tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post3670481796807408025..comments2024-03-18T06:43:02.161-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: The Nuisance Inside My HeadWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37608788692255599212016-11-02T11:16:38.457-05:002016-11-02T11:16:38.457-05:00I've heard good thinks about Grandma's Mar...I've heard good thinks about Grandma's Marathon. If I ever decide to attempt another marathon I'll have the same attitude - I have nothing to prove and I'll run it just for fun.<br /><br />Even though I'm late in reading last week's posts, I'm grateful that you linked up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57135796471480827362016-10-31T13:14:38.402-05:002016-10-31T13:14:38.402-05:00That's awesome!! My mom and I want to run a ma...That's awesome!! My mom and I want to run a marathon in every state so this one is on my list. I know you will crush your training as always!Patty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31277396105088917872016-10-29T09:45:29.129-05:002016-10-29T09:45:29.129-05:00I love your attitude!! I love your attitude!! Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75852695852376403482016-10-27T17:50:06.793-05:002016-10-27T17:50:06.793-05:00It is soooo hard to shut those voices down, I have...It is soooo hard to shut those voices down, I have been battling them a lot lately as I head to NYC MArathon with my last long run on OCtober 2nd. I know I am trained and ready, but it is hard to shut them down when you are resting rather than running....Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64170719787376436842016-10-27T08:09:46.396-05:002016-10-27T08:09:46.396-05:00No worries, I'm staying with Gina and she'...No worries, I'm staying with Gina and she's already booked a hotel!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49028736150282609262016-10-27T08:08:19.090-05:002016-10-27T08:08:19.090-05:00LOL, fair enough!! I loved the quiet parts where y...LOL, fair enough!! I loved the quiet parts where you sort of just get lost in your head. Tell those voices to piss off, LOL!! <3 Word of advice, book your hotel NOW. They sell out fast and get very expensive. Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83631915854507012042016-10-27T07:53:17.037-05:002016-10-27T07:53:17.037-05:00Right? I've heard so many good things about th...Right? I've heard so many good things about this race. Looking forward to it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5812145904359970762016-10-27T07:52:48.695-05:002016-10-27T07:52:48.695-05:00Please, please, please do it! Gina is going to do ...Please, please, please do it! Gina is going to do it--we would have so much fun!!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21818741517112643952016-10-27T07:52:17.546-05:002016-10-27T07:52:17.546-05:00Experience really helps, doesn't it?Experience really helps, doesn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88385070524653364452016-10-27T07:52:00.919-05:002016-10-27T07:52:00.919-05:00Haha! Sometimes I hear it at mile 2 of a long run,...Haha! Sometimes I hear it at mile 2 of a long run, which pretty much sucks...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50831389287860431092016-10-27T07:51:36.030-05:002016-10-27T07:51:36.030-05:00It's a work in progress!It's a work in progress!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72378131869201113362016-10-27T07:51:13.779-05:002016-10-27T07:51:13.779-05:00I should clarify--February isn't moderate here...I should clarify--February isn't moderate here, the temperatures start to moderate. It can be pretty brutal still. But the days are longer and the sun is warmer.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18968791896811617782016-10-27T07:50:26.093-05:002016-10-27T07:50:26.093-05:00I'm sure you are so ready for that break! I to...I'm sure you are so ready for that break! I took a nice long one this year--I get it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80672933436607695062016-10-27T07:49:55.521-05:002016-10-27T07:49:55.521-05:00I, of course, had hoped to be running Boston next ...I, of course, had hoped to be running Boston next spring, but since that isn't going to happen, I had a backup plan in mind. Training should be ok in the early spring.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12516052227763894012016-10-27T07:48:49.457-05:002016-10-27T07:48:49.457-05:00It's the goal!It's the goal!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16989948803481638312016-10-27T07:48:33.046-05:002016-10-27T07:48:33.046-05:00I've heard it's mostly flat, which was a b...I've heard it's mostly flat, which was a big selling point for me. Desolate? I run alone, so that isn't a problem for me. Plus I've got those voices in my head to keep me company...lol...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42266826553808031282016-10-27T07:47:42.201-05:002016-10-27T07:47:42.201-05:00Oh no, the PF is still there, just whispering to m...Oh no, the PF is still there, just whispering to me. I've been behaving, but as I start to push my paces again, it's getting a little more lively...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56683870256052619972016-10-27T07:46:49.044-05:002016-10-27T07:46:49.044-05:00I think so too!I think so too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57831181319013788802016-10-27T07:46:35.905-05:002016-10-27T07:46:35.905-05:00I'm in the same boat as you. I can do it, but ...I'm in the same boat as you. I can do it, but man, those self-doubting little voices? This time around they're just a nuisance--just little chatter. Maybe they'll be louder next spring. I hope not.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68791238795836777672016-10-27T07:45:36.118-05:002016-10-27T07:45:36.118-05:00This is the first time I'm not anxious about s...This is the first time I'm not anxious about signing up. That means something, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21661217786710538432016-10-27T04:43:58.760-05:002016-10-27T04:43:58.760-05:00It's a HUGE liar!!! You can do any damn thing ...It's a HUGE liar!!! You can do any damn thing you want to do because you always put in the work and that is how sh*t gets done! I'm so happy for you and Minnesota in June sounds perfect. Happy training :-)VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44534079387128047602016-10-26T22:00:54.510-05:002016-10-26T22:00:54.510-05:00I am this close...THIS CLOSE...to doing Grandma...I am this close...THIS CLOSE...to doing Grandma's again. Even with all my tummy probs, two hours of pouring rain, the 7-hour drive to get there AND my terrible training cycle (due to many unfortunate unavoidable circumstances)....it still was a beautiful course and a fabulous race experience for me.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76902243324480118732016-10-26T21:36:26.112-05:002016-10-26T21:36:26.112-05:00Definitely know that voice! It takes so much to ig...Definitely know that voice! It takes so much to ignore it. I don't think in running you'll ever escape it but I try to draw on my past experiences to overcome it, think about a time when I felt really strong. You'll totally prove them wrong when you have an awesome marathon!! Gianna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09499890015030927758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65340616015481754062016-10-26T20:47:36.521-05:002016-10-26T20:47:36.521-05:00I hate that voice!!!!! It always get me near the e...I hate that voice!!!!! It always get me near the end of a long run when I just want to lay down and stop.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333752475618749395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54774110196116960302016-10-26T20:20:30.031-05:002016-10-26T20:20:30.031-05:00Oh, I know that voice so freaking well. It is alwa...Oh, I know that voice so freaking well. It is always chattering away in my head. It's pretty hard to get them to stop, but it sounds like you've pretty successfully quieted them. I'm proud of you. And you are going to be awesome. Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.com