tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post6767434381464299177..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: OOPS! Don't ya hate it when that happens?Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20867395665308547592018-11-09T15:01:11.755-06:002018-11-09T15:01:11.755-06:00I have made the mistake of trying a new fuel on th...I have made the mistake of trying a new fuel on the course when I forgot to pack my own - while I made it through the race, my stomach made me pay the whole way.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47223037079493436242018-11-07T17:51:00.101-06:002018-11-07T17:51:00.101-06:00I have been lucky the few times I've done the ...I have been lucky the few times I've done the "nothing new of race day," at least as far as clothing. The fuel, though, is another story LOL Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33492716161903928482018-11-07T17:49:45.780-06:002018-11-07T17:49:45.780-06:00I tried Tailwind a few times and really liked it, ...I tried Tailwind a few times and really liked it, but it was too much hydration for me. I had to stop numerous times because I nearly wet myself LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35997983599340763702018-11-07T17:48:37.880-06:002018-11-07T17:48:37.880-06:00Well, I've made many mistakes, as well....this...Well, I've made many mistakes, as well....this is only a few of the bigger ones ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56320720668589322232018-11-07T17:48:01.147-06:002018-11-07T17:48:01.147-06:00The porta-potties (or lack there of) can really be...The porta-potties (or lack there of) can really be a deal breaker...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47422126474951134332018-11-07T17:47:30.945-06:002018-11-07T17:47:30.945-06:00ha ha ha...as someone who has given birth three ti...ha ha ha...as someone who has given birth three times, there's no "holding on for dear life" with a full bladder LOL Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54563413465215698302018-11-07T17:46:15.057-06:002018-11-07T17:46:15.057-06:00Some of the rules definitely have a little big of ...Some of the rules definitely have a little big of slack built in, but there's no guarantee when that will work to one's advantage Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-570783989446045092018-11-07T17:45:03.106-06:002018-11-07T17:45:03.106-06:00Dang...10 miles in an hour??? I'd be gasping f...Dang...10 miles in an hour??? I'd be gasping for air on a stretcher somewhere if that was me ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13024907078213629642018-11-07T17:44:08.697-06:002018-11-07T17:44:08.697-06:00Starting out too fast is such a tough one to "...Starting out too fast is such a tough one to "fix." Whenever I get mixed into a group of runners, I (subconsciously) try to stay with them, to the point that I don't really perceive myself as going too fast...until I see my split at the 1-mile mark. Then, it's usually too late to rectify the damage.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-25005772249334007572018-11-07T17:04:26.624-06:002018-11-07T17:04:26.624-06:00I think we've all been there.
I definitely m...I think we've all been there. <br /><br />I definitely mixed up my fluids on the day of a race once, and that led to a grand ol' time in the course port a potties. Whoops.<br /><br />I've also broken the "nothing new on race day" rule. Sometimes, it's worked out, sometimes it's led to chafing or uncomfortable clothing choices. Nothing major but it could have been avoided.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-568189779538700682018-11-07T14:53:15.839-06:002018-11-07T14:53:15.839-06:00Being honest with your abilities and not experimen...Being honest with your abilities and not experimenting with new fuel are two big ones, espeically for marathons! I have been using Tailwind solely as my fuel for this marathon, coupled with a banana and peanut butter or a bagel in the morning. That's what I'll be using on race day. Gels have been upsetting my stomach. Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudderhttp://prettylilmudder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-60849540076981122212018-11-07T12:16:57.087-06:002018-11-07T12:16:57.087-06:00Well you know about my bad race experience a few w...Well you know about my bad race experience a few weeks ago. I'm so thankful I didn't poop my pants and become a meme, LOL<br /><br />I've made so many racing mistakes that I can't even list them all lolKookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-57549058856276607012018-11-07T10:34:31.909-06:002018-11-07T10:34:31.909-06:00Thankfully that hasn't happened to me. I'...Thankfully that hasn't happened to me. I've had rerace jitters and needed portapotties, but only needed them for #1 on the course. Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-30471741780554746922018-11-07T08:59:18.762-06:002018-11-07T08:59:18.762-06:00I think we've all had few oops's! I've...I think we've all had few oops's! I've had the tummy issues and bladder issues where I'm too stubborn to stop for the bathroom and hold on for dear life, lol! For my first marathon my watch died with about 3 miles left...I probably should have charged it the night before, but once the watch died I pretty much walked the rest of the way, which I do regret!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73333118581402129092018-11-07T07:49:24.866-06:002018-11-07T07:49:24.866-06:00My biggest oops was probably eating a big lunch be...My biggest oops was probably eating a big lunch before my races in high school. Lots of throw up. But other than that I think I’ve faired pretty well even when Im not keeping all the rules on what not to do before a race.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04111265439845415696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75646753324911469352018-11-07T07:42:09.443-06:002018-11-07T07:42:09.443-06:00Ah, racing mistakes. We all make them. I laughed a...Ah, racing mistakes. We all make them. I laughed at your story of the cross country runners because my husband had a similar experience at the Boston Marathon (long ago when it was a much smaller race). Because of his qualifying time, he was lined up with some (older) elites, like Bill Rodgers. Someone warned him not to get sucked into their pace, but, as you know, it feels so good to "run with the big dogs," even if it almost kills you. He ended up at mile 10 in an hour! He was able to back off and finish with a decent time, but it just goes to show that we are all susceptable to that kind of excitement.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-86266121100302401612018-11-06T20:30:24.422-06:002018-11-06T20:30:24.422-06:00I definitely learn something from every race I run...I definitely learn something from every race I run. My biggest racing mistake is probably starting too fast. Wish I could stop doing that!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26519451699802462172018-11-06T19:22:41.395-06:002018-11-06T19:22:41.395-06:00Thankfully, all the mistakes we make (usually) tea...Thankfully, all the mistakes we make (usually) teach us valuable lessons, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89446374364399191232018-11-06T19:22:08.211-06:002018-11-06T19:22:08.211-06:00Hydration is tricky....the weather is such a facto...Hydration is tricky....the weather is such a factor, and that can vary so much throughout training as well as on race day. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90782990656744166462018-11-06T19:21:16.646-06:002018-11-06T19:21:16.646-06:00The shoes are tricky! I think, over time, we get s...The shoes are tricky! I think, over time, we get so used to the comfy shoes that we don't notice our form being compromised (from worn-out shoes that don't give the right support anymore).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-15697629748699387922018-11-06T19:19:53.289-06:002018-11-06T19:19:53.289-06:00I have heard good things about dried fruit, and ha...I have heard good things about dried fruit, and have thought about trying that myself. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-79424688101840028842018-11-06T19:19:21.464-06:002018-11-06T19:19:21.464-06:00I'm careful to carb-load the entire week of a ...I'm careful to carb-load the entire week of a race, and not just the evening prior; same with hydration.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-72198146757445052072018-11-06T19:18:26.392-06:002018-11-06T19:18:26.392-06:00I am still trying to figure out hoe fast/slow to s...I am still trying to figure out hoe fast/slow to start a race...and I've been doing this for 13 years! Sometimes, an "easy" pace is actually faster than it seems, and other times a "fast" pace is barely above my usual pace. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-32130623140861679582018-11-06T19:15:17.569-06:002018-11-06T19:15:17.569-06:00That's probably very similar to my experience ...That's probably very similar to my experience when I was on the antibiotics...I hadn't eaten much (for a few days), and I was also exhausted before the race even started.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50111971254492257352018-11-06T19:13:59.397-06:002018-11-06T19:13:59.397-06:00I seldom ever rely on on-course gels these days be...I seldom ever rely on on-course gels these days because I know my tummy will rebel once the race ends (if not before LOL).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com