tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post6802977907802366759..comments2024-03-19T08:02:11.074-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Let's take it OutsideKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18151036006919924212021-06-22T16:10:27.001-05:002021-06-22T16:10:27.001-05:00I keep wanting to do my lifts outside, but that wo...I keep wanting to do my lifts outside, but that would involve dragging all my weights up from the basement! Still, it sounds so lovely. Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4476413704843250042021-06-18T19:38:36.142-05:002021-06-18T19:38:36.142-05:00I love outdoor workouts! Though it's too hot r...I love outdoor workouts! Though it's too hot right now even first thing in the morning. In addition to some of your suggestions I also hook up my TRX on my patio.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-30285539009404882282021-06-18T18:54:48.294-05:002021-06-18T18:54:48.294-05:00I like these ideas! Recently I bought a jump rope...I like these ideas! Recently I bought a jump rope after reading it in Wendy's post. I have yet to use but feel like I will look silly doing it in the front yard I will have to move to the back.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-67921012686093284602021-06-17T12:58:25.074-05:002021-06-17T12:58:25.074-05:00Thank you, Darlene, you're so sweet ;-) Like y...Thank you, Darlene, you're so sweet ;-) Like you, I much prefer to be in motion than sitting idle, and outside it definitely where it's at!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-40608871975840189172021-06-17T07:55:37.292-05:002021-06-17T07:55:37.292-05:00Yes yes outside all the way. I don't even own ...Yes yes outside all the way. I don't even own a treadmill.<br /><br />I have been slacking off on my walks. I need start back up.<br /><br />You are amazing with all to do to stay fit.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73315940242165282072021-06-16T22:13:13.361-05:002021-06-16T22:13:13.361-05:00Thanks, Jenny! You're right, the more time we ...Thanks, Jenny! You're right, the more time we spend outside (sweating or not) helps us acclimate to the temps (and humidity). Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-24726082539095980212021-06-16T22:12:20.576-05:002021-06-16T22:12:20.576-05:00Agreed...I've done a few workouts in the late ...Agreed...I've done a few workouts in the late afternoon/early evening, and it's bug city. I'm always up early anyways, it just makes sense to do something productive (and all the better to do so outside!).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29421981996967217572021-06-16T22:10:52.489-05:002021-06-16T22:10:52.489-05:00Summer is so short, I feel like I need to be outsi...Summer is so short, I feel like I need to be outside as much as I'm able. Doing some workouts outdoors helps me appreciate the summer season even more ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-79646051188580131042021-06-16T22:09:35.835-05:002021-06-16T22:09:35.835-05:00Oh, gosh...you know how I feel about treadmills LO...Oh, gosh...you know how I feel about treadmills LOL For me, the time really goes faster when I'm outside, and I'm less bored in between sets.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-30734535939100041792021-06-16T22:08:03.007-05:002021-06-16T22:08:03.007-05:00While I don't want a big audience, I don't...While I don't want a big audience, I don't mind a few "drive-bys" or walkers taking a glance LOL I do so much of my workouts early (usually done before 6 or 6:30), that there's not much activity outside at that time.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-1482274646422063712021-06-16T22:06:06.222-05:002021-06-16T22:06:06.222-05:00Yes!! Great family activity ;-)Yes!! Great family activity ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-9023170258152776022021-06-16T22:05:41.897-05:002021-06-16T22:05:41.897-05:00It's a great option, and definitely breaks up ...It's a great option, and definitely breaks up the monotony of being inside.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17701746562420219082021-06-16T08:46:11.970-05:002021-06-16T08:46:11.970-05:00Another benefit is that the more you work out in t...Another benefit is that the more you work out in the heat, the faster your acclimation will be for those hot summer runs! I usually do my strength training inside (because I think the mosquitos would eat me alive in the early mornings) but my son always does his workouts on our patio. Great post!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77211318185059801332021-06-16T08:31:39.618-05:002021-06-16T08:31:39.618-05:00I LOVE doing outdoor workouts. Except when it'...I LOVE doing outdoor workouts. Except when it's mid-summer and all the bugs are out. But if I workout earlier enough, they usually aren't too bad!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03951737314384873087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-16267989260062093382021-06-16T07:39:07.976-05:002021-06-16T07:39:07.976-05:00I love taking my workouts outdoors! When I get ho...I love taking my workouts outdoors! When I get home from running I usually do my stretches inside, but I am going to try doing them outside instead next time. Thanks!Laurenhttps://runningforwellness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-74970155497617478302021-06-16T03:04:32.538-05:002021-06-16T03:04:32.538-05:00YES to this: "you're only limited by your...YES to this: "you're only limited by your own creativity". There's something really special about being outside. I think that's why I will always struggle on a treadmill. And to take other workouts outside is a brilliant idea as well. I've done some weights outside but I think I could do a lot more, for example, after my run, I could actually do my post-run stretches outside before even coming into the house.The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47875902507788248712021-06-15T19:00:57.058-05:002021-06-15T19:00:57.058-05:00I don't do much beyond a little stretching out...I don't do much beyond a little stretching outside. I feel like my neighbors can see me too easily and I would feel weird! Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29377963396284089292021-06-15T17:37:03.585-05:002021-06-15T17:37:03.585-05:00My husband and I were reminiscing this morning abo...My husband and I were reminiscing this morning about how we used to take the boys to a parcours park pretty often when it was nice and do a family workout. We're thinking about doing that again soon.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78340859941422673622021-06-15T16:36:18.462-05:002021-06-15T16:36:18.462-05:00I love taking my workouts out to the deck. Cocoa l...I love taking my workouts out to the deck. Cocoa likes it too! Last spring, when we were stuck at home, I did my WOD on the driveway. That was fun and a few of my neighbors got a kick out of it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85109550757490549112021-06-15T13:05:13.149-05:002021-06-15T13:05:13.149-05:00No, they would admire your badass self flexing tho...No, they would admire your badass self flexing those muscles ;-) Seriously, I do understand that concern...I do most of these workouts in the early hours, when there's less risk of anyone seeing me. But, if someone walks by the house, oh well!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-85575351903734062842021-06-15T13:03:15.403-05:002021-06-15T13:03:15.403-05:00It would be a hassle hauling out various dumbbells...It would be a hassle hauling out various dumbbells and other equipment, so I keep things pretty limited (my 8# and 12# dumbbells and 15# kettle bell). Both sets of dumbbells can be "grouped" together to give more variety in the resistance, but I still do some strength workouts indoors as well. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54164768213385571532021-06-15T12:59:46.740-05:002021-06-15T12:59:46.740-05:00I'd forgotten about your arm...hope it's f...I'd forgotten about your arm...hope it's feeling better.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-4321945042131021512021-06-15T12:59:20.813-05:002021-06-15T12:59:20.813-05:00I just enjoy being outside, so I try to do various...I just enjoy being outside, so I try to do various strength moves and exercises that don't require much equipment. The time goes much faster in a fun environment!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46169923862929735102021-06-15T12:57:38.736-05:002021-06-15T12:57:38.736-05:00I'm pretty much "unplugged" when I&#...I'm pretty much "unplugged" when I'm outside, so my workouts are usually ones I've either done before or have written myself. Sometimes I just grab the hand weights (or kettle bell) and just do random upper-body moves, alternated with lower-body stuff (squats, lunges, or balance poses). Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-18115667223440736272021-06-15T12:54:25.289-05:002021-06-15T12:54:25.289-05:00I actually have done such a workout before (on my ...I actually have done such a workout before (on my deck), but forgot to mention that LOL I just love being outdoors (and not freezing while I'm there), so I try to take advantage of every minute of summer weather I can because it's such a short season.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com