tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post2788251726242242032..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Welcome to my BattlefieldKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37002222387755574672021-05-10T07:04:15.646-05:002021-05-10T07:04:15.646-05:00You would love Tulip Time! It's such a beautif...You would love Tulip Time! It's such a beautiful event <3Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27434614784319555942021-05-09T23:07:39.084-05:002021-05-09T23:07:39.084-05:00definitely a hard fought week for you Kim! but as...definitely a hard fought week for you Kim! but as usual, you pretty much slayed ;-) and so very cool about the Dutch festival you guys went to!Renée - @runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932765269385923645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-49958605842481058552021-05-09T21:15:39.119-05:002021-05-09T21:15:39.119-05:00Thankfully, there was plenty good to outweigh the ...Thankfully, there was plenty good to outweigh the crazy LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28950227741600115882021-05-09T21:14:52.118-05:002021-05-09T21:14:52.118-05:00Thank you!! The mile took me by surprise because I...Thank you!! The mile took me by surprise because I didn't feel like I was pushing myself as much as I could have. Now, to figure out how much to push without burning through any/all energy before the mile ends...that's going to be challenging!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76345507977561427942021-05-09T21:12:55.653-05:002021-05-09T21:12:55.653-05:00The tulips in Pella are absolutely breathtaking. T...The tulips in Pella are absolutely breathtaking. There are so many different colors and varieties, and they are everywhere. They had to cancel the festival last year (due to COVID), but even without all the scheduled events (nightly parades, food vendors, exhibits, street shows, etc.), the tulips were still in bloom.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-70567947188069536362021-05-09T21:10:23.348-05:002021-05-09T21:10:23.348-05:00Awhhh, thank you ;-) The cold weather was a bit ri...Awhhh, thank you ;-) The cold weather was a bit ridiculous...but at least we had plenty of sunshine. I really want to just fast-forward to summer.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13211759514066146772021-05-09T21:09:00.428-05:002021-05-09T21:09:00.428-05:00I definitely didn't get in as much walking as ...I definitely didn't get in as much walking as I'd have like last week. I probably should have walked Thursday (at lunch and after work), but my glutes and hammies were SO angry, I chose to do nothing. My bad...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81466958906108051362021-05-09T21:08:21.972-05:002021-05-09T21:08:21.972-05:00Loved your tulip pics.
Congrats on pushing throug...Loved your tulip pics. <br />Congrats on pushing through a challenging week. Glad you had lots of good with the crazyTravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77772320763101776502021-05-09T21:06:18.726-05:002021-05-09T21:06:18.726-05:00Honestly, I just go with what my body feels like d...Honestly, I just go with what my body feels like doing. For me, it's scary to push myself too much because I don't want to crash & burn too soon. I'm trying to figure out how these fast paces "feel," because it's too stressful staring at my watch and adjusting things as I run (if that makes sense?).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-338895552203880992021-05-09T21:03:11.681-05:002021-05-09T21:03:11.681-05:00We had to switch out 5-mile run to Thursday, so I ...We had to switch out 5-mile run to Thursday, so I seized the opportunity to do the 1-mile trial AND the lower-body a day early. I anticipated the DOMS wouldn't hit until around mid-morning (on Thursday), and I was correct LOL I'm thankful the DOMS didn't show up any earlier ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88198464616203424782021-05-09T21:00:51.194-05:002021-05-09T21:00:51.194-05:00Oh gosh, that would be so frustrating getting lost...Oh gosh, that would be so frustrating getting lost, especially in those cold & wet conditions. At least you could laugh about it ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-79869008153338632492021-05-09T20:59:38.980-05:002021-05-09T20:59:38.980-05:00I'm hoping we can get back on track with seaso...I'm hoping we can get back on track with seasonal weather this week. I can handle some cold spring days, but these temps felt more like winter. And that wind can just STOP already LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54856175934711947662021-05-09T20:58:30.907-05:002021-05-09T20:58:30.907-05:00That nap (actually BOTH of them) felt awesome! I s...That nap (actually BOTH of them) felt awesome! I seldom, ever, take the time for a nap...so these not only felt great, but were much needed.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64896207439271187902021-05-09T20:57:00.990-05:002021-05-09T20:57:00.990-05:00Thanks, Michelle ;-) It's going to be interest...Thanks, Michelle ;-) It's going to be interesting to see how these time trials play out...probably going to be quite humbling LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5948103712160200002021-05-09T20:22:38.541-05:002021-05-09T20:22:38.541-05:00Pella and Tulip Time sounds fabulous!!! Congrats ...Pella and Tulip Time sounds fabulous!!! Congrats again on that speedy mile!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35006779932806305692021-05-09T19:46:41.954-05:002021-05-09T19:46:41.954-05:00Text me anytime, and I'll gladly work in a Fac...Text me anytime, and I'll gladly work in a FaceTime ride with you!!! Hope your Mom's Day was great ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-60707966725283062712021-05-09T19:45:35.326-05:002021-05-09T19:45:35.326-05:00Thanks, Marcia! It was an interesting week to batt...Thanks, Marcia! It was an interesting week to battle through...we can do hard things, right? Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48272369847488101292021-05-09T19:44:54.000-05:002021-05-09T19:44:54.000-05:00I hope you enjoyed your day as well ;-)I hope you enjoyed your day as well ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41159640631800497732021-05-09T19:44:28.384-05:002021-05-09T19:44:28.384-05:00I had to bring the gloves with me most days, but I...I had to bring the gloves with me most days, but I wound up shedding them after the first few miles. We finally got some rain this morning...but it didn't last as long as was forecast LOL I'm not one to wish for rain, but we really need it...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22068829291600634562021-05-09T17:41:19.482-05:002021-05-09T17:41:19.482-05:00Sounds like it was a hard week between dealing wit...Sounds like it was a hard week between dealing with the chilly weather and DOMS but you pushed through!<br /><br />OMG I would love tulip time! Tulips are my favorite flowers (well tied with sunflowers). I just love all the different colors and they always look so beautiful.<br /><br />Hope you had a great Mother's Day!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88279798548581671042021-05-09T16:26:14.318-05:002021-05-09T16:26:14.318-05:00Congrats on winning this week's battles! The ...Congrats on winning this week's battles! The weather may dish it out, but you can take it. And congrats on your spicy mile!Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54263276339661071612021-05-09T13:55:32.767-05:002021-05-09T13:55:32.767-05:00As always a colorful and active week. No tough wo...As always a colorful and active week. No tough workouts except the 5.67 mile race up a mountain. I walked a lot and I think that's why I didn't feel anything DOMS today.<br /><br />Congrats on the 1 mile PR. I am struggling to get below 11 these days. Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28677427255503010922021-05-09T12:46:32.769-05:002021-05-09T12:46:32.769-05:00Well done on that mile time trial! I agree, that ...Well done on that mile time trial! I agree, that is a toughie to start out so fast, but wow, well done!! I'm not sure I can get anything sub 8:00 for a mile. Hope you are enjoying your Mother's Day!TechChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960422420943812763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66166182529905412012021-05-09T12:12:10.688-05:002021-05-09T12:12:10.688-05:00Sounds like you had a great week! Isn't DOMS ...Sounds like you had a great week! Isn't DOMS strange? You were able to get in your five mile run on Thursday before it kicked in... and then you were in pain. Glad it subsided quickly. I had a case of DOMS this week that stuck around for days.<br />I can't believe your cold temps!!! What happened to spring? Hope you get some seasonal weather this week.<br />Happy Mother's Day!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17163949733193638762021-05-09T12:11:17.363-05:002021-05-09T12:11:17.363-05:00I had a tough one on Monday, bank holiday, 8 miles...I had a tough one on Monday, bank holiday, 8 miles to do, freezing, wet as anything and we got lost going down some stupid path we thought we knew, cue hysterical laughter, cue getting the lady from Google Maps to direct us back in a circle, cut going wrong again, cue being a bit blue round the edges when we got home, 10.3 miles later ... Today, lovely warm sun and a different route but with someone who knew the way - a totally different run! Lovely work this week, well done for fighting all the battles!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.com