tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post318420662934330374..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: 11 Race Day Running Hacks That Might Be a Game ChangerWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76758339145709721602017-04-02T18:27:18.069-05:002017-04-02T18:27:18.069-05:00Thanks for the tips! The mantras I use are "I...Thanks for the tips! The mantras I use are "I can and I will" and "strong enough". Helps keep my mind in the game!Allisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5285043076442896012017-04-02T16:41:22.502-05:002017-04-02T16:41:22.502-05:00That's a great mantra!That's a great mantra!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31137734001412596932017-04-02T16:41:07.803-05:002017-04-02T16:41:07.803-05:00I've heard from a few folks that we need a #ho...I've heard from a few folks that we need a #holottafun bracelet!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43903349714884786632017-04-02T16:40:33.132-05:002017-04-02T16:40:33.132-05:00I also keep my foil wraps--those always come in ha...I also keep my foil wraps--those always come in handy too.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43811868107296216092017-04-02T16:34:04.960-05:002017-04-02T16:34:04.960-05:00That might be a little long to put on a bracelet.....That might be a little long to put on a bracelet... :p but I like it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66422369398520022122017-04-01T21:32:33.501-05:002017-04-01T21:32:33.501-05:00These are great tips to make race day go more smoo...These are great tips to make race day go more smoothly. My mantra is "you've got this" when things get tough. Especially when I'm battling those last few miles of a half marathon or a killer hill.MGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17179348200528182699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10223734730461944782017-03-31T09:00:25.396-05:002017-03-31T09:00:25.396-05:00Oh My! I never thought of showering in my running...Oh My! I never thought of showering in my running clothes but I have been known to throw them in the shower to rinse them out. Great idea! and I agree, you should never leave home without some wipes, lord have mercy! We need a #holottafun bracelet!Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85329974408211850762017-03-31T00:54:58.218-05:002017-03-31T00:54:58.218-05:00Most of my goal races are out of town so I make su...Most of my goal races are out of town so I make sure to get Flat Karen ready as soon as we get to the hotel. I don't want to find out I forgot something in the wee hours of the morning!<br /><br />I ended up keeping my warmups for the Boston Marathon in 2015 when it was wet and cold. I finished in a black chenille sweater and my gardening gloves. I was so happy to have something that fit me well that I will never shop Goodwill for my warmup again. Instead I get them from my closet so I know they'll fit. :) This year, I'll repeat my Boston warmups. Maybe this time, I'll actually part with them. hehe.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212228308225991239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2800945851364832732017-03-30T17:50:01.616-05:002017-03-30T17:50:01.616-05:00I save all my old PJs for race morning throwaways....I save all my old PJs for race morning throwaways. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06989932864146201571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68135666289944568612017-03-30T17:23:30.679-05:002017-03-30T17:23:30.679-05:00I like the Believe it, Achieve it mantra...althoug...I like the Believe it, Achieve it mantra...although my own is what doesn't kill me makes me stringer....I tend to every group run with well that was good, we didn't die. lolToni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17309014117340181822017-03-30T16:57:46.880-05:002017-03-30T16:57:46.880-05:00I've bought stuff at Target but never for thro...I've bought stuff at Target but never for throwaways! But socks on clearance for arm warmers could work!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42951598390584855342017-03-30T16:56:50.761-05:002017-03-30T16:56:50.761-05:00If I wasn't running Grandmas, I'd do the h...If I wasn't running Grandmas, I'd do the half!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64959623938169898982017-03-30T16:55:35.441-05:002017-03-30T16:55:35.441-05:00It's nice to rinse out the clothes and hang th...It's nice to rinse out the clothes and hang them to dry before you do the wash!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33566669279781623662017-03-30T16:55:04.107-05:002017-03-30T16:55:04.107-05:00Right?Right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28962016325659743562017-03-30T16:54:50.730-05:002017-03-30T16:54:50.730-05:00Do you want me to send you some Tailwind? PM me!Do you want me to send you some Tailwind? PM me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54742664218157642332017-03-30T14:24:17.898-05:002017-03-30T14:24:17.898-05:00I love that your husband brought you a whole box f...I love that your husband brought you a whole box filled with throw aways! So great. Sometimes I go to Target and get kids' stuff in XL on clearance 😊and I never thought to shower IN my clothes. That is genius!VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55546019147996085332017-03-30T13:53:52.856-05:002017-03-30T13:53:52.856-05:00Mantra would be "We gOT this" and I woul...Mantra would be "We gOT this" and I would choose the half or 5k! I'm running the Mt Charest. half in April, so it might not be enough time to be ready for a marathon but I'd want to work on speed and try the half or 5k!K Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10652458511924266223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35882415034556629672017-03-30T13:16:22.597-05:002017-03-30T13:16:22.597-05:00Great tips and reminders as well. I am running Chi...Great tips and reminders as well. I am running Chicago this year and haven't even thought about what I am going to need on race day. The shower thing was new to me, never heard it but willing to try it. Sometimes after the run, I don't want to do anything except get in the shower....this could work! :) Cathyhttp://running2run.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11621045059754572172017-03-30T08:14:55.061-05:002017-03-30T08:14:55.061-05:00These are great tips and wear a little mantra real...These are great tips and wear a little mantra really does help <3Annmariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667924422069420830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67844259820573097962017-03-30T08:10:51.627-05:002017-03-30T08:10:51.627-05:00These are all great tips! I need to try Tailwind, ...These are all great tips! I need to try Tailwind, a know a lot of triathletes love it. My mantra would be: "She said she could, so she did." Angela Camposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865177278607438558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34527772645382912362017-03-30T08:03:09.019-05:002017-03-30T08:03:09.019-05:00Oh, that's nice of you!Oh, that's nice of you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59969601629209315982017-03-30T08:02:53.556-05:002017-03-30T08:02:53.556-05:00Think of showering as your "pre-wash"......Think of showering as your "pre-wash"...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13453747182571870212017-03-30T08:02:05.633-05:002017-03-30T08:02:05.633-05:00I've seen other runners doing that! Great idea...I've seen other runners doing that! Great idea!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56660393921302057482017-03-30T08:01:46.238-05:002017-03-30T08:01:46.238-05:00It's those tough times that give us our mantra...It's those tough times that give us our mantras!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19461240552000868502017-03-30T08:01:17.615-05:002017-03-30T08:01:17.615-05:00Haha, great hacks! The only gowns we have are the ...Haha, great hacks! The only gowns we have are the plastic isolation gowns--I guess those would work!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com