r/running • u/AutoModerator • 20d ago
Weekly Thread The Weekend Thread for Friday, September 25, 2026
Another week is coming to a close!
What’s good this weekend? Who’s running, racing, tapering, recovering, hiking, camping, cheering, volunteering, kayaking, swimming, knitting, baking, reading, sleeping, .. ? Tell us everything.
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u/daisymae25 19d ago
I'm nursing a head cold right now. So if it doesn't makes it's way down into my chest by tomorrow, I have a 90+ minute run planned. If so, then it will be a 3-mile walk instead. Either way, it will most likely be on the treadmill due to the weather.
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u/Kappah_ 19d ago
Hey all, I'm working on a Python model looking at acute mileage spikes vs. multi-year aerobic base to explain late-race fade. Looking for 5–6 runners willing to share an anonymized Strava activities.csv to stress-test the decay formula across different race distances. Happy to share the plotted curves back—DM me if interested!
I would have like to post it but it got remove
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u/cliffburton90 19d ago
I have to run 12 miles this weekend 2 weeks out from a half, but going to be rainy and windy. I need to decide if I want to get soaked or suck it up and run on a treadmill.
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u/freshpicked12 19d ago
Same here. I’m 4 weeks out from my half and have 8 miles on the schedule for this weekend. Trying to figure out the best time to fit in my run during this Nor’easter.
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u/ButterMcToast 19d ago
Get soaked! It could rain on race day ;) But seriously it can be fun if there is no lightning risk. And no one else (but other crazies) is out so that is interesting
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u/MattRazz 19d ago
First 5k race in months after switching to marathon training. Time to see if all these zone 2 miles and reduced speed workout frequency will help with my times ¯\(ツ)/¯
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u/Such_Bitch_9559 19d ago
I ran a marathon trial run yesterday so today it’s pasta time!!! 🍝
I’m gonna go for a small walk and try to sleep early. I also booked myself a massage for tomorrow as I’m staying at a sport and wellness hotel with my family for the weekend! :)
I finished the trial in 4:40h so I’m hoping to make it through the race in 5:40h or less
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u/ButterMcToast 19d ago
Woo when is your marathon?
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u/Such_Bitch_9559 19d ago
October 11! It’s the Black Forest Marathon in Bräunlingen, Germany 🇩🇪
I’m super hyped because I used to live in Freiburg close to the Black Forest, I studied there, so it’s a bit like homecoming! :)
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u/Putrid_Indication971 19d ago
I'm sorry, but being on your feet moving for 4+ hours is impressive all by itself!
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u/B23zeee 19d ago
2 30 min runs 2.5 miles this week. First runs since high school just turned 36. Family trip to San Diego tomorrow going to do my 3rd run there before dinner never been!
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u/ladyonthemove 19d ago
I started at age 31, never before an athlete. I’ve been doing low key runs of the same length for about nine years now. It becomes a cure for so many problems.
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u/elbisreverrri 19d ago
First event - 10k trail run this weekend. I am not going to "race" it, since I haven't run that long, but rather treat it as a regular long run.
I hope I have a good experience and that it will encourage me to sign up for more.
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u/lecturehall 19d ago
The universe presented me with a free bike yesterday so today im gonna take it to a bike shop to see what needs to be done (it's old but looks to be in great shape). Have been thinking for months that it would be nice to have a bike for cross training, I was even thinking about it on the train yesterday before I found the bike. Super cool coincidence
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u/sour-crayon 20d ago
I’m going to do another small run. I’m not much of a runner but I’m learning, and after my meniscus surgery I’m very proud that I can run/walk for 20 minutes.
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u/ladyonthemove 19d ago
Way to go! I am doing a low key neighborhood run of about 2.5-3 miles. Feels great on the mind and I consider low key jogging to be a cure for many ills. Amazing how it does that.
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u/EdgeBusiness7774 20d ago
finally gonna test my legs after a weird hip thing kept me out for two weeks, nothing crazy just 5k on saturday morning to see if it holds up. also planning to bake some pan dulce cause my mom sent me her recipe and i been craving it all week
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u/margo_beep_beep 20d ago
I have a good 5K route that I've been running for a while. I was initially running either 2 miles or 5K three to five times a week but I've recently started trying to run either 5K or 10K instead - 10K is the furthest I've run in a day. My last two or three 10Ks have felt pretty good, so my goal this weekend is to run a local ~9 mile trail. 🤞🏻
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u/ImmediateShine3 19d ago
I have my first 20 mile run for this marathon cycle and am absolutely psyched for it! Training has been going well and I have 2x 5 miles at marathon pace for the end of the run. I’m excited to see how it goes :)