tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post5033386746023235135..comments2024-03-29T07:24:27.834-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: 2020 (virtual) Bix-7 recapKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28087684470361234572020-08-09T10:17:17.619-05:002020-08-09T10:17:17.619-05:00Yes! This absolutely needs to be a thing. Let'...Yes! This absolutely needs to be a thing. Let's make it happenTravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-72673936215045832762020-08-04T07:20:10.510-05:002020-08-04T07:20:10.510-05:00It would be fun for a bunch of us bloggers to take...It would be fun for a bunch of us bloggers to take turns "hosting" a favorite race-gone-virtual! Besides, so many races support a worthwhile charity and/or cause...that's a win-win!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26209458515897464422020-08-04T07:18:38.891-05:002020-08-04T07:18:38.891-05:00This is a tough course, no doubt, but that's p...This is a tough course, no doubt, but that's part of the allure. Doing tough things in the midst of everyone else is rather empowering...and the crowd support is intoxicating!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48993814776328436002020-08-04T07:17:43.217-05:002020-08-04T07:17:43.217-05:00I'm so glad you joined us!I'm so glad you joined us! Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27095450744556390442020-08-04T07:17:16.596-05:002020-08-04T07:17:16.596-05:00This was a lot of fun, even though we weren't ...This was a lot of fun, even though we weren't all side-by-side ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-82060987252893069002020-08-04T07:16:35.966-05:002020-08-04T07:16:35.966-05:00it's always more fun with friends!it's always more fun with friends!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-76323783169423278552020-08-02T13:30:05.995-05:002020-08-02T13:30:05.995-05:00This was so much fun to be a part of, and I love t...This was so much fun to be a part of, and I love that another non-blog friend knew and championed the race. One day I'll get there. I don't have interest in running every state, but running friends' favorite races? Absolutely. <br />In both the virtuals I"ve done this year, the syncing up and planning has been even more fun than the actual running. I might have to see whether NYRR's free Season of Light has a group option and I can "host" one for all of you. <br />Hilly bike path makes me laugh -- that was a thing in Bermuda too. Way to go you two on finding a harder route than the course TravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52188898548136659982020-07-31T19:20:57.238-05:002020-07-31T19:20:57.238-05:00I've heard great things about this race and kn...I've heard great things about this race and know a few friends that have run it. Heat and hills are not my friends, but I might be able to make an exception and maybe run this race. :-)<br /><br />Hopefully there is another race we can all do virtually again.<br /><br />Thank you for linking up with us!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54202503573741344392020-07-31T19:10:04.949-05:002020-07-31T19:10:04.949-05:00Love it and love that I got to be a part of it! It...Love it and love that I got to be a part of it! It was so much fun to coordinate and run together! Thanks for having me as part of the group :-)Montana Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592368759795707989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73633979469518817242020-07-30T15:37:48.506-05:002020-07-30T15:37:48.506-05:00I think it's great that you got a group of run...I think it's great that you got a group of runners to run virtually with you! It's a great idea! Nice job in a tough race.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-6313568307529398472020-07-29T13:21:49.046-05:002020-07-29T13:21:49.046-05:00Such a fun experience!
I've definitely rall...Such a fun experience! <br /><br />I've definitely rallied people to a race before, although most virtuals have been done on my own.<br /><br />Congratulations!Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-79430550981063634922020-07-29T13:05:31.021-05:002020-07-29T13:05:31.021-05:00I rode the hilly bike path last night (after work)...I rode the hilly bike path last night (after work), and it actually didn't feel as tough as usual. Those long (and steep) hills are such beasts, though! I hope that hip is starting to play a little nicer...bummer to have that happening to you. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-24384682874367818402020-07-29T07:23:54.482-05:002020-07-29T07:23:54.482-05:00I love how you found a few ways to make this virtu...I love how you found a few ways to make this virtual race a memorable one. It's funny how running and biking on the same route does feel different. Sorry I had to bail out last minute. Nice job all of you!Deborah Brookshttps://www.confessionsofamotherrunner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-82628726429782280432020-07-28T20:19:42.681-05:002020-07-28T20:19:42.681-05:00I had a half, from late April, that finally decide...I had a half, from late April, that finally decided to go virtual...we've been waiting forever for that decision. I also have a 1-mile race that is part of a "double" event with that half, so I'll have to figure out how to swing BOTH of those. The 13.1 route was through a hilly part of Des Moines (go figure LOL), so I might try to drive over there some weekend and run the route on my own....if I can remember it.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31425732745085198472020-07-28T19:49:50.284-05:002020-07-28T19:49:50.284-05:00That's the beauty of virtuals, YOU get to have...That's the beauty of virtuals, YOU get to have a hand in playing Race Director ;-) I'm glad we had the typical hot & humid weather last weekend because that's exactly what the Bix is all about LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52261342695613684182020-07-28T19:47:52.814-05:002020-07-28T19:47:52.814-05:00Thanks!! I agree, the pins was such a nice touch! ...Thanks!! I agree, the pins was such a nice touch! I think it's great that they usually give them out to the volunteers, but this was a great way of saying thanks to others, in this crazy year. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59641159750198092672020-07-28T19:45:04.528-05:002020-07-28T19:45:04.528-05:00I am SOOOO glad you could run it with me, too ;-) ...I am SOOOO glad you could run it with me, too ;-) It would be great to get you to Iowa next summer to run the real race...but, I respect the heat is not your gig. None the less, we do need a reunion!!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50733618622568253432020-07-28T19:43:48.188-05:002020-07-28T19:43:48.188-05:00Thanks, Judy! It was a bummer this race had to go ...Thanks, Judy! It was a bummer this race had to go virtual, but that is the norm at the moment. I'm glad we all could pitch in and make the best of the situation ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-11435585225687368902020-07-28T19:42:29.345-05:002020-07-28T19:42:29.345-05:00Oh gosh...You make your own fun...total truth!!!!!...Oh gosh...You make your own fun...total truth!!!!! You are right, we have little control of what is going on around us, but we do have 100% control of our attitude, thoughts and actions.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35920669451716718282020-07-28T19:40:50.896-05:002020-07-28T19:40:50.896-05:00This really turned out to be a lot of fun, despite...This really turned out to be a lot of fun, despite it not happening on the real race course. The power of running friends, local and virtual, is simply amazing ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51688453375362860602020-07-28T19:39:34.808-05:002020-07-28T19:39:34.808-05:00Truthfully, the hubby was my first choice, but I s...Truthfully, the hubby was my first choice, but I seriously doubt he'd wear it. He's not really a sentimental person, either LOL I am giving it to a special cousin of mine, who has always been a supportive cheerleaderKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54200293037958048212020-07-28T18:25:51.751-05:002020-07-28T18:25:51.751-05:00Great job! Sounds like you did a good job of makin...Great job! Sounds like you did a good job of making your race similar to the real thing. My half from May finally gave up and decided to go virtual, but we also have the option to defer. I haven't decided what I'll do yet.Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77204752906842994472020-07-28T09:28:41.097-05:002020-07-28T09:28:41.097-05:00Congrats Kim! Even though "real" racing...Congrats Kim! Even though "real" racing isn't an option right now, I've certainly had real feelings from doing the virtual versions of some of my favorite races. As far as making the race course true to life, what I've done so far is to give myself a flat course for 5k & 10k, since I'm really focused on PR'ing those distances. I'm not anywhere as near experienced in the half, plus I don't want to run a mile loop 13 times, so for those I did a more realistic course. I runfess that I've picked good weather days for all of my virtuals.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78928002535225898542020-07-28T08:49:55.318-05:002020-07-28T08:49:55.318-05:00Sounds like you made the best of the virtual race!...Sounds like you made the best of the virtual race! And I love that they sent out those pins, that was a really nice touch :)Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19934486934139082182020-07-28T07:28:58.992-05:002020-07-28T07:28:58.992-05:00I really enjoyed running this race virtually with ...I really enjoyed running this race virtually with you and the other bloggers - it was fun! Hopefully one day we can do a race together in person.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.com