tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post4685558986227242905..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: How to Push Yourself to Work Out When it's the Last Thing You Want to DoWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44687653385970407652019-12-02T13:03:44.424-06:002019-12-02T13:03:44.424-06:00Glad you found it helpful!Glad you found it helpful!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34878576747141764942019-11-28T06:49:32.496-06:002019-11-28T06:49:32.496-06:00I love this! Thank you! I created a Facebook Group...I love this! Thank you! I created a Facebook Group to help me with my motivation! I joined a few as well, but there are days, I feel the same way as in your first paragraph. If I am in charge of a group or a class or something, I find it easier to get to the Gym! Shelley Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15492255838364997708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3106890399027442462019-03-26T06:09:08.866-05:002019-03-26T06:09:08.866-05:00Yep, the incentive for a photo to post on IG or th...Yep, the incentive for a photo to post on IG or the blog is definitely another motivator! I hadn't thought about that, but you are right. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42026838153169703472019-03-26T06:08:00.518-05:002019-03-26T06:08:00.518-05:00Yep, flexibility and rolling with what life brings...Yep, flexibility and rolling with what life brings you was the key to a very fun week!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46475839155518684702019-03-26T03:46:15.752-05:002019-03-26T03:46:15.752-05:00Interesting. I've sagged during long runs befo...Interesting. I've sagged during long runs before (my 16 before I went away, having an accident early in my 18 on Sunday) but tell myself the marathon won't be pleasant if I don't put the time in on the long training runs. I do tend to not go if I don't want to run, however, as I always want to run so I know something's up. With my dead-at-the-moment strength training I will try to use some of these! I think telling myself I need to get a photo for the blog does sometimes work for the physio and conditioning, though that feels a bit weird!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7827629986021517312019-03-23T17:27:51.543-05:002019-03-23T17:27:51.543-05:00I agree with you on the positive role guilt can pl...I agree with you on the positive role guilt can play. Well used, it's a great tool. <br />Love the new tank. <br />Glad you felt up to the kind of vacation you wanted with your sons. The book I just reviewed had a great tenet that stuck with me: change the plan not the goal. TravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29285018051213860622019-03-23T07:44:14.459-05:002019-03-23T07:44:14.459-05:00Experience is the best teacher!Experience is the best teacher!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39019374007683651182019-03-23T07:43:50.522-05:002019-03-23T07:43:50.522-05:00It's really rare for me to regret going. I alw...It's really rare for me to regret going. I always have to remind myself of that.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55241281319770847272019-03-23T07:43:14.792-05:002019-03-23T07:43:14.792-05:00So just do it, right?So just do it, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41434897881494106902019-03-23T07:43:00.478-05:002019-03-23T07:43:00.478-05:00I hope you do too, my friend!I hope you do too, my friend!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73522745993955748002019-03-23T07:24:00.788-05:002019-03-23T07:24:00.788-05:00I don't think I've ever skipped a workout ...I don't think I've ever skipped a workout after I've dressed for it! That's a good plan.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50046984069213760222019-03-23T07:23:30.345-05:002019-03-23T07:23:30.345-05:00I'm the queen of overthinking! But I still jus...I'm the queen of overthinking! But I still just go--after a lot of rumination.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22084803879479395012019-03-23T07:20:25.423-05:002019-03-23T07:20:25.423-05:00I do tell myself I can quit if it's not happen...I do tell myself I can quit if it's not happening for me but I really don't like to do that!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15859894701722253042019-03-23T07:17:27.479-05:002019-03-23T07:17:27.479-05:00I used to be that early morning riser! Now I like ...I used to be that early morning riser! Now I like to move a little slower in the morning. I still am a morning exerciser, tho.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63169942753438041882019-03-23T07:16:41.206-05:002019-03-23T07:16:41.206-05:00I won't lie--the fatigue and aches make it muc...I won't lie--the fatigue and aches make it much tougher to get moving! Good think I have a strong will. Plus I know I'll feel better when I go.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84180850318206127052019-03-22T16:25:55.982-05:002019-03-22T16:25:55.982-05:00I do what you do - I just push myself to go and do...I do what you do - I just push myself to go and do it! I always remind myself that I have never regretted doing a workout I was not enthusiastic about to begin with, but I have almost always regretted every workout I have ever skipped. After you have done as many as we have, you understand that! :)Meditations in Motionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406003928113822953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36800480155183657332019-03-22T15:11:56.273-05:002019-03-22T15:11:56.273-05:00I have a set schedule for both running and working...I have a set schedule for both running and working out and the only time I'll miss is if it's storming (don't want to get struck by lightening) or if I'm really sick. I feel so good when I'm finished with a workout that even if I am a little meh about going, I don't miss it because of that.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31268024588797750302019-03-22T14:14:02.967-05:002019-03-22T14:14:02.967-05:00Exactly! You never regret the workouts you so just...Exactly! You never regret the workouts you so just the ones you don't!Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02523381883953946478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73919612027129869622019-03-22T13:52:10.471-05:002019-03-22T13:52:10.471-05:00If I write it down it's almost like I HAVE to ...If I write it down it's almost like I HAVE to do it. I also use the "you will feel like crap if you DON"T do this too!)<br />Great post Wendy! I hope you have a wonderful weekend.Julie @ Running in a Skirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00444799458639758855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12534489334557106662019-03-22T11:31:33.951-05:002019-03-22T11:31:33.951-05:00I do best if it's on a training calendar, then...I do best if it's on a training calendar, then I feel guilty if I skip my workout. Also, if I get into workout gear I am most likely going to get sweaty :)Organic Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503199089967392090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84258694903261560822019-03-22T09:24:54.438-05:002019-03-22T09:24:54.438-05:00I just don't see it as a choice. It's part...I just don't see it as a choice. It's part of my commitment to myself. So, I just go for it without overthinking it!ShutUpandRunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145904735605609951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86760605415129039832019-03-22T07:55:58.893-05:002019-03-22T07:55:58.893-05:00I don't know why replies get eaten sometimes (...I don't know why replies get eaten sometimes (which is what happened to mine apparently).<br /><br />Anyway, I'm usually a glass half full gal. It's been kind of hard lately -- a lot of rather serious illnesses in my extended family. My mom's best friend is in hospice. :(<br /><br />Still, I always tell myself I can quit if I'm not really feeling it -- which rarely happens. And you know I believe in the power of dressing for the part. :)Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-807283374148894022019-03-22T07:16:38.802-05:002019-03-22T07:16:38.802-05:00Once I started working out in the morning, I found...Once I started working out in the morning, I found that I stopped skipping workouts. Even if I don't feel like working out, it's 6AM and I'm awake, so what else am I going to do with my time? Although it was tough to transition to early morning workouts, the payoff is that I really don't have to talk myself into working out, it just kind of happens on autopilot. And somehow it also helps me know when not to work out, like if something hurts or I'm sick...from experience I know that's less than 1% of the time, so I can give myself total grace to get back into bed on those rare times.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6565573435317617832019-03-22T06:47:36.496-05:002019-03-22T06:47:36.496-05:00Sometimes my best workouts or runs are on days tha...Sometimes my best workouts or runs are on days that I really don't want to do it. Finding my peeps has been the best motivation for me. I get super jealous if I see photos of my friends running and I am not there. I don't however, have the physical aches and pains that you often struggle with. Your ability to always push through that requires a great deal of mental toughness.Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.com