tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post3439512765489199741..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: It's a Dilemma: What's a runner to do after she finishes a goal race?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89272132247274084002016-05-17T18:31:03.176-05:002016-05-17T18:31:03.176-05:00I love your strength training goals! Those will de...I love your strength training goals! Those will definitely benefit your running, whatever you decide. You're in that phase I love. Still basking in post-race glory and trying to nail down what you want to shoot for next. I know you're goal-oriented, and you want to have a goal, but I think you should enjoy this process. At this point in time, the possibilities are essentially endless. Have fun weighing the pros and cons and deciding what you want to do next. Don't let it rob your enjoyment of Big Sur, though!<br /><br />Also, sorry to hear North Face doesn't work for your schedule. Bummer.Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484494180842875733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40958462261451372092016-05-15T06:27:10.899-05:002016-05-15T06:27:10.899-05:00Good luck at the Chicago Half!Good luck at the Chicago Half!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14536314735788174732016-05-15T06:26:42.438-05:002016-05-15T06:26:42.438-05:00I like having goals, I really need them, but somet...I like having goals, I really need them, but sometimes it's great to just run.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68310473108412792392016-05-14T20:33:13.416-05:002016-05-14T20:33:13.416-05:00I felt the same way after Ragnar Trail Richmond tw...I felt the same way after Ragnar Trail Richmond two weekends ago, but with the Chicago Spring Half still ahead I didn't have much time to get down. After Chicago will be a whole different story because I'll only have local little races after that.<br /><br />Thanks, Wendy, for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1737364020079429202016-05-14T06:53:57.976-05:002016-05-14T06:53:57.976-05:00After running 2 marathons back to back within 2 mo...After running 2 marathons back to back within 2 months I had that feeling of hanging in the air a bit. At this point I was in Marathon training for over 6 months and I didn't realize until it was over how much I loved sticking with a strict training schedule, day in and day out. It's actually a beautiful thing. After running on my own for a week I truly started missing a training schedule and goal. I guess marathon training teaches you things far beyond the finishing line.It's great you have some races planned for this year though. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132685618742323452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21887218313803929382016-05-14T06:12:44.645-05:002016-05-14T06:12:44.645-05:00It really is fun, and that's the goal for the ...It really is fun, and that's the goal for the rest of the year!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76126403650487324682016-05-13T20:47:26.694-05:002016-05-13T20:47:26.694-05:00I definitely like it better when I have goals ahea...I definitely like it better when I have goals ahead. Love that you will be focusing on the half! Such a fun distance!Organic Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503199089967392090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33953169856688988462016-05-13T07:07:32.907-05:002016-05-13T07:07:32.907-05:00I'm looking forward to changing it up a bit!I'm looking forward to changing it up a bit!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35771999174871577162016-05-12T20:32:10.286-05:002016-05-12T20:32:10.286-05:00I think you're taking some well deserved time ...I think you're taking some well deserved time off, lady! I wish I could do pull-ups... I can barely do a push up! ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77169884426086989272016-05-12T15:20:22.723-05:002016-05-12T15:20:22.723-05:00Pullups are really hard! I'm not giving up eit...Pullups are really hard! I'm not giving up either!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51822053506075718752016-05-12T15:19:30.621-05:002016-05-12T15:19:30.621-05:00I think it's going to be fun! I'll try to ...I think it's going to be fun! I'll try to challenge myself to combat the heat.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23102827784482418202016-05-12T15:14:35.985-05:002016-05-12T15:14:35.985-05:00Pullups are on my 2016 goal list...let's just ...Pullups are on my 2016 goal list...let's just say I feel like it is an insurmountable goal. I feel like I am gaining strength at a snails pace. But I won't give up! I have a doorway bar and the band for assistance and make a point to work on it every day. Gianna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09499890015030927758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47383270240429784732016-05-12T15:04:03.753-05:002016-05-12T15:04:03.753-05:00I'd say I'm definitely goal oriented, even...I'd say I'm definitely goal oriented, even if they're "little" :) I like your idea of strength goals and that's something similar to what I'm working on as I work towards my big goal of a marathon PR. <br /><br />RnR Chicago sounds like fun (but hot, lol!). I've heard good things about that raceAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10786291500572689794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47350808743990019852016-05-12T13:23:01.533-05:002016-05-12T13:23:01.533-05:00Well for sure Chicago--and you just never know abo...Well for sure Chicago--and you just never know about LV...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25616434821235542912016-05-12T13:22:33.642-05:002016-05-12T13:22:33.642-05:00I'd love to do RnR LV--I just don't know i...I'd love to do RnR LV--I just don't know if we can swing it this year! I know my hubs would love to go on a racecation for this one. You never know, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1086466993158269972016-05-12T09:07:18.783-05:002016-05-12T09:07:18.783-05:00YES on Rock N Roll Chicago as I plan on running it...YES on Rock N Roll Chicago as I plan on running it too! I also second VITA's suggestion on RnR Las Vegas since I think I'll be there as well. How cool would it be to meet up in VEGAS???<br /><br />I'm with you on the pull-up goal. I've actually looked up a few training plans for pull-ups, and it's a lot about back strength in addition to arm strength. I have a friend who recently achieved the goal and it took her two years to do it!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18421830757341620812016-05-12T06:04:13.426-05:002016-05-12T06:04:13.426-05:00Haha, I'm hoping for just one pullup! My 16 ye...Haha, I'm hoping for just one pullup! My 16 year old son is a gymnast as well. He's so strong! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32931892175404069262016-05-12T06:03:28.827-05:002016-05-12T06:03:28.827-05:00I'm like you--I can do handstand with the safe...I'm like you--I can do handstand with the safety of the wall! So yes! Let's do this together!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13433419133948308652016-05-12T05:28:04.322-05:002016-05-12T05:28:04.322-05:00You hit the nail on the head with "they don&#...You hit the nail on the head with "they don't have to be big, they just have to be achievable!" YES to that. Also, may I suggest running the Las Vegas Rock and Roll half? It's purely selfish. I'm running it and would love to meet up!!! If not...maybe the Chicago marathon next year? That is a bucket list for me :-)VITA Train for Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03234217387488085208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81410386695602387592016-05-12T00:00:24.935-05:002016-05-12T00:00:24.935-05:00My daughter has challenged me to do a handstand an...My daughter has challenged me to do a handstand and pull up. As a gymnast, she can do both unassisted. She has worked hard at both this year. <br /><br />The pull up is oe of my fitness goals too. I was hopin for 10 by the end of the year, I may have to adjust that to 5....they are really hard. <br /><br />Your summer races sounds fun even though they could be really warm. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03807783929442048491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59279832320819607852016-05-11T22:27:09.985-05:002016-05-11T22:27:09.985-05:00Yay to handstand! and pull ups too!!...DO IT!!!......Yay to handstand! and pull ups too!!...DO IT!!!.....and send good tips. I can get up to hand stand with wall no prob. Yet I cant leave the security of the wall. sigh. And pullups with bands help.....but still a struggle. sigh again. Lets do this together!!!<br /><br />charliemomohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785863360208592767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79500954478582546932016-05-11T20:36:19.134-05:002016-05-11T20:36:19.134-05:00You have to go! Who is going to drink with me?You have to go! Who is going to drink with me?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31359327875877970672016-05-11T20:35:52.950-05:002016-05-11T20:35:52.950-05:00I can do headstand, and no, you won't break yo...I can do headstand, and no, you won't break your neck. For sure not your head. After all, your neck/head isn't what's holding you up, it's your arms!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76603294794178523482016-05-11T20:35:04.977-05:002016-05-11T20:35:04.977-05:00My wallet isn't the issue. It's my FEET!My wallet isn't the issue. It's my FEET! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60672722813335308662016-05-11T20:34:40.971-05:002016-05-11T20:34:40.971-05:00You will get it done! My first was when I was 49. ...You will get it done! My first was when I was 49. Hey, it was a bucket list thing...<br /><br />Looking forward to December as well!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com