tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post2353621738462226736..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Never give upWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16471743703370569782015-01-21T06:39:04.346-06:002015-01-21T06:39:04.346-06:00There is nothing better than the feeling of overco...There is nothing better than the feeling of overcoming those challenges. At the time, it would be so much easier to give up. But what kind of feeling is that? Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72316983120695026162015-01-20T23:02:56.721-06:002015-01-20T23:02:56.721-06:00I was on my way back from my race and was listenin...I was on my way back from my race and was listening to this game on the radio. I couldn't believe what was happening. Very unlike the packers to just give up. Yet it sounded like they had nothing left to give. <br />Being a newbie runner, its always been my goal to just finish what I started. Yet a few times it's been hard to get over the mental barriers I put up. I remember doing my first and only triathlon and crying in the pool cause I was so exhausted. I said several times to hubby that I didn't want to go anymore. I was done. Ready to give up. With a little encouragement, okay, a lot of encouragement, I made it through the swim. I remember getting out of the water and feeling so awful and I still had to finish the bike and run. I had nothing left in the tank after the swim. I got on my bike and pedaled away. The run was all heart b/c my legs were jello. I finished. I look back on that experience and it puts it into perspective for me at a time when I'm thinking I could quit. I say 'you're not a quitter-move your ass' Hahahahaha Bitchinrunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08291128827427661285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62722991658462755302015-01-20T05:57:48.482-06:002015-01-20T05:57:48.482-06:00There's no better feeling than crossing the fi...There's no better feeling than crossing the finish line! Even if it's just to be done.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88108340342172149412015-01-19T20:33:34.626-06:002015-01-19T20:33:34.626-06:00Great post! I kind of felt this way during MCM whe...Great post! I kind of felt this way during MCM when I hit the wall. I knew it wasn't going to be great but I didn't quit and I'm so glad I didn't!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19885391079322549722015-01-19T19:35:42.664-06:002015-01-19T19:35:42.664-06:00That's right!That's right!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54450667678728324552015-01-19T19:10:38.085-06:002015-01-19T19:10:38.085-06:00you never know what the game or the race may bring...you never know what the game or the race may bring. Perseverance is what keeps us coming back to race again every time right?Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34038860945901381832015-01-19T18:35:12.719-06:002015-01-19T18:35:12.719-06:00Thanks Tara! I love trying to come up with somethi...Thanks Tara! I love trying to come up with something for your link up!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26244266799314852892015-01-19T18:34:50.309-06:002015-01-19T18:34:50.309-06:00The ending was so bizarre and unPacker-like! The ending was so bizarre and unPacker-like! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38311498768758300162015-01-19T18:34:16.917-06:002015-01-19T18:34:16.917-06:00That's right!That's right!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70132313958062235172015-01-19T18:34:06.926-06:002015-01-19T18:34:06.926-06:00I totally agree. But I will admit to feeling that ...I totally agree. But I will admit to feeling that I had some unfinished business after that first one...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51430102468957065622015-01-19T18:33:36.557-06:002015-01-19T18:33:36.557-06:00I'm with you...whatever it takes to cross the ...I'm with you...whatever it takes to cross the finish line!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51880893818484013972015-01-19T18:33:08.857-06:002015-01-19T18:33:08.857-06:00That's the goal!That's the goal! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68319276504255779822015-01-19T18:32:47.583-06:002015-01-19T18:32:47.583-06:00No, but wouldn't we all like to?No, but wouldn't we all like to?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2567060763200370272015-01-19T18:31:48.790-06:002015-01-19T18:31:48.790-06:00A good lesson for all of us!A good lesson for all of us!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24452541831956165182015-01-19T18:31:28.140-06:002015-01-19T18:31:28.140-06:00It's not a bad plan...It's not a bad plan...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13087608362549393242015-01-19T16:36:55.560-06:002015-01-19T16:36:55.560-06:00It was such a tough loss for the Packers, but such...It was such a tough loss for the Packers, but such a glorious victory for the Seahawks; crazy how that happens, right? You bring up a great point, though; it's all about perseverance, win or lose. I love the racing comparison; great post, Wendy! Thanks so much for joining the link up again this week; hope you have a great one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757224632083428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48035307662121700732015-01-19T16:19:05.039-06:002015-01-19T16:19:05.039-06:00I am a die hard Packers fan and that game was incr...I am a die hard Packers fan and that game was incredibly hard to watch. I thought I was going to die of a heart attack! It was horrible...<br />I am a fan no matter what, but it was just hard to watch. I hope they didn't throw it on purpose, but it was just wasn't normal Pack playing. SO sad.Amy @ Jesus, Coffee & Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364895904712425039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37797290643626442002015-01-19T15:34:56.916-06:002015-01-19T15:34:56.916-06:00I am not a big football fan but did see some of th...I am not a big football fan but did see some of the game last night, but didn't care who won. Love your quote.All that matters is that you cross both! -LFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1711270881251822212015-01-19T15:26:45.571-06:002015-01-19T15:26:45.571-06:00This was totally me at my fall marathon. I felt li...This was totally me at my fall marathon. I felt like crap at mile 15, ran as much as I could after that and walked when I couldn't, all to cross the finish line. It's one thing to stop because you don't want to get injured, but it's another to give up just because you're not performing as well as you'd like. Finishing under those circumstances builds character!Beth @ Running with the Sunrisehttp://www.runningwiththesunrise.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80159128117556633682015-01-19T08:56:00.742-06:002015-01-19T08:56:00.742-06:00Kudos to you for pushing through! No, I would not...Kudos to you for pushing through! No, I would not quit. I've had some pretty awful races and just kept moving, having to walk due to cramps, etc. Granted, not marathons, but I can't imagine not finishing what I start, regardless of time. The swag wagon would have to forcefully take me, kicking and screaming.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73775096289927746762015-01-19T08:19:45.044-06:002015-01-19T08:19:45.044-06:00Is it bad I didn't watch any football yesterda...Is it bad I didn't watch any football yesterday? The only thing football related that I'm passionate about it my distaste for Jay Cutler. How he got the contract he has I will never know. As for finishing a race. except for Chi 10 when I wanted to quit at mile 9, I never entertained the thought of quitting entirely. I've had DNS but knock wood, no DNFs. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24537000748010655502015-01-19T08:10:37.596-06:002015-01-19T08:10:37.596-06:00Interesting perspective! I certainly hope that the...Interesting perspective! I certainly hope that the Packers didn't throw the game on purpose. But who knows what really happens. Definitely made for an interesting game and lots of viewers I'm sure had the tv on! I think that your acheivements and stories are amazing and they make up the runner that you are. Can't win them all right?Lara @ Uptite Mamashttp://www.uptitemamas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62527945876323856722015-01-19T08:06:15.646-06:002015-01-19T08:06:15.646-06:00A lead doesn't mean anything if you can't ...A lead doesn't mean anything if you can't finish. I have a friend who is a Packers fan, and I'll probably see him today. I can't imagine how he's feeling today. Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17395359285117410492015-01-19T07:08:51.809-06:002015-01-19T07:08:51.809-06:00I think a lot depends on why it wasn't going t...I think a lot depends on why it wasn't going to be "your day" - I kept pushing training and finished a race, (unknowingly) injured, when I should have DNF'd and have been paying for it for over a decade. Not worth it. That experience made me stop training and get help faster the last time, as well as readjust my race plans. Now I try to keep in mind do no harm, do nothing that risks my running long-term.M @readeatwriterunhttp://readeatwriterun.comnoreply@blogger.com