tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post6811147112328718910..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Book Review: Older, Faster, Stronger by Margaret WebbWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20049531404717993502019-11-25T09:39:16.099-06:002019-11-25T09:39:16.099-06:00thanks for the reco - have added to my to-read lis...thanks for the reco - have added to my to-read list macboymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05707941820504861745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2294209178862431742019-11-24T14:13:27.474-06:002019-11-24T14:13:27.474-06:00I should follow up with the author to see what she...I should follow up with the author to see what she's up to now. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82985212171821722392019-11-24T14:13:04.834-06:002019-11-24T14:13:04.834-06:00I found it so empowering! Who's old? Not us!I found it so empowering! Who's old? Not us!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41739320500802724972019-11-24T12:49:46.654-06:002019-11-24T12:49:46.654-06:00This sounds like such a great read! I think this i...This sounds like such a great read! I think this is a topic that doesn't get addressed nearly enough. I'm going to add it to my reading list.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91397866483405483672019-11-23T22:26:45.341-06:002019-11-23T22:26:45.341-06:00I love reading about other runners in theirs 60s a...I love reading about other runners in theirs 60s and beyond. It gives me hope! I am def going to read this book. Sounds like exactly what I need.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09976169118251595581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8883982432963079722019-11-23T14:09:09.908-06:002019-11-23T14:09:09.908-06:00It's amazing what good training--both physical...It's amazing what good training--both physical and mental--will do for a runner!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4180690158857712332019-11-23T14:08:42.764-06:002019-11-23T14:08:42.764-06:00I don't know if I agree with that--I think the...I don't know if I agree with that--I think the ones in our AGs that are still running are there because they want to.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20651562028889832832019-11-23T14:08:03.797-06:002019-11-23T14:08:03.797-06:00I feel you on that need for some positivity, my fr...I feel you on that need for some positivity, my friend. <3 Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83251415502927008702019-11-23T14:07:34.131-06:002019-11-23T14:07:34.131-06:00I ran a 10 mile race a few years ago and there was...I ran a 10 mile race a few years ago and there was a woman ahead of me that I thought might be in my age group. I tried so hard to catch her. After we crossed the finish line, I congratulated her and you know what? She was in her 60s!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30519865545801079542019-11-23T14:02:50.358-06:002019-11-23T14:02:50.358-06:00I have the same issue with my husband. In fact, I ...I have the same issue with my husband. In fact, I made a soup this week and he told me it was 'too healthy'. Sigh.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76971573307703497542019-11-23T13:55:43.516-06:002019-11-23T13:55:43.516-06:00I don't think she necessarily means the book t...I don't think she necessarily means the book to be for fast runners--just for women who want to run their best!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59212396004045816732019-11-23T13:54:44.948-06:002019-11-23T13:54:44.948-06:00Time to try it again! Time to try it again! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14146696559449905232019-11-23T06:53:31.052-06:002019-11-23T06:53:31.052-06:00Wow, I'm not usually into running books but th...Wow, I'm not usually into running books but this is interesting. I have noticed that the older age groups ( in local races anyway) tend to be more sparse but with those who are "faster" runners. I guess as age groups rise there are less runners running for fun and more who are well trained! <br /><br />Hey, congrats on PR-ing in the marathon distance by more than an hour. I did not know that. -MFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23805843036188792672019-11-22T17:08:12.686-06:002019-11-22T17:08:12.686-06:00I've also noticed the "old gals" in ...I've also noticed the "old gals" in my age group have not gotten any slower either, though there do seem to be fewer of them. I guess all the ones remaining are the real hardcore ones who have taken the best care of themselves ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90601176557154108082019-11-22T07:49:37.118-06:002019-11-22T07:49:37.118-06:00This sounds like a book I would enjoy right now. I...This sounds like a book I would enjoy right now. I could use a little positivity about getting older and stronger. This could be a good one for our holiday beach trip.<br />thanks for the reviewDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61924330782734217472019-11-22T07:01:00.926-06:002019-11-22T07:01:00.926-06:00I am 51. I want to be faster and stronger than in ...I am 51. I want to be faster and stronger than in my 20s. I will definitely read the book. <br />There was a woman back in Switzerland who was 20 years older than me. I could not keep up with her. She was so impressive. It can be done!<br />(PS: I was confused at the comments - how can they be from 23 November? Until I realized that they were from 2014! Hahaha! You mentioned that at the beginning, I should have remembered).<br />Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60699518758856240762019-11-22T06:58:48.965-06:002019-11-22T06:58:48.965-06:00I definitely use mantras during racing. Pretty muc...I definitely use mantras during racing. Pretty much in all areas of my life. And I'm trying to do everything I can do be as healthy as I can for as long as I can. My parents may have lived long lives, but the ending is not pretty and I'd like to beat that -- although one of the problems is Mr. Judy doesn't share my enthusiasm for healthy living.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1217470489991667322019-11-22T06:53:21.592-06:002019-11-22T06:53:21.592-06:00this sounds like a great book! I am fitter than I...this sounds like a great book! I am fitter than I was 10 years ago and definitely 20. So I want to keep going in this direction. I know I'm older, I feel it sometimes. But that doesn't mean I won't try to run until my legs don't work anymore. <br /><br />I'm not sure I'm in the audience meant for the book (I don't need to be fast... though, it would be nice to be a bit faster!) but I like the general idea of it. And yes, I definitely use mantras!!runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233445490233555647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66845757411783671182015-05-19T08:03:05.030-05:002015-05-19T08:03:05.030-05:00Sounds like you got a lot out of this book! I star...Sounds like you got a lot out of this book! I started it, but found it hard to get engaged. Maybe I'll pick it up again this summer.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2228225805132374192015-05-19T07:42:52.864-05:002015-05-19T07:42:52.864-05:00This was a good one!This was a good one!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44305252147234707562015-05-19T07:39:43.770-05:002015-05-19T07:39:43.770-05:00There are so many great inspirational and helpful ...There are so many great inspirational and helpful books out there. Thanks for the suggestion! Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75287511217358914012015-05-19T05:57:37.301-05:002015-05-19T05:57:37.301-05:00Haha! Fall apart at 30...you're not falling ap...Haha! Fall apart at 30...you're not falling apart at all! You're right, you just have to be smart about your training. That's what I'm trying to do now.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66387967037573576132015-05-19T05:55:20.834-05:002015-05-19T05:55:20.834-05:00It's so motivating to know that many women get...It's so motivating to know that many women get faster and fitter as they get older...As I have already started to fall apart at 30 I know that I need to be smart if I want to continue running for many more decades. Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44835175374245816442014-11-24T17:59:06.990-06:002014-11-24T17:59:06.990-06:00I sure hope it is too! The book is really encourag...I sure hope it is too! The book is really encouraging. I think our best years are ahead!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85918622290427907572014-11-24T09:23:58.224-06:002014-11-24T09:23:58.224-06:00I definitely plan to read this book. At 61, I am ...I definitely plan to read this book. At 61, I am older, faster and stronger than ever. Hoping 60 is the new 30.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.com