tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post599292951720341699..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Runfessing: Was It Fate?Kim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59142074905839090492017-10-07T14:02:51.159-05:002017-10-07T14:02:51.159-05:00I'm so sorry to hear that the Dam to Dam race ...I'm so sorry to hear that the Dam to Dam race is ending because I know how much you love that race. I do love their idea of calling it forever 39. ;-)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36193184602551868062017-09-30T12:51:47.437-05:002017-09-30T12:51:47.437-05:00I think fate worked in my favor with the marathon ...I think fate worked in my favor with the marathon I'm doing...at first I was sad to have to defer Chicago, but now my whole group of friends is going to Savannah with me and I even have a buddy for the full marathon! So now I'm super excited for that! Fate definitely knew what was best for me. Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudderhttp://prettylilmudder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53246969693064467662017-09-30T09:57:13.077-05:002017-09-30T09:57:13.077-05:00Your positivity never ceases to amaze me! I'm ...Your positivity never ceases to amaze me! I'm sorry to hear about Dam to Dam, but I'm glad you'll get to do the original route one last time! Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-24095424814779134492017-09-30T09:55:53.823-05:002017-09-30T09:55:53.823-05:00I do think sometimes things happen for a reason. I...I do think sometimes things happen for a reason. I love your positive attitude!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115267798009443831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-11809280824987551002017-09-30T06:26:22.822-05:002017-09-30T06:26:22.822-05:00I just had a DNS during a HOT race and I don't...I just had a DNS during a HOT race and I don't believe it was fate more so unlucky timing.Anna @ Pipers Runhttp://pipersrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-74374338031396101162017-09-29T22:56:53.469-05:002017-09-29T22:56:53.469-05:00Thanks, Amy! It's great to be on "this si...Thanks, Amy! It's great to be on "this side" of recovery ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64505594551658693302017-09-29T22:56:11.196-05:002017-09-29T22:56:11.196-05:00Oh, it will be epic! I'm hoping for another ho...Oh, it will be epic! I'm hoping for another host to take it over...but it will be strange if they change the name/route...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65894182167241110602017-09-29T19:18:36.767-05:002017-09-29T19:18:36.767-05:00When you look at like that, it does sound like fat...When you look at like that, it does sound like fate was on your side this summer! Sometimes we end up better off for those unanswered prayers, right? Happy to be following your running again!!AmyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07037851599714423746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7541250895290715152017-09-29T18:46:55.088-05:002017-09-29T18:46:55.088-05:00That's got to be hard to see some long-standin...That's got to be hard to see some long-standing races close their doors (or finish lines). I have seen some of our races undergo sponsor/name changes, but I just can't imagine something like the Gate River Run (as an example) just not existing anymore. I hope your final Dam to Dam is epic!<br />Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-30650741016642759842017-09-29T18:19:31.225-05:002017-09-29T18:19:31.225-05:00I would not miss that final Dam to Dam for anythin...I would not miss that final Dam to Dam for anything!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-58115836765793934292017-09-29T18:19:07.031-05:002017-09-29T18:19:07.031-05:00I agree...not always for a good or favorable reaso...I agree...not always for a good or favorable reason, but there are always lessons to be learnedKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-11207234407898691842017-09-29T18:18:42.584-05:002017-09-29T18:18:42.584-05:00Oh, believe me, I have been ecstatic! The warm tem...Oh, believe me, I have been ecstatic! The warm temps have felt SOOO good ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71376595473023744822017-09-29T18:17:40.742-05:002017-09-29T18:17:40.742-05:00Aren't the pre-dawn miles amazing? ;-)Aren't the pre-dawn miles amazing? ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-82333775533186374922017-09-29T18:17:11.165-05:002017-09-29T18:17:11.165-05:00I'm hoping another director will step in and t...I'm hoping another director will step in and take over....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-86886920915073722742017-09-29T18:16:41.358-05:002017-09-29T18:16:41.358-05:00Yes, Grandma's keeps enticing me! #onthefenceYes, Grandma's keeps enticing me! #onthefenceKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14851244540167738512017-09-29T18:16:20.435-05:002017-09-29T18:16:20.435-05:00Thanks ;-) I figured that wallowing in a corner wo...Thanks ;-) I figured that wallowing in a corner would not expedite my recovery (or frame of mind), so I tried to look on the bright side (most days LOL)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-86593807350004019232017-09-29T18:15:21.218-05:002017-09-29T18:15:21.218-05:00Well, there is speculation that Dam to Dam may be ...Well, there is speculation that Dam to Dam may be picked up by another director/company...so that's something to keep my fingers crossed for. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37144397079797481322017-09-29T12:56:01.968-05:002017-09-29T12:56:01.968-05:00I do love how you look for the positive side of ev...I do love how you look for the positive side of every situation! It's too bad the Dam to Dam is ending - glad you'll get one last run!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75414500738966105862017-09-29T11:29:22.028-05:002017-09-29T11:29:22.028-05:00I am one of those people who tend to think that th...I am one of those people who tend to think that things do happen for a reason...Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340601848402239435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-43236494194436050562017-09-29T10:19:46.966-05:002017-09-29T10:19:46.966-05:00Ya know what, i'm really glad that we had this...Ya know what, i'm really glad that we had this heat wave so you could experience a bit of summer that you had missed! <br /><br />Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17120653057548627762017-09-29T10:08:44.107-05:002017-09-29T10:08:44.107-05:00I runfess that I totally agree that yes, sometimes...I runfess that I totally agree that yes, sometimes when fate steps in it's ultimately for our good; and that "early pre-dawn miles that end with a beautiful sunrise are total perfection in my book." Mine, too! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05272571444720836222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55907445584581413592017-09-29T08:49:22.194-05:002017-09-29T08:49:22.194-05:00Aw, I'm sorry to hear Dam to Dam is ending. I ...Aw, I'm sorry to hear Dam to Dam is ending. I know that's one of your faves!<br /><br />Hey, did you see registration for Grandma's is opening soon...? #justsayinRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37090086957985919092017-09-29T08:38:32.000-05:002017-09-29T08:38:32.000-05:00Wow, what a great way to look at the positive side...Wow, what a great way to look at the positive side of a crummy situation. Your positive attitude has been so inspirational. I hope that when/ever I have a major setback that I'm able to be as positive as you have been throughout this entire process.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-2490950510412212912017-09-29T08:25:37.646-05:002017-09-29T08:25:37.646-05:00I think everything happens for a reason...we just ...I think everything happens for a reason...we just don't always know why. Odd that some of those races are ending. I would think if they were successful, new directors would be stepping up as the others move on. Maybe that is your new fate???The Accidental Marathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391171805727633722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19190838464489646162017-09-29T07:24:38.427-05:002017-09-29T07:24:38.427-05:00Exactly...there's always something good in eve...Exactly...there's always something good in every bad situation...and we have to (sometimes) search high and low for itKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com