tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post3539800448947953088..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: 6 Challenges of Fall Running and Why You Need to Get OutsideWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84373250797835104682017-10-20T05:36:30.634-05:002017-10-20T05:36:30.634-05:00Great post Wendy! When I lived in NY Fall was bea...Great post Wendy! When I lived in NY Fall was beautiful, but I did hate the slick leaves that would cover the ground. In Florida Fall is a whole different beast. Sometimes cooler temps 69-70 in the early am, but no leaves....Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21181604753273346892017-10-19T17:28:28.434-05:002017-10-19T17:28:28.434-05:00I wonder what winter is going to bring this year? ...I wonder what winter is going to bring this year? Last year was so mild!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28157875946887471332017-10-19T17:27:50.993-05:002017-10-19T17:27:50.993-05:00The laundry is definitely my issue! Plus I have ru...The laundry is definitely my issue! Plus I have rugby laundry which is even worse...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83886886186060918302017-10-19T17:27:07.189-05:002017-10-19T17:27:07.189-05:00I don't know if my treadmill is even functioni...I don't know if my treadmill is even functioning at this point! I used it once last year and it was having issues.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12109446857011910382017-10-19T17:26:34.896-05:002017-10-19T17:26:34.896-05:00That and the dark mornings--staying in bed feels s...That and the dark mornings--staying in bed feels so sweet!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30401329818849501882017-10-19T17:21:04.042-05:002017-10-19T17:21:04.042-05:00I know where the real restrooms are and I try to p...I know where the real restrooms are and I try to plan my cold weather routes around that! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91994528335671124652017-10-19T17:19:57.437-05:002017-10-19T17:19:57.437-05:00I'm pretty sure they will be turned off after ...I'm pretty sure they will be turned off after this weekend around here. I was pleasantly surprised to see that you had Buckingham Fountain still functioning for the marathon! It's never been on when I've run it. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75885091106699438592017-10-19T17:18:50.585-05:002017-10-19T17:18:50.585-05:00Haha! Glad I"m not the only one with that fea...Haha! Glad I"m not the only one with that fear. Once bitten, twice shy,right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57106654298940167402017-10-19T17:18:03.944-05:002017-10-19T17:18:03.944-05:00I've fallen more on dry pavement than on leave...I've fallen more on dry pavement than on leaves. I'm such a clutz!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21305779618970851472017-10-19T17:17:20.834-05:002017-10-19T17:17:20.834-05:00Maybe that wouldn't be a challenge for some pe...Maybe that wouldn't be a challenge for some people but sadly, it's tops on my list! LOL!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40283958297764269322017-10-19T17:16:50.603-05:002017-10-19T17:16:50.603-05:00I'm too lazy to stash water bottles before a r...I'm too lazy to stash water bottles before a run! If I'm going long, I'll just carry my handheld.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15530989066586813802017-10-19T17:15:58.926-05:002017-10-19T17:15:58.926-05:00It's weird how dark it is in the morning now! ...It's weird how dark it is in the morning now! Fortunately, I don't have to run in the dark. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8774827335930418392017-10-19T17:15:19.970-05:002017-10-19T17:15:19.970-05:00Today was perfect. No wind. But it's coming ba...Today was perfect. No wind. But it's coming back this weekend. Boo!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8766006625299715912017-10-19T17:14:42.263-05:002017-10-19T17:14:42.263-05:00:-(:-(Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27826079553899482462017-10-19T17:14:20.787-05:002017-10-19T17:14:20.787-05:00I don't mind the warm rain in the summer but c...I don't mind the warm rain in the summer but cold fall rain is not at all pleasant!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33510047412617800222017-10-19T17:12:32.083-05:002017-10-19T17:12:32.083-05:00It gets pretty cold here in the winter and I assum...It gets pretty cold here in the winter and I assume the pipes could freeze. You'd think they'd have a workaround for that, for the runners... :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60342632332927825632017-10-19T16:53:50.642-05:002017-10-19T16:53:50.642-05:00I can't complain--our fall has been quite plea...I can't complain--our fall has been quite pleasant! I'm afraid of what's to come.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38759591853755744572017-10-19T16:53:17.784-05:002017-10-19T16:53:17.784-05:00Yay for running again! That's great news.Yay for running again! That's great news.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55228198528901625512017-10-19T16:51:55.726-05:002017-10-19T16:51:55.726-05:00I am always prepared for the lack of portapotties ...I am always prepared for the lack of portapotties in the winter. It's a little awkward with the snow and the cold and all!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48151538032479440352017-10-19T16:51:06.459-05:002017-10-19T16:51:06.459-05:00I would be more likely to run on the 'mill in ...I would be more likely to run on the 'mill in the heat and humidity than the cold too. Humidity is a my kryptonite, as I read on someone else's blog...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49011747240449329822017-10-19T11:00:07.124-05:002017-10-19T11:00:07.124-05:00I swore I would run through the winter last year b...I swore I would run through the winter last year but dropped off somewhere in early December. I like fall running and am hoping to keep up with it this year.The Accidental Marathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391171805727633722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44545271499631755932017-10-19T08:08:55.423-05:002017-10-19T08:08:55.423-05:00The laundry this time of year is insane with the n...The laundry this time of year is insane with the need for so many layers! Drives me crazy!!! And the leaves covering the trails can be so dangerous!!!Organic Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503199089967392090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6280172512709008202017-10-19T07:11:39.089-05:002017-10-19T07:11:39.089-05:00I LOVE fall running but you're right...the ext...I LOVE fall running but you're right...the extra laundry and the temperamental weather definitely keeps you on your toes! Great tips! I only really use the treadmill as a last resort.Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6283852385831487642017-10-19T05:51:29.438-05:002017-10-19T05:51:29.438-05:00My challenge this week has been getting out of bed...My challenge this week has been getting out of bed -- there's a crispness in the air that is fantastic for running, but it's also great for snuggling under the covers. :-) Courtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878882500026678616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77951487589235197662017-10-18T20:32:47.195-05:002017-10-18T20:32:47.195-05:00I love the fall running, the cooler temps are the ...I love the fall running, the cooler temps are the draw the rest of it is fun or varying degrees of fun, I'd much rather be cold and wet than hot and sweaty. Fortunately my weekday route once the regular bathrooms are closed there are porta potties, and even two real bathrooms! I'm lucky and I know it. Even when the cold wind is whipping off the Long Island Sound and the Thames River and my snot is freezing, I know I have access to real bathrooms or porta potties and a drinking fountain about mid run. Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02902173640094934686noreply@blogger.com