tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post382437313859572173..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Running "Things" that ain't my gig Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53226549046487446792021-06-12T20:57:12.843-05:002021-06-12T20:57:12.843-05:00Great post! I might use the topic for a post. I ...Great post! I might use the topic for a post. I do not like pickle juice either. Yuck! I am not a big fan of bananas either but have had it in a shake or in cake as a filling. I do like banana bread. Coffee and beer..yum. No way will I run without my Garmin.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16525137823903859732021-06-12T08:39:28.389-05:002021-06-12T08:39:28.389-05:00I was telling Darlene that she would get on with m...I was telling Darlene that she would get on with my husband as would you. He loves watchless running and always has. A new challenge is brewing in my head - running without mine for a week! The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-32725252982702707232021-06-11T18:50:49.775-05:002021-06-11T18:50:49.775-05:00This is fun!
So I don't love beer, but a col...This is fun! <br /><br />So I don't love beer, but a cold Bud Light after a hot run is yummy. I love pickle juice, iced coffee, my Garmin and I like bananas. I would prefer watermelon though.<br /><br />I don't like chocolate milk unless it's after running. And I don't like ice baths, massages or chiropracters.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6037694935821459962021-06-11T18:37:25.974-05:002021-06-11T18:37:25.974-05:00I discovered, a few years ago, that Mejool dates w...I discovered, a few years ago, that Mejool dates were a great source of potassium, so I often substitute them for the bananas. They taste SO MUCH better ;-) Yeah, I have never understood the appeal of beer after a run or a race. Apparently, I'm in the minority on that one ;-) And pickle juice just seems so wrong...on so many levels...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18540911368082368942021-06-11T18:34:41.313-05:002021-06-11T18:34:41.313-05:00HA ha...yes, I have come clean on all the #NotMyGi...HA ha...yes, I have come clean on all the #NotMyGig things that make others question my commitment to the sport of running LOL I usually share my "stats" for races or long runs (usually because I consider those somewhat important, at least for accountability), but I don't even track the other stuff LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19295277822862883112021-06-11T18:30:00.615-05:002021-06-11T18:30:00.615-05:00He eats bananas, but I don't think he's es...He eats bananas, but I don't think he's especially find of them. He's a bachelor...probably living on pasta, pizza and frozen waffles LOL As for the Garmin, I do record all of my stats "old school" in a planner. It's what I know and what works best for me ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52734010433001101872021-06-11T18:27:44.089-05:002021-06-11T18:27:44.089-05:00I have no problems with caffeine, but it has to co...I have no problems with caffeine, but it has to come from a source other than coffee. Gosh, if I would have grabbed one of those pickle juice cups, it would have been BAD.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-72599431187709004282021-06-11T18:26:30.860-05:002021-06-11T18:26:30.860-05:00Oh gosh...I totally didn't even think of prote...Oh gosh...I totally didn't even think of protein powder or smoothies. Not a fan of those, either (but I do take supplements & vitamins). We are in our own unique running club LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19876236530473865392021-06-11T18:24:31.428-05:002021-06-11T18:24:31.428-05:00My mom always buys bananas but never eats them all...My mom always buys bananas but never eats them all before they're too ripe...so she's my supplier. I don't even like them in smoothies because the flavor is so strong.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73670554119626758832021-06-11T18:22:03.945-05:002021-06-11T18:22:03.945-05:00Whew! I'm glad you got my back on this ;-) I t...Whew! I'm glad you got my back on this ;-) I think I ran for so long without anything more than a simple stopwatch, that I never had the opportunity to "depend" on having a Garmin (and all the bells/whistles that come with it).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-9792949874660655522021-06-11T18:19:37.036-05:002021-06-11T18:19:37.036-05:00I can't even tolerate the smell of bananas! My...I can't even tolerate the smell of bananas! My aversion is over-the-top LOL. I like looking at my stats, from the Garmin, afterwards...but it's too distracting (and not motivating) for me while I'm in motion ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16919616505599102892021-06-11T18:17:06.296-05:002021-06-11T18:17:06.296-05:00I can't do beer any more. I used to love a col...I can't do beer any more. I used to love a cold beer on a hot day, but some where along the line (hello 50!) it no longer agrees with me.<br /><br />I've heard about the pickle juice thing but have never understood the appeal.<br /><br />You know I love my coffee...but never before a run!<br /><br />A half a banana before an early morning run has been my saving grace on many occasions.<br /><br />This was a fun post! Thanks for linking up :)<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18885790328915088022021-06-11T18:16:56.222-05:002021-06-11T18:16:56.222-05:00Bananas are so tricky...when I was eating them (fo...Bananas are so tricky...when I was eating them (for a short period of my life), they had to be ripe and sweet (but not too mushy). Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-63473782017643540722021-06-11T18:15:15.389-05:002021-06-11T18:15:15.389-05:00Yeah, I'm not a pickle gals either. Even takin...Yeah, I'm not a pickle gals either. Even taking them off of a burger, I can still smell/taste them and it ruins the experience LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2401252935665705292021-06-11T14:01:06.967-05:002021-06-11T14:01:06.967-05:00I actually love this post. It's nice to actua...I actually love this post. It's nice to actually say it out loud that hey I don't really like x, y or z but I'm still a runner! <br /><br />so for me - I do love an ice cold beer on a hot day especially after a race. I can take it or leave it otherwise. But If I drink beer it has to be good. Sorry, no watered-down massively produced stuff for me. Bananas - I never really liked them growing up and nowadays they have to be a certain type of banana for me to eat it. No brown spots for me. Coffee - no doubt about it, it runs through my veins, but I honestly am not bothered if people drink it or not. Pickle Juice - that's hilarious! Yes I've heard of this but I'd rather have a SiS tablet ha! And my Garmin, admittedly I like to have it on me always. But that's because I feel like the last forever has felt like constant rehab in progress and I want to see if I'm improving. <br /><br />Know what is not my gig? Mentioning my tempo for every single run, walk or bike ride I do. I know people that do this and it's really fine for them that it's their gig, but when I'm NOT feeling good about myself and I forget to not compare myself it's slightly annoying. (my problem, not theirs, just to clarify)Renée - @runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06932765269385923645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81159061909863067182021-06-11T11:23:10.999-05:002021-06-11T11:23:10.999-05:00Out of curiosity... how does your 24 year old feel...Out of curiosity... how does your 24 year old feel about bananas?! I ask because when my mum was pregnant with me she developed an aversion to guavas. Just the smell would make her sick. And I have the same reaction, LOL! So we've always wondered whether there is any scientific link between her aversion during pregnancy and my aversion now! <br /><br />As for the Garmin -- I have to ask my friend ...do you record your run mileage manually so you have a total of how much you've run every year? Just the thought of running without a watch is giving me heart palpitations, LOL, see what you've done! The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7855496265593368802021-06-11T08:18:51.695-05:002021-06-11T08:18:51.695-05:00I'm with you on the coffee! I just never devel...I'm with you on the coffee! I just never developed a taste for it. I do like caffeine- I like black tea in the morning and caffeinated gels during a long run or race.<br />I love beer, but not right after (or even worse, during) a race. <br />Had to laugh at your pickle juice story- I think it was very irresponsible of them to put pickle juice out right next to the Gatorade!!!! Blech!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66597955457169667242021-06-11T07:57:25.030-05:002021-06-11T07:57:25.030-05:00I can skip the beer but I must have my coffee.
No...I can skip the beer but I must have my coffee.<br /><br />No desire for pickle juice. When I worked I brought a banana to work to eat before a run not since I am at home since there are other things to eat.<br /><br />No on protein powder, smoothies or any supplements.<br /><br />No on stretching and foam rolling.<br /><br />No on the watch (except sometimes in a race) - Who needs stats if you run for fun.<br /><br />Am I a runner? lolDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51899340444523922862021-06-11T07:47:47.942-05:002021-06-11T07:47:47.942-05:00I runfess I've had maybe two sips of beer in m...I runfess I've had maybe two sips of beer in my lifetime. Not a fan and not gonna force it. A banana I can take or leave. Mostly leave. We don't keep them in the house except in the freezer for the occasional banana bread. I've not tried pickle juice. Seems like something that should be tested before race day. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17526916069681094422021-06-11T07:38:34.932-05:002021-06-11T07:38:34.932-05:00I love this post! Don't worry, if anyone trie...I love this post! Don't worry, if anyone tries to give you a beer I will drink it for you. Lately I have been having a banana before I run but that's because I get a good energy boost from it, I don't particularly like them. I'll drink the coffee so that you don't have to, I haven't tried pickle juice yet but I am intrigued. And yes I had a pretty advanced Garmin that's on my wrist 24/7 but I have heard of this crazy thing where folks just run and I hear that "undocumented" running counts just as much as "documented" running.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-10700492636432470362021-06-11T06:08:51.048-05:002021-06-11T06:08:51.048-05:00Totally with you on both beer & coffee.
That&...Totally with you on both beer & coffee.<br /><br />That's too bad about the bananas! I hated them as a kid because my parents like underripe bananas, and I am happy when they're just starting to get spots.<br /><br />Pickle juice doesn't bothered me, and I tried it for a while for cramping. If you cramp bad enough often enough, you'll try pretty much anything!<br /><br />But you know I love my Garmin. I love the data. And it literally just takes a minute in the morning to glance at the stuff that's important to me.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7754867794250798762021-06-11T05:55:48.577-05:002021-06-11T05:55:48.577-05:00I am not a beer person either especially after a r...I am not a beer person either especially after a run. I do love to eat pickles but would not drink the juice for hydration. Coffee? yes all the time. <br />Bananas I do really like but only eat them occasionally.To each his own~! I do like to wear my watch all the time to keep track of monthly and yearly miles not so much pace these daysDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-69871164584855750992021-06-11T04:11:26.288-05:002021-06-11T04:11:26.288-05:00I didn't realize pickle juice was a thing for ...I didn't realize pickle juice was a thing for runners. I hate pickles so I'm sure I wouldn't like pickle juice either! But I do enjoy the other things. I didn't like bananas until I was in my 20s. And some days they don't sound at all appealing to me.Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.com