The Running Thread--2024

[SarahDisney]

Does anyone here volunteer at races? Do you enjoy it?

I've volunteered at the NYC marathon (in the finish area) for the last few years, and while I do enjoy it, the last few years I've loved it less and less every year. I'm signed up to volunteer again this year and I'm really not sure I want to. Last day to cancel is apparently Monday so I need to think about what I want to do. (I'm also signed up for the expo, which most years I actually enjoy more, but I have more time to decide if I want to do that)

 

[flav]

Does anyone here volunteer at races? Do you enjoy it?

I've volunteered at the NYC marathon (in the finish area) for the last few years, and while I do enjoy it, the last few years I've loved it less and less every year. I'm signed up to volunteer again this year and I'm really not sure I want to. Last day to cancel is apparently Monday so I need to think about what I want to do. (I'm also signed up for the expo, which most years I actually enjoy more, but I have more time to decide if I want to do that)

I have no experience volunteering. I am here to say thank you, we appreciate the volunteers more than they will ever know!

 

[Dopey 2020]

The end of another month, very happy with this having recovery, training, taper, and a marathon (more on that later) all in the past 30 days. Now for some rest and then October, 30 more days til WDW and Wine and Dine!

 

[jmasgat]

Does anyone here volunteer at races? Do you enjoy it?

I've volunteered at the NYC marathon (in the finish area) for the last few years, and while I do enjoy it, the last few years I've loved it less and less every year. I'm signed up to volunteer again this year and I'm really not sure I want to. Last day to cancel is apparently Monday so I need to think about what I want to do. (I'm also signed up for the expo, which most years I actually enjoy more, but I have more time to decide if I want to do that)

I volunteer. I have done it for the local races that I have run, along with Boston and (before they stopped incentivizing) Disney. I enjoy it--although that depends on the assignment. I will admit to being more selective in what assignments I put in for with the bigger races.

I get the idea of "volunteer fatigue", though. The big races can be pretty overwhelming. You've contributed in the past, and if you just aren't motivated this time, then give it a pass. And you would be doing it by the deadline, so no problem there.

 

[Professor_Cookie]

September total-
4 miles. 2x1 mile last week and a 2 miler today. I can still feel a lil sumpin’ in my hip, but not overtly painful.

This has overall been a great month for me.
My daughter ended up sticking with BJJ after being very disheartened. I think the instructors have finally accepted that she is six and not an older child I am trying to pass off as younger, which I recall from my own childhood.

My car is now driving 20 months after the motor blew. And today we sign a LOI for a restaurant space in SLC.