tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post2201244821781175907..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Runfessing my current realityKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71800303357284820672019-09-02T07:40:37.865-05:002019-09-02T07:40:37.865-05:00I always love all your sunrise running / walking p...I always love all your sunrise running / walking pics. I runfess that I've always loved that "Feeling one with nature" feeling on an early run, but I really haven't been able to capture it this year. I think I was so focused on getting back into running itself, that the nature stuff just slipped away. Does that make sense? -MFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47583045901486101062019-09-02T02:08:54.583-05:002019-09-02T02:08:54.583-05:00Thank you xx. It's a shame I can't talk ab...Thank you xx. It's a shame I can't talk about the issue on my blog (family ...) but I'm feeling a lot of love from my spread-out, lovely running community as I work through this rough time.LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18212701911906578352019-08-31T11:13:53.660-05:002019-08-31T11:13:53.660-05:00I love seeing the sunrise on my runs, too! I feel ...I love seeing the sunrise on my runs, too! I feel bad for the peeps who miss it. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45607453018632957122019-08-31T11:12:51.812-05:002019-08-31T11:12:51.812-05:00As I have said many times in recent weeks, this bi...As I have said many times in recent weeks, this biking thing totally caught me by surprise. It's been a great asset with my training this summer ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65035345914311879562019-08-31T11:11:59.246-05:002019-08-31T11:11:59.246-05:00I saw a lot of gorgeous sunrise pics yesterday...t...I saw a lot of gorgeous sunrise pics yesterday...there must have been something in the atmosphere ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2574879025608779122019-08-31T01:48:16.304-05:002019-08-31T01:48:16.304-05:00I cannot wait for fall weather. This was (is) the ...I cannot wait for fall weather. This was (is) the hottest summer that I remember.<br />I admit that I love to see the sunrise while running.<br />Glad your are enjoying the bike: it is a good cross training and a wonderful way to explore more routes.Black Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647151992793590141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-79113110855351976972019-08-30T21:06:04.208-05:002019-08-30T21:06:04.208-05:00I'm not a fan of the dark mornings but I am so...I'm not a fan of the dark mornings but I am so ready for fall weather. It's great that you have been enjoying your time on the bike - such great cross-training!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31641173117544973702019-08-30T20:39:56.887-05:002019-08-30T20:39:56.887-05:00I heard that we had a gorgeous sunrise this mornin...I heard that we had a gorgeous sunrise this morning, but I was in my basement training clients so I totally missed it. My husband was out riding and saw it.<br /><br />I love summer, too, but I also like fall. I just wish fall lasted longer. I even put out some of my fall decorations this afternoon.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-39769283559145496032019-08-30T18:01:36.489-05:002019-08-30T18:01:36.489-05:00We have a nice college track, near my house, but i...We have a nice college track, near my house, but it's not well-lit, either. It's set back, behind the football field, so I'm not too keen on hanging out there in the dark.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-23668721498914307492019-08-30T18:00:01.473-05:002019-08-30T18:00:01.473-05:00I do use a light, but the declines are so fast! Ev...I do use a light, but the declines are so fast! Even the 20-50 feet that is "lighted" is probably not enough time to react if an animal crossed the path (like a deer or a skunk). SO, thus, the rides will be happening in the daylight...not a crisis, but a shift in my routine. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-30160559881406917172019-08-30T17:57:25.249-05:002019-08-30T17:57:25.249-05:00Yes, such is the cycle. It dawned on me this morni...Yes, such is the cycle. It dawned on me this morning that I"ll be in darkness now for most of the next 9 months in regards to the majority of my runs ;-( First World Probs, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20099610454935809562019-08-30T17:56:03.244-05:002019-08-30T17:56:03.244-05:00Well, YOU will have to come to Iowa and I'll b...Well, YOU will have to come to Iowa and I'll be your tour guide at the Fair ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45523274616639319052019-08-30T17:55:29.385-05:002019-08-30T17:55:29.385-05:00It just got so dark so quick! I still usually only...It just got so dark so quick! I still usually only use one Knuckle Light (for me, one is sufficient), but I'm having to keep it on for most of my early morning runs now (instead of just for the first few miles). UGH, I want my summer back.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22409779262648036432019-08-30T17:22:10.269-05:002019-08-30T17:22:10.269-05:00The later sunrises are so difficult for me on Tues...The later sunrises are so difficult for me on Tuesday mornings. Before, I had been starting my workout by 5am in order to finish by 6:15 so I could coach. I actually saw the moon AND stars when I went to the track this week - in the middle of Chicago! I had to run with a flashlight for the first part since the track doesn't have lights. Yeesh. Becca | Rabbit Food Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726318729401022072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76521035646497410252019-08-30T13:59:31.459-05:002019-08-30T13:59:31.459-05:00I get made fun of but I have a special set of musc...I get made fun of but I have a special set of muscian ear plugs just for concerts to avoid the ear ringing days after. I know it's probably not fun but it's good that you're moving your bike rides. It's best not to have to deal with declines with no light. Maybe a bike light would be a middle ground? Still, better to be safe than sorry! Virjinia @ With Purpose and Kindnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584377013630291266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56046005776815400512019-08-30T10:46:29.310-05:002019-08-30T10:46:29.310-05:00Not a fan of the dark mornings and earlier darker ...Not a fan of the dark mornings and earlier darker evenings either but such is the cycle. Biking in the summer is fabulous I’m going to head out today too for a ride here in a California. A fun way to explore. Deborah Brookshttp://www.confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48741104169345440492019-08-30T09:10:18.141-05:002019-08-30T09:10:18.141-05:00You made the right call on moving those bike rides...You made the right call on moving those bike rides to the weekend - safety first!<br /><br />I would love to attend the Iowa State Fair one day and test out all the yummy foods!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52675495156417370992019-08-30T07:38:39.813-05:002019-08-30T07:38:39.813-05:00Sigh, in the past few weeks I've progressed fr...Sigh, in the past few weeks I've progressed from wearing a reflective vest, then I stopped using headphones, and this week I started bringing one knuckle light on my runs. Next up is two knuckle lights and then back to the treadmill...Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-15936332392918746532019-08-30T07:29:28.671-05:002019-08-30T07:29:28.671-05:00It seems like our Iowa summer is ending about as q...It seems like our Iowa summer is ending about as quickly as it began...without much warning or transition. I just hope we have a decent fall season and not an early winter.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45576162517103859612019-08-30T07:28:19.140-05:002019-08-30T07:28:19.140-05:00The biking in the dark wasn't much of an issue...The biking in the dark wasn't much of an issue until recently. We'd start out in the dark, but we'd have daylight (or the start of it) as we approached the first hill (a couple miles into the ride). Not any more ;-(Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48268928797026090262019-08-30T07:26:54.993-05:002019-08-30T07:26:54.993-05:00I was on a roll, getting to see the sunrise almost...I was on a roll, getting to see the sunrise almost on a daily basis, but it's gotten so dark in just the past couple of weeks. Now, I'm seeing it as I finish my runs/rides rather than during. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88922219909997197792019-08-30T07:25:18.695-05:002019-08-30T07:25:18.695-05:00It seems like it got dark SOOO quickly this year! ...It seems like it got dark SOOO quickly this year! We missed a Friday morning ride (a couple weeks ago). When we returned last week, it was dark for the majority of those 15 miles. UGH. I want my summer back....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76076158416828017632019-08-30T07:23:19.161-05:002019-08-30T07:23:19.161-05:00I honestly didn't think I'd need earplugs ...I honestly didn't think I'd need earplugs LOL It was an outdoor concert, and we weren't too close to the speakers....but, wow. Maybe that's a sign of age (and I'm in denial). Sorry to hear about the issues with your meds; I hope things work out for you ((hugs))Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4676622251471100482019-08-30T07:18:11.036-05:002019-08-30T07:18:11.036-05:00I love to walk, always have, not fond of biking. T...I love to walk, always have, not fond of biking. That said, it's awesome cross training for running!<br /><br />I don't love Summer as much as you, and am loving the cooler mornings, but I also don't like to see it go.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-67967563202585832222019-08-30T07:09:19.440-05:002019-08-30T07:09:19.440-05:00Love those pointy toed shoes. So cute! One of the ...Love those pointy toed shoes. So cute! One of the best things about being retired is the fact that I don't have to get up at zero dark thirty and run. I was always pretty timid about running in the dark, especially if I was running alone. I think you are smart to bike those hills in the daylight.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.com