tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post3543522313085860006..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Chicago Marathon recap-Redemption!!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46585574251076187802015-06-16T12:38:22.630-05:002015-06-16T12:38:22.630-05:00It's a great race in my hometown. I'm look...It's a great race in my hometown. I'm looking forward to doing it again!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76969870754339420682015-06-16T12:37:54.911-05:002015-06-16T12:37:54.911-05:00I'm running my best in my 50s--and who saw tha...I'm running my best in my 50s--and who saw that coming? Not me. Turning 50 was so traumatic for me. Turns out it's been a fun ride so far!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17322733401733645082015-06-16T12:37:06.954-05:002015-06-16T12:37:06.954-05:00Still my favorite of all time. There will never be...Still my favorite of all time. There will never be another like it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10646658775438509272015-06-16T12:14:17.880-05:002015-06-16T12:14:17.880-05:00Love this recap! I can see why you loved this rac...Love this recap! I can see why you loved this race so much. Your joy shines in all your photos! I'd love to run Chicago one day!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttp://www.runwithnoregrets.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76917630979280793492015-06-16T11:09:15.137-05:002015-06-16T11:09:15.137-05:00Loved this recap! I've connected with you on ...Loved this recap! I've connected with you on Twitter recently, and so glad to find you again as part of the linkup. You are awesome, and an inspiration. I turned 40 this year, had a mini heart attack over it, but people like you are helping me to see that the best part of my life is just starting. Thank you! - Hillari Hillarihttp://www.runningonpinot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6516255131646493852015-06-16T09:28:10.797-05:002015-06-16T09:28:10.797-05:00Congrats - what a great race. I need someone to t...Congrats - what a great race. I need someone to tape my toe!!Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8304384618452120172014-10-22T20:58:08.008-05:002014-10-22T20:58:08.008-05:00I'm still basking in the glow of my success! I...I'm still basking in the glow of my success! It was such a happy day for me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17243363043593427232014-10-22T14:34:06.361-05:002014-10-22T14:34:06.361-05:00Congratulations on an excellent race! I love readi...Congratulations on an excellent race! I love reading all the Chicago recaps because it takes me right back. That 312 at the finish line was amazing! You had an amazing race...great job!!Angie @ A Mother's Pacehttp://amotherspace.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21245435544408404162014-10-18T13:09:01.409-05:002014-10-18T13:09:01.409-05:00Thanks Mary!!! It was an amazing experience!!Thanks Mary!!! It was an amazing experience!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36969661828796077082014-10-18T13:08:43.575-05:002014-10-18T13:08:43.575-05:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40347201921427266122014-10-18T12:36:00.099-05:002014-10-18T12:36:00.099-05:00Wow, what a fantastic race, I'm really happy f...Wow, what a fantastic race, I'm really happy for you!Mary @ Fit and Fedhttp://fitandfed.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57241787255768960612014-10-18T08:13:01.828-05:002014-10-18T08:13:01.828-05:00What an awesome race! Congrats! I love your posi...What an awesome race! Congrats! I love your positive attitude and focus! So glad to have discovered your blog, too! Look forward to reading more!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13566183193529841461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11970749225812552722014-10-17T20:03:06.128-05:002014-10-17T20:03:06.128-05:00I keep asking myself, if I didn't have all tho...I keep asking myself, if I didn't have all those stops, would I have been faster? I don't know...and I don't think so! I got a chance to regroup and catch my breath each time. Except for the stupid technology glitch! I couldn't be happier with the outcome and I got to have my post race beer. I'd love to do MCM with you in the future. This race made me sooooooo happy! I can't wait for you to crush yours. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44899764094769287752014-10-17T20:00:57.566-05:002014-10-17T20:00:57.566-05:00I did! It was fun, just how I wanted it to be! Who...I did! It was fun, just how I wanted it to be! Who knew?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72939451626380185282014-10-17T19:28:57.200-05:002014-10-17T19:28:57.200-05:00AHHHHHHHH!!! Wendy!!! SOOOOOO proud of you!! I kne...AHHHHHHHH!!! Wendy!!! SOOOOOO proud of you!! I knew you were going to rock this. I was on the edge of my seat reading this even though I even knew the outcome. And so impressive with all of your stops too, you were cruising! I hope I can have the same redemption next weekend at MCM.. I've set the same goal 4:30 with hopes that is a BIG cushion. Only time will tell!! Hugs!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-124118407694946112014-10-17T16:44:04.502-05:002014-10-17T16:44:04.502-05:00Good for you! Sounds like you had an amazing expe...Good for you! Sounds like you had an amazing experience. That's how it shoudl be! Debbie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10056444524919135138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12792436140985917452014-10-17T06:56:15.702-05:002014-10-17T06:56:15.702-05:00Thanks Tahira! XOXOXOXO You're pretty inspirin...Thanks Tahira! XOXOXOXO You're pretty inspiring to me, my adventurous friend!!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-746545422430212302014-10-17T06:50:05.342-05:002014-10-17T06:50:05.342-05:00Oh Wendy. You are a true champion. An inspiration....Oh Wendy. You are a true champion. An inspiration. And I am so so SO proud to call you My Hero :) What an amazing race. And quite the redemption, indeed! Loved the recap. As with your racing, your blogging is simply Champion-Worthy as well. Congratulations, my friend. Something truly truly to be proud of. Love you! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82876850379301676312014-10-16T13:06:20.677-05:002014-10-16T13:06:20.677-05:00Yeah, I only had 9 weeks to prepare for last year&...Yeah, I only had 9 weeks to prepare for last year's marathon and I was only 9.5 minutes slower than the 14+ weeks training I did this year. Go figure, maybe I was "fresher"? Anyway, that is a funny video, but probably too tame for motivational music while running a marathon! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72729594589659274462014-10-16T11:44:24.860-05:002014-10-16T11:44:24.860-05:00Yeah, clearly he's not a runner or he'd kn...Yeah, clearly he's not a runner or he'd know that runners are all friends!! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8449080913413438582014-10-16T11:08:48.835-05:002014-10-16T11:08:48.835-05:00Congratulations! What a FABULOUS race! I am so hap...Congratulations! What a FABULOUS race! I am so happy for you! You worked hard for this and kicked butt!<br /><br />I loved reading about all the family and friends you saw. That is such a boost! And the new friends you made on the train - isn't that fun about taking mass transit to a big race?<br /><br />LOL about the alone comment. Whatever, dude ;)kilaxhttp://www.ilaxstudio.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37515020430777713872014-10-15T21:18:45.809-05:002014-10-15T21:18:45.809-05:00BTW, that video made me LOL. But with that backgro...BTW, that video made me LOL. But with that background music, the messsage seems so....tame....!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37824098669232299972014-10-15T20:42:16.884-05:002014-10-15T20:42:16.884-05:00Thank you! I had my toe taped because I have hallu...Thank you! I had my toe taped because I have hallux limitus, which is a fancy name for arthritis in that big toe. I've had some fractures there too. Occasionally, it causes me some pain. Like last week. So Becky KT taped it--she says it helps with lymphatic drainage. I don't know but it made me PR at a race in April..and now...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39913558501182507652014-10-15T20:40:30.275-05:002014-10-15T20:40:30.275-05:00Thank you so much Angela! When you announced you w...Thank you so much Angela! When you announced you were mentoring a first time marathoner, I wished that it were my first so I could throw my name in the hat. Turns out I had a pretty good mentor all along! Thanks for all your support. I hope your achilles calms down so you can Run Strong!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86966522554578552892014-10-15T20:39:17.990-05:002014-10-15T20:39:17.990-05:00Thanks Tara! It was such an amazing experience. I ...Thanks Tara! It was such an amazing experience. I don't know how I can top it. For now, I'm just going to savor it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com