tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post6265705064188601178..comments2024-03-18T06:43:02.161-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Teaching An Old Dog New TricksWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24181193093980970512016-09-17T06:42:21.764-05:002016-09-17T06:42:21.764-05:00It almost feels like life is accelerating and we n...It almost feels like life is accelerating and we need to get it all in, doesn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46599233467191979812016-09-17T06:38:57.118-05:002016-09-17T06:38:57.118-05:00I want to do more traveling--it seems as I get old...I want to do more traveling--it seems as I get older, the wanderlust in me grows stronger!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83937788725356083912016-09-17T06:38:19.217-05:002016-09-17T06:38:19.217-05:00Good luck! And have fun!Good luck! And have fun!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85999621695101622772016-09-17T00:26:09.833-05:002016-09-17T00:26:09.833-05:00Age should definitely not define your limits, no. ...Age should definitely not define your limits, no. I do sometimes think that maybe certain limits aren't achievable anymore, but I have no real proof of that of course (like for example, my husband clearly has talent in running, but he's older and he started late. as hard as he works to reach certain levels, it may just not be possible. it could be age and lack of experience but we just don't know). Being American and living in the Netherlands, I let a lot of things hold me back - language was a big stumbling block to furthering my education for example. But last year I did a pretty hard course in my 2nd language, something I thought I would never do. (I still have to pass the practical exam). That was really stepping out of my comfort zone. The more I push past my fears (also joining a running club, changing jobs, etc - all language barriers), the more I feel alive and not my age at all. Sure I'm close to 50 but I feel like I'm FINALLY living now! I do have to be careful with FOMO though (I have it too!!!) because I don't want to injure myself. But still... FOMO had me running 4 marathons last year. I promised myself ONLY 2 this year and I'm signed up for 3... I may be out of my comfort zone but learning what my limits are is also not a bad thing! (maybe next year only 2, ha!)Renee @pinkypiehttp://www.lowfatpie.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22404802671298269762016-09-17T00:21:52.750-05:002016-09-17T00:21:52.750-05:00I push myself out of my comfort zone often, becaus...I push myself out of my comfort zone often, because if I don't, life gets boring. The best example of that is when I travel... I try to explore or do something by myself which is hard, because I am way out of my comfort zone in a country where I don't speak the language, can not read a menu, and don't know where I am going.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08174117051129860779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12616518989141537862016-09-16T09:56:09.277-05:002016-09-16T09:56:09.277-05:00FOMO is what keeps me trying new things. Also, blo...FOMO is what keeps me trying new things. Also, blogging has made a huge difference. Because I blog, I read other blogs and when I read about the fun running things other people are doing, I want to give them a try. I ran my first Ragnar for that very reason and this weekend I'm running my fifth! :-)<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14109406950854051202016-09-15T15:34:28.685-05:002016-09-15T15:34:28.685-05:00I'm trying not to overthink anything these day...I'm trying not to overthink anything these days!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85705811088717419412016-09-15T15:34:04.796-05:002016-09-15T15:34:04.796-05:00That FOMO did get me to run my first marathon. Not...That FOMO did get me to run my first marathon. Nothing like a little pressure...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63025017008110875482016-09-15T15:33:16.267-05:002016-09-15T15:33:16.267-05:00I just think when we stop trying things, we get ol...I just think when we stop trying things, we get old and stagnant. I'm not ready for that!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54517150237913612062016-09-15T13:57:52.745-05:002016-09-15T13:57:52.745-05:00I totally overthink certain situations--def needed...I totally overthink certain situations--def needed to hear this today! Thank you friend!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13027399809480930181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63719659081214087772016-09-15T08:58:58.411-05:002016-09-15T08:58:58.411-05:00I hear ya on the FOMO. I think that's one rea...I hear ya on the FOMO. I think that's one reason why I "think" I might eventually try my hand at a marathon. Now definitely isn't the time, so its definitely a down the road thought I have.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74842006400011215812016-09-15T08:02:37.665-05:002016-09-15T08:02:37.665-05:00I've definitely let my fear hold me back somet...I've definitely let my fear hold me back sometimes, and I think it's because I'm a perfectionist too. But it's great to try new things and continue to challenge yourself, even though change sucks sometimes haha! Great perspective.Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13135038218420453942016-09-15T07:32:03.767-05:002016-09-15T07:32:03.767-05:00It's hard for us type A types to step out of o...It's hard for us type A types to step out of our comfort zones, which is exactly why I do it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53934827256460090082016-09-15T07:29:22.727-05:002016-09-15T07:29:22.727-05:00I'm still scared of the swim. I don't have...I'm still scared of the swim. I don't have a desire to do a triathlon but I'd like to master swimming. Maybe over the winter? We'll see...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86336554839472944322016-09-15T07:26:30.678-05:002016-09-15T07:26:30.678-05:00The monkey bars were hard but going upside down--l...The monkey bars were hard but going upside down--like a headstand or handstand-- is way scarier! I love this whole crushing my fears thing...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76924892610154455022016-09-15T07:24:08.808-05:002016-09-15T07:24:08.808-05:00Change is hard, but I've learned to just roll ...Change is hard, but I've learned to just roll with it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14151835945374289782016-09-15T07:23:37.026-05:002016-09-15T07:23:37.026-05:00I feel like I"m always nursing some sort of i...I feel like I"m always nursing some sort of injury! I could sit on the couch to avoid hurting myself--but I'd be hurting myself in other ways. You can't win, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57733021390248756152016-09-15T07:22:38.007-05:002016-09-15T07:22:38.007-05:00You're like the reverse of your parents! Maybe...You're like the reverse of your parents! Maybe their love for technology cancelled out when it came to you?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74443096541801086202016-09-15T07:19:59.412-05:002016-09-15T07:19:59.412-05:00There is that whole "who cares" thing..There is that whole "who cares" thing..Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50936947650325075702016-09-15T07:19:33.980-05:002016-09-15T07:19:33.980-05:00Yes, I thought about that! I wish my husband was m...Yes, I thought about that! I wish my husband was more risk-averse. We need to get out of this stifling suburban existence!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44910170396128526182016-09-15T07:18:53.926-05:002016-09-15T07:18:53.926-05:00Oh, I"m complex all right.. :pOh, I"m complex all right.. :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14094598155902223672016-09-15T07:17:29.310-05:002016-09-15T07:17:29.310-05:00That's great! So many people succumb to their ...That's great! So many people succumb to their fears and it really limits them. I'm with you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28891714518345237502016-09-15T07:16:58.287-05:002016-09-15T07:16:58.287-05:00I'm pretty sure I need to slow down--on and of...I'm pretty sure I need to slow down--on and off the road. Going at full speed isn't doing me any favors!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26090105022209197262016-09-15T07:15:51.447-05:002016-09-15T07:15:51.447-05:00That's my thing--if I let technology overwhelm...That's my thing--if I let technology overwhelm me, I'll get left behind. I'm never good at being in the back of the pack...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53635312010183182762016-09-15T07:12:41.155-05:002016-09-15T07:12:41.155-05:00I don't know about a comfort zone because I...I don't know about a comfort zone because I've never been there!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com