tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post7475640317134795688..comments2024-03-18T11:34:06.918-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Relentless Forward MotionKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-31463964847402393682016-06-15T07:05:31.443-05:002016-06-15T07:05:31.443-05:00This current episode has been a few weeks. I kind ...This current episode has been a few weeks. I kind of felt it coming on, but it got real bad at the start of June. Mine hurts more when I walk than when I'm running because it's about an inch from the edge of my heel...so I feel it with every step. That said, it's feeling much better, so I'm playing it cool for another week or so...but continuing to ice/massage/roll/stretch. When my other heel acted up last summer, it was painful for the first couple weeks, then (with ice/massage/stretching, etc.) it was very manageable for the rest of the season.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-64740876552968770282016-06-15T07:00:44.628-05:002016-06-15T07:00:44.628-05:00I always try to smile and "pose" when I ...I always try to smile and "pose" when I see a photographer (really, it must be boring sitting there for a couple hours, taking pics of runners who are ignoring them), but sometimes they catch me with a less-than-desirable facial expression or awkward foot/leg position. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20812701637239745222016-06-15T01:47:09.887-05:002016-06-15T01:47:09.887-05:00This is exactly what I am feeling with my foot!! I...This is exactly what I am feeling with my foot!! It hurts so bad when I start running until it has time to warm up. How long have you been dealing with PF? Mine is heel only, not arch.<br />Congrats on the race! Way to power through, which is esp hard when there is a sign of bad weather. So not cool when Garmin acts up during a race... :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049850387277985757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-73044156544706400842016-06-14T21:18:50.966-05:002016-06-14T21:18:50.966-05:00Great job on your half marathon despite the tough ...Great job on your half marathon despite the tough weather conditions! I think your race photos from Dam to Dam look awesome. I've purchased race photos from my first half and both of my fulls. Most of the time my photos don't turn out good, but when they do I don't mind purchasing a few of my favorites.Debra @HappyRunningSolehttp://www.happyrunningsole.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-58483298740973195702016-06-14T20:53:22.168-05:002016-06-14T20:53:22.168-05:00not sure what is up with my watch....I'm think...not sure what is up with my watch....I'm thinking it just "stopped" at the 12-mile mark. A lot of people said their Gramins showed a 13.23 distance (???), so there were several variables LOL My foot/heel is feeling so much better at the moment. I'm going to continue to ice/massage/roll and keep the miles at the minimum for a few more days....I'm paranoid!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-41711235875492756422016-06-14T06:47:19.811-05:002016-06-14T06:47:19.811-05:00I'm not much of a technology runner anyways......I'm not much of a technology runner anyways....it's too easy to be dependent on it. I like knowing my "time" and I like reviewing my splits when I'm done...but I don't like having all that "crap" on my wrist distracting me from the actual race itself. Just not my thing LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50290885795674528882016-06-14T06:45:09.250-05:002016-06-14T06:45:09.250-05:00Surprisingly, the wonky heel is behaving pretty we...Surprisingly, the wonky heel is behaving pretty well. I'm still gonna take it easy this week and give it a little more TLC before I resume my "normal" mileage. But....I have that Ultra in five weeks.... ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-15640773185922653872016-06-14T06:43:49.206-05:002016-06-14T06:43:49.206-05:00It almost always takes me a few miles to get in a ...It almost always takes me a few miles to get in a groove...which is why I don't especially like 5K's. I just don't have that "right outta the gate" thing going for me ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-87568318885475593672016-06-14T06:42:40.575-05:002016-06-14T06:42:40.575-05:00Double-loop courses have their advantages, but the...Double-loop courses have their advantages, but they are a tough (mental) challenge. I wish we could do the second loop in reverse...that would make it much more interesting.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28913428508151023222016-06-14T06:41:24.370-05:002016-06-14T06:41:24.370-05:00Humidity is tough, no doubt! The breathing was rea...Humidity is tough, no doubt! The breathing was really difficult on Saturday, but I'm more of a run-by-feel and not a run-by-pace kind of gal. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-71575566885393718822016-06-14T06:38:58.518-05:002016-06-14T06:38:58.518-05:00Thank you ;-) I'm not sure how much I was &quo...Thank you ;-) I'm not sure how much I was "rocking it," but I was persevering. Every finish line is a victory ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-44854661890182883802016-06-14T06:37:53.636-05:002016-06-14T06:37:53.636-05:00Thanks!Thanks!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-20945332425010666802016-06-14T06:37:14.634-05:002016-06-14T06:37:14.634-05:00Thanks! The race was tough, but it felt great to f...Thanks! The race was tough, but it felt great to finish. I'l always amazed (and humbled) at what I'm able to do. I'm very thankful ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-43572802463398938332016-06-14T06:36:22.864-05:002016-06-14T06:36:22.864-05:00Thank you! Running is a gift, and I really try to ...Thank you! Running is a gift, and I really try to appreciate that and not take it for granted ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53039264634041820192016-06-14T06:35:16.830-05:002016-06-14T06:35:16.830-05:00Ha HA...yes, two 13.1's in a week. Not necessa...Ha HA...yes, two 13.1's in a week. Not necessarily the smartest move considering the state of my foot, but I adjusted my "taper" to give the heel some TLC and it all worked out.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-7552046332295672882016-06-14T06:34:03.013-05:002016-06-14T06:34:03.013-05:00Thanks! It's nice having the route go by my ho...Thanks! It's nice having the route go by my house...but the temptation to stop for an air-conditioned potty break (on a REAL toilet) was tough to fight LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-91904403063101414562016-06-14T06:32:47.551-05:002016-06-14T06:32:47.551-05:00Thanks! I respect that a lot of runners are const...Thanks! I respect that a lot of runners are constantly trying to PR and improve their performance...but I think we ALL need to lighten up and enjoy the journey!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48449745968288088562016-06-14T06:31:50.002-05:002016-06-14T06:31:50.002-05:00Weather-stalking IS such an annoying necessary evi...Weather-stalking IS such an annoying necessary evil. It's kind of a time-waster, too. Keep on planking!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-12686443711995534682016-06-14T06:30:27.803-05:002016-06-14T06:30:27.803-05:00Declined push-ups are a great challenge! I've ...Declined push-ups are a great challenge! I've done them with my feet on the bed...and that's a whole different level of tough in trying to keep your legs steady! Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-38981759534739671462016-06-14T06:29:13.550-05:002016-06-14T06:29:13.550-05:00Thanks! Instead of whining about the heat and humi...Thanks! Instead of whining about the heat and humidity (where I have chosen to live), I try to make the best of it.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46388824650605383512016-06-14T06:28:31.212-05:002016-06-14T06:28:31.212-05:00Absolutely! I'm not a sponsored athlete, so I...Absolutely! I'm not a sponsored athlete, so I refuse to get all uptight about the race day conditions (that I have NO control of anyways). I want the non-runners to see that it is fun despite the circumstances, and that not all runners have a RBF ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-27731266202112948022016-06-14T06:27:47.650-05:002016-06-14T06:27:47.650-05:00Its always so frustrating when the Garmin loses si...Its always so frustrating when the Garmin loses signal/doesn't calculate time and distance correctly. If only technology would work correctly all of the time. Regardless, congrats on running another strong race!Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-55988841285118573992016-06-14T06:26:26.360-05:002016-06-14T06:26:26.360-05:00Gosh, I sure hope you get some relief for your foo...Gosh, I sure hope you get some relief for your foot. My foot is feeling much better,but still is not optimal. I'm considering if I need to adjust my goals for the 12-hour Ultra. I still plan on doing the race, but I certainly will not be running the mileage I had hoped...and there will probably be a lot more walking (womp womp)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-80537138298473038592016-06-14T06:23:59.743-05:002016-06-14T06:23:59.743-05:00I agree, it's nice to have races close by. We ...I agree, it's nice to have races close by. We don't have much in our town, other than this annual event, and I usually have a good 50-60 mile commute to most of my start lines.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-54539165538949292512016-06-14T06:22:43.537-05:002016-06-14T06:22:43.537-05:00HA ha...NO bidders. I realize a lot of volunteers ...HA ha...NO bidders. I realize a lot of volunteers are not runners, and probably don't "get it." Why would anyone pay to run 13.1 miles on a hot & humid Saturday morning? I think we need to make it our mission to convince the nay-sayers that it actually IS fun!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.com