tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post635182578230800412..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Chicago Marathon Race Recap: No Giving UpWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80857081311094500162015-12-15T10:06:48.067-06:002015-12-15T10:06:48.067-06:00It seems like I always have to adjust my race goal...It seems like I always have to adjust my race goals...either due to injury...or training...or weather. In the end, it always works out if I set realistic expectations. I usually end up crushing my goals! Congrats on your race...I'm hoping to run Chicago next year as my first full!Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280061087511172875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44557858501213920792015-10-25T12:00:52.058-05:002015-10-25T12:00:52.058-05:00I learn from all my running friends! I've beco...I learn from all my running friends! I've become such a better runner because of all of you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91124472782022229892015-10-25T12:00:14.587-05:002015-10-25T12:00:14.587-05:00A marathon is such a big deal, and I think we runn...A marathon is such a big deal, and I think we runners set some really high goals for ourselves. I was so disappointed after my first one and I hated feeling that way. No matter what the outcome, we should all be happy when we cross that finish line.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18474465293685363002015-10-25T08:25:11.097-05:002015-10-25T08:25:11.097-05:00Love, love reading this! You are an amazing runne...Love, love reading this! You are an amazing runner. I love your commitment and dedication. I could love a thing or two from you. :-)Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59353140098567841412015-10-23T15:09:37.586-05:002015-10-23T15:09:37.586-05:00Congrats on a hard fought finish and making your B...Congrats on a hard fought finish and making your B goal! I think sometimes its easy to get wrapped up in a long distance race and in the heat of the moment you can just give up mentally. And those months of training can go right out the window in those few hours. It takes a lot of mental strength to fight through and keep going. Love your positive attitude about the race, too!Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484494180842875733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66028635265148852432015-10-20T19:15:08.464-05:002015-10-20T19:15:08.464-05:00Thank you Phaedra! I would love to be looking forw...Thank you Phaedra! I would love to be looking forward to a BQ, but I still look at this one as a win! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43466401076277030472015-10-20T15:43:52.860-05:002015-10-20T15:43:52.860-05:00Ok I FINALLY got to read this. Wendy, I've be...Ok I FINALLY got to read this. Wendy, I've been there SO many times. Eagleman this year, Boston 2014, Scotiabank Marathon 2010 to name a few. I had goals for each of them and had to re-evaluate after I had started the race. It sucks but that's racing. You pushed through and didn't quit and that speaks volumes! You never know what the day is going to bring so you do the best with whatever you're given. Congrats!!!! Phaedra Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348700813435281507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10871713002473552882015-10-19T10:41:13.401-05:002015-10-19T10:41:13.401-05:00I think everyone (most everyone anyways) struggled...I think everyone (most everyone anyways) struggled with the conditions on race day! How great that you helped your friend finish. I don't know about a BQ because my next marathon is Big Sur!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74282541600085982652015-10-19T10:17:47.445-05:002015-10-19T10:17:47.445-05:00Congratulations for digging deep and finishing str...Congratulations for digging deep and finishing strong despite the tough hand you had there with the headache and nausea. I jumped in at Mile 13 and ran 10 with a friend. She had stomach trouble and was so upset. When she met me at 13, she was 2 minutes behind. We stopped again at 16, 18 and 22. At one point she was so upset that she was almost hyperventilating. I just rubbed her back and reminded her that she "wasn't going to win this one today, so she may as well enjoy the rest." At least that got a smile. She finished in 4:19. The more impressive days are when you overcome. Great job! You'll get that BQ next time!Erica @ Erica Findshttp://ericafinds.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72353181313579555472015-10-17T17:17:07.849-05:002015-10-17T17:17:07.849-05:00Congrats on your first marathon! I agree, I like r...Congrats on your first marathon! I agree, I like reading everyone else's recaps. What an amazing experience!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89639800900581080072015-10-17T15:15:01.053-05:002015-10-17T15:15:01.053-05:00This was my first marathon. I had several levels o...This was my first marathon. I had several levels of goals. Didn't quite make the first two, but hit the others. It was truly a mental and physical obstacle course that I won. I'm thoroughly enjoying reading the individual stories. How cool that more than 40,000 people (and more if you count the volunteers and spectators) were concurrently existing as their best selves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10579926590256982342015-10-17T06:13:38.977-05:002015-10-17T06:13:38.977-05:00The weather was a challenge!The weather was a challenge!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22133633336895813782015-10-17T06:03:20.931-05:002015-10-17T06:03:20.931-05:00Congrats ,Wendy! It was a tough one for sure. Congrats ,Wendy! It was a tough one for sure. Jennifer @ Run Jenny Runhttp://www.runjenniferrun.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35573193121997878902015-10-16T19:11:33.482-05:002015-10-16T19:11:33.482-05:00Thank you! I was pretty proud of this one....Thank you! I was pretty proud of this one....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47001648151275899462015-10-16T18:00:40.094-05:002015-10-16T18:00:40.094-05:00I love this recap so much. Way to dig deep and pu...I love this recap so much. Way to dig deep and push! So proud of you my friend!SD Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333951231993974318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19209412009062569162015-10-16T17:39:59.439-05:002015-10-16T17:39:59.439-05:00Thank you! I'm really proud of this race.Thank you! I'm really proud of this race.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52177265678358579522015-10-16T13:50:48.992-05:002015-10-16T13:50:48.992-05:00Great run. That was a challenging race especially ...Great run. That was a challenging race especially with the heat at the end. You gave it your ALL and you did it. Great recap and Congratulations!!!! Mary Johttp://www.runandsmile.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22069560105938791182015-10-16T12:05:05.365-05:002015-10-16T12:05:05.365-05:00True story!! And the you start looking at them wi...True story!! And the you start looking at them with glassy eyes and just grin and nod as if you're paying attention!! :) ha!! Been there... done that! Great job Wendy!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09754210258733354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21949540937470707832015-10-16T05:57:12.294-05:002015-10-16T05:57:12.294-05:00No regrets at all! We learn something from every r...No regrets at all! We learn something from every race, and this one was a great teacher!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80570276336808837022015-10-16T05:56:33.137-05:002015-10-16T05:56:33.137-05:00Thank you my friend! it was a tough one, but I'...Thank you my friend! it was a tough one, but I'm still smiling!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22956400593135019932015-10-16T05:56:06.871-05:002015-10-16T05:56:06.871-05:00It seems that there were a lot of runners who had ...It seems that there were a lot of runners who had similar experiences! What happened at mile 14? Mile 16? It's like they turned on the heat or something....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12647017514675454202015-10-15T23:48:03.246-05:002015-10-15T23:48:03.246-05:00Sounds like you gave yourself the perfect attitude...Sounds like you gave yourself the perfect attitude adjustment at mile 17. Congrats on persevering and running a race that you are proud of! <br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82127237904297856292015-10-15T23:27:59.235-05:002015-10-15T23:27:59.235-05:00Bravo! Congratulations, my friend. I am so happy f...Bravo! Congratulations, my friend. I am so happy for you and so proud of you! Terrific job in recapping. And I use Sandy's quote all the time - You took what the day gave you and made the most of it. You are a Superhero! ~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36573762591718213662015-10-15T20:56:52.368-05:002015-10-15T20:56:52.368-05:00Can I just say "ditto"? LOL. We had such...Can I just say "ditto"? LOL. We had such similar races (although, I wish I had your finish time ;) ) Congrats to you!!! @hellyonthrunAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786291500572689794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58534616557997379712015-10-15T19:02:44.145-05:002015-10-15T19:02:44.145-05:00thank you! Make it Chicago. Best.race.ever. thank you! Make it Chicago. Best.race.ever. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com