested around the nearby Williamsburg-Jamestown-Yorktown area the day before or after the race. (I can’t do it on November 11 afternoon because I’ll be participating in Colonial Williamsburg’s tribute to veterans where Mrs Washington will thank us for our service.) It’s where I live and about 35-40 minutes from downtown Richmond. That offer is still open. The Williamsburg area is more scenic and much more historic than Richmond’s urban canyons. I could make reservations at a local restaurant or perhaps even host a social at my place.
I have had ups and downs this week. Trying to force myself into resting some days. The rain has required me to, so that was good. My highlight the past couple of weeks was that because I'm running now, I get to run with my daughters. I'll be running a half-marathon in December with my oldest and my youngest, and I ran with both of them in the last week or so. My oldest is in town for her homecoming, and we ran early this morning. I loved being able to do that. In the past I never could have. So - running is giving me time with my grown kids that I never would have had before, and if there were no other benefits (there are plenty of other benefits), that would be enough!
I also hit a new PR on my 10K earlier this week, getting it under an hour for the first time - and then hit a second PR on it, cutting that time by another minute+ a few days later, so I'm feeling pretty good about that. I know my times aren't anything special for experienced runners, but for me, a guy who just started running in June and who has always been pretty slow, it feels great to run 10K in 57:30.
Have enjoyed reading this Friday's thread! Was scheduled for our local "Ghostly Gecko"5K, (florida has a lot of geckos), but had conflict with grandchildren sleep over. Grandchildren won. Ran my 5k virtually this morning. Dealing with rubbing a big hole in the heel of one shoe. Read up on why it might be happening, may be heel moving too much. idk. Anyone else ever have this issue?
Hello everyone and Happy Friday! I am currently heading into the taper before the “Big One” the NY Marathon happening on 11/5, this will be 5/6 and I’m so excited. I’m new to running but my goal is to get the 6 complete and I’m so close to that. I’m already locked in for Tokyo next year. So thankful that I have been able to be in this space. I have enjoyed this journey and look forward to taking this lifestyle throughout my life.
Finished Cocoa Beach Half Marathon last Sunday … finish chute was on “I Dream of Jeannie Lane”. Next is Space Coast half 6th year in a row Thanksgiving weekend. Older folks will understand reference!!
Hello everyone.
I’m in the processing of falling back in love with running again. I’d fallen into some bad habits but after reading more about running posture I’m back in it.
The advice I’ve been given is all about head position. You should be keeping your head nicely balanced above your neck. Sounds obvious but many of us have our heads on all wrong. Quite often leaning forward, especially when tired. Our heads are HEAVY so getting your head in the right position enables your whole body to move better and open up your tubes for more efficient running.
Result has been a ten beats a min drop in heart rate for a given speed. Wow!
I am running a 15K trail run tomorrow with my brother. It is supposed to be in the 20's but I prefer that to the hot weather. It should be beautiful with the fall leaves.
Thank you for Friday open thread - I look forward to it as much as Friday itself. I have the MCM this weekend on Sunday, very stressed that I will have to walk after 20 miles (like I did the last time in 2019..) My question is what do people to to avoid negative self talk towards the end of a race when they are super fatigued - I know there is no magic pill to this so it’s probably not a question ...
Due to medical problems, I have not run since the first of the year - had to cancel the Little Rock 1/2 in the Spring. My last 1/2 was in the Spring of 2022 (DC Rock 'n' Roll - oldest runner out of 10,000 - 1st in over 80). Doc says I can start running the first of '24 -yeah!! The Friday Open Threads have really helped me keep my spirits up - thanks to you all! Plan on training for a 1/2 next April or May.
Ken
it has been really warm in maryland. we did a pub run last nite and afterwards really enjoyed sitting outside on the patio of the brewery, enjoying some tasty suds with friends.
Hi! Haven't been here for long but I just love the group vibe!🙌🏼❤️ I'm wondering if you do organised group run calls in different locations? It'd be so cool! I'd be totally up for it.
Sorry I've been away a while... nice to read some notes from y'all! I completed a half marathon recently on my 70th birthday - Oktoberfest in Asheville NC - at at the finish my wife met me with a bunch of good friends, balloons and a birthday cake! Great fun.
It was the 2nd HM for the year, and I think that's comfortable... so I'm planning on two for 2024, Flying Pig (Cincinnati) in Spring and Oktoberfest again in the Fall. "Start slow and taper off" is a motto that I like! Why do I run? Because I'm a better person when I do. I'm trying to follow my best self, always a challenge. Wishing you all the best!
Hoping all are doing well in their training for the upcoming Half Marathon or any race you are training for. I came to running late (at 69).......at 74 the last 5 years have taught me some things........I should have made time for other forms of exercise to help protect and strengthen my body against injury........right now I am using CrossFit and Yoga..........Just thought I would plant a seed.........I read books and articles about training to increase distance and get better time but missed the part about building a sound body to protect from injury. Hopefully you all are not missing this component and are training and keeping your body injury free. Prayers for safe runs and strong bodies!!!!
I’ve been traveling for work for the last three weeks, and find it difficult to get all my runs in. However, I did get some trail running in (always a treat!!) and other adventures, so I call it a win :) Getting excited about my upcoming half & having that as my sole focus for the next few weeks.
I will be doing a morning run up Mount Tabor in Portland. We are down into the low 40s with lots of fog - my favorite running weather. It is mornings (and runs) like these that remind me how grateful I am to be able to use my body to run!
Tomorrow (October 28) I have the inaugural Jamestown 5k. It will be around the site of the national monument where the first successful English settlement took place in 1607. It’s a fast, flat course and the weather should be perfect here (as it also appears in Terrell’s comment about Atlanta). Since it’s the inaugural, I actually have a chance at setting the course record in the M70+ division!
I recently had a health issue and was mostly not running. I did walk a lot. I just started back running, so I won’t be doing any races just yet. I already ran once this week and my goal is three days this week. I’ll even take twice. I will progress from there and feel hopeful.
Just joined the group but looking forward to running my second half marathon tomorrow! My hometown of Emerald Isle, NC has a nice flat course and usually gets a big turnout. Weather looks excellent and I’m planning to push my 3 1/2 month old son, Wright the whole way. Felt much more prepared last year, but looking forward to the challenge!
My right knee feels stiff and a little strange, so I’m taking the day off. It was already in my plan to take today off, so I don’t feel bad about resting.
I have a 5K race on Sunday and am kind of excited! It’s my second race! Should I be worried about my knee?