tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post3356632368434724092..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Winter Iowa Games 5K Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59846230580944467942020-01-31T19:41:38.907-06:002020-01-31T19:41:38.907-06:00Congrats to you and Barb! January races in the Mi...Congrats to you and Barb! January races in the Midwest are not that popular. Well, my opinion. :-) I wished races would give long sleeve cotton shirts. I remember the days when that is what I would get. I regret getting rid of mine.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55420094833236657292020-01-30T13:10:07.339-06:002020-01-30T13:10:07.339-06:00Thanks!! Yes, all things considered, I'm happy...Thanks!! Yes, all things considered, I'm happy with how the race played out. Just a bummer there were more participants.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19733252910589968142020-01-30T08:32:05.652-06:002020-01-30T08:32:05.652-06:00Way to go! First place on a cold windy morning on ...Way to go! First place on a cold windy morning on a hilly course is not too shabby!!! Sounds like it was a fun event!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307799994749086059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-43384105463102333292020-01-29T20:56:01.794-06:002020-01-29T20:56:01.794-06:00Thank you, Debbie :-) I'm happy with my pace a...Thank you, Debbie :-) I'm happy with my pace and overall performance, so all is well. Just too bad there weren't more cold weather warriors at the start line!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-23642958496384535172020-01-29T20:54:29.052-06:002020-01-29T20:54:29.052-06:00Well, it's quite a bit colder in Iowa LOL We n...Well, it's quite a bit colder in Iowa LOL We need those indoor accommodations.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80770075040766294352020-01-29T20:53:19.485-06:002020-01-29T20:53:19.485-06:00Ha, yes, I know what you mean :-) The wind and the...Ha, yes, I know what you mean :-) The wind and the hills certainly keep us humble, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71491846724649963592020-01-29T20:52:26.478-06:002020-01-29T20:52:26.478-06:00Thanks!! It was a fun and well-organised event!Thanks!! It was a fun and well-organised event!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41694542709112209872020-01-29T20:51:58.808-06:002020-01-29T20:51:58.808-06:00Ha ha ha...of course that was a joke (note the LOL...Ha ha ha...of course that was a joke (note the LOL), with a slight hint of sarcasm. I've already done a few Chicago races, so the Marathon is not high on my bucket list, but I would like to run it someday. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55401641861046499332020-01-29T19:09:39.970-06:002020-01-29T19:09:39.970-06:00Congrats on your AG win! It doesn't matter how...Congrats on your AG win! It doesn't matter how many people were in that race, you earned it!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22497833524819385822020-01-29T15:31:50.254-06:002020-01-29T15:31:50.254-06:00Congratulations! Great job!
You know, I don't...Congratulations! Great job!<br /><br />You know, I don't know that any of the races I've attended have had an inside place to wait/register! It's funny how different things are in different regions.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71806203918368971472020-01-29T14:31:21.402-06:002020-01-29T14:31:21.402-06:00I sometimes prefer those small races, ya know? Tha...I sometimes prefer those small races, ya know? That pace is fantastic for winter running. Come spring and fall, you'll be kicking booty!!!! Not that you aren't now but you know what I mean.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951737314384873087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-49782516581307114842020-01-29T11:07:01.750-06:002020-01-29T11:07:01.750-06:00What a fun event!! Way to go snagging that GOLD! What a fun event!! Way to go snagging that GOLD! Nicole Drinkwaterhttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-32946717536370330192020-01-29T08:01:57.235-06:002020-01-29T08:01:57.235-06:00Nice job Kim! I hope you were just kidding about t...Nice job Kim! I hope you were just kidding about the flat and fast courses being for sissies? Is that why you've never run the Chicago Marathon?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-25993062282054658772020-01-29T07:16:36.150-06:002020-01-29T07:16:36.150-06:00Well, go pink or go home!! I'm all about brigh...Well, go pink or go home!! I'm all about bright colors...they really make one run faster :-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33339543492674661752020-01-29T07:15:46.256-06:002020-01-29T07:15:46.256-06:00Thanks so much, Deborah!! I appreciate all the sup...Thanks so much, Deborah!! I appreciate all the support you're constantly giving me :-) Hoping we can hook up for another race sometime (or just girl chatter & fun)!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-74458245333295652532020-01-29T03:43:41.766-06:002020-01-29T03:43:41.766-06:00I really agree with Deborah - watching you crush i...I really agree with Deborah - watching you crush it race after race has been so fun and inspiring! What an awesome concept the Iowa Games is! Glad you got to take part in the Winter Games too this year. Fell in love with your shoe colour while reading this - I've tried to stay away from pink the last two pairs of shoes I've gotten, but no more -- I need to get back to pink, that's my colour!!The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-60052967645693130562020-01-28T19:35:55.853-06:002020-01-28T19:35:55.853-06:00Huge congrats my good friend! You've really be...Huge congrats my good friend! You've really been crushing it out there lately. It's been fun to watchDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-11702174405324712020-01-28T13:25:04.477-06:002020-01-28T13:25:04.477-06:00I agree, hills do keep it interesting and definite...I agree, hills do keep it interesting and definitely work the body better. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-39533239730807390962020-01-28T13:24:25.996-06:002020-01-28T13:24:25.996-06:00I have counted my steps before, too. I play a litt...I have counted my steps before, too. I play a little guessing game, trying to predict how many steps to the top of the hill...we do what we can, right?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89342552271104415982020-01-28T13:23:24.284-06:002020-01-28T13:23:24.284-06:00This wind wasn't crazy strong, but it was stea...This wind wasn't crazy strong, but it was steady and with no shelter from it. Thankfully, it was "only" a 5K LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28354251003671187642020-01-28T13:22:30.259-06:002020-01-28T13:22:30.259-06:00The indoor facilities are such a nice touch this t...The indoor facilities are such a nice touch this time of year!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45864287341522994952020-01-28T13:21:55.457-06:002020-01-28T13:21:55.457-06:00Exactly...your comment about overcoming the odds s...Exactly...your comment about overcoming the odds says it all. There is a lot of satisfaction in having to fight (a little) to get to the finish line. Of course, I do like having an effortless race now and then, too...but I don't appreciate the finish line as much.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7997174457320352872020-01-28T13:20:12.847-06:002020-01-28T13:20:12.847-06:00Dubuque was really struggling several years ago, b...Dubuque was really struggling several years ago, but I think there was a big revitalization movement (and some grant money) that gave it a much-needed boost. The Midwest is a total crap shoot on winter races...maybe that's why they're so scarce?Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6483501799018495182020-01-28T13:18:05.566-06:002020-01-28T13:18:05.566-06:00Well adjusted, indeed :-) It was so much colder a ...Well adjusted, indeed :-) It was so much colder a couple weeks ago, that anything above 20F feels comfortable.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54910029029865975932020-01-28T08:26:32.868-06:002020-01-28T08:26:32.868-06:00Good for you in supporting your friend and making ...Good for you in supporting your friend and making the trek. It's hard that many people will not race when the weather is cold. My friends included.<br /><br />I have one this weekend...I will probably have to go alone.<br /><br />Congrats on the AG award.<br /><br />I love fast and flat but there are very few of those...Hills keep it interesting.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.com