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Pretender
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
Kansas, OK
Joined: 14 Dec 2004
Posts: 100
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Stupid Running Tricks Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 12:28 pm |
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I went out for a nice leisurely 3 mile run yesterday. Not scheduled. Just for fun. Took my dog with me. I didn't bring water. Why should I? It's such a short run. But then I felt pretty good and thought I would keep running. I arrived at home over two hours later pretty dehydrated. My dog about died! I had a headache for most of the rest of the day. I got pretty sick last night. Better today, though still seem a bit dehydrated. Why would I do such a stupid thing when I know better? I left my 70oz CamelBak at home along with my e-Caps and Hammer Gels. Oh the humanity!
Stupid, but I knew you could relate. At least I hope you have done something as stupid during one of your many runs! :o)
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Rustyboy
LA, CA
Joined: 14 Dec 2004
Posts: 225
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Re: Stupid Running Tricks Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 6:22 pm |
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My favorite stupid trick was the 1 1/2 hour trail run I was going on. I noticed a trail that shot off the main one I usually hit every Saturday and ventured up it. It led to this AWESOME trail at the top of the Griffith Park hills that turned 1 1/2 hours into 2 hours, 45 minutes! Luckiliy I had my water and a couple of GUs with me.
It's all in the adventure sometimes.
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Rickshaw
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
San Francisco, CA
Joined: 26 Nov 2004
Posts: 1157
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Re: Stupid Running Tricks Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 8:24 am |
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I had a similar experience once when I got lost while running around a new neighborhood. I accidentally ran down the wrong side of very large hill, wandered for a long time, then finally retraced my steps and found my way home after about 2 hours when I'd only been planning to run for about 45 minutes. Like you, I didn't have any water. Doh!
I also did a similar stupid trick on my new bike this weekend. I went for my first ride before installing the frame pump or packing a spare tube or patch kit. Naturally I got a flat about a mile from home, and had to carry the bike all the way back.
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OldManRunner
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
Rochester, NY
Joined: 28 Nov 2004
Posts: 262
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Re: Stupid Running Tricks Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 11:24 am |
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Rickshaw, what kind of bike did you buy? Have you been catching any of the Tour de France? Did you see Zabriskie crash yesterday less than a mile from the finish and lose at least a tie for the lead with Armstrong? What a heartbreak that's got to be. I've been thinking of getting out to do some riding myself lately, but like my body my bike is old and dusty and tired out.
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Rickshaw
Runworks 2005 5M Racer
San Francisco, CA
Joined: 26 Nov 2004
Posts: 1157
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Re: Stupid Running Tricks Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:54 pm |
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It's a used road bike-- about 10 years old, but it's barely seen any use. It's fun to be able to actually go somewhere real on my rides, as opposed to running in a big circle around the neighborhood. I wasn't very interested in getting a mountain bike. I need to set myself up for a trialthon some day, assuming I ever learn to swim!
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