tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post6577356399360370221..comments2024-03-18T11:34:06.918-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: The Final CountdownKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68970940687442561412019-10-28T22:52:18.935-05:002019-10-28T22:52:18.935-05:00YES!!!!! DO join us for the link-up! It was nice m...YES!!!!! DO join us for the link-up! It was nice meeting you (finally), too ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35607819677965306982019-10-28T22:51:51.389-05:002019-10-28T22:51:51.389-05:00Well, it is snowing in Iowa at the moment...UGH! S...Well, it is snowing in Iowa at the moment...UGH! So much for the fall season...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16898154892447834732019-10-28T22:51:09.405-05:002019-10-28T22:51:09.405-05:00We had rain the two hours prior (as we were gettin...We had rain the two hours prior (as we were getting to the race site), rain for the first 3ish miles, than a downpour at mile 8 (which lasted a good 10 miles), then finally some sunshine! It was crazy!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62675582695223714712019-10-28T22:49:54.312-05:002019-10-28T22:49:54.312-05:00Yes, all of those little Taper things are nice!Yes, all of those little Taper things are nice!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-3550898489857327082019-10-28T22:49:23.364-05:002019-10-28T22:49:23.364-05:00Oh yes, on to the next! I do have some ideas for 2...Oh yes, on to the next! I do have some ideas for 2020....stay tuned ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45799674285891251102019-10-28T22:48:55.162-05:002019-10-28T22:48:55.162-05:00Crazy weather aside...it's one thing when it h...Crazy weather aside...it's one thing when it happens in your training, but a total buzzkill on race day LOL Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-11885402564676130022019-10-28T22:48:15.649-05:002019-10-28T22:48:15.649-05:00Meeting up with fellow bloggers is so legit! Total...Meeting up with fellow bloggers is so legit! Totally fun!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17374399620187391852019-10-28T22:47:44.795-05:002019-10-28T22:47:44.795-05:00Ha! I am SO DONE with all this rain!Ha! I am SO DONE with all this rain!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55761949788618721592019-10-28T22:47:29.640-05:002019-10-28T22:47:29.640-05:00The day was tough in the rain...but fun. There'...The day was tough in the rain...but fun. There's just something about a marathon that makes me appreciate the entire process, and so grateful that I can do it!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53240984787496356612019-10-28T22:46:14.981-05:002019-10-28T22:46:14.981-05:00UGH....too much rain!UGH....too much rain!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66023123353867318822019-10-28T22:46:02.006-05:002019-10-28T22:46:02.006-05:00SO great seeing you as well ;-) The weather was na...SO great seeing you as well ;-) The weather was nasty LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-25857112218902243002019-10-28T22:45:28.817-05:002019-10-28T22:45:28.817-05:00Thanks, Michelle ;-) You've been such a great ...Thanks, Michelle ;-) You've been such a great friend and cheerleader!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17173575841367295472019-10-28T22:44:43.584-05:002019-10-28T22:44:43.584-05:00This last week of Taper was much tougher than usua...This last week of Taper was much tougher than usual....I felt sluggish LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78428391397056507782019-10-28T22:43:57.019-05:002019-10-28T22:43:57.019-05:00The weather was most evil at MCM....and that finis...The weather was most evil at MCM....and that finish line felt like a major victory. It's all worthwhile ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51877639562571799352019-10-28T22:43:01.323-05:002019-10-28T22:43:01.323-05:00Rachel is a hoot...her and I ran Grandma's tog...Rachel is a hoot...her and I ran Grandma's together in 2017.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59294660130321895582019-10-28T22:42:37.343-05:002019-10-28T22:42:37.343-05:00Thanks, Coco!! You totally made my day at mile 23 ...Thanks, Coco!! You totally made my day at mile 23 (?)....those final four miles were t.o.u.g.h.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-39997587643965422272019-10-28T22:41:53.719-05:002019-10-28T22:41:53.719-05:00Meet-ups are the best!!!! (the rainy weather? not ...Meet-ups are the best!!!! (the rainy weather? not so much LOL)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7177275346141076802019-10-28T22:41:14.863-05:002019-10-28T22:41:14.863-05:00Thanks, Marcia ;-) Not a fast finish, but a proud ...Thanks, Marcia ;-) Not a fast finish, but a proud one LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-63480343917343986102019-10-28T22:40:48.019-05:002019-10-28T22:40:48.019-05:00Thank you, Deb! I had the best time with you, too!...Thank you, Deb! I had the best time with you, too! I immediately recognized that part of the race course you showed me, that went under that big bridge. It was so pretty!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-88693213572571033672019-10-28T22:39:44.173-05:002019-10-28T22:39:44.173-05:00Thanks, Kim!!!! I appreciate all your support and ...Thanks, Kim!!!! I appreciate all your support and encouragement!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56001594431436337252019-10-28T22:39:16.706-05:002019-10-28T22:39:16.706-05:00UGH...the rain was (almost) never-ending (until mi...UGH...the rain was (almost) never-ending (until mile 19 LOL)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-12320038772549886822019-10-28T22:38:50.757-05:002019-10-28T22:38:50.757-05:00Thanks!! MCM has long been on my list, I'm gla...Thanks!! MCM has long been on my list, I'm glad I finally was able to make it happen ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53550803201013537672019-10-28T22:38:12.859-05:002019-10-28T22:38:12.859-05:00YAY!!!! Enjoy the taper!!!YAY!!!! Enjoy the taper!!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37325258578195952012019-10-28T19:48:17.816-05:002019-10-28T19:48:17.816-05:00I'm going to have to try to link up with you l...I'm going to have to try to link up with you ladies next week!<br /><br />It was great meeting you IRL on Friday! Congratulations on finishing your first MCM!Flecks of Lexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10482849811543426428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-35768968564004222782019-10-28T16:18:54.916-05:002019-10-28T16:18:54.916-05:00Such a huge and amazing week and weekend for you! ...Such a huge and amazing week and weekend for you! I'm so proud of you, and you did awesome in spite of the awful weather. Congratulations and I can't wait to read the full recap.<br /><br />Love those patent combat boots. Super cute.<br /><br />This may come as a huge shock but it is STILL summer here. We might as well do pool trick or treating at this point. Ugh.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.com