tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1128056730142801088..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: After the marathon.....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69895094790200863482015-10-12T16:18:00.798-05:002015-10-12T16:18:00.798-05:00Yes but even then I had no desire to do them. ;-)...Yes but even then I had no desire to do them. ;-)Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91787331595900461192015-10-12T13:11:30.757-05:002015-10-12T13:11:30.757-05:00I enjoyed my taper too. It felt good to pull back,...I enjoyed my taper too. It felt good to pull back, didn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58954413771369677732015-10-12T13:06:02.222-05:002015-10-12T13:06:02.222-05:00I did not go crazy during taper. I did not want t...I did not go crazy during taper. I did not want to run anymore. My next race isn't till February for RnR NOLA Half Marathon. Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12253482326091975872015-10-08T06:49:50.328-05:002015-10-08T06:49:50.328-05:00That's really not a bad idea!That's really not a bad idea!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88173552263979895122015-10-08T06:49:33.591-05:002015-10-08T06:49:33.591-05:00I really really need a haircut!I really really need a haircut!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19310817427948642692015-10-08T02:27:44.366-05:002015-10-08T02:27:44.366-05:00All runners should own an after the marathon shirt...All runners should own an after the marathon shirt so people will know what to expect when we're asked to do something and the wackiness is explained.jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35579823703807808152015-10-07T16:12:58.792-05:002015-10-07T16:12:58.792-05:00HAHAHA, I think that is my mantra too, I will do i...HAHAHA, I think that is my mantra too, I will do it after the marathon. I think take a week or two off of running after the marathon is a good idea, I plan to do the same after NYToni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89746736874236966962015-10-07T11:42:50.480-05:002015-10-07T11:42:50.480-05:00I don't have any big plans because in January ...I don't have any big plans because in January I get to do it all over again as I prepare for my bucket list marathon, Big Sur!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20813196831444558142015-10-07T10:59:25.030-05:002015-10-07T10:59:25.030-05:00lol love this!! I have said "after the marath...lol love this!! I have said "after the marathon" so many times in the past few weeks. I plan on finishing reading The Martian, working on launching my onlyine course, finishing my ebook, weight lifting, yoga...we'll see how much of it actually happens lolPatty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42824609591335005092015-10-07T10:20:12.693-05:002015-10-07T10:20:12.693-05:00I don't think we are insane. Just driven and m...I don't think we are insane. Just driven and motivated! And I love to stay busy. It's been a little too busy, tho.<br /><br />What's next for you?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9150565703283888172015-10-07T10:19:34.288-05:002015-10-07T10:19:34.288-05:00Oh, I'd say that you deserve a break after tha...Oh, I'd say that you deserve a break after that! It will be winter, and the perfect time to recover with your feet up!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3765055226846306542015-10-07T10:15:02.224-05:002015-10-07T10:15:02.224-05:00Oh. Gawd. I'm STILL trying to catch up on EVER...Oh. Gawd. I'm STILL trying to catch up on EVERYTHING I "put off" during Ironman70.3 training. The interesting thing is... I'm hurrying up as quickly as possible to get it done so that I can go back to crazy-insane-training-life. Have no idea what I'll be training for, but I sure do miss the lifestyle! Are we insane? Or is it everyone else? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75182069158193104392015-10-07T09:32:40.184-05:002015-10-07T09:32:40.184-05:00hmmm this is a very good question. i hadn't th...hmmm this is a very good question. i hadn't thought much about what's coming after my marathons because i still have two races in november (not racing them, though - just running). so for me, it's more what's coming after i run 6 races in two months. lol. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC https://www.blogger.com/profile/09390050095362863295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65246623249324025532015-10-07T08:28:07.101-05:002015-10-07T08:28:07.101-05:00That was a fun costume and so comfy for work!That was a fun costume and so comfy for work!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89677459668047593852015-10-07T08:27:50.881-05:002015-10-07T08:27:50.881-05:00I'll probably hop on the bike during my recove...I'll probably hop on the bike during my recovery. Easy does it tho!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34043232627638428072015-10-07T08:27:24.104-05:002015-10-07T08:27:24.104-05:00I was glad Paria brought this to our attention!I was glad Paria brought this to our attention!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53014693818763998142015-10-07T07:25:59.696-05:002015-10-07T07:25:59.696-05:00Awh, I love your costume, my daughter would love i...Awh, I love your costume, my daughter would love it!! I have found taking time off after a marathon is much needed for me, physically. Mentally I start to get a little crazy, but my legs always thank me later. Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2710747479406893942015-10-07T00:40:09.430-05:002015-10-07T00:40:09.430-05:00I have never run a marathon before, but I always h...I have never run a marathon before, but I always have lots of "after my training cycle" goals! After my last two races on October 24 and 25 I have so many plans for ways I'd like to get active that don't involve cardio haha (after a week of rest, of course!) Best of luck at your race!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631828124513413856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5824280472421930112015-10-06T21:29:51.694-05:002015-10-06T21:29:51.694-05:00I'm sure you're going to love some rest......I'm sure you're going to love some rest....after the marathon! The Slay Sarcoma Run/Walk sounds like an excellent cause. I think it's important to highlight cancers that don't get as much attention. Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttp://www.runwithnoregrets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52528959463665280332015-10-06T20:25:37.734-05:002015-10-06T20:25:37.734-05:00It was a hit with the patients, I have to say...It was a hit with the patients, I have to say...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4926895675725847012015-10-06T20:25:01.042-05:002015-10-06T20:25:01.042-05:00I usually take 1-2 weeks off after a marathon also...I usually take 1-2 weeks off after a marathon also. I am so sick of running by the time the race is over, my mind needs it more than my body! Love that you dressed up like Doc McStuffins!! So cute and what a great idea!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-741617565548677852015-10-06T20:08:10.698-05:002015-10-06T20:08:10.698-05:00Well, maybe we should do it together!Well, maybe we should do it together!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79157429452452789652015-10-06T20:07:46.679-05:002015-10-06T20:07:46.679-05:00I am also very fly by the seat of my pants and the...I am also very fly by the seat of my pants and the fact that I already have 2 races on the calendar for next spring is really scary!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12858464075001827872015-10-06T20:06:54.862-05:002015-10-06T20:06:54.862-05:00I've had those post marathon blues and it'...I've had those post marathon blues and it's not fun! But I've got those 2 destination races, the Sarasota half in March and Big Sur in April, so I'm curious to see how I feel.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43556290014770666932015-10-06T20:05:51.327-05:002015-10-06T20:05:51.327-05:00I have another marathon in April, but the training...I have another marathon in April, but the training won't be nearly as intense. No goal time for that one.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com