Running, Anyone...?

**mall walker** · 09-19-2017, 01:55 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

Other say there’s the wall at mile 20.
Mine was waiting for me on 5th Ave. in front of Mt. Sinai Hospital at mile 23.
I really had nothing left that I had to use every single bit of will power to get to the finish line.
My goal was to never stop, never walk and enjoy every single mile of 26.2.
I didn’t stop (except once on 1st Ave to greet) didn’t walk (other than water stations) but fail to enjoy every mile.
Those 3 are still my goals and we’ll see if I can achieve in Chicago.

Good luck! My wife did Chicago last year as her 2nd marathon / 1st normal marathon and she loooooooved it. Insane energy, the whole course is a big party. It was fun as shit even just to watch. Idk if you've run that one before but if not you're in for a treat.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 02:00 PM

There are stores let you try and take new or used return.
Honestly, I don’t know how that’s possible, but they say they do.
Try:

www.runningwarehouse.com

www.roadrunnersports.com

**smartyiak** · 09-19-2017, 02:03 PM

Runningwarehouse is THE JAM. Every pair of running shoes I've bought over the last 5yrs has been from them. Never done a return, but always received my order within days...always correct.

Good luck Nutmeg!

**mall walker** · 09-19-2017, 02:17 PM

wow, I did not know that, thanks!

**I've seen black diamonds!** · 09-19-2017, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

There are stores let you try and take new or used return.
Honestly, I don’t know how that’s possible, but they say they do.
Try:

www.runningwarehouse.com

www.roadrunnersports.com

I've returned shoes after a run to roadrunnersports. It's a good deal if you're not buying another pair of the same old shoes.

**hutash** · 09-19-2017, 02:36 PM

J-Hole 1/2 looks like fun, unfortunately it is just about the same time as the Mammoth 1/2.

Maybe a back to back 1/2? If anybody is around for Mammoth next year, give me a shout. If anybody is thinking about it and has questions, let me know. It is mostly a pretty easy run (except for the couple of small uphills.)

While I will run a full someday, I am just not motivated to train that much.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by mbillie1

Good luck! My wife did Chicago last year as her 2nd marathon / 1st normal marathon and she loooooooved it. Insane energy, the whole course is a big party. It was fun as shit even just to watch. Idk if you've run that one before but if not you're in for a treat.

First time running Chicago.
Now that most training is over, I am getting pretty excited.
Already made a list of things to eat with the help from other mags.
Not sure if I’m going to run or eat.

**wyeaster** · 09-19-2017, 02:58 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

Thank you, b-bear.
You are so kind.

I would love to meet and run a race together.
You guys might have to wait on me to finish, but I will finish one or the other.

This was me at mile 23 "When is this going to end???!!!" face.
Literally levitating to meet god.

great pic! good luck!

**mall walker** · 09-19-2017, 03:10 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

First time running Chicago.
Now that most training is over, I am getting pretty excited.
Already made a list of things to eat with the help from other mags.
Not sure if I’m going to run or eat.

loads of great food in Chicago, The Publican is a rad spot to pack yourself with meat after a monstrous exertion. loads of great beer as well...

**wyeaster** · 09-19-2017, 03:11 PM

go to buddy guy's and take in a show!

http://buddyguy.com/eventlist.cfm

**brutah** · 09-19-2017, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

First time running Chicago.
Now that most training is over, I am getting pretty excited.
Already made a list of things to eat with the help from other mags.
Not sure if I’m going to run or eat.

The only marathon I have run was the 2015 Chicago Marathon (2nd road race ever) and it was a blast! I can't recommend that race enough. It's the closest I will ever get to competing in a major sporting event. People line the streets the whole way and cheer you on. So many people are in town to run that marathon, the energy is electric. It was a great experience. I can't really race though because I can't just run and enjoy it, I have to "win" or at least try, both road races (Spokane Half and the Chicago Marathon) left me limping for weeks.

We looked into dinner reservations too late to get into any of the super fancy restaurants after the Chicago Marathon but still ate some great meals, though trying to eat after running 26 miles is no easy task.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 03:53 PM

I already made two dinner reservations.
Will be feasting sushi at Juno before the race and steak at Gibson’s after the race.
For some reason, I have no problem putting away food after the race.
I devoured 30oz bone in ribeye with two sides and half bottle of wine after NYC Marathon.

**OldLarry** · 09-19-2017, 04:27 PM

Love my altra paradigms but you might try some hokas. Theoretically I run on suburban roads but realistically 75 pct of my steps fall on people's lawns

. Way way easier on my decrepit body. You get used to the 0 drop thing in altras as well as he toe box, but I have flipper feet so I dunno

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 04:45 PM

I always wondered about Hokas.
Let me know how you like them.
I may pick up a pair one of these days for my aging knees and feet.

**Viva** · 09-19-2017, 05:20 PM

Originally Posted by I've seen black diamonds!

I've returned shoes after a run to roadrunnersports. It's a good deal if you're not buying another pair of the same old shoes.

Don't know 'bout now, but Roadrunner used to resell returned, used shoes at heavily discounted prices. Saved a lot of money there, back in the day, I sure did.

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**hutash** · 09-19-2017, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

I always wondered about Hokas.
Let me know how you like them.
I may pick up a pair one of these days for my aging knees and feet.

I've been running in Hoka's for a few years now, and love them. Not the longest lasting shoe out there, and have particularly flimsy uppers, but a real easy on the knees. They last fine for me, but my wife can destroy a pair pretty quickly, but no faster then they need to be replaced for support anyway. Fortunately we have an outlet near us, so $50 a pair is normal when they have them in stock.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 06:09 PM

I did hear they take some time to get used to?
Would they last 350 miles?

**GeezerSteve** · 09-19-2017, 06:22 PM

My first pair of Hokas felt and ran great right out of box. I've been through 8 or more pairs of Hokas, and I retired all of them when the uppers ripped, usually around 400 miles. The midsoles held up better than I had expected. (I'm bigger than you, not a heel slapper.)

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 06:27 PM

I still have another reserved pair.
After those, I’ll give them a try.
What model do you wear?

**Cruiser** · 09-19-2017, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

I always wondered about Hokas.
Let me know how you like them.
I may pick up a pair one of these days for my aging knees and feet.

I tried them side by side with a new pair of my tried and true Brooks glycerins on my treadmill at home and I disliked the way that I felt disconnected from the deck in them. They were just too squooshy.

Fwiw, the reason I tried the Hoka road shoes is because I loved the cushioning that I got on non technical trails in in a pair of their trail shoes.

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 07:21 PM

So, if ASICS Nimbus was too cushiony for me, would Hoka be too much?
Mizno and Brooks were too hard, didn’t like NIKE, Adidas, New Balance running shoes, I’m okay with ASICS GT 2000 and so far my favorite is ASICS Kayano.
I have bad knees from fencing and very little arch on my feet.

**mcski** · 09-19-2017, 07:24 PM

Do you have orthotics?

**nutmegchoi** · 09-19-2017, 07:35 PM

I tried custom ones (both running shoes and snowboard boots) and they didn’t work out.
I end up having more issues than before.

**smartyiak** · 09-19-2017, 07:45 PM

Hoka Clifton are the best. I have 3 pair. I also have a couple pair of Challanger ATR...which is the trail version. Haven't run in anything but Hoka in over 3yrs.

**hutash** · 09-19-2017, 10:09 PM

Originally Posted by Cruiser

I tried them side by side with a new pair of my tried and true Brooks glycerins on my treadmill at home and I disliked the way that I felt disconnected from the deck in them. They were just too squooshy.

Fwiw, the reason I tried the Hoka road shoes is because I loved the cushioning that I got on non technical trails in in a pair of their trail shoes.

I can imagine they would feel terrible on a treadmill, like marshmallows on sponges. On the road they feel great on my feet. Lately I have been running on the pavement even in areas were I normally ran in the dirt on the side of the road and they feel fine, no issues at all, and I don't get the gravel/dirt slip.

I am terrible about keeping track of miles on my shoes, especially since I tend to rotate two or three pairs, but I suspect I get 500ish miles out of my hokas. Usually the tread goes since I am pretty easy on the uppers.

I keep a pair of Clifton's for race day, and train mostly in Conquests or Constants. Challenger atr for trail runs.