tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post223729180887185472..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: 2017 - Focusing on FUNKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-3371769101029265622017-01-19T09:29:28.985-06:002017-01-19T09:29:28.985-06:00Good Luck with 2017! Fun is what it is all about a...Good Luck with 2017! Fun is what it is all about along with a little sweat and a bit outside of one's comfort zone, since that's where all the magic happens. <br /><br />I was wondering if you would like to be a guest blogger on our Christmas in July website. Maybe detailing how you plan on training for the 12-Hour and some of your ultra goals, what got you into ultras in the first place, a little backstory, a fun tale, etc. Let me know what you think at brian (at) runners4wellness (dot) com. Looking forward to your journey!BGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010494614575012419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48551014461970814302017-01-10T11:02:40.000-06:002017-01-10T11:02:40.000-06:00You're so right, I ran my half marathon PR bac...You're so right, I ran my half marathon PR back in the beginning when I didnt even havea GPS watch. Just ran by feel. Havent been able to get close since, but hoping 2017 is the year I break that PR!Patty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76821544549904341572017-01-08T21:43:57.292-06:002017-01-08T21:43:57.292-06:00I agree - you have to work on getting fun first! I...I agree - you have to work on getting fun first! I've been struggling on my cycling tests recently, and I think part of it is that I'm focused on the results rather than on enjoying the process. I've been thinking a lot about what I need to do to improve, and I think part of it is figuring out my WHY. So focusing on fun sounds good! Lauren @ Lauren Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441686561469031472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73441250766027189392017-01-06T12:01:35.838-06:002017-01-06T12:01:35.838-06:00Focusing on fun sounds perfect for you for this ye...Focusing on fun sounds perfect for you for this year. You had such a busy year of running last year, and focusing on running for the fun and love of it will be a great way to make sure that you don't loose your passion for it.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36354369080946375912017-01-06T09:18:33.236-06:002017-01-06T09:18:33.236-06:00It sounds like you've found exactly what you n...It sounds like you've found exactly what you need to do moving forward - good for you! Many don't and remain frustrated with their performances and the sport of running in general. For now, I will continue to race because it brings me great joy and doesn't create frustrations - yet. Someday it probably will, and I hope I recognize it at the time. Great, thought provoking post!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-70316109539053794112017-01-05T21:00:23.382-06:002017-01-05T21:00:23.382-06:00I love it! A year of fun sounds perfect! I need to...I love it! A year of fun sounds perfect! I need to learn to go to races and have more fun!!! Organic Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503199089967392090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26337864056608608482017-01-05T14:19:19.470-06:002017-01-05T14:19:19.470-06:00I think there's a bit of Russian Roulette at p...I think there's a bit of Russian Roulette at play....the race day conditions (weather, terrain, crowds, state of health/injury, etc.) all gotta line up just right. And, let's not forget the importance of proper food/fuel/hydration. There are so many variables (some of which we have ZERO control of). But, I can control my smiling ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88581742829882962002017-01-05T14:15:35.661-06:002017-01-05T14:15:35.661-06:00Well, I cannot tell a lie...the PR's will stil...Well, I cannot tell a lie...the PR's will still be in the back of my head LOL But, it's gonna depend on the circumstances I'm given on race day...I'm gonna run by feel, and it if it happens, it happens ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73411868009027475892017-01-05T14:13:43.838-06:002017-01-05T14:13:43.838-06:00Cheers! Here's to a FUN 2017! I seldom ever ha...Cheers! Here's to a FUN 2017! I seldom ever have my phone with me, and the watch usually stays home as well ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-10326462645864960292017-01-05T09:29:36.939-06:002017-01-05T09:29:36.939-06:00I love this!!! Sometimes we focus so
Much on the g...I love this!!! Sometimes we focus so<br />Much on the goal we miss out on the fun of running! I bet you will even PR because that's not our focus, have a fun year!Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51730956051371216332017-01-05T01:00:47.070-06:002017-01-05T01:00:47.070-06:00I'm going to do everything fun this year... wh...I'm going to do everything fun this year... when things get tough it's going to be operation 'fun'! I run for fun now, I often leave my phone and tech watch at home just to remind myself why I love it. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06441943182986937156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-72475555819617277482017-01-04T21:03:28.785-06:002017-01-04T21:03:28.785-06:00I agree ;-) I think we all "plateau" at ...I agree ;-) I think we all "plateau" at some point...we've gotten over the newbie phase, improved our finish times, and eventually we do about all we can do in terms of speed. I could (maybe) get a little faster...but I don't have the genetics for it to be an easy feat, and I honestly have a lot of other things in my life that bring me happiness (that don't require as much work LOL)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-86830472128065814052017-01-04T21:00:02.843-06:002017-01-04T21:00:02.843-06:00Absolutely! I don't plan on doing races withou...Absolutely! I don't plan on doing races without my Garmin, but the constant checking it every 30 seconds feels more like a science experiment than a true "race." Not my gig. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6285639919340767282017-01-04T20:57:47.065-06:002017-01-04T20:57:47.065-06:00we are in sync on this ;-) I have never been much ...we are in sync on this ;-) I have never been much of a GPS gal...I do like knowing distance (without having to count the number of city blocks I've run), but I'm not usually interested in pace (unless it's a specific training run that calls for a specific pace). Agreed on the "running by feel" notion, too....I think it does our bodies good ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5815337629707255152017-01-04T18:17:48.108-06:002017-01-04T18:17:48.108-06:00I am 100% on Team Fun! PRs are addictive in a way ...I am 100% on Team Fun! PRs are addictive in a way - but it's also chasing a moving target, and at a certain point, the PRs come to an end. Not because we're not working hard, but just because all good things do. Fun, however - that keeps on going. <br /><br />I love the experience of running and racing, but I'm not a good runner and I'm definitely not any kind of a racer. I know this about myself and I still try, but I'm much happier when I'm just out there doing my thing and not getting down on myself because i"m not hitting arbitrary numbers I think I should be. (Not saying I'mg giving up some of my pace goals, but it will be nice to put them in the background a little).Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38611100466045556752017-01-04T18:17:44.359-06:002017-01-04T18:17:44.359-06:00I can't tell you how much I love your motto! W...I can't tell you how much I love your motto! What's the point in bettering ourselves if we don't enjoy the process, right?!Emilyhttp://lifeinspandex.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35498264385823029882017-01-04T17:19:39.465-06:002017-01-04T17:19:39.465-06:00Good for you! I think a lot of people feel similar...Good for you! I think a lot of people feel similarly. The social media running culture hit its peak in recent years and I think now we're starting to see a lot of people who are feeling a little burnt out from the constant comparison and competitiveness, whether consciously or not.<br /><br />I have recently started training 90% GPS-free, and I love it. There will always be those who don't get it and feel the need to justify why they can't live without their Garmins, but the benefits are numerous and I think you will love it. Since ditching the pace-monitor I am learning better habits like listening to my body's signals (breathing, effort level) and running easy runs truly easy. If people were able to train for distance races 30 years ago without GPS watches I think we can manage ;)Hanna @ minimal marathonerhttp://www.minimalmarathoner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68161287103886867372017-01-04T14:52:00.134-06:002017-01-04T14:52:00.134-06:00The fun vs. faster is such a paradox. "Faster...The fun vs. faster is such a paradox. "Faster" is actually FUN on those days when all the stars, moons, and planets perfectly align...and everything feels effortless. Unfortunately, that is not reality (at least for every race). I know it happens, and I know it will happen again for me, I just have to NOT expect it every time I pin on a race bib LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-79411385957568632592017-01-04T14:48:15.321-06:002017-01-04T14:48:15.321-06:00Gosh you nailed it..."the racing aspect can r...Gosh you nailed it..."the racing aspect can really suck the joy out of it," especially for those of us who are not natural born racers. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88307993741838074672017-01-04T14:45:54.798-06:002017-01-04T14:45:54.798-06:00Thanks, Suz ;-) I thought I was having fun (and I ...Thanks, Suz ;-) I thought I was having fun (and I really was, most of the time), but those (stupid) unfortunate finish times just messed with my joy too much. SO many people I know are competitive, and I have to respect that they have a different set of priorities (and genetics LOL) than me. Onward!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-72005057616983622582017-01-04T14:42:49.652-06:002017-01-04T14:42:49.652-06:00Thank you, Anna ;-) As I've said, I seem to ru...Thank you, Anna ;-) As I've said, I seem to run much better when I just go with the flow and not be such a control freak about it. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35810623755548265902017-01-04T14:41:31.852-06:002017-01-04T14:41:31.852-06:00That's my strategy, too....if it happens, it h...That's my strategy, too....if it happens, it happens ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85828118836856779902017-01-04T14:40:41.774-06:002017-01-04T14:40:41.774-06:00I agree with the comparison thing. And, a lot of p...I agree with the comparison thing. And, a lot of people don't realize that the "perfect" race times are what usually get posted...not the disappointing finish times. There is a very limited "truth" in what we actually see sometimes.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16701271496594638022017-01-04T14:37:59.165-06:002017-01-04T14:37:59.165-06:00You are absolutely right that PR's happen not ...You are absolutely right that PR's happen not only when the runner "brings it," but they also need ideal conditions to do so. I think I had so many races with less-than-perfect conditions, that I tried to make it happen anyways... (fail LOL)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29758932754275275302017-01-04T14:36:18.424-06:002017-01-04T14:36:18.424-06:00I don't know how my transition happened to obs...I don't know how my transition happened to obsessing over the finish times...I don't know if it was just so gradual I didn't realize it was happening (?) or what. Totally not a fun experience....glad it's over ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com