tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post8322720079115024139..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: Heavy on the PedalsKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-65634411926221643272022-07-05T20:57:50.863-05:002022-07-05T20:57:50.863-05:00Dialing down the mileage never hurt no one, right?...Dialing down the mileage never hurt no one, right? ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-17827764784563599112022-07-05T20:57:23.122-05:002022-07-05T20:57:23.122-05:00Yes, biking works wonders for me...physically espe...Yes, biking works wonders for me...physically especially!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-78426762072052354882022-07-05T20:48:28.367-05:002022-07-05T20:48:28.367-05:00I came home with the Forerunner 255. It's gonn...I came home with the Forerunner 255. It's gonna take some getting used to because there's a few more bells & whistles than what my other one had.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-19211720663984773882022-07-05T20:47:28.772-05:002022-07-05T20:47:28.772-05:00The minimal running is no big deal for me. Things ...The minimal running is no big deal for me. Things are feeling much better, but I'm still playing the cautious card.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-51519440619447130222022-07-05T20:46:41.950-05:002022-07-05T20:46:41.950-05:00Clown shoes is a very accurate description! They f...Clown shoes is a very accurate description! They felt very awkward on me (while running), but I cannot deny they were comfy. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-5808626605041140132022-07-05T20:45:44.514-05:002022-07-05T20:45:44.514-05:00Cycling is this runner's best kept secret ;-)Cycling is this runner's best kept secret ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-25017018333516057732022-07-05T20:45:04.853-05:002022-07-05T20:45:04.853-05:00The family get-together was wonderful...and yes, w...The family get-together was wonderful...and yes, we did get crazy weather for my race!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-22270894133928271622022-07-05T20:44:17.509-05:002022-07-05T20:44:17.509-05:00Yes, go bright or go home ;-)Yes, go bright or go home ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-61456276443575667992022-07-05T20:43:57.996-05:002022-07-05T20:43:57.996-05:00Even with the wide toe box (which my narrow feet d...Even with the wide toe box (which my narrow feet don't like), the length seemed short to me (?). I had to size up a bit, and that just made to toe box feel even more roomy adn awkward.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-81993241508324480462022-07-05T20:42:47.049-05:002022-07-05T20:42:47.049-05:00We've had some pretty intense humidity the pas...We've had some pretty intense humidity the past few days, and the heat has topped the triple digits. Which is why those "cooler" mornings feel so cold, LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-29131431845773118422022-07-05T20:41:51.638-05:002022-07-05T20:41:51.638-05:00If I was running further than a couple miles (or d...If I was running further than a couple miles (or doing speedwork), I'd appreciate the 50s also ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50748204717476765422022-07-05T20:40:57.537-05:002022-07-05T20:40:57.537-05:00I had a craft beer after the Alta run (Thursday ev...I had a craft beer after the Alta run (Thursday evening)...ugh, still totally not appealing to me, LOL. That's a hard cider bottle propped by my foot in the biking pic...and yes, the ride was a lot of fun!!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53344380310365086552022-07-05T20:39:32.200-05:002022-07-05T20:39:32.200-05:00They were comfortable (and very cushy), but felt r...They were comfortable (and very cushy), but felt really awkward while running. I got the Forerunner 255 ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34600068931712624232022-07-05T20:38:26.989-05:002022-07-05T20:38:26.989-05:00Glad the stretching is helping!Glad the stretching is helping!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-56372609803343287952022-07-05T20:37:39.088-05:002022-07-05T20:37:39.088-05:00The hip is doing better, but I'm still being c...The hip is doing better, but I'm still being cautious.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-62188659371278758442022-07-05T20:36:58.517-05:002022-07-05T20:36:58.517-05:0059 is decent for running, but I was only going a c...59 is decent for running, but I was only going a couple miles, so it wasn't enough time for me to "warm up" like I'd prefer...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-42693070421494832882022-07-05T17:38:02.913-05:002022-07-05T17:38:02.913-05:00Accidently anonymoused myself.Accidently anonymoused myself.Michele Hellernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-72936126258136507632022-07-04T04:34:14.730-05:002022-07-04T04:34:14.730-05:00Oh that was me, don't know why I anonymised my...Oh that was me, don't know why I anonymised myself there. Or how!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-68593554513532712312022-07-03T14:24:19.890-05:002022-07-03T14:24:19.890-05:00Another awesome week of workouts for you! Sending ...Another awesome week of workouts for you! Sending you healing thoughts for your hip. Sounds like dialing down the mileage is the right choice for now. KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-67034513303169201012022-07-03T13:58:20.012-05:002022-07-03T13:58:20.012-05:00Good luck in your races. I hope you hip holds up f...Good luck in your races. I hope you hip holds up for you. Sounds like a great week of riding. Perfect cross training while you heal up. Have a great holiday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-14927900844484686322022-07-03T12:51:48.953-05:002022-07-03T12:51:48.953-05:00Great week Kim! I'm glad time on the bike is s...Great week Kim! I'm glad time on the bike is such a great outlet for you - and bonus that it doesn't bother your hip. <br /><br />Looking forward to hearing which Garmin you bought. As you know, my days with the Venu Sq are seriously numbered!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-45853531112776699022022-07-03T12:46:22.855-05:002022-07-03T12:46:22.855-05:00Also, I'm sorry you've joined the club of ...Also, I'm sorry you've joined the club of keeping your running to a minimal for the moment. I hope you heal up quickly and can get back to running regularly.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-8377938061313019372022-07-03T12:45:05.626-05:002022-07-03T12:45:05.626-05:00I wear Altras because they have a large toe box wh...I wear Altras because they have a large toe box which I need, but honestly, I think they look like clown shoes. <br /><br />DHDD is some serious DOMS. LOL, good one!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-206849090109116172022-07-03T11:02:37.675-05:002022-07-03T11:02:37.675-05:00I'm sorry you're dealing with body crankin...I'm sorry you're dealing with body crankiness, but sounds like you're doing a good job as always with the fitness. Cycling works so well for you!Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-77119679589954205592022-07-03T09:46:02.125-05:002022-07-03T09:46:02.125-05:00Yep, I also had a little twinge this week and a 5K...Yep, I also had a little twinge this week and a 5K tomorrow! I skipped a run and took it easy... fingers crossed. <br />You have really had some crazy weather- but if you're looking for intense heat, don't worry... you'll have it for your race tomorrow (ha ha- it always seems to work out like that.). Sounds like you had a fun time on the bikes this week! I hope you're able to have your family get-together today- enjoy your time with the kids!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.com