tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post144580514174181803..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Race Recap: Universal Sole Valentine's Trail ChallengeWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11710795778502142032020-02-18T12:37:58.120-06:002020-02-18T12:37:58.120-06:00Awesome job, Wendy!! Yes I LOVE trail races - they...Awesome job, Wendy!! Yes I LOVE trail races - they are so much different than road and the community is great. USOLE does a wonderful job. Becca | Rabbit Food Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726318729401022072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85902903798857654882020-02-15T05:48:27.354-06:002020-02-15T05:48:27.354-06:00Great job, Wendy! I might have done one of their ...Great job, Wendy! I might have done one of their road races but not sure. I also like races that are well organized. That is so weird about the 2 port-a-potties. I would be nervous too.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54414712196957001642020-02-13T06:49:52.569-06:002020-02-13T06:49:52.569-06:00Oh, you know me, always the competitor! I couldn&#...Oh, you know me, always the competitor! I couldn't believe how fast those old ladies ran. :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45950940860739427422020-02-13T06:49:10.739-06:002020-02-13T06:49:10.739-06:00I like the whole thing--being in nature and no pre...I like the whole thing--being in nature and no pressure to push the pace. You should try it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76451188275914255762020-02-13T06:48:28.804-06:002020-02-13T06:48:28.804-06:00It's just the spark I needed!It's just the spark I needed!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2498609332842211522020-02-13T06:48:00.661-06:002020-02-13T06:48:00.661-06:00There's one in April in Palos--if you're i...There's one in April in Palos--if you're interested!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53844185423944101032020-02-13T06:47:19.603-06:002020-02-13T06:47:19.603-06:00Me too! <3Me too! <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24388478594484599402020-02-13T06:44:55.213-06:002020-02-13T06:44:55.213-06:00You're smart! Yesterday I ran on some trails a...You're smart! Yesterday I ran on some trails and tripped a couple of times on some roots. Luckily, I stayed upright!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39102045726431702842020-02-13T06:44:10.674-06:002020-02-13T06:44:10.674-06:00I'm surprised at how many trail races we have ...I'm surprised at how many trail races we have here. Who knew?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40387688444075535022020-02-13T06:43:42.906-06:002020-02-13T06:43:42.906-06:00It's always unnerving when something unexpecte...It's always unnerving when something unexpected like that happens!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59108602285120860662020-02-12T19:03:38.958-06:002020-02-12T19:03:38.958-06:00I have two comments. First and most important, I L...I have two comments. First and most important, I LOVE that photo of you. It's perfection. You look so great and HAPPY!!! Second of all, HOLY FAST TRAIL RUNNER!!! That's a GREAT pace for a trail race. I don't think I can keep up with you! Congrats again, my friend. So happy for you. <3Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4024208634752775202020-02-12T18:45:36.143-06:002020-02-12T18:45:36.143-06:00Sounds like a great experience! My husband likes t...Sounds like a great experience! My husband likes to run trail races and is always trying to get me to try one. I'm always afraid of tripping and falling - but you do make the atmosphere sound so appealing!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9705913567053296852020-02-12T17:41:11.953-06:002020-02-12T17:41:11.953-06:00What a fun experience! I've never done a trail...What a fun experience! I've never done a trail run and have never really considered one (since I dont run on trails). That atmosphere sounds so refreshing!<br />Thanks for linking up!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13958914763360753182020-02-12T11:46:14.978-06:002020-02-12T11:46:14.978-06:00Waiting for the porta-potty lines to clear before ...Waiting for the porta-potty lines to clear before starting the race? Oh, Tokyo, why can't you be like this trail race??? Congrats on a great race!The Accidental Marathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391171805727633722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24056435205122484932020-02-12T11:26:24.266-06:002020-02-12T11:26:24.266-06:00I love a good trail run. I've done a 10K, seve...I love a good trail run. I've done a 10K, several 5Ks and a Ragnar Trail Relay. They are so much more relaxed than road races, and I find everyone is so much more social and communal. I'm so glad you had a great experience and I hope you will enjoy many more events with them!Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55181066700817406622020-02-12T09:18:38.757-06:002020-02-12T09:18:38.757-06:00Congrats! That race is a win, 100%.
I don't ...Congrats! That race is a win, 100%. <br /><br />I don't run on trails, at least not if I can help it. After fracturing my pelvis, I'm super careful about running surfaces--even though that fracture wasn't from a fall, I can't help but think a fall would be Bad News for me.edj3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11137939126171451654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77718106383890238242020-02-12T07:48:10.906-06:002020-02-12T07:48:10.906-06:00A trail race is a trail race! I love them and wish...A trail race is a trail race! I love them and wish we had more out here where the trails are plentiful! It's true they are much more relaxed. You can't really worry about your time since the distances are more random and the terrain can vary so much. Good job and congratulations on your first!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48890266816096168672020-02-12T07:29:49.957-06:002020-02-12T07:29:49.957-06:00Sounds like such a fun race! I love trail races he...Sounds like such a fun race! I love trail races here in the Chicagoland/Great Lakes region. They may not be like out West, but they are fun! <br />Your comment about the planes made me think of hiking in Seattle! We were once hiking way out in the Cascades, but the air show was going on. Two jets flew threw the canyon and we all about jumped out of our skin! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73194042709105882512020-02-12T07:25:41.005-06:002020-02-12T07:25:41.005-06:00Now that you mention it, yes! I do remember that r...Now that you mention it, yes! I do remember that race series. I never ran them though. If you want to join me, there's a race in April in Palos.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82938679251042243332020-02-12T07:23:17.411-06:002020-02-12T07:23:17.411-06:00I don't know..Michelob Ultra seems to be takin...I don't know..Michelob Ultra seems to be taking over all the races here. I don't like it at all. It's nice to find a race with real beer!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15773104762369775332020-02-12T07:22:33.030-06:002020-02-12T07:22:33.030-06:00100% agree and this is definitely something I can ...100% agree and this is definitely something I can grow old with.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16441240877773508152020-02-12T07:22:13.814-06:002020-02-12T07:22:13.814-06:00Ha! You're too kind. I was just surprised how ...Ha! You're too kind. I was just surprised how many women in my age group beat me--it was such a small race! Always the competitor, I am...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24746567515491515382020-02-12T07:20:20.988-06:002020-02-12T07:20:20.988-06:00I think you would like it. There's not as much...I think you would like it. There's not as much pressure to go fast. Just to go.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85485643361790752232020-02-12T07:19:54.542-06:002020-02-12T07:19:54.542-06:00I'm pretty sure I already am! What a nice chan...I'm pretty sure I already am! What a nice change of pace...literally! <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61878356209319812912020-02-12T07:13:58.460-06:002020-02-12T07:13:58.460-06:00Who knew, right?Who knew, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com