tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post6597462374355343345..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Weathering The WeekKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-67094219843956028772020-10-05T19:12:55.834-05:002020-10-05T19:12:55.834-05:00The wind can be a vicious best on the bike. Even a...The wind can be a vicious best on the bike. Even a strong tailwind is tricky because it can have you going faster than what you can control. A head wind, though, is probably the worst...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-950410470149777412020-10-05T14:45:17.836-05:002020-10-05T14:45:17.836-05:00I hate riding in the wind! I once did an out and b...I hate riding in the wind! I once did an out and back century ride, the first half into the wind, the second with a tail wind. I had about a 2 hour negative split! And really enjoyed rolling along at about 30 mph without ever trying. :-) Nice job on the mileage!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-82399606519945467102020-10-05T13:10:40.838-05:002020-10-05T13:10:40.838-05:00And, since I'm on a mountain bike (as opposed ...And, since I'm on a mountain bike (as opposed to an actual road bike), I have no idea what is "average" or "fast." Doing that 1-miler in the dark was a near-fail because I couldn't read the computer very easily, and then stopping at the 1-mile mark was nearly impossible as well LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28650091998784045142020-10-05T13:07:58.913-05:002020-10-05T13:07:58.913-05:00The found money is still nestled in my wallet...fo...The found money is still nestled in my wallet...for now ;-) I did order a funky gel bike seat cover that cost in that range...I guess that's sufficient!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47394569279820289662020-10-05T13:06:48.061-05:002020-10-05T13:06:48.061-05:00That's my thought, exactly!That's my thought, exactly!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77398942362361743282020-10-05T11:41:29.013-05:002020-10-05T11:41:29.013-05:00Congrats on the huge biking mileage! $16 is a pre...Congrats on the huge biking mileage! $16 is a pretty great find. I still get very confused when my watch gives me miles splits in time when I'm biking. I wish it would just give me what my speed was, like it does for my running. I'm like "3:38, was that good??"TechChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960422420943812763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28404304703133900262020-10-05T06:50:35.960-05:002020-10-05T06:50:35.960-05:00Wow! Sounds like you had a great week - you did a ...Wow! Sounds like you had a great week - you did a 4-minute mile (with Gustavus' help) and found $16. I hope you did something fun with the found money.Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13173500624190836462020-10-05T06:00:34.850-05:002020-10-05T06:00:34.850-05:00Riding in the wind is no fun! Look at it as resist...Riding in the wind is no fun! Look at it as resistance training... :PWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80140761499788533452020-10-04T21:50:52.103-05:002020-10-04T21:50:52.103-05:00Yes, the layering is really tricky to figure out f...Yes, the layering is really tricky to figure out for bike riding. I'm tempted to get a long-sleeved jersey (or a couple LOL), but in all honesty, I'm not sure how much use I'd get out of them in Iowa. So far, I'm doing alright with my short sleeves (with arm warmers) and a top layer (that can be tied around my waist or shoved into a drawstring backpack). In another month, it may be too cold or (ugh) there may be snow/frost on the streets...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-12751325055460625972020-10-04T21:47:30.430-05:002020-10-04T21:47:30.430-05:00The wind is pretty unrelenting on the bike, unless...The wind is pretty unrelenting on the bike, unless it's a tailwind. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-39064422380215250262020-10-04T21:46:29.287-05:002020-10-04T21:46:29.287-05:00The wind has been pure evil recently...glad we had...The wind has been pure evil recently...glad we had all kinds of sunshine today ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28529386621615704792020-10-04T21:45:40.429-05:002020-10-04T21:45:40.429-05:00I'm glad we had plenty of sun for our ride tod...I'm glad we had plenty of sun for our ride today. The constant "breeze" really puts a chilly twist on the air temps.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20387617644333878942020-10-04T21:44:18.606-05:002020-10-04T21:44:18.606-05:00Yes, seven weeks is a LONG time to not be running,...Yes, seven weeks is a LONG time to not be running, and especially not walking. So thankful for the bike!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-49988034712782743612020-10-04T21:38:24.378-05:002020-10-04T21:38:24.378-05:00I agree, gearing up is key. It's just a bit mo...I agree, gearing up is key. It's just a bit more tricky on the bike...but I'm game for it as long as the streets are clear of the white stuff ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75744795827488839292020-10-04T21:37:21.787-05:002020-10-04T21:37:21.787-05:00Riding in the rain is definitely not ideal. If I h...Riding in the rain is definitely not ideal. If I had a road bike, I'd be a lot more cautious, but my mountain bike's tires have great tread. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18189264633935631482020-10-04T21:36:04.615-05:002020-10-04T21:36:04.615-05:00Thankfully, the rain was pretty minimal, but the w...Thankfully, the rain was pretty minimal, but the wind was another story. The good news is we have some nice return-to-summer temps in this week's forecast. Happy Dancing!!!!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81260558481462811192020-10-04T21:35:03.934-05:002020-10-04T21:35:03.934-05:00Thank you!! I'm eager to get back on the stree...Thank you!! I'm eager to get back on the streets on foot, though I know it will be a gradual transition.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8772275086577495372020-10-04T21:34:02.538-05:002020-10-04T21:34:02.538-05:00I find more spare change than dollar bills, so thi...I find more spare change than dollar bills, so this cluster of bills was a nice surprise.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-69703591408311612772020-10-04T21:33:14.164-05:002020-10-04T21:33:14.164-05:00I considered just being content with the two Drake...I considered just being content with the two Drake runs I'd done. Since biking has been such a big thing recently, it was a no-brainer to give Drake a "ride" for its money ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37054994630649715842020-10-04T21:31:00.460-05:002020-10-04T21:31:00.460-05:00Cold weather biking definitely is a very different...Cold weather biking definitely is a very different gig than cold weather running. The wind is so unrelenting, no matter which direction it's coming from...BUT, that does add to the challenge ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52050898670885926112020-10-04T21:29:29.653-05:002020-10-04T21:29:29.653-05:00I agree, the biking is here to stay! It became a f...I agree, the biking is here to stay! It became a fun cross-training gig last year, so I'm glad it was ready and waiting for me this year as well ;-) Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46018051696236193342020-10-04T21:28:23.735-05:002020-10-04T21:28:23.735-05:00Thank you, Melissa ;-) As I said, I doubt I'll...Thank you, Melissa ;-) As I said, I doubt I'll ever crank out that many biking miles in a month again. Without being able to walk or run, biking has been my only cardio option...so thankful to have it in my arsenal! Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68880778090495464222020-10-04T21:26:14.862-05:002020-10-04T21:26:14.862-05:00I think I found a $20 last spring (?) one day, flo...I think I found a $20 last spring (?) one day, floating in a puddle in the street. I've found random singles, but this is the first time I've found an actual cluster of bills. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54091770058455368202020-10-04T19:16:04.253-05:002020-10-04T19:16:04.253-05:00We've had a bunch of days in the low 40's,...We've had a bunch of days in the low 40's, but no 30's yet. Dressing for biking is so different than for running, isn't it? I'm slowly running and slowly adding to my fall cycling wardrobe.<br /><br />Hope you get great results from your doctor's visit!<br /><br />As always, thanks for the linkup and have a great week!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5835062758273422962020-10-04T18:47:04.353-05:002020-10-04T18:47:04.353-05:00Sorry about the wind! I bet that's extra trick...Sorry about the wind! I bet that's extra tricky on the bike. Glad you could still get out there. Good luck at your appointment!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.com