tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post350008574433400370..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Desperately Seeking EnduranceWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37721065219386917422019-09-08T19:34:53.443-05:002019-09-08T19:34:53.443-05:00Thank you, friend! I'm enjoying this mix of st...Thank you, friend! I'm enjoying this mix of stuff and isn't that what it's all about?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11340190328197127782019-09-04T12:26:29.570-05:002019-09-04T12:26:29.570-05:00I totally get it -- the wanting to push the pace a...I totally get it -- the wanting to push the pace and distance, yet also not really caring. It's a delicate balance! And yes, you could run in the dark before work but that doesn't sound that appealing to be honest... :) Keep on keepin' on because you're doing great!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30854530144832771852019-09-03T18:57:20.477-05:002019-09-03T18:57:20.477-05:00I guess I am too! It was ridiculously hard. Pretty...I guess I am too! It was ridiculously hard. Pretty sure that's why no one showed up for class. I'm so glad I did it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24777840015823267162019-09-03T18:53:46.813-05:002019-09-03T18:53:46.813-05:00Yep, I hate it too. Even more, I hate that you'...Yep, I hate it too. Even more, I hate that you're fighting Breast CA. Leave us alone!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32176522205371368202019-09-03T09:18:19.449-05:002019-09-03T09:18:19.449-05:00That's great you were able to do 8 miles! Run-...That's great you were able to do 8 miles! Run-walk intervals are such an effective tool. Your strength workouts are amazing - I'm in awe of that CF workout! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39764647235229408912019-09-03T09:07:33.957-05:002019-09-03T09:07:33.957-05:00Hopefully. Hopefully. TravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48058012754195657172019-09-03T07:19:16.537-05:002019-09-03T07:19:16.537-05:00So in an odd sort of way, I'm comforted in kno...So in an odd sort of way, I'm comforted in knowing I'm not the only one looking for more endurance and better-feeling if not actually better runs. Hate that you have RA and it's impacting your fitness goals but I so appreciate that you keep it real. Stupid diseases :(edj3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11137939126171451654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20467103143003033442019-09-03T06:07:53.926-05:002019-09-03T06:07:53.926-05:00I hope so too!I hope so too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35142237173882949532019-09-03T02:06:58.950-05:002019-09-03T02:06:58.950-05:00It will be interesting to see if I can just sustai...It will be interesting to see if I can just sustain this 13:30 pace for longer and longer, in which case I would know I could trot on and on and actually get the same time I get from going a bit faster at the start and a lot slower at the end!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43920948010557233232019-09-02T18:09:37.964-05:002019-09-02T18:09:37.964-05:00Your crossfit workouts are intense! It's great...Your crossfit workouts are intense! It's great that you were able to get 8 miles - hope that is a sign of good things to come!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28809869737900654482019-09-02T13:54:04.211-05:002019-09-02T13:54:04.211-05:00I've had a few 8 milers, so let's see wher...I've had a few 8 milers, so let's see where this takes me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29380800400090141482019-09-02T13:51:09.018-05:002019-09-02T13:51:09.018-05:00It's always good to have something else...It's always good to have something else...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78893177030730560072019-09-02T13:50:47.346-05:002019-09-02T13:50:47.346-05:00I know you get it! Thank goodness for other activi...I know you get it! Thank goodness for other activities.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79799811301831757062019-09-02T11:13:23.602-05:002019-09-02T11:13:23.602-05:00My strength training had to take a back burner ove...My strength training had to take a back burner over the summer - I'm looking forward to getting back into it this month. Hope your 8-miler is a positive sign for more good runs ahead!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647383150283618698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48099062150267350412019-09-02T11:05:59.328-05:002019-09-02T11:05:59.328-05:00I hope you find your running mojo soon!!! Happy th...I hope you find your running mojo soon!!! Happy that crossfit is there to fill a need for you. I am having to take a break from crossfit right now so thankfully I still have running.Organic Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17804511079782121402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35259413457969559952019-09-02T08:55:25.156-05:002019-09-02T08:55:25.156-05:00You know I'd be nowhere without my crosstraini...You know I'd be nowhere without my crosstraining. I'm glad CF is there for you while running is being a jerk. It all ebbs and flows. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3273287317758498072019-09-02T08:23:04.863-05:002019-09-02T08:23:04.863-05:00I feel very fortunate to have access to such a gre...I feel very fortunate to have access to such a great backup plan!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72320027257069629342019-09-02T08:18:49.260-05:002019-09-02T08:18:49.260-05:00That's a huge win and hopefully as you strengt...That's a huge win and hopefully as you strengthen those leg muscles, the knees won't take so much of a pounding!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45353246795278551912019-09-02T08:15:05.812-05:002019-09-02T08:15:05.812-05:00That's exactly what I'm hoping for the run...That's exactly what I'm hoping for the run/walk intervals. Fingers crossed that's exactly what happens!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36071553889073735672019-09-02T08:11:25.158-05:002019-09-02T08:11:25.158-05:00I never ever thought I'd do CF. But as running...I never ever thought I'd do CF. But as running has become more of a challenge for me, CF has done a nice job of keeping me fit. It is a great box and I'm having a lot of fun!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89572829301951880852019-09-02T08:10:24.907-05:002019-09-02T08:10:24.907-05:00I hope that day comes very soon! <3I hope that day comes very soon! <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76589444829534531352019-09-02T08:07:22.936-05:002019-09-02T08:07:22.936-05:00I know you love your strength training! You back m...I know you love your strength training! You back muscles are #goals!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35017407760275548592019-09-02T08:01:30.739-05:002019-09-02T08:01:30.739-05:00I watched that game--it was a blowout! I hope the ...I watched that game--it was a blowout! I hope the Badgers can crush their Big 10 opponents like that. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21494473664811372002019-09-02T07:55:45.599-05:002019-09-02T07:55:45.599-05:00All the years of running have taken a toll on my b...All the years of running have taken a toll on my body and cross training is keeping me active! I couldn't do all that pounding anymore. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22939514516154137022019-09-02T07:51:09.075-05:002019-09-02T07:51:09.075-05:00Everyone should have cross training built into the...Everyone should have cross training built into their regime--as I always say, runners can't live on miles alone!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com