Re: TAPER MADNESS!!!!

Nick Morris Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:03 pm

Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:Check it out Nancy...The wind forecast keeps dropping It's down to 10 mph.

Prepare a shower cap
Ha, 30% means that it is not going to happen. Only when they forecast 40% or higher does it actually rain.
Crap, I was serious.

Two years ago, I ran Dallas in cold rain. Shower cap was the only thing I did right. 3:00:09.

I regret very much not wearing my running rain jacket, but you are a northerner and may have better cold tolerance.

I remember the rain cap story Smile

Actually, I tend to run my best races in cold temps. Chicago 2009 (32 at start) and last year Hamilton (34 at start). 3:05:28.

Mark B Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:32 pm

Wait. What day is it?

That's right! It's a fast downhill run now to race day! What a Face

Nick Morris Wed Oct 30, 2013 1:38 pm

Mark B wrote:Wait. What day is it?

That's right! It's a fast downhill run now to race day!

Woot Woot!!!

carleenp Wed Oct 30, 2013 2:39 pm

My extended weather report for Naperville Illinois Nov. 10

On Sunday: Breaking record high of 68 and sunny Shocked

On Monday: Cold start with rain, high of 40 Mad

On Tuesday: Partly cloudy and high of 50 Razz

Today: Cloudy and high of 59 Cool

Gotta love how the computer models can't decide anything that far out! But of course I will check it 5 times/day everyday.....

nkrichards Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:38 pm

Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:Check it out Nancy...The wind forecast keeps dropping It's down to 10 mph.

Prepare a shower cap
Ha, 30% means that it is not going to happen. Only when they forecast 40% or higher does it actually rain.
Crap, I was serious.

Two years ago, I ran Dallas in cold rain. Shower cap was the only thing I did right. 3:00:09.

I regret very much not wearing my running rain jacket, but you are a northerner and may have better cold tolerance.
I remember the rain cap story Actually, I tend to run my best races in cold temps. Chicago 2009 (32 at start) and last year Hamilton (34 at start). 3:05:28.

Thanks for the update Nick...I just hope the forecast holds or continues to improve. I also prefer cold weather. My previous 2 marathon starts were right around 32 at the start. But I don't often run in rain/snow and I don't like the wind much. Here's hoping for cold but nice conditions.

ounce Wed Oct 30, 2013 5:53 pm

Does duct tape on shoes keep the feet dry, when it rains during a run? Let's discuss, because I'm curious and it's a TAPER MADNESSSSS thread.

Jerry Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:06 pm

Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:Check it out Nancy...The wind forecast keeps dropping It's down to 10 mph.

Prepare a shower cap
Ha, 30% means that it is not going to happen. Only when they forecast 40% or higher does it actually rain.
Crap, I was serious.

Two years ago, I ran Dallas in cold rain. Shower cap was the only thing I did right. 3:00:09.

I regret very much not wearing my running rain jacket, but you are a northerner and may have better cold tolerance.
I remember the rain cap story Actually, I tend to run my best races in cold temps. Chicago 2009 (32 at start) and last year Hamilton (34 at start). 3:05:28.

How about a pink one? lol!

Alright, good luck on Sunday. When things get tough, think what Jerry is doing, probably drinking beer cause it is a half.

Nick Morris Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:08 pm

Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:Check it out Nancy...The wind forecast keeps dropping It's down to 10 mph.

Prepare a shower cap
Ha, 30% means that it is not going to happen. Only when they forecast 40% or higher does it actually rain.
Crap, I was serious.

Two years ago, I ran Dallas in cold rain. Shower cap was the only thing I did right. 3:00:09.

I regret very much not wearing my running rain jacket, but you are a northerner and may have better cold tolerance.
I remember the rain cap story Actually, I tend to run my best races in cold temps. Chicago 2009 (32 at start) and last year Hamilton (34 at start). 3:05:28.
How about a pink one?

Alright, good luck on Sunday. When things get tough, think what Jerry is doing, probably drinking beer cause it is a half.

Thanks Jerry!! If it starts raining, I will probably think about your shower cap Smile

Nick Morris Wed Oct 30, 2013 8:08 pm

nkrichards wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:Check it out Nancy...The wind forecast keeps dropping It's down to 10 mph.

Prepare a shower cap
Ha, 30% means that it is not going to happen. Only when they forecast 40% or higher does it actually rain.
Crap, I was serious.

Two years ago, I ran Dallas in cold rain. Shower cap was the only thing I did right. 3:00:09.

I regret very much not wearing my running rain jacket, but you are a northerner and may have better cold tolerance.
I remember the rain cap story Actually, I tend to run my best races in cold temps. Chicago 2009 (32 at start) and last year Hamilton (34 at start). 3:05:28.
Thanks for the update Nick...I just hope the forecast holds or continues to improve. I also prefer cold weather. My previous 2 marathon starts were right around 32 at the start. But I don't often run in rain/snow and I don't like the wind much. Here's hoping for cold but nice conditions.

Just think good thoughts Smile

Jerry Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:43 am

I'm seriously thinking of racing w ipod

Nick Morris Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:50 am

Jerry wrote:I'm seriously thinking of racing w ipod

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Nick Morris Thu Oct 31, 2013 9:56 am

Best weather forecast so far!!! Hi is now 39 with only a 10% chance of precipitation...so none...and winds are down to 8 mph!!!

This is definitely a recipe for a PR.

Michele "1L" Keane Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:01 am

Hmm, the Indianapolis forecast is not quite as good. Rain is supposedly to hold off until after 2pm, with a low of 40F and a high of 50F but a west/northwest wind and gusts up to 21 mph. Not really sure what the wind means, but if it means it comes from the west that is good as it will be behind us in the latter miles, but if it goes to the west, then it will be in our faces. Hopefully, the humidity will be down. This morning it is weirdly 61F here in Cleveland with 85% humidity. Very miserable!

Nick Morris Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:04 am

Michele \"1L" Keane wrote:Hmm, the Indianapolis forecast is not quite as good. Rain is supposedly to hold off until after 2pm, with a low of 40F and a high of 50F but a west/northwest wind and gusts up to 21 mph. Not really sure what the wind means, but if it means it comes from the west that is good as it will be behind us in the latter miles, but if it goes to the west, then it will be in our faces. Hopefully, the humidity will be down. This morning it is weirdly 61F here in Cleveland with 85% humidity. Very miserable!

That sounds like here in Madison this morning, too.

mountandog Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:41 am

I am enjoying the freak show on this thread.

Nick Morris Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:48 am

mountandog wrote:I am enjoying the freak show on this thread.

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mountandog Thu Oct 31, 2013 10:54 am

only took you 7 minutes to respond. you need to take a sleeping pill until the weekend.

Jerry Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:04 am

Nick Morris wrote:

Best weather forecast so far!!! Hi is now 39 with only a 10% chance of precipitation...so none...and winds are down to 8 mph!!!

This is definitely a recipe for a PR.

Now show us your heart,Nick. Running

ounce Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:29 am

Michele \"1L" Keane wrote:Hmm, the Indianapolis forecast is not quite as good. Rain is supposedly to hold off until after 2pm, with a low of 40F and a high of 50F but a west/northwest wind and gusts up to 21 mph. Not really sure what the wind means, but if it means it comes from the west that is good as it will be behind us in the latter miles, but if it goes to the west, then it will be in our faces. Hopefully, the humidity will be down. This morning it is weirdly 61F here in Cleveland with 85% humidity. Very miserable!

Looking at the Forecast Discussion, I gleaned the following:
SOME LIGHT SHOWERS AND EVEN COLDER AIR ALOFT ON
SATURDAY...THINK HIGHS WILL STRUGGLE INTO THE LOWER 50S AT BEST.

and regarding location of the light showers:
A FEW LIGHT SHOWERS IMPACTING MAINLY THE NORTHERN AND EASTERN PORTIONS OF
THE FORECAST AREA ON SATURDAY.

High pressure builds in on Saturday night, clearing out the clouds.

Today, they're getting hammered by the same system that we are getting, that's tied to a low pressure system in the Great Lakes.

Nick Morris Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:33 am

Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:

Best weather forecast so far!!! Hi is now 39 with only a 10% chance of precipitation...so none...and winds are down to 8 mph!!!

This is definitely a recipe for a PR.
Now show us your heart,Nick.

Jerry Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:49 pm

Nick Morris wrote:
Jerry wrote:
Nick Morris wrote:

Best weather forecast so far!!! Hi is now 39 with only a 10% chance of precipitation...so none...and winds are down to 8 mph!!!

This is definitely a recipe for a PR.
Now show us your heart,Nick.

That's a good one. Mine nowadays motivation song is Hardwell "Never Say Goodbye".

Check it out and maybe post it(too lazy to figure out how on iPad),since you have time. lol!

I will Never Say Goodbye to my goal until I achieve it.

Nick Morris Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:52 pm

Here you go Jerry...

Nick Morris Thu Oct 31, 2013 12:55 pm

This has been my running anthem this summer/fall...Light'em up, I'm on fire!!!!!

Jerry Thu Oct 31, 2013 1:54 pm

Hey time for a new thread

dot520 Thu Oct 31, 2013 2:06 pm

Michele: here is the real weather for Saturday morning, so far...this is at the start, then it gets a bit windier but still the wind chill stays around 38 degrees for the first 4 hours.

Temperature: 42 °F Dewpoint: 39 °F Wind Chill: 38 °F Surface Wind: W 7mph
Sky Cover: 85% Precipitation Potential: 20% Relative Humidity: 89%
Thunder: <10% Rain: Slight Chance (10%-20%) Snow: <10% Freezing Rain: <10% Sleet: <10%

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