tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7617085596703663188..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: If I could turn back time...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72743094334010395992015-11-25T18:28:00.794-06:002015-11-25T18:28:00.794-06:00Awww..thank you! I was happy with the marathon!Awww..thank you! I was happy with the marathon!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5892208058814179832015-11-25T18:23:29.929-06:002015-11-25T18:23:29.929-06:00Age is just a number right? I think you are and l...Age is just a number right? I think you are and look FABULOUS!!! And yes you did awesome at the Chicago Marathon.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17881190305362057292015-11-13T18:24:19.550-06:002015-11-13T18:24:19.550-06:00Oh my gosh, this just made my day! I hope to keep ...Oh my gosh, this just made my day! I hope to keep going as long as I can! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78381195521992402852015-11-13T18:23:54.036-06:002015-11-13T18:23:54.036-06:00I loved my training for both marathons--I loved th...I loved my training for both marathons--I loved that I didn't get injured after either one!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16888840006576460202015-11-13T18:22:54.865-06:002015-11-13T18:22:54.865-06:00You are only as old as your feel right?! Girl, yo...You are only as old as your feel right?! Girl, you are on fire and I hope that I can be in as great shape as you are when I hit 50! You are definitely someone that every woman should look up to. Keep on rocking it lady!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12699023435699742822015-11-13T11:40:44.588-06:002015-11-13T11:40:44.588-06:00My training is definitely changing as I get older ...My training is definitely changing as I get older so that I can work to prevent injuries. I too am trying not to overdo it. I am still very much young at heart though and no one can deny that. I think you are awesome!Organic Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503199089967392090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35979390069733303162015-11-12T19:52:54.774-06:002015-11-12T19:52:54.774-06:00I agree! I'm ready to keep on going! How about...I agree! I'm ready to keep on going! How about you?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68140793659859496142015-11-12T18:56:22.295-06:002015-11-12T18:56:22.295-06:00I think you're awesome and honestly you are mo...I think you're awesome and honestly you are more healthy and "alive" than those 30 somethings. I think that society isn't yet use to women in our age group continuing to compete and work hard at their fitness. However, think of the inspiration that you are giving to those younger women who are scared of aging and think life ends at 40! I love running with all ages. Keeps me in the loop with what's happening in their worlds and they seem to enjoy being with me and say I inspire them. Win Wins - all around! Older women ROCK!G-Mahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709631675715607361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75675139621121557882015-11-12T17:41:12.086-06:002015-11-12T17:41:12.086-06:00I'm looking forward to Big Sur---I know it'...I'm looking forward to Big Sur---I know it's going to be tough but I'm running it with a friend and I think it's going to be a blast!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33811373007609938232015-11-12T16:49:36.231-06:002015-11-12T16:49:36.231-06:00Since I did not start running until I was 57, I ca...Since I did not start running until I was 57, I can totally relate to this post. Like you, I love the AG awards, and also like to see how I compare among overall women in a race. At NYC Marathon, I was thrilled to be in the top 34% overall, not bad for a 61 year old runner! You will get that BQ, but Big Sur will be an awesome race for fun. One of the girls in my running group ran it this year and her photos were absolutely stunning. She did mention that the course was really tough, but I think you already knew that.Two Runners Travel https://www.blogger.com/profile/10446814348862304394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64506144058707345072015-11-12T10:38:55.987-06:002015-11-12T10:38:55.987-06:00Seriously. It goes so fast! I have so much time no...Seriously. It goes so fast! I have so much time now, and while I love doing all the things running, I miss the time I used to spend doing things with my boys!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91520614058594489432015-11-12T10:37:37.959-06:002015-11-12T10:37:37.959-06:00Haha! And I was worried that I sounded whiny...I a...Haha! And I was worried that I sounded whiny...I am worried about my vitality in the future, what can I say? So my goal for now is to do what I can as long as I can. And that's enough for me! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30509648651597686662015-11-12T10:00:14.078-06:002015-11-12T10:00:14.078-06:00OK. So. Here I go.... Don't block me from your...OK. So. Here I go.... Don't block me from your blog or your life and I welcome all lash-backs. Sooooo, here is the thing, but you ARE getting old. We are ALL getting older. None of us will EVER do all we want to do and there WILL come a time when you will not be able to "keep this up". But in the meantime, why do we all have a problem with enjoying this, here and now, why not enjoy your vitality now and stop worrying about how you will preform in the future. What if you get Alzheimers and will not be able to even remember any of this? The fact that you are concerned about your vitality in the future is actually validating Nikes stance - because that's what they are worried about, your vitality. You are a friggin Rock Star, right here, right now. What is gonna happen in the future is everyone's guess, the only thing we can do is keep on keeping on as you are doing so very well at, my dear friend. Love you and GREAT food for thought post! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17007704072604528862015-11-12T08:34:37.646-06:002015-11-12T08:34:37.646-06:00Ah.....so identify with this post.... and here is ...Ah.....so identify with this post.... and here is my big problem. I often find myself saying that when the kids are all out of the house(my youngest is in 4th grade so 8.5 years I guess), I'll have a lot more time to spend doing the things that I want to do like going to that yoga class that is during dinner time or taking more weekends away for various runs or retreats...but I do NOT want to do that. I know that when they are all out of the house I will be bawling my eyes out! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349956294278978742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51061783952723073412015-11-12T07:33:07.137-06:002015-11-12T07:33:07.137-06:00I'm just going to keep going as long as my bod...I'm just going to keep going as long as my body will let me! I have to say that changing up my training from high miles to low miles and cross training was just about the best thing I could have done!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24454812401227362632015-11-12T07:31:59.212-06:002015-11-12T07:31:59.212-06:00I'm in recovery mode from my marathon right no...I'm in recovery mode from my marathon right now. Since I have another marathon in April, I'm trying to behave myself and hold my miles down to about 20-22 per week. That's my base. It's been a month, and so I'm going to increase my miles on the weekends again. Like you, I always want to be ready to run a half! :P You're doing great!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62207871300958789712015-11-12T07:16:35.920-06:002015-11-12T07:16:35.920-06:00I continuously have that conversation with myself....I continuously have that conversation with myself... Just how much longer will I be able to run these kinds of miles? I made the drop about ten years ago from 50 miles per week to 40, then five years ago from 40 to 30-35. Now I'm wondering if I should drop it a little more... On the other hand, I'm "considering" entering the Chicago lottery, and if I get in train for a half, run the first half to 15 miles of the marathon and then run/walk the second half. I never ran Chicago during my prime, and I'd love to run it while my son and DIL live there. I wish my body felt as young and my mind does!<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81891230142746486532015-11-12T06:57:10.714-06:002015-11-12T06:57:10.714-06:00So enjoyed reading this and your pics are great. ...So enjoyed reading this and your pics are great. I started a running ( okay, my co-workers say my run is really a jog since I'm not fast) three years ago. I have a question though - sounds like you are deliberately limiting your miles. How much do you run in a week? I try to do 25-30 so I can always be ready to run a half. Is that reasonable in your opinion for someone 57?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16113402439325570230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85676819983165570172015-11-11T20:56:20.208-06:002015-11-11T20:56:20.208-06:00I want to keep going....I want to keep going....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79047493528312054392015-11-11T20:56:05.677-06:002015-11-11T20:56:05.677-06:00Well, thank you! I sure don't feel like I'...Well, thank you! I sure don't feel like I'm in my 50s! I agree with you about treating my body well. So far, it's treating me very well.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53603204784365681792015-11-11T20:54:48.671-06:002015-11-11T20:54:48.671-06:00BINGO. I say only one per year...I may end up with...BINGO. I say only one per year...I may end up with a fall marathon next year if the legs cooperate...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91283430514229059822015-11-11T20:54:10.915-06:002015-11-11T20:54:10.915-06:00That's right! I'm not giving THAT up!That's right! I'm not giving THAT up!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2908364880150590582015-11-11T20:53:35.173-06:002015-11-11T20:53:35.173-06:00I thought a person was supposed to mellow with age...I thought a person was supposed to mellow with age, but that isn't happening here! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70360460507510368212015-11-11T20:53:08.689-06:002015-11-11T20:53:08.689-06:00You are always so positive and encouraging! That m...You are always so positive and encouraging! That means so much to me, especially when I look at your race times! Sounds like you are running smarter too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54554005448757682382015-11-11T20:52:21.120-06:002015-11-11T20:52:21.120-06:00I hope so! Now if this damned PF would go away.I hope so! Now if this damned PF would go away.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com