tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post4399773209408839685..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Outrunning The Cold, LiterallyKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41931932266900969552021-03-01T14:16:29.523-06:002021-03-01T14:16:29.523-06:00Good for you!!! Your longest run since the stress ...Good for you!!! Your longest run since the stress fracture. That's awesome! Your mileage in all the different categories is impressive. I am always amazed at the variety of workouts you do. And you and Barb are finally back to your 5 at 5. Spring is coming...it can't get here fast enough for me!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59913495600260029972021-02-28T19:25:05.781-06:002021-02-28T19:25:05.781-06:00Oh, winter may be gone here. It's been in the ...Oh, winter may be gone here. It's been in the 80s during the day with the humidity in full force. Boo.<br /><br />I'm so proud of you with your recovery! You are doing great!<br /><br />Yay for Road ID! Such a great team with so many incredible people.<br /><br />I've been walking outside all winter, but I do need that time to get my head right every day, so yes. I crave it.<br /><br />Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87318740527614787552021-02-28T18:16:47.038-06:002021-02-28T18:16:47.038-06:00Yes, February was downright mean to Iowa LOL Our y...Yes, February was downright mean to Iowa LOL Our yard is going to be a muddy mess for awhile as all the remaining snow melts, but I'll gladly take that over the 30+ inches we've had piled up forever.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64412529510405824782021-02-28T18:14:49.157-06:002021-02-28T18:14:49.157-06:00Oh my gosh, the moon was beautiful! It was a bit h...Oh my gosh, the moon was beautiful! It was a bit hazy on Wednesday (for my #5at5) and I was running east, then south, for the first three miles so the moon had disappeared by the time I was going west and north. But, it was bright and bold both Friday and Saturday mornings!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88209532669339596672021-02-28T18:12:06.249-06:002021-02-28T18:12:06.249-06:00The sun really brightens the day, literally and fi...The sun really brightens the day, literally and figuratively. Even with the warmer temps, the air is still damp at times, so the sunshine really helps rectify that.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8658880010673732792021-02-28T17:03:14.866-06:002021-02-28T17:03:14.866-06:00I'm glad that Iowa received some warmer temps ...I'm glad that Iowa received some warmer temps this week. I feel like you've been in a deep freeze for most of February!<br /><br />Congrats on another year as a ROAD-iD ambassador! It's such a great product and every runner should have one for sure.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-57211055440900087042021-02-28T16:27:04.893-06:002021-02-28T16:27:04.893-06:00Way to finish out February strong! I'd say you...Way to finish out February strong! I'd say you've had quite a successful rally back from the sfx. Wasn't that moon something else? Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53213715120610789702021-02-28T16:20:42.173-06:002021-02-28T16:20:42.173-06:00This week was so much better too. The snow is fin...This week was so much better too. The snow is finally melting. Yesterday we had lots of sun and it lifted my spirits. A little sun is exactly what I needed.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68090610864427068952021-02-28T16:16:42.237-06:002021-02-28T16:16:42.237-06:00The weather can really be a deal-breaker. I don...The weather can really be a deal-breaker. I don't stay inside much, but there are some days when it's not as easy layering up for a cold outdoor adventure.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-44493351148135403692021-02-28T16:15:40.978-06:002021-02-28T16:15:40.978-06:00Ooooh, I'd love to have a few virtual chocolat...Ooooh, I'd love to have a few virtual chocolate peeps join me! Knock wood, things are feeling good with the foot, so I'm ready to cautiously keep ramping the mileage for my half in late April.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-12106002036963954872021-02-28T16:13:21.683-06:002021-02-28T16:13:21.683-06:00I had not realized how much I'd been missing (...I had not realized how much I'd been missing (or slacking on) my walks until I was able to bring more of them back this week. Max has been beside himself...he gets SO excited when we ask him if wants to go for a walk.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66241599731648989862021-02-28T16:12:02.204-06:002021-02-28T16:12:02.204-06:00Well, the sun did a disappearing act shortly after...Well, the sun did a disappearing act shortly after my walk, but has peeked through a few times since. But, YES, it feels awesome out be back outside!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-10049021564995226632021-02-28T16:11:04.120-06:002021-02-28T16:11:04.120-06:00I had not been out much in the past couple weeks (...I had not been out much in the past couple weeks (due to the cold), so it's been such a nice treat seeing the daylight breaking before 6:30!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56305264867081158572021-02-28T16:09:55.387-06:002021-02-28T16:09:55.387-06:00Yes, my mileage outside feels so much easier and m...Yes, my mileage outside feels so much easier and my pace is almost effortless. I'm hoping I can keep all the runs outdoors from here on out, or at least the longer ones (fingers crossed).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38810858326919534702021-02-28T16:08:36.426-06:002021-02-28T16:08:36.426-06:00Yes, I know there's chocolate in the race pack...Yes, I know there's chocolate in the race pack (and along the course), so I'd assume that gets sent with the other swag. We've been lucky with the sunshine...it really makes a difference when the temps do go back to their seasonal "norm."Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46517501762150619942021-02-28T14:51:44.110-06:002021-02-28T14:51:44.110-06:00The weather makes such a difference with my motiva...The weather makes such a difference with my motivation! You put up with much harsher conditions than I do. Courtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878882500026678616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81820724883389690692021-02-28T14:35:22.644-06:002021-02-28T14:35:22.644-06:00It's warming up here too... and that's not...It's warming up here too... and that's not a good thing! Wednesday is forecast to be 89 (ACK!) I may join you (virtually) for that race because... chocolate!!!<br />Sounds like your foot is feeling good- yay!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46552122183928597802021-02-28T13:20:52.412-06:002021-02-28T13:20:52.412-06:00So glad you're finally thawing out! I'm de...So glad you're finally thawing out! I'm definitely crave getting back to my walks on a more regular basis - hopefully Mother N will cooperate. And, yay for the return of #5at5!<br /><br />Sorry to have missed Saturday's ride - things got busy and schedules were colliding. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71543507876537747632021-02-28T13:16:47.213-06:002021-02-28T13:16:47.213-06:00It sure is nice to get outside and not freeze, isn...It sure is nice to get outside and not freeze, isn't it? We weren't blessed with the sun today but it's warm. I had some house cleaning to do, so it worked out well!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89846504880338897232021-02-28T13:12:48.259-06:002021-02-28T13:12:48.259-06:00Lovely to see you back on 5at5, good news! It'...Lovely to see you back on 5at5, good news! It's so much lighter here now I can go back to pre-breakfast runs with no annoying light. So lovely to join in on the Zoom though I noticed it in my legs on my long run today!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46715395830488852402021-02-28T12:57:37.964-06:002021-02-28T12:57:37.964-06:00Michigan State plays in a few minutes (1:00 CST) a...Michigan State plays in a few minutes (1:00 CST) and Iowa doesn't play until 3:00...so my afternoon is just about to start!! It was so fun catching up yesterday...the time goes SO fast chatting and biking!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50951143600052237422021-02-28T12:49:48.720-06:002021-02-28T12:49:48.720-06:00Yes, 26-minutes! I wish I'd have had my Garmin...Yes, 26-minutes! I wish I'd have had my Garmin with me so I could have seen the splits (I just used my phone to time it). Oh well....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31256048139396661382021-02-28T12:48:53.502-06:002021-02-28T12:48:53.502-06:00February was rough, so much colder than January (a...February was rough, so much colder than January (and, usually, it's the opposite). Getting outside has been so liberating!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62513862195865189212021-02-28T12:48:04.517-06:002021-02-28T12:48:04.517-06:00We have the same here this week! It was so great t...We have the same here this week! It was so great to finally run outside again. It makes such a difference in my mileage and my mood :) Great job with your 5 at 5!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130461043483892210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-10422023081316956192021-02-28T12:40:53.978-06:002021-02-28T12:40:53.978-06:00Wow! That was quite the week, Kim! Although I must...Wow! That was quite the week, Kim! Although I must say I'm a bit envious of all that sun. We still had plenty of gray this week -- don't get me wrong, the warmer temps have been thrilling, but sunshine is mainly absent. Just look at my photos. :)<br /><br />I may have to check out the chocolate themed race -- before it gets too warm to ship chocolate (I'm assuming that there is actual chocolate to be had).Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.com