tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post7300865822894221090..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Winter...a tricky test of a runner's toleranceKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-61538669051505313422020-02-28T05:54:10.398-06:002020-02-28T05:54:10.398-06:00I don't mind Winter running too much now becau...I don't mind Winter running too much now because I have the gear that gets me through it. I do hate the snow and wind. I have no problem running on the treadmill because the last thing I want to do is fall...again. :-) Well, I guess even if there is no snow, then I can still fall. Haha. Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29843166282992315072020-02-27T18:07:14.590-06:002020-02-27T18:07:14.590-06:00I'd gladly trade my winter for yours ;-)I'd gladly trade my winter for yours ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-26466016392504550962020-02-27T18:06:48.270-06:002020-02-27T18:06:48.270-06:00I can tolerate winter weather, even when it's ...I can tolerate winter weather, even when it's extreme...but that doesn't mean I have to enjoy it LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90987226470411424712020-02-27T18:05:05.621-06:002020-02-27T18:05:05.621-06:00I agree...give me summer, any day.I agree...give me summer, any day.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89826864738480216022020-02-27T18:04:32.568-06:002020-02-27T18:04:32.568-06:00The wind can really be painful....The wind can really be painful....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-407306160951089992020-02-27T18:04:16.013-06:002020-02-27T18:04:16.013-06:00You got that right...the wind is ALWAYS in your fa...You got that right...the wind is ALWAYS in your face LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55625390717490913452020-02-27T18:03:42.586-06:002020-02-27T18:03:42.586-06:00YES!! I agree...bring on the heat and humidity!!YES!! I agree...bring on the heat and humidity!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-89605121705503529002020-02-27T08:06:06.246-06:002020-02-27T08:06:06.246-06:00You are just awesome for running at all in winter....You are just awesome for running at all in winter. Winter running for me means long tights and maybe (just maybe a long sleeved top). The roads - no ice, no snow, no anything, just black tar. Wind? Hardly. If you hear me complaining in my winter about running... please just tell me off!The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-43431828907967405152020-02-26T19:38:40.490-06:002020-02-26T19:38:40.490-06:00I don't like winter either. I trained for my f...I don't like winter either. I trained for my first marathon last winter and it was 'eh' and this year the weather has been pretty tolerable, so I guess I'll take it!Marc Pelerinhttp://trainwithmarc.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31272113840317471762020-02-26T19:20:21.365-06:002020-02-26T19:20:21.365-06:00Yeah HARD PASS on winter!! I've surprisingly r...Yeah HARD PASS on winter!! I've surprisingly ran outside A LOT this winter but that's because it's been fairly mild and I've had lots of running buddies for long runs. But dang it, I am DONE with this weather. Give me summer.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68849407450473518022020-02-26T18:28:35.416-06:002020-02-26T18:28:35.416-06:00I am also not a big fan of winter running. This ye...I am also not a big fan of winter running. This year hasn't been bad for us at all. The wind is my least favorite part about running in cold weather! Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34103508640406855762020-02-26T16:03:41.172-06:002020-02-26T16:03:41.172-06:00This all serves to remind me how temperate it is h...This all serves to remind me how temperate it is here in the UK. But the rule of wind is that it's ALWAYS in your face, whichever way you turn!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-21133653120837497292020-02-26T15:34:35.881-06:002020-02-26T15:34:35.881-06:00We have barely had a winter here in PA. It was ver...We have barely had a winter here in PA. It was very wimpy so far. My hubby got me a running vest for Christmas to wear in the cold but I haven't even had a chance to wear it yet. Actually, that's OK with me. I love summer running. Bring on the heat and humidity!Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31103082582106935552020-02-26T13:07:01.192-06:002020-02-26T13:07:01.192-06:00Wow, in the 30's? We're supposed to have a...Wow, in the 30's? We're supposed to have another warm weekend...temps in the 40-50 range. Totally NOT complaining ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27775380835181301512020-02-26T13:06:11.374-06:002020-02-26T13:06:11.374-06:00All the snow that was forecast missed us...and now...All the snow that was forecast missed us...and now we're supposed to have another warm weekend. I hope we've seen the last of the "major" winter stuff.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-75804183850804046392020-02-26T13:05:14.031-06:002020-02-26T13:05:14.031-06:00You're welcome ;-) Believe me, there was a tim...You're welcome ;-) Believe me, there was a time when I'd never imagine running outside in these temps. There also was a time when I never thought I'd run a marathon....Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-10305502594329365362020-02-26T13:04:13.484-06:002020-02-26T13:04:13.484-06:00I'm thankful I'm not heat-intolerant...I s...I'm thankful I'm not heat-intolerant...I survive these crazy winters just for the reward of summer ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50359448538936001742020-02-26T11:41:30.177-06:002020-02-26T11:41:30.177-06:00I love winter because it is a novelty here. Summer...I love winter because it is a novelty here. Summer is where we have to watch out for humidity, sun intensity, dew point, UV rays and UNlayering LOL. We've had a cold winter here, and it's going to be in the 30s again this weekend. It's kind of weird to have it go so late in the year and I wish I could be out running in it.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71124728534149041152020-02-26T07:48:21.934-06:002020-02-26T07:48:21.934-06:00I love winter, but not necessarily for outdoor run...I love winter, but not necessarily for outdoor running. We got a few inches of snow last night and it's still coming down lightly. I was outside cleaning off the car and thinking of how beautiful it was...but I will take my run on the treadmill today!The Accidental Marathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391171805727633722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73909199743479901732020-02-26T07:13:03.335-06:002020-02-26T07:13:03.335-06:00Thank you for once again making me appreciate my d...Thank you for once again making me appreciate my desert life. I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be a runner if I lived in frigid temperatures. More power to ya!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-21302056252485610392020-02-26T05:32:22.634-06:002020-02-26T05:32:22.634-06:00You've done a great job getting out there desp...You've done a great job getting out there despite the conditions!<br /><br />I think I've become so heat-intolerant that I'm always happier to run when it's cold out. The wind is a deal-breaker though...and I'm definitely grateful to have the mill to avoid icy conditions.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-47601548093884315882020-02-25T22:07:12.287-06:002020-02-25T22:07:12.287-06:00The wind is really the worst aspect of the winter ...The wind is really the worst aspect of the winter season. It seems like once it starts blowing , like in October, it doesn't take a breather until July.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55331117224501531332020-02-25T22:05:57.583-06:002020-02-25T22:05:57.583-06:00Thankfully, it has been more sunny than gray here....Thankfully, it has been more sunny than gray here...but I still prefer the summer heat. I know I'm alone on my own island with that ideology ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-30286670219917372872020-02-25T22:04:44.828-06:002020-02-25T22:04:44.828-06:00Our winter has been cold at times, but mild in com...Our winter has been cold at times, but mild in comparison to the past few years. But still, the cold temps are just not my favorite.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56658108447810916172020-02-25T22:03:06.970-06:002020-02-25T22:03:06.970-06:00The Midwest treats us to all kinds of extreme weat...The Midwest treats us to all kinds of extreme weather ;-) Lucky us, right? I can adapt to the temps, as well, but the cold of winter is a different ball game than the heat of summer...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com