Running, Anyone...?

**nutmegchoi** · 09-25-2017, 08:06 AM

Jesus, Larry.
I thought I was dying running 11 in that heat.
I can’t imagine running a full.
Way to go finishing without dying!!!

**mcski** · 09-25-2017, 08:34 AM

Wet loafers are the worst! Vibes

**GeezerSteve** · 09-25-2017, 08:40 AM

Wet running shoes are par for the course in most PNW ultras

**Cruiser** · 09-25-2017, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by OldLarry

4:35 on Saturday in 80 degree heat. Was on pace for 4:00 at mile 20 and just fell apart after stepping ankle deep in a puddle and soaking my shoes which made them like fucking 5 lbs each. Brutal. Puked after crossing finish line and ended up in medical tent with saline drip. Good times

If that ain't fun then I don't know what is! Congrats on another finish!

**OldLarry** · 09-25-2017, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by DIYSteve

Wet running shoes are par for the course in most PNW ultras

Thanks there, tough guy

**nutmegchoi** · 09-25-2017, 09:40 AM

DIYSteve wouldn’t expect anything less from us.

**Viva** · 09-25-2017, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

Jesus, Larry.

Trying to start a cult?

**nutmegchoi** · 09-28-2017, 07:29 AM

I. am. so. hungry.
All I can think of is food.
I eat non stop and get hungry within couple hours.
This is so annoying.

**galibier_numero_un** · 09-29-2017, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by DIYSteve

Wet running shoes are par for the course in most PNW ultras

And 8 or more oz. of mud on each shoe.

... Thom

**GeezerSteve** · 09-29-2017, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by galibier_numero_un

And 8 or more oz. of mud on each shoe.

... Thom

That's why experienced PNW ultrarunners aim for puddles of water to clean their shoes on the run.

**galibier_numero_un** · 09-29-2017, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by DIYSteve

That's why experienced PNW ultrarunners aim for puddles of water to clean their shoes on the run.

Makes sense to me ...

**nutmegchoi** · 09-29-2017, 11:56 AM

What about water repellent spray for socks?
Wet socks give me blisters.

**Groomer Gambler** · 09-30-2017, 08:47 PM

This is random but anyone on here experience really bad itching the first few times you run? I think I've heard it referred as runner's itch? If I haven't ran in a few months, the first 3-5 times my skin feels like it's on fire (literally as if fire ants are crawling around) especially my legs and torso. Itching it only makes it worse. Yesterday it got so bad I had to stop early.

Anyone have similar experience or know what the fuck is going on?

*Also to clarify I'm normally in good shape. I just prefer to run not during summer. I bike regularly, hike, and work in the field the rest of the year but only experience the crazy itching when I start running again.

**bodywhomper** · 09-30-2017, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by nutmegchoi

What about water repellent spray for socks?
Wet socks give me blisters.

I've always thought that the blisters is a shoe fit thing or wrong socks. Maybe I'm wrong..:.

**nutmegchoi** · 10-01-2017, 05:47 AM

Originally Posted by bodywhomper

I've always thought that the blisters is a shoe fit thing or wrong socks. Maybe I'm wrong..:.

I don’t normally get blisters unless I run 15+ miles or my socks/shoes get wet.
If my socks and shoes get wet, even 6 mile run will give me blisters guaranteed.
I ran wet half and I had 3 big blisters in different spots.

**GeezerSteve** · 10-01-2017, 08:27 AM

Originally Posted by bodywhomper

I've always thought that the blisters is a shoe fit thing or wrong socks. Maybe I'm wrong..:.

Depends on the location of the blister. Blisters between toes are common on long runs, can largely be avoided with Injinji socks if they fit. Blisters on the bottom of the foot -- e.g., ball of foot, just behind toes -- are the bane of many long-distance runners and there's no single means to avoid them.

**mall walker** · 10-01-2017, 08:40 AM

just ate shit running for the first time in a while, running on the edge of the curb and checked my watch, oops. a few comical “nonono” stumbles and then down. fortunately nothing injured but my pride.

sigh lol

**Viva** · 10-01-2017, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by mbillie1

just ate shit running for the first time in a while...l

Carbo loading?

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**bodywhomper** · 10-01-2017, 09:17 AM

Originally Posted by DIYSteve

Depends on the location of the blister. Blisters between toes are common on long runs, can largely be avoided with Injinji socks if they fit. Blisters on the bottom of the foot -- e.g., ball of foot, just behind toes -- are the bane of many long-distance runners and there's no single means to avoid them.

Well that's good to know. I've had issues in the past and blamed shoe fit, which, based on your input, was a partial culprit.

**Cruiser** · 10-01-2017, 12:04 PM

Fuckers had their dogs off leash today at jackass hill and they came running at me all threatening looking. The owners are unconcerned and say, oh it's ok they're friendly. I say, look I don't need any more friends. Get you dogs under control now. Just had to stand there while they made floundering attempts to get leashes on the little shits. I'm all for dogs off leash but I'm also for dogs who are off leash in populated areas to be under voice control.

Don't be a shitty dog owner!

/endrant

**mall walker** · 10-01-2017, 12:14 PM

Originally Posted by Cruiser

oh it's ok they're friendly. I say, look I don't need any more friends.

that’s a pretty good line lol

**nutmegchoi** · 10-01-2017, 12:26 PM

I gotta borrow that line for future use. lol

**Groomer Gambler** · 10-01-2017, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by Cruiser

Fuckers had their dogs off leash today at jackass hill and they came running at me all threatening looking. The owners are unconcerned and say, oh it's ok they're friendly. I say, look I don't need any more friends. Get you dogs under control now. Just had to stand there while they made floundering attempts to get leashes on the little shits. I'm all for dogs off leash but I'm also for dogs who are off leash in populated areas to be under voice control.

Don't be a shitty dog owner!

/endrant

Happened to me last weekend on a bike. I went around a corner and was greeted by a dog on the other side. Had a bit of a standoff with its teeth out. Meanwhile owner was 20ft away stuffing her face with blackberries on the side of the trail making no effort to get her dog on a leash.

**AyoBeng** · 10-01-2017, 05:10 PM

I ran my second half today and knocked 14 minutes off my previous time. This time around I trained a lot smarter and I'm training year round which I think helps a ton. The weather in VT was perfect today which also was a plus. I have a ton of respect for those who run distances over a half, I'm so fried.

**4matic** · 10-01-2017, 05:21 PM

Originally Posted by Groomer Gambler

This is random but anyone on here experience really bad itching the first few times you run? I think I've heard it referred as runner's itch? If I haven't ran in a few months, the first 3-5 times my skin feels like it's on fire (literally as if fire ants are crawling around) especially my legs and torso. Itching it only makes it worse. Yesterday it got so bad I had to stop early.

Anyone have similar experience or know what the fuck is going on?

*Also to clarify I'm normally in good shape. I just prefer to run not during summer. I bike regularly, hike, and work in the field the rest of the year but only experience the crazy itching when I start running again.

I get it. I can typically walk it off.