About Me


"40 is the old age of youth, 50 is the youth of old age"--Victor Hugo

Ok, so I'm young again. Married mom of 2 teenage boys, this running thing has got me through life for the last 20-odd years. Recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, I look at this new challenge to just motivate me even more. I've always refused to be defined by my age, and now I won't be defined by my diagnosis. I can't stop and I won't stop! 

I'm not a girly girl, a red hat lady...don't like bunco or bridge. I'm not good at small talk. My job as a pediatric nurse practitioner has me talking all day and running alone is heaven.

My favorite distance is the half marathon, and I've done plenty of them. I've done all the distances except the ultra. For me running is fun, and I want to keep it that way. Training plans, speed work, repeats, hill work...that's like a job! I'll do the work I need to do to meet my goals but have begun exploring alternative ways of training. I've incorporated cross fit into my regimen and am pleased with the results I'm seeing. I also do yoga to maintain flexibility, and I have a road bike for cross training as well.

Come along for a run! Or a ride...

You can find me:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/takingoldrunningmomhome
Instagram: instagram.com/wendyistakingthelongwayhome
Twitter: twitter.com/oldrunningmom
Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/oldrunningmom


9 comments :

  1. Becky @ Olives n WineFebruary 2, 2015 at 5:03 PM

    I'm so glad I found you through the Take The Leap challenge! I'm going to read all of your running posts now :) I'd love to hear about how you eased back into running post-baby. The thought of that terrifies me!

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    1. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeFebruary 2, 2015 at 6:30 PM

      I'm glad too! Full disclosure: my boys are now teenagers! But I'm happy to share my post pregnancy running tips any time!

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  2. The Emerging RunnerFebruary 22, 2015 at 7:27 AM

    I really like your blog and your narrative in your posts. Too bad you don't live on Long Island. I think you'd fit in great with the Runsketeers : )

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    1. Wendy at Taking the Long Way HomeFebruary 22, 2015 at 11:23 AM

      Well thank you! I wish I could meet the Runsketeers...maybe at a race someday?

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  3. UnknownApril 2, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    What you are is a BAD A$$ :)

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  4. Bradley on the RunJune 25, 2015 at 12:20 AM

    Wendy, I've nominated you for a Liebster Award! Visit my blog and pay it forward! :-)
    http://bit.ly/1QR8CWC

    - Bradley

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  5. MelissaFebruary 22, 2016 at 8:13 AM

    Cross training is so important! I'm glad you've figured out you have to do more than just run to train for running! ;-)

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  6. JessNovember 23, 2016 at 12:38 AM

    I love your take on running bc it definitely shouldnt be a job! Also interested to read how you do your crosstraining bc I am currently working on being better about that :))

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