tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post1107194530650345841..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: I'm ContentKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13722936223629187892018-02-15T08:54:34.115-06:002018-02-15T08:54:34.115-06:00Great post, Kim! I do enjoy seeing other people...Great post, Kim! I do enjoy seeing other people's times/splits, etc. from the perspective of, "Oh cool, we run the same pace so we could be running buddies." I am a total gadget geek and LOVE my Garmin, Fitbit, GoPro, etc I used to run highly weekly mileage (50 miles/week) for several years back when I ran three or four marathons per year. My body responded well at the time, but these days I'd be injured before the end of the first week! <br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51153476033513711772018-02-15T05:31:02.130-06:002018-02-15T05:31:02.130-06:00I am soooo glad to read that I'm not the only ...I am soooo glad to read that I'm not the only one who does the long run on Saturday! I just love to start my weekend that way and knowing that I have lots of time to rest and relax afterwards. That way, I can also start the new week with a run on Monday (I try to have a rest day after long runs). Anyway, thanks for sharing those "confessions", found myself in a lot of them!Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11250584833458327473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31417819310357934082018-02-10T08:34:02.647-06:002018-02-10T08:34:02.647-06:00Good for you for being content with your own accom...Good for you for being content with your own accomplishments and abilities. You're right, its very easy to play the comparison game with the frequency that people post on social media. But as long as you focus on yourself and what you're able to do then I'm sure you'll be quite happy with what you accomplish.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73298908655437244482018-02-08T21:59:37.174-06:002018-02-08T21:59:37.174-06:00Ha ha, thanks! I had not thought of it that way ;-...Ha ha, thanks! I had not thought of it that way ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-42559189416758947792018-02-07T22:33:34.780-06:002018-02-07T22:33:34.780-06:00I would argue that you are confident, not content....I would argue that you are confident, not content. You don't need to worry yourself with others' stats because deep down you know you're a badass. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15131084160924138419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65972734172968424652018-02-07T21:16:36.486-06:002018-02-07T21:16:36.486-06:00I love the name of your blog! It's perfect!!I love the name of your blog! It's perfect!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75281900258231970742018-02-07T21:16:14.254-06:002018-02-07T21:16:14.254-06:00I hear ya.....I can see people rolling their eyes ...I hear ya.....I can see people rolling their eyes when I talk about running a race for the fun experience of it....like, it's just assumed everyone in a "race" is racing it to win. Ummm, most of us are not training for the Olympic trials, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85230144415702482792018-02-07T21:14:38.469-06:002018-02-07T21:14:38.469-06:00Comparison is ugly. I try to keep it out of my lif...Comparison is ugly. I try to keep it out of my life (or at least under control). No bueno.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34585348901026684702018-02-07T20:57:11.740-06:002018-02-07T20:57:11.740-06:00I am definitely an enjoy the moment runner! My blo...I am definitely an enjoy the moment runner! My blog is Enjoying the Course, after all. I'm not immune to the comparison game, though, but I think I do a pretty good job of being my own kind of runner.Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27708235632676863082018-02-07T20:51:48.913-06:002018-02-07T20:51:48.913-06:00I do as much of my running as possible M-F...inclu...I do as much of my running as possible M-F...including the long (or "long" runs). I love running, but I also love having my weekends free.....<br /><br />I like short road races, but long trail races. I hear that means I will never reach my "full running potential", but potential for what, anyway?Hannah @ Prepare for Adventurehttps://www.prepareforadventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54315187218426571382018-02-07T20:09:32.592-06:002018-02-07T20:09:32.592-06:00Comparison truly is the thief of joy!!! I need I t...Comparison truly is the thief of joy!!! I need I take a page from your book on this one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781241426505787373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77812123057964122742018-02-07T19:15:14.129-06:002018-02-07T19:15:14.129-06:00Oh, I enjoy PR's, too...I'm just done cons...Oh, I enjoy PR's, too...I'm just done constantly seeking a new one each time I pin on a race bib. A glutton for punishment? I would have to agree with that #burpees ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53441047644385039642018-02-07T19:13:40.297-06:002018-02-07T19:13:40.297-06:00Yes, Saturday is definitely my preferred say for t...Yes, Saturday is definitely my preferred say for the serious stuff. It feels so great to get it done (usually early in the morning!) and then have the entire remaining weekend to chill.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6643240415460923952018-02-07T19:12:04.615-06:002018-02-07T19:12:04.615-06:00Social Media is merely a glimpse into what's r...Social Media is merely a glimpse into what's really happening in our lives (that IS a great subject for another post LOL). I agree with the accountability....that's why I post about not just my great runs, but also my "challenging, character-building" ones as well ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37484901866236430342018-02-07T19:07:16.222-06:002018-02-07T19:07:16.222-06:00Thanks, Deborah ;-) It took me awhile to figure ou...Thanks, Deborah ;-) It took me awhile to figure out that I had to do this running thing on my own terms and not let myself get caught up in what everyone else was doing. I have a friend who thinks she has to run every day, no matter what...and she's constantly got bandaged toes and gimps along. I realize it's her relaxation time, and that's what she knows. She probably thinks I'm just lazy in not running every day LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64798387965539873932018-02-07T18:48:56.217-06:002018-02-07T18:48:56.217-06:00I get PR hungry every now and again. I like being ...I get PR hungry every now and again. I like being competitive with myself. And I like high mileage, too. I just like testing my limitations. Yes, I'm a glutton for punishment. :) But I also like not doing anything so there's that. (That's called laziness, my friend. And I have a strong pull to the lazy side...)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-91437321319986088362018-02-07T18:42:40.067-06:002018-02-07T18:42:40.067-06:00You do you!
I prefer my long runs on Saturdays a...You do you! <br /><br />I prefer my long runs on Saturdays as well. Then I can rest and recover and maybe do some yoga on Sunday and enjoy time with family! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01884682412052653148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14259705236006937972018-02-07T13:37:44.564-06:002018-02-07T13:37:44.564-06:00There is so much on Social Media that you can'...There is so much on Social Media that you can't believe (subject for another post) So, I agree, it is definitely not wise to compare yourself to anything you find there. On the other hand, I do think there are honest people who post their stats as a source of accountability or just in hopes of receiving encouragement from others. HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66662889847083188662018-02-07T08:17:30.533-06:002018-02-07T08:17:30.533-06:00These are the exact reasons why I know we would be...These are the exact reasons why I know we would be perfect friends! I am so not pushed into the higher mileage is better thinking and I really have no interest in chasing PR's at my age. I am content as well to be the best I can be for me. Great to hear your thoughts tooDeborah @ confessions of a mother runnerhttp://www.confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-3051152897779125742018-02-07T05:33:52.194-06:002018-02-07T05:33:52.194-06:00I share a lot of your views but I do love my gadge...I share a lot of your views but I do love my gadgets! I mostly look at my data AFTER a run except during races I do use it to pace myself. Courtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878882500026678616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54538469328335585632018-02-06T22:33:50.957-06:002018-02-06T22:33:50.957-06:00ha ha...I sometimes get a brief taste of panic whe...ha ha...I sometimes get a brief taste of panic when the weather forecast shows undesirable weather on Saturday LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87303661713386634762018-02-06T22:32:55.377-06:002018-02-06T22:32:55.377-06:00I don't think it's weird to run on Saturda...I don't think it's weird to run on Saturdays, either, but it seems the majority of people do their long runs on Sundays (?).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-58881163909208391532018-02-06T22:30:42.466-06:002018-02-06T22:30:42.466-06:00When I do wear a watch, it's more to gauge my ...When I do wear a watch, it's more to gauge my distance if I'm running a different route. I've never been much of a stats-on-the-run kind of runner LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55466718924420254772018-02-06T22:28:21.928-06:002018-02-06T22:28:21.928-06:00Exactly ;-)Exactly ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-49593797039946014742018-02-06T22:28:08.195-06:002018-02-06T22:28:08.195-06:00My thoughts exactly! Maybe if I trained real hard ...My thoughts exactly! Maybe if I trained real hard five days/week, and did endless speed work, I'd see some decent PR's.....but, honestly, I don't want those PR's that bad to over-train for them. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com