tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post3139547899690719977..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: 5 Fun Facts about Running that You May Not Have Known #YakTraxWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46924279117706943802016-03-16T19:45:30.305-05:002016-03-16T19:45:30.305-05:00Gotta love the Nimbus!! Definitely my go to shoe a...Gotta love the Nimbus!! Definitely my go to shoe as well as I am a natural born heel striker too and I love the cushion. I've been doing a lot of strength training recently. Not as hard core as you, but when I was running I definitely noticed a difference!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36089541371511019632016-03-07T14:56:44.789-06:002016-03-07T14:56:44.789-06:00I switched to Nike Free sneakers last summer and I...I switched to Nike Free sneakers last summer and I love them! After suffering hip pain, and shin splints, the minimalist were one thing that helped, weight training was another huge help! <br /><br />The more I read on fueling, the more I see that it's a personal choice for every runner! I am the crazy person who can eat a bagel with cream cheese and half a cup of coffee before a race, and do just fine. Where if my fiancé has anything more than a protein bar, he wills like he will throw up. I'm learning how to fuel for a marathon, and so far, two bites of a trail mix cookie half way through long runs help me finish the run. <br /><br />Thank you for the information ! Anahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16110855725544210793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75056676710071592432016-03-06T06:29:41.749-06:002016-03-06T06:29:41.749-06:00I'm pretty sure that I'll be running this ...I'm pretty sure that I'll be running this one slow! The heat and I are not friends, when it comes to running! Now if I could get my foot to behave...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86012980891270488012016-03-06T06:28:45.694-06:002016-03-06T06:28:45.694-06:00I'm heading to Florida this week! I'm exci...I'm heading to Florida this week! I'm excited for some warm weather!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43981888715157987282016-03-05T23:42:04.603-06:002016-03-05T23:42:04.603-06:00So much great info in one little post. Yes, I agre...So much great info in one little post. Yes, I agree, Wendy, whatever shoe works best for you is the best running shoe. Had I not found my maximal Hokas about 3 months ago, I'm not sure if I would be still running at this point. They really keep my foot pain at bay. <br />It doesn't surprise me that strength training makes you a better runner, it strengthens your body as a whole. If I were still living Up North, I would definitely get Yak Trax, as well. I remember me slip sliding away though ice and storm in New York - not funny! Or maybe a little:):)<br />One more week and you'll be facing the Florida heat Wendy! Mid day it's already in the mid 80s! You can do it though, you're a tough cookie and that Half will only be your warm up before the Marathon anyway! I'll be cheering you on from Palm Beach! Love the pic in the snow! I miss running in the cold, believe it or not:)Ilka@Ilkasblog.comhttp://www.ilkasblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35405726762225087362016-03-05T19:27:02.766-06:002016-03-05T19:27:02.766-06:00I love this post! I am definitely going to have t...I love this post! I am definitely going to have to try tailwind, I had so many stomach issues during my first marathon and I don't want a repeat of they this year! I am thankful that I now live in Florida and have no need for yaktraxToni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35565102263933051732016-03-05T06:26:43.356-06:002016-03-05T06:26:43.356-06:00Trail running camp sounds like so much fun! I neve...Trail running camp sounds like so much fun! I never knew there was such a thing!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73347900371057033652016-03-05T06:22:48.005-06:002016-03-05T06:22:48.005-06:00I envy that ability to run in the heat so easily. ...I envy that ability to run in the heat so easily. I had several friends run the LA marathon recently, and the heat didn't seem to faze them. Last year's Chicago marathon was about 80 degrees on the back half, and I just wilted...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43203358498703969002016-03-04T21:07:27.778-06:002016-03-04T21:07:27.778-06:00You so reminded me to try the tailwind that I boug...You so reminded me to try the tailwind that I bought! Everyone at the trail running camp I went to back in October totally raved about it. I keep forgetting to try it! Tomorrow for sure!! I don't even know what my shoes are considered, regular I guess. I've worn the same style for years and years Mizuno Wave Creation. I guess they'd be considered more cushy, like not minimal at all. I love strength training and seeing your strength training pictures on your blog posts!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575202302378690289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68197798367165594402016-03-04T20:19:38.600-06:002016-03-04T20:19:38.600-06:00I'm a horrible wimp. As a Californian, I find ...I'm a horrible wimp. As a Californian, I find it extremely difficult to run in wind, cold (anything below 40), or rain. Just can't. won't. I love love love running in the bright warm sun....i know, i know....so bad. That said, I ran Boston in 2003 in 80plus degrees, the hottest on record at the time, and it felt AWESOME.....poor east coasters. I imagine it's just what we are used to....and regardless of acclimating, it's the weather with which we associate our sweet sweet endorphins. ;)<br />charliemomohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785863360208592767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82595346435841203632016-03-04T19:48:08.417-06:002016-03-04T19:48:08.417-06:00I've been having foot issues too. I just don&#...I've been having foot issues too. I just don't go to the doctor so no one tells me to stop running! :pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72151759242934502802016-03-04T19:26:36.581-06:002016-03-04T19:26:36.581-06:00Good to know about the ice bathes because I HATE t...Good to know about the ice bathes because I HATE them!!!! I am going to look into using tailwind for training for my first ultra if I can ever get this stupid foot healed!redaussie3https://www.blogger.com/profile/09417091932572868865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9015671825109026712016-03-04T18:10:31.772-06:002016-03-04T18:10:31.772-06:00You have to do what works for you! I wish my GI is...You have to do what works for you! I wish my GI issues were getting better but that isn't the case. The Tailwind has been a godsend for me.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75827562357194166722016-03-04T18:09:53.434-06:002016-03-04T18:09:53.434-06:00I was glad to learn that about the cold, but I pre...I was glad to learn that about the cold, but I pretty much knew it from experience! Those legs just don't want to go when it's bitter cold!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56619190059584668022016-03-04T18:09:06.229-06:002016-03-04T18:09:06.229-06:00I'd welcome it! I should probably write a whol...I'd welcome it! I should probably write a whole post on shoes--heck, I've had so many foot issues I could write a book!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47551929214852407182016-03-04T18:08:16.763-06:002016-03-04T18:08:16.763-06:00Same here--I don't routinely take baths. Altho...Same here--I don't routinely take baths. Altho if I had a hot tub, that would be a different story!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48471940076809762592016-03-04T18:07:24.187-06:002016-03-04T18:07:24.187-06:00So interesting... You may know that I run in the N...So interesting... You may know that I run in the Nike Free, and did the entire marathon in them. Everyone is always surprised that I run in a barefoot shoe, but that is what works best for me. Someone in my running group gave me a sample of tailwind and swears by it, but I haven't tried it yet. You've convinced me to give it a try on my next long run. I definitely get GI issues, although they have been getting better over the years.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08349956294278978742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26716320597096516942016-03-04T16:49:23.534-06:002016-03-04T16:49:23.534-06:00Thank you for saying that running in the bitter co...Thank you for saying that running in the bitter cold is hard because I felt like there was something wrong with me! When its mid 20s or below my legs take SO long to warm up and do not want to move as fast. <br />I got my first pair of Yaktrax this year (I think the newest version) and they've worked great so far!Lisa @ Running Out Of Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08182384531758005079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14074622555486071152016-03-04T16:11:24.652-06:002016-03-04T16:11:24.652-06:00Oh that bathtub/heat thing is interesting. So is t...Oh that bathtub/heat thing is interesting. So is the shoe thing. My PT use to run competitively for Nike and says those are the worst shoes and so cheaply made. I never ran in nikes so I don't have an opinion on that. <br />I do like the super cushy shoes but have also heard they may promote injuries. This concept I am very interested in. I'd love to have a discussion with you just about shoes!!! -MFairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22073061510239438282016-03-04T15:02:55.810-06:002016-03-04T15:02:55.810-06:00Interesting study on heat training, although I can...Interesting study on heat training, although I can't remember the last time I took a bath! Funny you mention running shoes - I've tried minimal Nike Frees to maximal Hokas - both didn't work for my feet and eventually settled for the type of shoes I've been wearing which are stability shoes, the Asics GTs currently works best for my feet but I hate it when they update the shoes each year and the shoes I was used to wearing become endangered.Elaine @myRUNexperimenthttp://myrunexperiment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88904598932829980652016-03-04T14:52:44.396-06:002016-03-04T14:52:44.396-06:00What do they say? It ain't the heat, it's ...What do they say? It ain't the heat, it's the humidity? Isn't that the truth! Wish you could join me in Florida!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66419797835883259152016-03-04T14:52:12.169-06:002016-03-04T14:52:12.169-06:00I'm intrigued by Hokas, but you know us old fo...I'm intrigued by Hokas, but you know us old folks. Change is hard.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3258701087030228352016-03-04T14:51:52.628-06:002016-03-04T14:51:52.628-06:00Oh, I'd never do strength training on my own. ...Oh, I'd never do strength training on my own. I definitely need my coach to push me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32964603580834295252016-03-04T14:51:26.257-06:002016-03-04T14:51:26.257-06:00That aging thing is exactly why I started strength...That aging thing is exactly why I started strength training. That and I can't do those high miles anymore.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18438385462559845572016-03-04T14:50:56.342-06:002016-03-04T14:50:56.342-06:00My pre-workout fuel is coffee and chocolate soy mi...My pre-workout fuel is coffee and chocolate soy milk. Works for me..Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com