tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post7183359493530660664..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: IMT Des Moines (half) Marathon weekend : Part 2 - the 13.1 Reality CheckKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-12384248731950734162015-10-30T06:58:39.391-05:002015-10-30T06:58:39.391-05:00YES!! DO come to Des Moines!! The event is awesome...YES!! DO come to Des Moines!! The event is awesome and has tremendous crowd support ;-) I have considered the I-35 Challenge as well...but, UGH! That would be tough (which makes it enticing) ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-83801937124540620612015-10-29T21:55:14.248-05:002015-10-29T21:55:14.248-05:00Those medals are so awesome! Early in the year I ...Those medals are so awesome! Early in the year I was hoping to run the I-35 challenge but then I ended up with an injury. I think next year I will have to set my sites on IMT Des Moines since they have an awesome medal. <br /><br />I am with you on the racing thing! I had never thought of it that way but you are so right! I like running races but I don't enjoy racing! I am happy to see you finished and you had a great attitude about how it went! Good for you!Missy Boserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05229958088315541188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75046917408916017852015-10-28T19:09:05.994-05:002015-10-28T19:09:05.994-05:00thanks, Sue ;-) I go back and forth on the racing ...thanks, Sue ;-) I go back and forth on the racing thing...I love the challenge, but also know I miss out on so much of the "atmosphere" when I assume the role of racer. This sport keeps me SOOO humble LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26413871723069008992015-10-28T19:05:50.242-05:002015-10-28T19:05:50.242-05:00thanks!!! This was the first year they did the med...thanks!!! This was the first year they did the medal "thing" because in years past all the races were on the same day (at the same time). I'm definitely going back next year, and doing the Combo again ;-) (and Disney is on my bucket list!)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55398224569314233582015-10-28T16:28:42.457-05:002015-10-28T16:28:42.457-05:00Hey lady, congrats on a great race. I know how men...Hey lady, congrats on a great race. I know how mentally taxing it can be to not hit your goal as that's what happened at MCM, it's definitely a bummer and I do NOT think you are whining. We set high goals for ourselves and have every right to be disappointed if we don't meet them. I don't think it's a matter of being Ms. Susie competative race, it's about racing yourself and reaching for things that challenge you. For me personally, I don't see a point in spending money to just run a leisurely race. If I'm paying for a race, I want to race it, but that's just me :) Congrats on a great time!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-91553583105719464692015-10-27T21:20:34.118-05:002015-10-27T21:20:34.118-05:00That's such a cool feature with the medals! I ...That's such a cool feature with the medals! I think the RunDisney medals should incorporate that! Congrats on your double races!! <br /><br />www.astorybooklife.usAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12093132403632395584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-60749497505609595392015-10-27T18:00:15.014-05:002015-10-27T18:00:15.014-05:00I have never done an entire race with a pacer...I ...I have never done an entire race with a pacer...I think it's hard for me to give up that control. But, I suppose it's also a bit liberating to not have to worry about your pace because someone else is doing it for you! hmmmmm.... ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89448336794643680592015-10-27T08:01:49.641-05:002015-10-27T08:01:49.641-05:00I am more of a runner than a racer too! That has h...I am more of a runner than a racer too! That has happened to me a few times where I tried to follow the pacer and then all of the sudden they inched farther and farther away. Ugh! Fun to meet you in the blog hop!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-91255171470601168422015-10-26T20:51:07.005-05:002015-10-26T20:51:07.005-05:00I used to think 5K's were tough (way back when...I used to think 5K's were tough (way back when I couldn't run the entire distance without walking). Then, as I got into distance running, I kind of blew off the 5K's because the distance was so "short." Recently, I have a new respect for the 5K because it's typically a distance to run fast (usually much faster than what feels comfortable for me!)....and it's tough to maintain a fast speed (no matter how fast you are) for 3.1 miles. Racing two 5K's back-to-back would be tough, especially if you really go all-out on the first one!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46122005454470205922015-10-26T14:40:23.120-05:002015-10-26T14:40:23.120-05:00I'm sorry to hear about the issues during the ...I'm sorry to hear about the issues during the race! But you still managed to hold it together, push through and finish strong - congrats on a great race :) <br /><br />I once did a 5k on Saturday evening and a 5k Sunday morning. Figuring out pacing for the two races was tough. In fact - I didn't really have a strategy other than race on Saturday and hope I had something left for Sunday. Ha. mkerungirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812791981052391228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50742294841080242202015-10-26T14:02:10.624-05:002015-10-26T14:02:10.624-05:00Ha ha...yes, this sport keeps me humble. Just when...Ha ha...yes, this sport keeps me humble. Just when I think I've experienced every possible race day "situation," fate drops another one in front of me ;-) Oh well! This link should take you to the PlowOn site (http://plowongum.com/buy/)...I've only seen it online, but some bigger running/specialty stores may have it. They also have a Facebook page and frequently do giveaways, too. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75517591091493162442015-10-26T13:15:05.482-05:002015-10-26T13:15:05.482-05:00Sheesh! Sounds like one thing after another for yo...Sheesh! Sounds like one thing after another for you to deal with, all while trying to run!! I have no tried that gum, but I think I want to. Do you get it online or in a local shop? Congrats on another half marathon (and 5K!)!Run with Solehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03647430666325292322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62390173794890077512015-10-26T13:06:57.253-05:002015-10-26T13:06:57.253-05:00The water bottle thing was something I certainly n...The water bottle thing was something I certainly never expected...but, there are SO many other things that would have been worse. And I did learn to be a little more careful pulling the "stopper"(???) out so it won't happen again (if I find a replacement bottle). And the PR...oh well! It just wasn't meant to happen that day ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-57990370128656448592015-10-26T09:54:20.598-05:002015-10-26T09:54:20.598-05:00I love that medal combo, what a cool idea. That wa...I love that medal combo, what a cool idea. That water bottle fiasco would be so annoying. Sorry about not making the PR.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540382519382633264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71541341764855341642015-10-25T21:49:45.487-05:002015-10-25T21:49:45.487-05:00Thanks!! Those PR's are getting more difficult...Thanks!! Those PR's are getting more difficult to chase! I do like the challenge, but the frustration is real when one knows they are capable...just not necessarily on that particular race day. Oh well, PR's are SO over-rated anyways.... ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16433280578605397802015-10-25T21:05:16.354-05:002015-10-25T21:05:16.354-05:00Congrats on your weekend of double races! That pr ...Congrats on your weekend of double races! That pr can be so hard to nail... but as long as it's fun to chase, keep chasing it! :-)Mommy Run Fasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172007555251749935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53425577334107119412015-10-23T22:41:50.807-05:002015-10-23T22:41:50.807-05:00Thanks, Teri!! I really like this race, still a li...Thanks, Teri!! I really like this race, still a little bummed that I let the pace/finish time thing get in my heat TOO much. UGH! #lessonlearned #againKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-30223702506336595332015-10-23T18:18:07.551-05:002015-10-23T18:18:07.551-05:00Urgh... darn! I know your frustration! I have this...Urgh... darn! I know your frustration! I have this water bottle where the suck trap (whatever you call it that nicely closes when you stop sucking down fuel) stopped closing and would spray out onto my side with every foot landing. #annoying I'm such a cheapo that I just carried a Bobby pin I could stick in there to make it close! Lol. I hope you find a replacement for the next race. I love your perspective on enjoying the run. I'm like that most of the time... but sometimes the fun is in pushing myself. It just depends. Great job, Kim! #ubagestrong #uinspiremeMrs. Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674897442306774752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17916908281045433182015-10-23T18:17:03.629-05:002015-10-23T18:17:03.629-05:00Urgh... darn! I know your frustration! I have this...Urgh... darn! I know your frustration! I have this water bottle where the suck trap (whatever you call it that nicely closes when you stop sucking down fuel) stopped closing and would spray out onto my side with every foot landing. #annoying I'm such a cheapo that I just carried a Bobby pin I could stick in there to make it close! Lol. I hope you find a replacement for the next race. I love your perspective on enjoying the run. I'm like that most of the time... but sometimes the fun is in pushing myself. It just depends. Great job, Kim! #ubagestrong #uinspiremeMrs. Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15674897442306774752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88320236075497329472015-10-23T17:52:53.118-05:002015-10-23T17:52:53.118-05:00I'm used to just grabbing the water on the cou...I'm used to just grabbing the water on the course, so this a new ball game for me. It is liberating to just cruise through the water/aid stations and not have to stop ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85142810054880840472015-10-23T17:51:35.435-05:002015-10-23T17:51:35.435-05:00Thanks, Girlfriend ;-) I'm glad I had that re...Thanks, Girlfriend ;-) I'm glad I had that revelation before the race ended, it gave me a happy ending. I used a generic water bottle for one of my races in September...then I just tossed it when the water was gone, but that required hand-holding. UGH. I will figure this out! LOL #notgivinguponthisKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59123918954226180352015-10-23T14:37:07.371-05:002015-10-23T14:37:07.371-05:00I definitely prefer running to racing, although ra...I definitely prefer running to racing, although racing isn't too bad. I'm not a competitive person so I'm usually pretty good at just hanging out with my pace group. I usually run with Nuun in a water bottle but I tried my last race just using what the course provided. I really missed being able to take a sip whenever I wanted.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531454675243875607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-1312278358301685762015-10-23T07:08:29.573-05:002015-10-23T07:08:29.573-05:00That's a great finish time for all your mishap...That's a great finish time for all your mishaps. I had that water bottle thing happen once on a training run, and I experimented with different bottles after that. For a while I was using Ice Mountain sport top bottles, but I finally bought the Tailwind bottle. I put a bottle band on it and a neoprene sleeve to make it easier to grip. <br /><br />Congrats on pushing through and not letting the glitches get in your head!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com