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How do stop the sweat in your shoes?

guest — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:33:34 GMT

Okay I admit I am a "sweat" man! Doesnt matter what activity it is I will sweat. Living and training in Florida you can imagine how my long runs end up. Totally drenched!! I can live with the sweat dripping off of my face and most of body, the drenched shirt and shorts, but the "splish splash" in my shoes is bothersome. I use (forget the name) $20 socks so they are good for my feet, but its the sweat rolling down my legs (yes its sweat rolling down not something else-LOL) and into my socks/shoes.

Has anyone tried anything to offset this? I have heard to try baby powder in my socks or even put a sweat band around my ankle, but havent tried yet. With building miles for a marathon my runs are of course getting longer and sweater. Any thoughts?

What to do if a race is stopped because of something in course

guest — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 15:17:23 GMT

Was helping my sons XC coach set up the course for a meet and we encountered a large snake in the middle of the trail that did not move for about 30 seconds. Led to a discussion as to what would be the protocal if a race had to be stopped for a short time frame because of an animal, traffic problem, bridge opened, etc.... Has anyone ever beein in an event where the race had to be momentarly stopped for a short period. What was the protocal used? Was it restarted from the beginning, everyone moved on when they when they could (with just bad luck for the front runners having others be able to catch up) , or something else?

Hotel or Drive? What is your cutoff distance/time?

guest — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 20:26:52 GMT

Where do you draw the line as far as driving the morning of or staying in a hotel the night before an event? I know there is a cost in staying, but sometimes the extra sleep is better for perfomance in the event. What about other factors like start time of event, actual distance of event, or size of event for traffic/packet pickup.

Mine is any event under half marathon distance is 90 minutes and any event half and above is about 1 hour 15min.

Re: Strawberry Distance Challenge 2012 Reviews

guest — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:53:30 GMT

Great event time just like last year!! Great to have chip time and better finish line! Great volunteers, drinks, starwberries, and police support! Couple of points to work on--Second year in a row it did not start on time. I thought the weather was not bad enough to delay it. Most runners will get warmup for a start time and delay cools them off. Pretty much same t shirt as last year without year on it. As the event gets larger it is time to separate age groups awards into 5 years instead of 10 years like most other races. Friend was 5th in 10 year group, but would have been first in normal 5 yr group. Hope to see some changes and look forward to next year!

Which race would you do?

guest — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:59:13 GMT

A race you thought you could run a new PR finishing time OR a race where you thought you could place and receive an award?

Keeping shoelaces tied

guest — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 19:21:48 GMT

What do you do to keep your shoelaces tied on your runs and especially your races? I double knot them, but seems to come undone sometimes. I have put them back through the other laces during a race, but can get in the way of a "chip" for a chip timed race.

Any suggestions?

Re: Brandon Half Marathon / 5k Reviews

guest — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:24:13 GMT

Great event as always from the Brandon Runners group. Top notch! Especially the half price through Active.com.

Pros:No problems with Packet Pickup or Chip Pickup. Nice Long Tech shirt, allot of portalets, started on time, course flat except for overpass, minimal traffic, ample police for traffic stops, plenty of water stops, volunteers, mile markers, finishline, chip timed, medals, quick results, and post food/drink.

Cons: No goodies with packet just flyers, no gels/bars on course, the OVERPASS--(especially for the return) can you flatten that one (Ha!).

One of teh best local events!! Will continue to do it each year!

ICY HOT on legs--Good or not good??

guest — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:37:56 GMT

I have used ICY HOT on my hamstrings and calves when it is cold to warm them up before racing. Is this something that is advised? How about if my hamstring is nursing an injury but still want to run? Advised or not?

Can you continue to train for both 5Ks and Half Marathons?

guest — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:07:39 GMT

I have ran numerous 5ks and have gotten under 21 minutes with my goal maybe someday to break the magical goal 20. I have started to train and have ran my first Half marathon to see how I would like it. I enjoyed it and came in at 1:55:10 with not going all out. I want to continue training for the Half (maybe do 2 or 3 next year) with the goal of doing a Full near the end of 2012, but want to be able to continue to do various 5ks from time to time and work on getting it lower. Is this possible to train for different distances or better to focus on one?

Re: FrankenFooter Half-Marathon & 5k Reviews

guest — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 00:40:21 GMT

Thought the event was very well organized and a nice change from the big crowd "hussle bussle" events. Loved the long sleeve yellow Franken tech shirts, the decorated path to the pavillon, unique finishing decorations, and Frankenfooter awards. Volunteers were helpful , stationed in all the turns, and cheered us on. Was quiet out on the course, but you are out in nature thou. All in all very great event and son and I am looking forward to next year!!!!