The Running Thread - 2018

[FFigawi]

QOTD: At what point do you decide that a running shirt or shorts are no longer worthy of wearing for a run?

When the elastic on the waist band gives up the ghost, or when the compression starts to give on the legs, it's time for the shorts to go. Usually takes 2-3 years for the ones I buy.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

When the elastic on the waist band gives up the ghost, or when the compression starts to give on the legs, it's time for the shorts to go. Usually takes 2-3 years for the ones I buy.

Didn't think about shorts - this is also how I manage my shorts.

 

[Waiting2goback]

QOTD: At what point do you decide that a running shirt or shorts are no longer worthy of wearing for a run?

ATTQOTD: I have yet the throw away a pair of shorts, although I am getting close. The liner is falling apart, but running shorts are $$$. Shirts on the other hand or different. I get so many from races that as soon I one starts falling apart I throw it away.

I have yet to throw anything anyway. I buy more stuff so the rotation means older stuff is getting worn less, so things aren't wearing out as fast.

 

[Waiting2goback]

 

[LSUlakes]

QOTD: Do you wear your running shoes for anything other than running while they are still in your rotation as running shoes or your only pair?

ATTQOTD: Yes and no... I only use my running shoes to run. I do not put them on until I am about to start running and then immediately take them off once completed. I do not keep them on to drive or to do things around the house. The only exception to this rule is for touring the parks. I take the older pair with me since they are on the way out, but still have a decent amount of support in them.

 

[KSellers88]

ATTQOTD: Nope, they are only used for running. I currently have 6 pair in rotation (I really like shoes, lol). I will wear a "retired" pair around the parks like you said, but not the ones that are in the current rotation.

 

[LSUlakes]

Off Topic Questions:
1. Are any of yall going to be in the parks this weekend? My schedule is 7/13, EPCOT till 1ish, then Boardwalk, and 5PM at Hollywood Studios. 7/14 AK till 7PM, then MK for DAH. 7/15 MK till 1ish and then airport.

2. It seems park hours are being released for the days after the marathon and I noticed that MK is closing at 8PM nearly every night, while other parks are open till 9. Why the early night for MK?

 

[McNs]

ATYQOTD shorts when the lining starts to give up, for sure time to change. T shirts once I decide to purge old gear, will normally discard a few at a time when I have enough newer shirts.

ATTQOTD for my trusty Mizunos I usually don’t wear them apart from running - they arent the most styley sneakers. My Nike Pegasus usually get worn out and about but not too much. When on vacation I always have a pair of running shoes so they will get worn during the day along with regular sneakers.

 

[Bree]

ATTQOTD: I only use my running shoes for running. I have separate shoes for all other activities.

 

[TheHamm]

QOTD: Do you wear your running shoes for anything other than running while they are still in your rotation as running shoes or your only pair?

Generally, running shoes are for running. As I have found that my Adrenaline 17s wore out closer to the 200 mile mark (this shocked me, but I could definitely tell when I had a new pari!) and I am not thrilled with the 18s, I am hoarding the17s for only running. I did use the shoes I ran in for WDW and DL park days, mostly because I cannot bring myself to pack more than 2 pairs of shoes for any trip ever.

 

[rteetz]

QOTD: Do you wear your running shoes for anything other than running while they are still in your rotation as running shoes or your only pair?

Not typically. I have worn them after a run if I have to go and do something quick like to the store or something but otherwise they are only for running.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

ATTQOTD: I usually limit my running shoes just for running, but I have broken that rule if my shoes are at the end of their life. When we were in Hawaii in May, I didn't bring another pair, so used them for hikes and things to send them out with a bang, planning to break out my new shoes as soon as I got home.

 

[OldSlowGoofyGuy]

ATTQOTD: I only have 1 pair in rotation. They are strictly for running except for the occasional pre/post run errand.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

ATTQOTD - As a general rule my running shoes are only used for running - I have 4 pair in my current rotation. This is really only because they are usually a stinky, muddy mess since I do so many trail runs. When I go on vacation I break that rule, but I clean them well before my trip. I break the rule on vacation for a simple reason - shoes are bulky and heavy, so I can't pack enough pairs to allow me to keep them completely dedicated to running.

 

[roxymama]

Hi all, I have a lot of thread to catch up on. It's been a rough week. I lost my mom last night and I'm thankful for everyone on the board who wished her well over the last few years.
I will get back to journaling when I'm ready. Everyone hug your people (and pets) today. And go for a run because that's what my mom would have told me to do.

 

[JulieODC]

Hi all, I have a lot of thread to catch up on. It's been a rough week. I lost my mom last night and I'm thankful for everyone on the board who wished her well over the last few years.
I will get back to journaling when I'm ready. Everyone hug your people (and pets) today. And go for a run because that's what my mom would have told me to do.

I’m so sorry for your loss @roxymama - sending you so many hugs.

 

[Chaitali]

@roxymama I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[run.minnie.miles]

Hi all, I have a lot of thread to catch up on. It's been a rough week. I lost my mom last night and I'm thankful for everyone on the board who wished her well over the last few years.
I will get back to journaling when I'm ready. Everyone hug your people (and pets) today. And go for a run because that's what my mom would have told me to do.

Oh @roxymama... I am so, so sorry for your loss. Sending you lots of hugs and praying for comfort for you and your family.

 

[JeffW]

ATTQOTD: I always have 2 pairs in rotation for running only. When they get to the end of their running life, they become everyday shoes. When that life ends, they get rotated into lawn/garden shoes. Then the trash can. So a continual pipeline of shoe re-purposing

 

[ZellyB]

Hi all, I have a lot of thread to catch up on. It's been a rough week. I lost my mom last night and I'm thankful for everyone on the board who wished her well over the last few years.
I will get back to journaling when I'm ready. Everyone hug your people (and pets) today. And go for a run because that's what my mom would have told me to do.

Oh no. I'm so sorry.