tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post5248942076831192197..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Hmmm...Runfessions, anyone?Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-3317390282818951852022-11-26T06:47:32.732-06:002022-11-26T06:47:32.732-06:00The best weather that I've ever had for a TT w...The best weather that I've ever had for a TT was short sleeves and capris, never shorts weather.<br /><br />The Garmin badges are always a surprise. The last one that I remember was the Valentine's Day one. The hubs and I both got it.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36455059546124199252022-11-25T10:58:49.908-06:002022-11-25T10:58:49.908-06:00I'm on the Garmin app daily because (for me) i...I'm on the Garmin app daily because (for me) it's much more user-friendly. I'm getting more adept with the watch itself, but I still hit the wrong buttons at inopportune times.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-33561232838513306252022-11-25T10:57:09.033-06:002022-11-25T10:57:09.033-06:00I wish we had more local races to volunteer for, b...I wish we had more local races to volunteer for, but such is the life of small town Iowa. Des Moines is about 45 minutes away, so I thought it wasn't too far to go to volunteer for such a big event.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-61032835955837805632022-11-25T10:55:53.180-06:002022-11-25T10:55:53.180-06:00I often times "forget" the event shirts ...I often times "forget" the event shirts at packet pick-up because they're either ugly or ill-fitting (usually both).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14184342715025819462022-11-25T10:55:02.569-06:002022-11-25T10:55:02.569-06:00I'm only aware of the badges because all of my...I'm only aware of the badges because all of my Garmin activity is synced to the Garmin Connect app. If the Challenges and badges are accessible on the watch itself, I have yet to find them there, LOL.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81591076830965865192022-11-25T10:53:51.057-06:002022-11-25T10:53:51.057-06:00There are several challenges I'm aware of, and...There are several challenges I'm aware of, and I'm actually "participating" in them, but the cycling one was a 3-month one, so it had slipped my mind. I didn't realize all those miles on the bike were adding up so quickly!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81659919017290761462022-11-25T10:52:13.592-06:002022-11-25T10:52:13.592-06:00I think the DSM route goes from downtown to the Ca...I think the DSM route goes from downtown to the Capitol and back, which sits on a nice steep hill. Been there, ran that, LOL.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8523213555925428572022-11-25T10:50:59.091-06:002022-11-25T10:50:59.091-06:00I have the Forerunner 255. I got it just before th...I have the Forerunner 255. I got it just before the 4th of July (my other one died). It's taken some time to get used to it, and I still don't utilize all the bells and whistles, but I really like it!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65768950664611487712022-11-25T10:49:52.909-06:002022-11-25T10:49:52.909-06:00These event hats are really cute! I did the virtua...These event hats are really cute! I did the virtual race in 2020 just for the hat (and matching neck gaiter) because our local trot had to go virtual as well. That hat actually had a turkey face on it!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14270495434541035642022-11-25T10:48:14.903-06:002022-11-25T10:48:14.903-06:00The indoor bike has turned into a must-have for me...The indoor bike has turned into a must-have for me when the outdoor temps (and conditions) are not bike-friendly.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-42150178395408107732022-11-25T09:25:27.436-06:002022-11-25T09:25:27.436-06:00That is a really cute hat! I never check for Garmi...That is a really cute hat! I never check for Garmin badges — I really never check the Garmin app much at all. Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37878651718399041782022-11-25T08:41:51.051-06:002022-11-25T08:41:51.051-06:00always feels good to volunteer and give back. Wow ...always feels good to volunteer and give back. Wow on the cycling miles!That is a lot of pedalingDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62744243311171784322022-11-25T08:04:58.904-06:002022-11-25T08:04:58.904-06:00That is a very cute hat! I wish more races gave a...That is a very cute hat! I wish more races gave away things other than t-shirts (I didn't even take the shirt at my race yesterday, because i knew it would go straight into my Goodwill bag.)<br />Nice job on all those cycling miles! Yes, Garmin is funny like that, giving you all sorts of surprise rewards.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-40264371609217237082022-11-25T07:43:48.764-06:002022-11-25T07:43:48.764-06:00I runfess that I only use my Garmin for races and ...I runfess that I only use my Garmin for races and I don't notice any badges.<br /><br />Still indoor bike remains untouched.<br /><br />Every time I volunteer I realize how it is to give back to the running community. Volunteering is not easy.<br /><br />I love that we all blog but got out there to run or race on Turkey day!!<br />Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45219543772194021572022-11-25T07:17:58.599-06:002022-11-25T07:17:58.599-06:00That Turkey Trot hat is so cute! Great job earning...That Turkey Trot hat is so cute! Great job earning the cycling badge! I agree that Thanksgiving badge was a nice little surprise :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89773298639487095202022-11-25T06:59:22.928-06:002022-11-25T06:59:22.928-06:00Great job volunteering! One of my bike path/trail ...Great job volunteering! One of my bike path/trail friends ran the Des Moines TT yesterday! She said it was really hilly. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52786091090647586092022-11-25T06:30:14.000-06:002022-11-25T06:30:14.000-06:00How fun to earn all those Badges! Which Garmin do ...How fun to earn all those Badges! Which Garmin do you have? Have a great weekend! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56827524721382273622022-11-25T06:29:36.722-06:002022-11-25T06:29:36.722-06:00I love a race that gives a hat as swag! Something ...I love a race that gives a hat as swag! Something I can actually use. We have to get on the road a little early -- too early for a turkey trot. It was quite cold in the morning though -- but great weather for a race! Much better than many years!<br /><br />That's also a really nice thank you for volunteering.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75630575667788054012022-11-25T05:52:40.605-06:002022-11-25T05:52:40.605-06:00Nice job earning all the fun badges! And what a gr...Nice job earning all the fun badges! And what a great hat! I did my share of biking in the pain cave during that cold snap and I have no guilt! Haha!Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.com