tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1164704980679126630..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: The Final CountdownWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52672584044136687672015-10-12T09:31:47.543-05:002015-10-12T09:31:47.543-05:00That's right--wasn't it crazy how it chang...That's right--wasn't it crazy how it changed in the middle of the race?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87934181491128851122015-10-12T07:43:31.197-05:002015-10-12T07:43:31.197-05:00What a disappointment with the wine! I hate it wh...What a disappointment with the wine! I hate it when that happens. And yes I can image the agents taking it home.<br /><br />That's the thing with the weather here in Chicago. No never know how it will be. Yes, I remember the 10 miler in April...I was there with you. ;-) Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65136059796708919512015-10-07T08:30:04.881-05:002015-10-07T08:30:04.881-05:00I want it, but I don't want to be disappointed...I want it, but I don't want to be disappointed! I ran my first marathon with a time goal and I crashed and burned due to the heat. It took me a long time to forgive myself for that. Sunday is going to be warm, and so that's one more reason for me just to have fun!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58098318603493183502015-10-07T08:28:57.240-05:002015-10-07T08:28:57.240-05:00I have so many friends running and spectating, and...I have so many friends running and spectating, and I'd rather just take it all in! Should be fun!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24369561925101754812015-10-07T06:47:09.983-05:002015-10-07T06:47:09.983-05:00You have an awesome coach, I love her attitude. My...You have an awesome coach, I love her attitude. My hopes for you is that you do just that, run happy!! I wish I could take the pressure off of myself, but I want it and I want it bad, lol. I'll be watching the weather and hoping it stays cool for you, nothing worse than a hot humid race. I mean it IS October, we deserve fall racing weather!! Cheers my friend!! You've got this!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11947337886659132972015-10-05T15:47:32.687-05:002015-10-05T15:47:32.687-05:00Those sound like great goals and you'll have s...Those sound like great goals and you'll have so much more fun with the pressure off. Have a great race!LittleMoreEachDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973383472461317915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48491702861489078732015-10-05T05:46:29.501-05:002015-10-05T05:46:29.501-05:00I feel such a sense of relief with those as my goa...I feel such a sense of relief with those as my goals!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44853665025769165992015-10-04T20:05:53.465-05:002015-10-04T20:05:53.465-05:00Have fun again and finish strong is music to this ...Have fun again and finish strong is music to this runner's ears.jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70350270381505453462015-10-04T11:54:18.696-05:002015-10-04T11:54:18.696-05:00I feel like a different person this week! Revising...I feel like a different person this week! Revising the goal was the best thing I could have done. I know so many people who are running Chicago and it will be fun just to see everyone!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15725587502498352572015-10-04T10:57:32.158-05:002015-10-04T10:57:32.158-05:00I really enjoyed reading this post. Doesn't it...I really enjoyed reading this post. Doesn't it feel good to take the pressure off? Now you can enjoy this run much more. I have a feeling that you'll be great no matter what. Have an awesome time and best of luck! Can't wait to read about it:) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132685618742323452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41271336450357758102015-10-04T06:35:57.547-05:002015-10-04T06:35:57.547-05:00I'm liking the taper...I'm feeling so much...I'm liking the taper...I'm feeling so much less fatigued.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8054706850321643222015-10-04T06:35:03.708-05:002015-10-04T06:35:03.708-05:00Oh yes, there was wine when I got home! :)Oh yes, there was wine when I got home! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84998917015635673942015-10-04T06:34:36.715-05:002015-10-04T06:34:36.715-05:00I'm really really ok with letting go of my goa...I'm really really ok with letting go of my goal. I feel so much less anxious!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9333969447699793492015-10-04T06:33:42.712-05:002015-10-04T06:33:42.712-05:00And that is advice I can take to the finish line!And that is advice I can take to the finish line!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70990367354765085972015-10-04T06:33:23.135-05:002015-10-04T06:33:23.135-05:00I always find it amazing how much better a race fe...I always find it amazing how much better a race feels when I'm smiling!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88444310484003634882015-10-03T17:24:11.834-05:002015-10-03T17:24:11.834-05:00So sorry you had a tough end to your trip, Wendy! ...So sorry you had a tough end to your trip, Wendy! You've got this! You have been working your tail off with your runs and your strength training. You've totally got this. Hope you can get to a place mentally where you can trust your taper--I know it's harder than it should be! Go out and kill it in a week! :) xoBethhttp://www.sublimelyfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53675247978051749992015-10-03T14:44:10.208-05:002015-10-03T14:44:10.208-05:001. You NEED to get that tattooed on your arm. ha!
...1. You NEED to get that tattooed on your arm. ha!<br />2. Traveling is the worst these days. They charge for everything and it still isn't a pleasant experience. I hope you got a new bottle of wine when you got home! <br />3. Enjoy your last week before marathon time! You're going to be great! Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88604703213561043712015-10-03T08:23:17.728-05:002015-10-03T08:23:17.728-05:00You totally crack me up ;-) That _itch at the air...You totally crack me up ;-) That _itch at the airport? Well, she probably needed the wine more than you. UGH. Anyways, you are gonna rock Chicago, my friend. And, given your "letting-go-of-the-sub-4" goal just might ensure you actually achieve it because you will be so much more at ease and relaxed about the journey to the finish line. I am SOOOO excited for you! And, do smile...and smile often! I know too many people who never smile and I feel sorry for them. Go Wendy!Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2640870573334909412015-10-03T08:04:47.126-05:002015-10-03T08:04:47.126-05:00Hugs. You got this!! My only bit of advice is to t...Hugs. You got this!! My only bit of advice is to trust your training! :)Rachel @RunningRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586534615549101906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57037483871341652262015-10-03T08:01:35.803-05:002015-10-03T08:01:35.803-05:00I love your note to yourself about smiling during ...I love your note to yourself about smiling during the race. When a course is lined with spectators, I find it difficult to not smile at them, even if I'm struggling. A simple smile can help me redirect a difficult race.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16339253447054248252015-10-03T05:38:09.174-05:002015-10-03T05:38:09.174-05:00I do have an amazing coach! I'm so lucky.I do have an amazing coach! I'm so lucky.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45440270689342008122015-10-03T01:31:42.982-05:002015-10-03T01:31:42.982-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110021009919899387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56717382575863258462015-10-03T00:33:44.000-05:002015-10-03T00:33:44.000-05:00Sounds like you have an amazing coach! Sometimes i...Sounds like you have an amazing coach! Sometimes it really helps to let go of specific time goals and just go out with the intention of having fun. Best of luck to you! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03631828124513413856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24627646843629729592015-10-02T19:11:21.421-05:002015-10-02T19:11:21.421-05:00So many runs, so little time, right? May as well e...So many runs, so little time, right? May as well enjoy them all...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86286190280818910862015-10-02T19:11:00.059-05:002015-10-02T19:11:00.059-05:00As ready as I'll ever be, right?As ready as I'll ever be, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com