tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post6131807669163139777..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: I DID IT! Reflections on my 1-mile time trialsKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-9949981712053008822021-06-29T17:05:35.861-05:002021-06-29T17:05:35.861-05:00Great job on those time trials! I've never don...Great job on those time trials! I've never done a mile time trial on a track; my fastest mile to date was from trying to race a Strava segment mid-run (while looking out for cars). Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35481445592489306812021-06-26T22:51:53.049-05:002021-06-26T22:51:53.049-05:00Great job on your time trials. I like the idea but...Great job on your time trials. I like the idea but I'm pretty sure I'd feel a little depressed when my one mile times are slower than what I once ran a full marathon at. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59767857055727036642021-06-24T21:04:28.771-05:002021-06-24T21:04:28.771-05:00This was WAY out of my comfort zone. I'm lucky...This was WAY out of my comfort zone. I'm lucky to have this track so close by. It's very generous of the college to keep it "open" to the public.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47965954266005538302021-06-24T21:03:28.885-05:002021-06-24T21:03:28.885-05:00Well, although these times may seem fast, they wer...Well, although these times may seem fast, they were just one mile LOL. There's no way I could have held that pace for even a 5K, let alone any further. But, it does feel good to know I can do it for a short while ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89317582045951057732021-06-24T21:02:07.571-05:002021-06-24T21:02:07.571-05:00Well...maybe I'm more towards the "front&...Well...maybe I'm more towards the "front" of the middle of the pack LOL I'm definitely not leading the way. But thanks, Jenny ;-) I was really surprised (and pleased) with those 7:13/7:14 times.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53318885281892374362021-06-24T21:00:20.851-05:002021-06-24T21:00:20.851-05:00Looking back, these were kind of fun, but I felt a...Looking back, these were kind of fun, but I felt a lot of pressure to run them progressively faster each week even though I wasn't really doing any other speedwork in between each of them. DUh LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18315306416808350152021-06-24T20:58:00.772-05:002021-06-24T20:58:00.772-05:00I think variety is key to enjoying speedwork (at l...I think variety is key to enjoying speedwork (at least in my book). ALL of these "same" 1-milers got a bit stale, but thankfully there were only four of them LOL When I did 12 weeks of 5K's (last year)...UGH. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38935982191698047302021-06-24T18:41:47.020-05:002021-06-24T18:41:47.020-05:00This is so great. I love that you put yourself out...This is so great. I love that you put yourself out of your comfort zone to try this. I do hill workouts every week, but we don't have public tracks so it's hard to get in track work like this. Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76292048658522410362021-06-23T13:13:57.739-05:002021-06-23T13:13:57.739-05:00Really awesome job on your 1 mile time trials #kim...Really awesome job on your 1 mile time trials #kimtwin! Also, you're speedy my friend!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14280829529378411992021-06-23T10:24:32.218-05:002021-06-23T10:24:32.218-05:00What a great idea! I've never done a mile rac...What a great idea! I've never done a mile race or time trial, and now I want to (well, not now- when my hip heals. Sigh.) Your times are great- considering that you call yourself a middle-of-the-pack runner, you're coming back from and injury and haven't done speedwork, 7:13 is amazing. You're very lucky to have a track you can use- and yes, speedwork will help your marathon for sure. Those fast-twitch muscles can pick up the slack later in the race when everything else is fatigued. Maybe you'll end up liking the track after all!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-49040388891329123242021-06-23T08:35:35.903-05:002021-06-23T08:35:35.903-05:00Damn lady, you're speedy! And honestly now I k...Damn lady, you're speedy! And honestly now I kinda want to do a series of one mile time trials myself!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951737314384873087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64902702149860520942021-06-23T05:53:37.327-05:002021-06-23T05:53:37.327-05:00Awesome job! I think it is a great challenge and ...Awesome job! I think it is a great challenge and love the reasons you stated for doing it. I've done one 1-miler time trial and to date it's been my fastest mile. Maybe in the Fall I can have my coach assign these for me. I enjoy doing speed work and love the variety that my coach gives me. Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76511694586455589592021-06-22T22:14:23.667-05:002021-06-22T22:14:23.667-05:00The 1-mile distance is tough! It’s over & done...The 1-mile distance is tough! It’s over & done (relatively) quickly, so there’s no time for messing around. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-61199653523828008912021-06-22T18:35:36.958-05:002021-06-22T18:35:36.958-05:00I didn't mention it, but last April I did a si...I didn't mention it, but last April I did a simulated 1-mile virtual Grand Blue Mile (after it had been canceled, due to Covid). It's tough to race that distance with no fellow runners or crowd support. I'm glad I don't do it very often LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-83965838611940279242021-06-22T18:35:12.532-05:002021-06-22T18:35:12.532-05:00I love this! I've never done more than 2 mile...I love this! I've never done more than 2 mile trials a year and I think it would be a really valuable experience to do one a week like you did. Mile trials are terrifying but oh so rewarding.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45466548651950445972021-06-22T18:33:49.224-05:002021-06-22T18:33:49.224-05:00I totally agree that running can be just running (...I totally agree that running can be just running (and should be, once in awhile at least). I think that's why the track is a tough set-up for me...it forces me to be focused and "on track" with my workout. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29639244833431222232021-06-22T18:30:50.341-05:002021-06-22T18:30:50.341-05:00I think my whimsical (?) nature likes to rebel aga...I think my whimsical (?) nature likes to rebel against the "structure" of the track...maybe that's why the treadmill doesn't appeal to me much these days. The track definitely means business (because it's kind of too boring to be enjoyable for me LOL).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78421612518360335912021-06-22T13:43:20.366-05:002021-06-22T13:43:20.366-05:00This was a great challenge! I did a 1 mile timed t...This was a great challenge! I did a 1 mile timed trial last summer and it was tough. I think its great you were able to do this a few weeks in a row to try to improve or at least work on your speed. Great job!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50168117108902123142021-06-22T09:27:25.769-05:002021-06-22T09:27:25.769-05:00You did great, especially you had a lot going on d...You did great, especially you had a lot going on during that time.<br /><br />I actually disagree about speed training being necessary. Yes, I do it, and yes, sometimes I enjoy it. But running can just be running, and speed work is a choice.<br /><br />Ok. Moving on. :) I do like a challenge, too! You're lucky to have the track available to you! I used to have a HS track, but last I knew, it was closed to the public. These days I'm mostly seeking some shade!Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90078532471111854822021-06-22T09:13:33.241-05:002021-06-22T09:13:33.241-05:00Great idea. And speed is relative so your one mile...Great idea. And speed is relative so your one mile time seems pretty speedy to me.<br /><br />I used to work right near a track and then I used to run on it more often. Now I could run to it but its a few miles away and so it is easier to drive. I rarely do it for lack of time with my work schedule.<br /><br />I agree. The track is the best way to do speed drills. I have only done 200m drills.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16386165114101962452021-06-22T06:53:59.458-05:002021-06-22T06:53:59.458-05:00Thank you, Shathiso ;-) It was a nice surprise to ...Thank you, Shathiso ;-) It was a nice surprise to see these finish times since I had not been training for them, at all. I honestly believe all of my stair-climbing and biking have been the game-changers for me.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27711220445537678392021-06-22T06:51:59.164-05:002021-06-22T06:51:59.164-05:00I can handle speedwork (some days LOL), but it'...I can handle speedwork (some days LOL), but it's definitely not my favorite aspect of running.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-877062360601836552021-06-22T06:49:57.678-05:002021-06-22T06:49:57.678-05:00Oh, I much prefer the fartlek system, too!! Some e...Oh, I much prefer the fartlek system, too!! Some embrace the structure of the track, but I'm more whimsical...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29782599271963418322021-06-22T06:48:47.472-05:002021-06-22T06:48:47.472-05:00SO many fellow runners LOVE running on the track, ...SO many fellow runners LOVE running on the track, I feel pretty guilty that I have easy access and don't share in that love LOL But, like all things, doing the tough things does make us tougher...it would be a boring journey without any obstacles to overcome, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45698360552379115792021-06-22T06:09:46.143-05:002021-06-22T06:09:46.143-05:00This is just brilliant Kim! The fact that 3 of you...This is just brilliant Kim! The fact that 3 of your 4 trials were done in better times than your last PB pre-challenge! Love it! I haven't been to a track since June 2019 but I loved running on that stadium surface - always made me feel like such a hero! All tracks have been closed since the pandemic started (I think only open for professionals) but would love to go back and maybe even do a challenge like yours!The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.com