tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post6100865911850366070..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Cross-Training...what's not to LOVE?Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71857767058649324922017-02-16T15:22:35.311-06:002017-02-16T15:22:35.311-06:00I mixed it up with biking in my early running year...I mixed it up with biking in my early running years but I wish I would have started yoga back then! Now yoga and planks are my two cross training favorites and I'm injury-free (as of this second anyways)!<br /><br />I hope to bike more when my kids get older - then we can bike together! <br />Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683913769197406757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66649475038822141672017-02-14T18:14:04.521-06:002017-02-14T18:14:04.521-06:00It's not yet. Still trying to figure out logis...It's not yet. Still trying to figure out logistics!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-91795834890115249812017-02-12T06:42:03.661-06:002017-02-12T06:42:03.661-06:00Cross training is a necessity. I have had so many...Cross training is a necessity. I have had so many injuries lately and I blame many of them on my lack of cross training. Now that I am I hope to see improvement in that area, plus I do love that my arms look good!Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65221300657459544332017-02-11T04:47:20.227-06:002017-02-11T04:47:20.227-06:00I love the variety! Right now it is yoga and golf...I love the variety! Right now it is yoga and golf! Can't get enough of yoga :)Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-15580567555655443062017-02-10T21:36:54.386-06:002017-02-10T21:36:54.386-06:00Glad to hear it! BTW, I never heard if the Grandma...Glad to hear it! BTW, I never heard if the Grandma's registration is a done deal (?) (say YES!)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-69604337729285099202017-02-10T21:35:55.465-06:002017-02-10T21:35:55.465-06:00It's SO good for the body!It's SO good for the body! Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-21891514734592326722017-02-10T21:35:27.745-06:002017-02-10T21:35:27.745-06:00Yes, Wendy...I think you're the poster child f...Yes, Wendy...I think you're the poster child for cross-training! ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26474966283423004162017-02-10T21:34:55.130-06:002017-02-10T21:34:55.130-06:00I have never tried pilates...I have got to find a ...I have never tried pilates...I have got to find a class! Thanks for the reminder ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-9193351254826141472017-02-10T21:34:12.164-06:002017-02-10T21:34:12.164-06:00I agree. I think good runners run, but great runne...I agree. I think good runners run, but great runners do other things as well ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36313130759232892922017-02-10T21:33:38.569-06:002017-02-10T21:33:38.569-06:00I'm a biking wannabe LOL I have not done much ...I'm a biking wannabe LOL I have not done much of it, but it's a great non-impact exercise. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-24783187769992484832017-02-10T21:32:36.699-06:002017-02-10T21:32:36.699-06:00Having increased overall strength is SO beneficial...Having increased overall strength is SO beneficial ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71243398644430316722017-02-10T21:32:08.964-06:002017-02-10T21:32:08.964-06:00I enjoy hiking, too, but I just don't make muc...I enjoy hiking, too, but I just don't make much of an effort to do it....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17909977199953894022017-02-10T21:31:34.762-06:002017-02-10T21:31:34.762-06:00YES to avoiding the boredom! I love running, but a...YES to avoiding the boredom! I love running, but after awhile my body craves something elseKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-23725925169412177632017-02-10T21:30:45.577-06:002017-02-10T21:30:45.577-06:00I like yoga, but don't quite "love" ...I like yoga, but don't quite "love" it yet....I'm a work in progress LOL I do see the many benefits of it, though, so it's a discipline I'm gonna stick withKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36301525818937130492017-02-10T18:49:45.281-06:002017-02-10T18:49:45.281-06:00I like cross training when I actually do it. I'...I like cross training when I actually do it. I've been on a fairly rigid schedule this training cycle, though, and I think it's helping.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-44950074175714876922017-02-10T18:33:16.304-06:002017-02-10T18:33:16.304-06:00Cross training is so important! Im really happy to...Cross training is so important! Im really happy to have other ways to exercises other than just running. Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19458367967295505872017-02-10T18:30:23.967-06:002017-02-10T18:30:23.967-06:00You know I love my cross training! First yoga, the...You know I love my cross training! First yoga, then strength, then cycling, then....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18373288333550957022017-02-10T17:34:50.053-06:002017-02-10T17:34:50.053-06:00Yes to all of this! Once I made a real commitment ...Yes to all of this! Once I made a real commitment to strength training I've come to love my time in the gym. I also enjoy pilates and yoga though I haven't been in a studio in a while - time to fix that!Michelle @ Running with Attitudehttp://www.runningwithattitude.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2469668321417902832017-02-10T17:12:47.980-06:002017-02-10T17:12:47.980-06:00I love to cross-train. Yoga is probably my favorit...I love to cross-train. Yoga is probably my favorite, and I am trying to love cycling more. There are benefits to all these things, and they are very helpful as a complement to running.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-57388639860162684702017-02-10T16:48:17.522-06:002017-02-10T16:48:17.522-06:00Skinny arms so yesterday - yes! I like strength tr...Skinny arms so yesterday - yes! I like strength training, but biking is especially fun because of the scenery.Tina @GottaRunNowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321814382532015313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13497205579238256632017-02-10T16:08:47.332-06:002017-02-10T16:08:47.332-06:00Yes! I lift 2 days a week. It has really helped my...Yes! I lift 2 days a week. It has really helped my running and of course my overall strength.Megan @ Meg Go Runhttp://www.meggorun.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2082568285237136772017-02-10T12:04:45.682-06:002017-02-10T12:04:45.682-06:00I love marathons, but I really enjoy variety. Lat...I love marathons, but I really enjoy variety. Lately I've been doing lots of yoga and hiking. It's fun to mix it up and keeps you stronger!thesimplepeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01554152369638673952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-83236703273531768962017-02-10T11:35:50.924-06:002017-02-10T11:35:50.924-06:00I definitely need cross training to keep me from g...I definitely need cross training to keep me from getting too bored. And it's made me a much better runner! Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76984871043766212952017-02-10T07:29:25.320-06:002017-02-10T07:29:25.320-06:00Being well balanced does make a world of differenc...Being well balanced does make a world of difference! Running is my true love too but I've also been into yoga lately.julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4810282472963439442017-02-10T07:20:51.103-06:002017-02-10T07:20:51.103-06:00Stretching is one of those things that I neglect a...Stretching is one of those things that I neglect at times....it's the first thing that gets pushed aside when I'm in a hurry #mybadKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com