tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post1112785632513960735..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Enter Off-SeasonKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-86774070886107296252018-11-20T07:34:36.826-06:002018-11-20T07:34:36.826-06:00I have the same mixed feelings about the off-seaso...I have the same mixed feelings about the off-season but your body obviously needed some rest...and I'm sure still does. I also LOVE the crisp air on a cold winter morning run. There's nothing like warming up from the inside out as the miles pass by!! Love it!!VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22153187739637083452018-11-19T22:21:29.902-06:002018-11-19T22:21:29.902-06:00Well... I am ready to be done with my forced off s...Well... I am ready to be done with my forced off season lol. But I love how you keep up your walks on off days - that's something I need to do more. Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647383150283618698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90629961874821529482018-11-19T11:09:38.219-06:002018-11-19T11:09:38.219-06:00Kicking off my off season training this week too. ...Kicking off my off season training this week too. I love taking this time to focus on enjoyment of running and mental break the structure of training can sometimes bring. Ladywildcatscchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12704884830298558288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54732704937699144732018-11-19T10:43:26.815-06:002018-11-19T10:43:26.815-06:00Winter is great for strength and HIIT but both of ...Winter is great for strength and HIIT but both of those are also high intensity- I think it's wise to take a week or two to truly recover with walking and more rest, as you are. My body's been asking for that too!Mommy Run Fasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172007555251749935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87698802092645069812018-11-19T10:08:37.720-06:002018-11-19T10:08:37.720-06:00The cold weather definitely makes it harder for me...The cold weather definitely makes it harder for me to motivate myself to get outside! I'm impressed with all your outdoor walks :) The Thursday running clinic sounds really interesting.Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47418667142972633432018-11-19T09:41:11.931-06:002018-11-19T09:41:11.931-06:00winter's normally my off season too, and this ...winter's normally my off season too, and this year is the first in maybe 5 years I need to train through it. I know it's not going to be easy, Saturday being proof of that.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34138262407156892512018-11-18T21:24:40.413-06:002018-11-18T21:24:40.413-06:00That was kind of me in late summer. Besides my dis...That was kind of me in late summer. Besides my dislike of heat & humidity, few Halfs. Just one in NJ and one in Staten Island because everyone local is gearing up for the Marathon. There are a handful of 4M/10Ks - we bizarrely ramp back up in Decemberr, January then MarchTravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90858222278536451112018-11-18T21:05:08.485-06:002018-11-18T21:05:08.485-06:00The wind in Iowa is usually pretty crazy, and alth...The wind in Iowa is usually pretty crazy, and although it's usually out of the north (or NW), it does feel like it's from every direction, too ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-43648471289545009082018-11-18T21:04:07.326-06:002018-11-18T21:04:07.326-06:00I love the early mornings...it just works out grea...I love the early mornings...it just works out great for me to get up and get it done before work. I work at 8:00, so I try to get my workouts done before 6:00 so I can have a little "computer time" before getting ready for work.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-9358471058147936602018-11-18T21:01:59.877-06:002018-11-18T21:01:59.877-06:00Well, I don't like sitting idle ;-) Besides, t...Well, I don't like sitting idle ;-) Besides, this is a great time to rev up those PT exercises that aren't always my focus (but need to be).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-39577589236720477552018-11-18T21:00:51.919-06:002018-11-18T21:00:51.919-06:00Although it's only been a week or so, the good...Although it's only been a week or so, the good ole walking has been my go-to. It's so easy and accessible for me. I still might do the run streak (Thanksgiving-New Year's Day), but I'm gonna wait and see how things go for the turkey trot. Even though it's only one mile/day, it's still a daily commitment. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54084849890391834392018-11-18T20:56:07.876-06:002018-11-18T20:56:07.876-06:00The kettle bell workout was more intense that I...The kettle bell workout was more intense that I'd imagined. I usually use 12-pound hand weights, but just those three extra pounds made a huge difference!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13577936409327244852018-11-18T20:54:56.262-06:002018-11-18T20:54:56.262-06:00We don't have much for races in my area this t...We don't have much for races in my area this time of year. Even the number of holiday-inspired races have diminished to almost nothing. It's hard to stay motivated to train in the cold season when there's nothing to train for.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26058312798171502452018-11-18T20:52:59.862-06:002018-11-18T20:52:59.862-06:00Wednesday's temps felt so nice! And then it wa...Wednesday's temps felt so nice! And then it was all downhill from there ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71273388292696569072018-11-18T20:52:16.413-06:002018-11-18T20:52:16.413-06:00The fact that I have just not been "feeling t...The fact that I have just not been "feeling the fitness" like I usually do is a message I need to pay attention to. I don't think I'm burnt out, but I definitely need to regroup a bit. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13069955203223314982018-11-18T20:49:37.682-06:002018-11-18T20:49:37.682-06:00Thanks, Kim!! I really like the fasted-cardio rout...Thanks, Kim!! I really like the fasted-cardio routine I've established....it's far better than any caffeine for getting my mind and body ready for the day ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4621141424013273702018-11-18T20:48:31.671-06:002018-11-18T20:48:31.671-06:00I think it's important to have different worko...I think it's important to have different workouts/goals to focus on periodically, too. It's called "balance," right? ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-42021925130380229122018-11-18T20:47:06.121-06:002018-11-18T20:47:06.121-06:00Well, I do have a little bit of guilt LOL Ultimate...Well, I do have a little bit of guilt LOL Ultimately, though, I know my body needs the lighter intensity for the time-being. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66844569817683987802018-11-18T20:32:47.139-06:002018-11-18T20:32:47.139-06:00I'm excited for your Tokyo and London training...I'm excited for your Tokyo and London training...but certainly not envious of all the cold weather training on tap ;-) It's all for two very worthwhile causes, so that will make all those long (outdoor?) runs bearable, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38499928111290406622018-11-18T20:31:01.954-06:002018-11-18T20:31:01.954-06:00I usually scale things way back in the deep winter...I usually scale things way back in the deep winter...I still run outside on occasion, but I don't have any particular rhyme or reason for specific distances.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-15120673480359156242018-11-18T20:29:59.691-06:002018-11-18T20:29:59.691-06:00These cold temps are colder and earlier than usual...These cold temps are colder and earlier than usual as well. I hope it's not an indication of what kind of winter is headed our way...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27178008453282514642018-11-18T19:29:24.201-06:002018-11-18T19:29:24.201-06:00It's been so windy lately. And of course it&#...It's been so windy lately. And of course it's the wind that hits you in every direction. Enjoy the off season! I call it the fun season because I do whatever it is that I want!Angela @ Happy Fit Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759891522942724251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51401934445101315242018-11-18T19:19:20.345-06:002018-11-18T19:19:20.345-06:00Speaking of off season I've all but decided no...Speaking of off season I've all but decided not to do our annual Christmas run this year (due to needing time off) but now that I see you mentioning yours I kind of want to change my mind!<br /><br />I have to ask, what time do you go to work? You always get so much done in the mornings! I'm sorry I missed the last two Fashion Fridays! I need to get better with that. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22753102712590601862018-11-18T18:41:57.371-06:002018-11-18T18:41:57.371-06:00Looks like you're still doing a good job of ke...Looks like you're still doing a good job of keeping active even during your off season!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-83691608080782431962018-11-18T17:44:20.190-06:002018-11-18T17:44:20.190-06:00Well, you know I took a big off season this summer...Well, you know I took a big off season this summer. And, it was kinda hard to come back to regular training. I'm still struggling with it. I'm sure you'll be able to create many ways to stay fit as you take your off season. I hope to do our Jingle Bell 5k run too. I usually miss it as I'm typically down at the beach running the PCB half. Thanks for linking!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.com