tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post1231906394827679247..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: 12 Weeks of 5K’s Virtually UN-CanceledKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-49335975904437177932020-06-19T13:53:52.303-05:002020-06-19T13:53:52.303-05:00Bravo Kim! 12 weeks of 5Ks is no joke! Especially ...Bravo Kim! 12 weeks of 5Ks is no joke! Especially when for so many of them you were battling the wind! Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27716064481438504722020-06-18T18:12:21.143-05:002020-06-18T18:12:21.143-05:00Great job, Kim! I am so proud of you for your ded...Great job, Kim! I am so proud of you for your dedication. I have enjoyed following along each week as you run each week a 5K. I don't like the distance for racing but I do like it for running. <br /><br />Thank you for linking up with us!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66349675312655865502020-06-18T13:06:18.872-05:002020-06-18T13:06:18.872-05:00The wind was just insane! Even when the temps got ...The wind was just insane! Even when the temps got warmer, the wind was STILL a factor. Oh well, if it was a real race, I'd have run it anyways, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-63037904635626607882020-06-18T13:05:24.957-05:002020-06-18T13:05:24.957-05:00Looking back, 12 weeks really was a long time LOL ...Looking back, 12 weeks really was a long time LOL I did get bored with my route, but I wanted to use the same route each week to keep things somewhat similar (of course, the weather certainly messed with my plan).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27516166974247462402020-06-18T13:03:48.023-05:002020-06-18T13:03:48.023-05:00I'm not really into bling from virtual races, ...I'm not really into bling from virtual races, but this was a different scenario, given the circumstances. I feel like I graduated from an institution of learning...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-83909787923694980482020-06-18T13:01:26.763-05:002020-06-18T13:01:26.763-05:00Thanks! It was a tough challenge at times, because...Thanks! It was a tough challenge at times, because the 5K is not just an easy 3.1 miles of pleasure seeking LOL I'm actually registered for a small 4th of July race...if the race holds, I'll be able to see if all these 5K's gave me a boost.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36346429563052871242020-06-18T12:59:06.449-05:002020-06-18T12:59:06.449-05:00The Challenge did a lot more, for many of us, than...The Challenge did a lot more, for many of us, than just weekly runs ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-58113000302095041412020-06-17T17:40:56.540-05:002020-06-17T17:40:56.540-05:00And I still have yet to run one virtual race. Grea...And I still have yet to run one virtual race. Great job, consistent times in spite of the weather challenges. Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46671356277702445332020-06-17T16:33:58.934-05:002020-06-17T16:33:58.934-05:00What a fun project to focus on during the pandemic...What a fun project to focus on during the pandemic and props to you for sticking with 5ks for the entire 12 weeks! I'll bet it will feel SO good to change it up. I don't blame you one bit for wanting to leave Garmin behind for awhile. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76498173242315147992020-06-17T15:23:05.417-05:002020-06-17T15:23:05.417-05:00Congratulations! I just completed the LIFE 5K toda...Congratulations! I just completed the LIFE 5K today. I didn't have it in me to go for the longer distances, but a 5K every week was enough to keep me motivated through this hard time. I kind of regret not going all the way with the medal.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20605985811190300742020-06-17T14:39:08.576-05:002020-06-17T14:39:08.576-05:00I'm so proud of your dedication during this ti...I'm so proud of your dedication during this time. Your runs have been consistent and you've been so busy! Good for you!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951737314384873087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56479931278106596272020-06-17T06:03:21.725-05:002020-06-17T06:03:21.725-05:00I'm heading out to run my last UCP 10k this mo...I'm heading out to run my last UCP 10k this morning. Actually, I have 8 on the plan, so there you go. I bought the medal as well. Grateful for this challenge, which pushed me to get comfortable on those trails!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-61339948749665006632020-06-16T22:10:35.860-05:002020-06-16T22:10:35.860-05:00When I do an actual race, I usually try to do an e...When I do an actual race, I usually try to do an easy-paced 1-2 mile warm-up run (to get the kinks out). For these, I ran 1/2-mile to the "start line" (and a 1/2 mile back home (cool-down), but that's not really sufficient for racing. Then again, I didn't do these in full-on race mode...it was an interesting little challenge for me.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85209191078969095372020-06-16T22:08:27.740-05:002020-06-16T22:08:27.740-05:00Well, blogging about each different 5K each week c...Well, blogging about each different 5K each week certainly helped keep the details clear. Had it been any other spring, I can guarantee there would NOT be 12 consecutive weeks of 5K's occupying my time LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34435754049188307052020-06-16T22:06:43.048-05:002020-06-16T22:06:43.048-05:00Come Monday (of next week), I will not know what t...Come Monday (of next week), I will not know what to do...it will feel so weird to not be doing the 5K thing on the same "course."Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-63431833198994567232020-06-16T22:05:38.484-05:002020-06-16T22:05:38.484-05:00I thought the medal was a nice keepsake (and I fel...I thought the medal was a nice keepsake (and I felt guilty doing all of these races for free, so I felt it only right to buy the medal). I'm glad to move on to a different challenge now...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64286699716543605662020-06-16T22:03:31.103-05:002020-06-16T22:03:31.103-05:00Seriously, the wind was ridiculous! It seemed like...Seriously, the wind was ridiculous! It seemed like each week, Monday was the windy day LOL I have to say, though, that the wind didn't feel as fierce in the warmer weather.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-21240732151624633082020-06-16T22:02:12.500-05:002020-06-16T22:02:12.500-05:00I was surprised I was able to do it...the 5K is no...I was surprised I was able to do it...the 5K is not a fun distance for me. But, that's also what motivated me to keep at it...a sense of conquering that demon (sort of).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80310632437790586402020-06-16T22:00:58.027-05:002020-06-16T22:00:58.027-05:00ha ha...well, give me a theme and I will participa...ha ha...well, give me a theme and I will participate without abandon ;-) It was a fun challenge, but those last 3-4 weeks were getting kind "obligatory" LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41977884460523938342020-06-16T19:36:49.642-05:002020-06-16T19:36:49.642-05:00When I first started running, I did lots of 5k'...When I first started running, I did lots of 5k's and was a much faster runner. Alas, 15 years later, 5K's are hard.It takes me a few miles to warm up. Like you, I often go out too fast in a 5K race. Nice job sticking with it for 12 weeks-very impresiveDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-84958733091634468962020-06-16T18:53:42.784-05:002020-06-16T18:53:42.784-05:00I enjoyed a few virtual races but I dont think I c...I enjoyed a few virtual races but I dont think I could have done as many as you! I dont even know how you remembered all those races! It definitely sounds like a good challenge though.Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-44396376820225445512020-06-16T10:14:27.688-05:002020-06-16T10:14:27.688-05:00I definitely admire your perseverance (which was i...I definitely admire your perseverance (which was indeed a good prompt!). I'd have to be in the right mindset to take that on, and right now I'm not so much about challenging myself. Just a little, once in a while.<br /><br />I look forward to see what you come up with next. And I did a partial fartlek today. :)Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85380444412996567762020-06-16T09:00:41.608-05:002020-06-16T09:00:41.608-05:00I love that you did this challenge! It makes me wi...I love that you did this challenge! It makes me wish that I had signed up for the Un-Canceled series when it first started. I love that medal too! It's so cool and a great way to remember this crazy time!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35450339407507286602020-06-16T08:21:21.983-05:002020-06-16T08:21:21.983-05:00You certainly earned that metal! I wonder what the...You certainly earned that metal! I wonder what the average wind speed was for your races;-) I'm not racing every week, but my goal for the summer is to knock out a 5k and 10k every month, so really racing every other week. I don't think that any of us would have chosen the solo racing gig as our first choice but as a plan B it's a great way to see what we're made of.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28473055386781034632020-06-16T02:33:28.802-05:002020-06-16T02:33:28.802-05:00I love that you matched your outfits to the themes...I love that you matched your outfits to the themes!! And well done. I could never do that - I didn't even like it when I was running about 3 miles in lockdown runs and brought them up to at least 4 miles most of the time. So I salute you. I've not been training as such, just running, and my speed I gained has slacked down again as I can now go running with other people (well, I choose to just go with one other each time) and we need to catch up with each other's lives, so have breath to talk!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.com