tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post40813815450844397..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Back in Maintenance ModeKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7071243945914608222021-08-24T12:21:00.429-05:002021-08-24T12:21:00.429-05:00Sorry to hear your marathon has been canceled. You...Sorry to hear your marathon has been canceled. You are doing great training on the bike. I need to do some cross training as all I do at the minute is try to run :)Clairehttps://www.clairejustineoxox.com/a-dog-will-teach-you-unconditional-love/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31336799092104554912021-08-23T15:46:03.764-05:002021-08-23T15:46:03.764-05:00Sorry about your race but it does indeed sound lik...Sorry about your race but it does indeed sound like a blessing in disguise. I think my Oct half should happen (wah! as we went and tried out the route this last week and it's horrible!) but we're keeping fingers crossed for everyone who's signed up for London Marathon, still on at the moment ... LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48250631086306619362021-08-23T14:06:32.525-05:002021-08-23T14:06:32.525-05:00It sounds like you're now seeing the marathon ... It sounds like you're now seeing the marathon cancelation as more of a relief than a disappointment and that makes sense based on your recent hip/groin pains. Now you've got more time for riding your bikes! :-)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-91846153517555891242021-08-23T12:58:37.786-05:002021-08-23T12:58:37.786-05:00It honestly is more of a relief than a disappoitnm...It honestly is more of a relief than a disappoitnment...as each day goes on, I'm really appreciating the cancellation more and more. Our state fair goes for 11 days...and if we make it over there (it's an hour away) once, we're good. There have been many years when we haven't gone at all. The weather is usually very hot (like you said) and the food is expensive (and most of it is not healthy).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80747689379606083442021-08-23T12:55:25.078-05:002021-08-23T12:55:25.078-05:00I am super pumped I don't "have" to ...I am super pumped I don't "have" to run any further than 13.1 miles for a long time ;-) Honestly, I really feel quite happy about that since my heart just wasn't into all those long-long runs this summer (I'd rather be biking LOL).<br />Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27846184277990198392021-08-23T12:53:48.790-05:002021-08-23T12:53:48.790-05:00The chiro thing is freaky, I will not argue that f...The chiro thing is freaky, I will not argue that fact at all LOL I did feel quite a bit better afterwards, and especially (so far) this week, so I think it helped my situation.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53392828691856507032021-08-23T12:52:35.824-05:002021-08-23T12:52:35.824-05:00Yes, the timing was pretty convenient for the canc...Yes, the timing was pretty convenient for the cancellation LOL Things have been feeling so much better this week, but that's a good thing I don't "need" to push the mileage.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22386328038910133142021-08-23T12:51:19.445-05:002021-08-23T12:51:19.445-05:00Oh, I totally agree! Like I said, the disappointme...Oh, I totally agree! Like I said, the disappointment was pretty short-lived...now I just have to decide if I want to defer again or just get a refund.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-57441711651837288652021-08-23T12:50:04.281-05:002021-08-23T12:50:04.281-05:00I'm uncertain how soon I'll go back. The m...I'm uncertain how soon I'll go back. The more people I talk with (especially runners and other athletes), it's sounding like it may be a good thing for me to get into a regimen, even if I don't go often. Stay tuned!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56005202297450785362021-08-23T12:12:17.367-05:002021-08-23T12:12:17.367-05:00I am sorry, Kim. While it may be a relief, I'm...I am sorry, Kim. While it may be a relief, I'm sure it's also disappointing. I'm really glad I am signed up for nothing!<br /><br />The Fair sounds like lots of fun -- it's been many years (since we lived in TX) that we went to a fair, and I haven't been to a state fair since I was a kid -- which actually wasn't a great memory (just so danged hot & humid -- I've never been a fan, LOL!).Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80902750088557775482021-08-23T10:35:34.507-05:002021-08-23T10:35:34.507-05:00Ugh - I hate that your marathon got canceled but I...Ugh - I hate that your marathon got canceled but I totally understand the reasoning behind it. It sounds like this could be a blessing in disguise as now you don't have to worry about doing super long runs especially with your hip/groin issue. I do wonder if more marathons will follow Chicago and ask for proof of vaccination status.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31776695470365540542021-08-23T10:24:19.100-05:002021-08-23T10:24:19.100-05:00I'm not a huge fan of the chiropractor, but if...I'm not a huge fan of the chiropractor, but if it works, it works. At least having the race canceled takes some of that stress off your plate. Now you can focus on getting yourself to 100%. <br /><br />Love homemade salsa! And I'm so glad you got to enjoy the fair!Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-459267640535694402021-08-23T09:14:07.470-05:002021-08-23T09:14:07.470-05:00They say things happen for a reason. Now you have...They say things happen for a reason. Now you have time to heal without the pressure to train for 26 miles.<br /><br />So far my half on Sept 4 and Oct 3 are a go. Hope they do happen.<br /><br />I love my chiro. I don't go often enough. I wait until I am in pain which is dumb, I know.<br /><br />Ive nver been tot he State Fair but plenty of local fairs...they fun.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81074205545939120142021-08-23T08:25:38.386-05:002021-08-23T08:25:38.386-05:00you know... I do believe things happen for a reaso...you know... I do believe things happen for a reason and even though the marathon was cancelled, it's also a bit of a blessing in disguise. Glad that the chiro helped you in any case!!runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233445490233555647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-15966574279919336212021-08-23T05:28:53.993-05:002021-08-23T05:28:53.993-05:00Glad to hear it went well with the chiropractor. ...Glad to hear it went well with the chiropractor. Will you keep going? What a bummer about the race! Virtual again! I love making salsa! Well, mine is mostly green since I use green tomatoes.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6411634108249579982021-08-22T20:02:33.233-05:002021-08-22T20:02:33.233-05:00YOU said it exactly, Lisa. It was nice not having ...YOU said it exactly, Lisa. It was nice not having to be the one making the decision on what to do in the next four weeks. And, I have ZERO desire to seek out another marathon this fall, because there's no guarantee another one would hold. Plus, my hip needs a little more downtime, so this all is working very much in my favor.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38001315613384501872021-08-22T20:00:06.685-05:002021-08-22T20:00:06.685-05:00I had the same thoughts..."Oh no" vs. &q...I had the same thoughts..."Oh no" vs. "hooray" LOL. I'm not surprised about their decision, given the fact that the bulk of the race course is on military grounds. I'm just thankful (selfishly) that I don't have to make the decision to continue training for those 26.2 miles. Moving on!! ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50990755369019035952021-08-22T12:12:58.801-05:002021-08-22T12:12:58.801-05:00I'm pretty diligent about listening to my body...I'm pretty diligent about listening to my body, but we were getting down to the wire with taper approaching. While I felt good about my biking (in exchange for the lower running mileage), I was concerned how things would be feeling on race day (Sept. 18th). So...that's no longer an issue ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20367589947569683392021-08-22T12:11:07.387-05:002021-08-22T12:11:07.387-05:00Thank you so much, Michelle! Having the race cance...Thank you so much, Michelle! Having the race cancelled was more of a relief than a disappointment, so I am quite alright with everything. And, I'm glad the hip/groin is on the mend.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66459520849785937952021-08-22T12:09:58.631-05:002021-08-22T12:09:58.631-05:00Thanks, Jessie ;-) My training was going pretty we...Thanks, Jessie ;-) My training was going pretty well, albeit it was very non-traditional with all the extra biking. I'm just thankful things are starting to feel better, and I can still continue with all the biking, especially the long rides.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33355493895423207172021-08-22T12:08:14.764-05:002021-08-22T12:08:14.764-05:00Exactly! All the (self-imposed) stress of continui...Exactly! All the (self-imposed) stress of continuing to train, debating on switching to a shorter distance OR running less in these final weeks was a bit overwhelming. Now all that stress is gone ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-60676271007773779432021-08-22T12:05:37.303-05:002021-08-22T12:05:37.303-05:00I keep seeing emails about the Cherry Blossom...ho...I keep seeing emails about the Cherry Blossom...hoping that holds! While my hip is feeling better, the odds are pretty good I would not have been running all 26.2 miles (I had been contemplating on switching to the 13.1), so this all is a good thing.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-42710213400819071022021-08-22T12:03:46.120-05:002021-08-22T12:03:46.120-05:00Yeah, I'm alright with the marathon. It really...Yeah, I'm alright with the marathon. It really is a relief to not "have" to run any excess miles (which I wasn't anyways, in recent weeks at least). Just moving forward....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33822038066167881602021-08-22T12:01:56.118-05:002021-08-22T12:01:56.118-05:00Yes, it really is more of a blessing than a disap...Yes, it really is more of a blessing than a disappointment with the marathon. Ironically, it's kind of liberating having had the decision made for me rather than having to decide for myself. All is good!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22860880544396869152021-08-22T11:53:03.656-05:002021-08-22T11:53:03.656-05:00Oh gosh, I am really loving all the cycling...so t...Oh gosh, I am really loving all the cycling...so this marathon ordeal is really a blessing. And, the fact that my hip is still not 100% back to "normal," it's almost like all the elements of the universe lined up to help me out LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com