Runners

[3lli0t]

About to give my Glycerin Max their first test run!

[goosehd]

Race day on Sunday and putting the final pieces of the puzzle together. Temps will be around 35F at the start climbing to 43F (by finish hopefully). Spent the last week trying out different combinations of running gear/clothing to figure out what will work and not. I spent one day and went to the race site to run the more technical side of the race to find that it is in worse shape than last year with more rocks, roots, and other trip hazards. Today was my last training run and felt pretty good.

Tomorrow is a rest day

[GardenState]

@goosehd What we all want to know is will you be running this race in a pair of UHR with some Wescos on feet?

[goosehd]

@GardenState Great question and sadly, I don’t think I’m ready yet. Maybe next time

[J-IV]

You got this @goosehd ! Just know you got a bunch of stubborn denim loving weirdo’s rooting for you if you ever hit the wall. Though I’m sure you’ll have plenty of support in person.

Snap a fit pic if you end up sneaking in some IH for your run fit

[Mister_Brue]

@goosehd Good luck Sunday. Take it easy on the techy parts, and have fun. I look forward to your race report.

[Mister_Brue]

@J-IV said in Runners:

a bunch of stubborn denim loving weirdo’s

[Jord]

Man I just joined this forum a few days ago, but you guys have threads for everything! I hope to share some runs here...

[Nik]

Have fun on Sunday @goosehd do you have a race plan and goal or going on feel? Will your family be there too or solo mission?

[goosehd]

@Nik The girls are going to run the 7.5k which is the same as last year. In many ways, I wish that i was joining them as family running is special and I enjoy seeing the girls improve reaching their own personal milestones. My thoughts are to return to family runs after tomorrow for future events.

As for me, I’m hoping to run 2:40 (conditions in my favour) to 3:30. I will consider it a success, as long as I finish and not come away beaten up. Thankfully 25km’s isn’t far enough to do too much damage and I feel like I’ve put in the time to avoid serious mishaps.

Also big thanks to you guys as I’ve watched my diet this past week balancing carbs and proteins. My current hydration level feels good and worked out trail nutrition as well. Plan to fuel more throughout the race to avoid the dreaded wall.

Thank you all for the words of encouragement and advice. Tomorrow should be fun.

[goosehd]

Kit pickup

[goosehd]

@J-IV of course there’s IH A little under 2 hours to start and just getting ready to walk out the door. See you guys in a few.

[Tago Mago]

@goosehd have fun and good luck

[goosehd]

3:20:50 25km…I’m tired

[Sir_Cuffs-a-Lot]

Congrats! That’s awesome

[goosehd]

[Tago Mago]

@goosehd that's determination right there. How did everyone get on?

[Nik]

@goosehd that hat is so cool (your youngest's)

[goosehd]

@Nik She picked that up in Portugal. I think everyone loves chicken

[Nik]

Very cool. So it looks like everyone ha da good day out running?
You look like you're putting in a good effort, that's where the real fun is.
Looking forward to your race report too.
Awesome that you came in within your goal, that must feel good?