tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post2734951557985056567..comments2024-03-29T07:06:58.761-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Mercy Live Up Loop 5-Miler recapKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8157659166814401582016-10-23T18:57:23.142-05:002016-10-23T18:57:23.142-05:00It's actually sports tape on my feet. I have h...It's actually sports tape on my feet. I have had PF in the past (most recently, back in early June), so I tape my arches for races and long runs as a means of prevention. So far, so good ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4820934841133852942016-10-22T20:05:07.215-05:002016-10-22T20:05:07.215-05:00Are those Plantar Facitis bands on your feet? And ...Are those Plantar Facitis bands on your feet? And do they help?<br />http://runwright.netRunwrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957831162981216498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89264603558450724372016-10-20T23:01:39.539-05:002016-10-20T23:01:39.539-05:00Thanks so much!! The half marathon recap is ready!...Thanks so much!! The half marathon recap is ready!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-69465435254531548212016-10-20T21:06:28.640-05:002016-10-20T21:06:28.640-05:00Congrats on the race! Two back-to-back races... Th...Congrats on the race! Two back-to-back races... That's so inspirational! Can't wait to read the half marathon recap. Madhuri Manoharhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02971019884541628362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-84518130608867355082016-10-20T13:33:33.902-05:002016-10-20T13:33:33.902-05:00Thanks!! I'm hoping to get the half recap post...Thanks!! I'm hoping to get the half recap posted tomorrow...lots of details... ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14574102475238287362016-10-20T13:32:46.046-05:002016-10-20T13:32:46.046-05:00Slowing down is much harder than speeding up, in m...Slowing down is much harder than speeding up, in my opinion. And, I always wonder if I do slow down, will I be going too slow? Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36779084137176710262016-10-20T13:31:08.813-05:002016-10-20T13:31:08.813-05:00One thing I'm realizing is the value in runnin...One thing I'm realizing is the value in running "easy" (though I didn't exemplify it for this race).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-63635991109223212432016-10-20T13:29:55.223-05:002016-10-20T13:29:55.223-05:00I like the challenge of doing the double races. Us...I like the challenge of doing the double races. Usually, I don't run the first race like I did this one, though. And, you (and a bunch of your chi-town posse) need to head this way! (we have out Fight for Air Climb in April!!)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20701389645084469582016-10-20T13:27:31.253-05:002016-10-20T13:27:31.253-05:00I tried, I really did! When it was becoming too mu...I tried, I really did! When it was becoming too much of an effort to hold back, though, I finally just let it go. Pathetic excuse, huh. I'm thankful I didn't have to dig deep and fight to hold on to a faster-than-attainable pace, though... Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-61133190817157574082016-10-20T13:08:11.616-05:002016-10-20T13:08:11.616-05:00Wow, that's fast...! Congrats!
Love the ra...Wow, that's fast...! Congrats! <br /><br />Love the race swag, and looking forward to the half recap!Karien P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04259226111401453624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17133066971485510672016-10-20T09:14:03.113-05:002016-10-20T09:14:03.113-05:00Congrats on your 5 miler! This is the reason why ...Congrats on your 5 miler! This is the reason why I'm pretty sure I'm "retiring" from back-to-back races...it's too tough to figure out pacing and goals, either one or both of the races won't go as expected. <br /><br />It's tough when you're feeling great but know you're going too fast...slowing down is like a punishment! Hopefully your tailbone issue is only temporary!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62887732464262643692016-10-20T09:10:23.432-05:002016-10-20T09:10:23.432-05:00I hear you, when you're feeling good its hard ...I hear you, when you're feeling good its hard to hold back. I'm going to have to keep reminding myself of this over the next year as I start marathon training.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33710917520668815572016-10-20T06:41:12.722-05:002016-10-20T06:41:12.722-05:00Sounds like you didn't cook your goose for the...Sounds like you didn't cook your goose for the half so its all good! Isn't it amazing how so many races have become a series with extra bling/swag opportunities? It's what sells I guess. I have not yet run in Iowa...Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88401883220404188302016-10-20T05:58:55.322-05:002016-10-20T05:58:55.322-05:00As I said when I waggled my finger at you, I'm...As I said when I waggled my finger at you, I'm glad that you felt so good--that is a good sign! It means training is working! But yes, you do have to trust in the plan. But I've seen clients do far worse--at least you thought about staying back and tried at first, lolAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04260595416987210214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89494343936561659522016-10-19T21:34:35.355-05:002016-10-19T21:34:35.355-05:00I totally didn't think of this as a "race...I totally didn't think of this as a "race" until after the start line...then I could not get that idea out of my head. it was frustrating!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-32083565779920122822016-10-19T21:33:29.248-05:002016-10-19T21:33:29.248-05:00thanks! The blanket is pretty cool (warm?) and ver...thanks! The blanket is pretty cool (warm?) and very unique ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-23178138146219203572016-10-19T21:26:02.258-05:002016-10-19T21:26:02.258-05:00Congrats Kim! I have never races a 5 miler...I thi...Congrats Kim! I have never races a 5 miler...I think I would struggle with my pace too bc I would automatically go at 5K pace!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027399809480930181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75862846010159650862016-10-19T21:20:14.020-05:002016-10-19T21:20:14.020-05:00Congrats on your race, I love the stadium blanket!...Congrats on your race, I love the stadium blanket!Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50070768415254540992016-10-19T19:31:37.317-05:002016-10-19T19:31:37.317-05:00As much as I was trying to just "run" (a...As much as I was trying to just "run" (and not race), my body kept struggling with the "going slow" thing. And, typically, I am NOT much of a racer....it was very of out of character for me to do what I did (my bad)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29031049023853000632016-10-19T19:30:00.993-05:002016-10-19T19:30:00.993-05:00This event has always had great swag...I missed 20...This event has always had great swag...I missed 2009 & 2010, but have done it in 2008, and 2011-present every year. The hardware and shirts just keep getting better and better ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66572029232530265992016-10-19T19:28:10.311-05:002016-10-19T19:28:10.311-05:00ha ha ha, thanks ;-) I wish I had the patent on t...ha ha ha, thanks ;-) I wish I had the patent on these arm sleeves...pure genius! They work just perfect for me...just a hint of warmth (without the bulk of a full shirt) and a little bit funky pizazz ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-25800676709132175592016-10-19T19:26:43.885-05:002016-10-19T19:26:43.885-05:00I like the blanket, too! I was pleasantly surprise...I like the blanket, too! I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was good-sized and the logo is on both sides ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81004279352694145652016-10-19T19:25:57.700-05:002016-10-19T19:25:57.700-05:00It's reassuring to know I can still "spit...It's reassuring to know I can still "spit out sub-9's" but this was not the time or place...my bad. I'm starting to notice what feels fast is actually slower than I think...and what feels "slow & easy" is faster than necessary. Crazy! Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33766322833194758262016-10-19T19:23:38.929-05:002016-10-19T19:23:38.929-05:00ha ha ha...yes the big feet and long legs can be b...ha ha ha...yes the big feet and long legs can be both a blessing and a curse LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59303303228622664852016-10-19T19:23:01.992-05:002016-10-19T19:23:01.992-05:00I agree...the recovery is such a crucial part of t...I agree...the recovery is such a crucial part of the training. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com