tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post6735149851546805102..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: If we were Conversing over CoffeeKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-23860497655804989922020-01-04T15:55:13.198-06:002020-01-04T15:55:13.198-06:00That's a lot of miles in 2019!
I don't li...That's a lot of miles in 2019! <br />I don't like beer either, sometimes I feel like I am the only one. ;-)<br />Good luck on January's challenges!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658663675119298857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7179562020738803352020-01-04T13:03:33.443-06:002020-01-04T13:03:33.443-06:00I don't set mileage goals because I fear (for ...I don't set mileage goals because I fear (for me) that the number would be the focus and NOT the fitness. I'm just not a numbers gal LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64349650667806430822020-01-04T13:02:25.139-06:002020-01-04T13:02:25.139-06:00I have had so much positive feedback on the monthl...I have had so much positive feedback on the monthly challenges, so I will be posting them. Stay tuned...it would be fun to have a group of us doing them together!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88213805176339956872020-01-04T10:29:24.065-06:002020-01-04T10:29:24.065-06:00That is wonderful that you hit your mileage goal! ...That is wonderful that you hit your mileage goal! I keep track of my running too, but I have not ever set a specific yearly goal. Although, I have been so lacking in motivation, so I may do this for 202011Angela Camposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865177278607438558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-1289916002509411032020-01-04T00:11:05.116-06:002020-01-04T00:11:05.116-06:00I'd be down for a hot chai latte too--I'm ...I'd be down for a hot chai latte too--I'm not much of a coffee drinker either (unless I reallyyyyy need to stay up). My co-residents thought I was crazy, haha. <br /><br />I'm glad your ankle is okay! I hope you have fun with the monthly challenges! I've been thinking about joining a couple for fun!Farrahhttp://www.fairyburger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-86384036226376600532020-01-03T23:42:48.120-06:002020-01-03T23:42:48.120-06:00Streaking is a time commitment...often times, it t...Streaking is a time commitment...often times, it takes longer to get dress than it does for that 1-mile run LOL How I make the streaking work is I do a simple 1-mile run on the days that would normally be a "rest" day. I run that "streak mile" very easy (no sprinting, or speed play). For me, I don't necessarily notice any major physical benefits other than general movement. I think it's beneficial, though to vary the distances of each run...doing the same distance every day can not only get boring, I also think your body would eventually acclimate to that distance and plateau. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35464247442652305522020-01-03T23:37:56.022-06:002020-01-03T23:37:56.022-06:00Total agreement! We need other fitness endeavors t...Total agreement! We need other fitness endeavors to keep our "running parts" in working order :-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85021608474210294082020-01-03T22:53:06.632-06:002020-01-03T22:53:06.632-06:00I'd like to get to 1,000 miles in a year, not ...I'd like to get to 1,000 miles in a year, not for the yearly number, but because it works out to an average of 20 miles per week with 2 weeks off. I feel like that would be a good indicator of consistency, which is the thing I struggle with.<br /><br />I'm intrigued by streaking because I wonder about the difference between (for example) running 2 miles 7 days a week vs 5 miles 3 days a week. But I think I might be too lazy to get dressed for a run every day...Hannah @ Prepare for Adventurehttps://www.prepareforadventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28185894562093702172020-01-03T17:49:19.363-06:002020-01-03T17:49:19.363-06:00You sure did have a great year! My motto always ha...You sure did have a great year! My motto always has been: runners can't live on miles alone. Enjoy your challenges!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85619559058288870662020-01-03T17:48:47.428-06:002020-01-03T17:48:47.428-06:00Thanks, Michelle! I'm excited to get back to m...Thanks, Michelle! I'm excited to get back to monthly challenges. It's fun to mix things up, and my body likes doing different things from time to time. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66528681893753137932020-01-03T17:47:43.064-06:002020-01-03T17:47:43.064-06:00You're smart to just take things as they come,...You're smart to just take things as they come, at least for the short term. Setting goals would give you some incentive, but also may have you overdoing things too soon. One day/week at a time :-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13236259234273737062020-01-03T17:46:11.401-06:002020-01-03T17:46:11.401-06:00A lot of naysayers don't support streaking bec...A lot of naysayers don't support streaking because they've never done it. I was very skeptical myself until I actually tried it. I would never do it long-term, but it's a nice little challenge to get me through the holiday season.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62570509212159979542020-01-03T17:44:10.931-06:002020-01-03T17:44:10.931-06:00Unlike most runners, I actually like the Taper...i...Unlike most runners, I actually like the Taper...it's nice having scaled back mileage and ZERO guilt LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64818916574955109152020-01-03T17:43:18.193-06:002020-01-03T17:43:18.193-06:00I Know...it's hard to sit still. Even on my &q...I Know...it's hard to sit still. Even on my "rest" days, I have to be doing something. My body recovers best by being in motion LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59167193703420488332020-01-03T17:42:11.483-06:002020-01-03T17:42:11.483-06:00IT's crazy where some of these phantom aches/p...IT's crazy where some of these phantom aches/pains come from. It wasn't until after we'd gotten back from our trip that I realized I hadn't had any funky Achilles stuff for awhile. My ankle still feels weird if I touch it just the right way, but otherwise it's pretty much fine. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31622090589713291772020-01-03T17:39:52.288-06:002020-01-03T17:39:52.288-06:00Going into Chicago training injury-free is a great...Going into Chicago training injury-free is a great goal! I'm excited for you!! And, you are so inspiring how you soldiered through such a tough year (most of which was out of your control with all your setbacks). Keep your chin up!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31382036297837406792020-01-03T17:37:25.410-06:002020-01-03T17:37:25.410-06:00Oh, thank you, Debbie!! I'm really proud of th...Oh, thank you, Debbie!! I'm really proud of the year I had...it's been a LONG time since I had so many things go right for me. I'm trying to cherish all the memories, because there's no guarantee what 2020 has in store for any of us.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90401745730340585762020-01-03T17:35:36.741-06:002020-01-03T17:35:36.741-06:00Well, we do so much of the same thing :-) We'l...Well, we do so much of the same thing :-) We'll probably be wearing the same shoes as we do them LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71622513285690995232020-01-03T17:35:01.091-06:002020-01-03T17:35:01.091-06:00Chai latte's are the bomb!Chai latte's are the bomb!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-67167729163762064912020-01-03T17:34:47.356-06:002020-01-03T17:34:47.356-06:00Thanks, I think I will post my monthly challenges....Thanks, I think I will post my monthly challenges...if nothing else, to keep me accountable. There actually are many different positions for push-ups, but the "strict" ones definitely are toughest. My arms just don't seem to bend the right way for them...my elbows always tend to flare out (unless I twist my hands out...which I don't think is ideal), no matter how much I try to keep them tucked. And I'm totally okay with that...I can do them in all the other positions, with a greater range of motion. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37987794181569174802020-01-03T17:28:33.017-06:002020-01-03T17:28:33.017-06:00You know, I enjoy running marathons, but that fina...You know, I enjoy running marathons, but that final month before taper does get really tough. I wish I could just run marathons all the time and not have to train for them LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54126420766329637292020-01-03T17:26:53.325-06:002020-01-03T17:26:53.325-06:00I have done some monthly challenges where there...I have done some monthly challenges where there's been XX push-ups, etc. every day, and there have been challenges that vary the number (but increase the counts as the month progresses). For me, it's fun to mix things up...and for a short period, I usually don't burn out on them.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45533267084001878442020-01-03T17:24:54.922-06:002020-01-03T17:24:54.922-06:00I don't think I've ever had an injury-free...I don't think I've ever had an injury-free year. Sure there were cranky muscles (ummm, DOMS!), but nothing that lasted or side-lined me. WHEW! I certainly hope that continues :-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6694993207649619042020-01-03T17:23:48.924-06:002020-01-03T17:23:48.924-06:00Oh gosh...I can'at even stand the smell of ban...Oh gosh...I can'at even stand the smell of bananas LOL I used to eat them once in a while, but I developed a horrendous aversion to them while pregnant with our son, and I just can't go back. I'll eat banana bread or muffins, but that's it. And, please, do not try to sneak them into a fruit salad...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36634297927820921942020-01-03T17:21:49.768-06:002020-01-03T17:21:49.768-06:00Thanks, Marcia :-) I've always known I'm n...Thanks, Marcia :-) I've always known I'm not a high-mileage gal, but there's so much pressure to run 100+ miles EVERY month or 1000+ miles every year, etc. Those goals work for a lot of people, but definitely not for me.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com