tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post4946698392969236430..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Shifting My FocusWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15569307515577377122023-01-30T14:19:00.988-06:002023-01-30T14:19:00.988-06:00It's not a true pistol squat because I'm o...It's not a true pistol squat because I'm on the box, using it to help guide my leg. It's getting closer to the real thing tho! <br /><br />Consistency is the key for you and if you stick with your training, you will get there!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19259904584482500772023-01-30T14:17:38.664-06:002023-01-30T14:17:38.664-06:00I think they're trying to kill us!I think they're trying to kill us!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33356976509004651522023-01-30T14:17:20.299-06:002023-01-30T14:17:20.299-06:00Well then I better get out of my head and into the...Well then I better get out of my head and into the mindset! Should be a fun time!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28367295343892251742023-01-30T14:16:21.262-06:002023-01-30T14:16:21.262-06:00That's really cool that you're doing the L...That's really cool that you're doing the Leadville race. I saw something on YouTube about that, it seemed quite tough if I remember correctly (we saw several similar documentaries that evening!). Lovely challenge! <br />I always enjoy reading your gym updates! Is that a true pistol squat, with the upper leg straight? I looked them up and if you can do them, you are really strong! <br />Regarding goals or what I'm training for, I've had to forget about my running goals because my foot reacted oddly to another long-ish walk today, so I don't know how "ok" I am really. I have no idea how my body will react to it the next time I try running, so for running, my only goal is to be able to do it soon again. My main goal now is to build muscle, get strong and fit, and look fit too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15265394668647424632023-01-30T13:53:07.087-06:002023-01-30T13:53:07.087-06:00Oh my, look at all that snow! Can you believe that...Oh my, look at all that snow! Can you believe that we haven't even receive an inch of snow all Winter? I have no clue what is going on with our weather. I cringed at the thruster/burpee combo - been there, done that, and hated it lolKookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67614356549041696782023-01-30T11:41:36.776-06:002023-01-30T11:41:36.776-06:00LEADVILLE!!!! Let Me Stress To You Right Now, You ...LEADVILLE!!!! Let Me Stress To You Right Now, You Are Totally In Shape - Leadville Is All About The Mind - Stoked For You Two And Will Plan On Crossing Paths - Yahooo0000<br /><br />Big Hugs The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43127897215694340282023-01-30T06:19:21.998-06:002023-01-30T06:19:21.998-06:00SJ said the burpees were what got her. I felt this...SJ said the burpees were what got her. I felt this WOD for about 4 days!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23649860885046631662023-01-30T02:51:21.338-06:002023-01-30T02:51:21.338-06:00This is going to be a fabulous year for you, Wendy...This is going to be a fabulous year for you, Wendy! That Earth Day 15-miler is going to be excellent prep for the Leadville adventure. All that hill training!!<br />That thruster/burpee combo sounds vicious! Well done! Burpees always have me close to vomiting... I'm sometimes wonder if I will ever get used to them! Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77170850166799848442023-01-29T16:32:52.812-06:002023-01-29T16:32:52.812-06:00It really has been life changing for me, especiall...It really has been life changing for me, especially as I made my way through my 50s!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20452980966303608632023-01-29T16:32:19.831-06:002023-01-29T16:32:19.831-06:00There really isn't any way to train for the al...There really isn't any way to train for the altitude but what I've been told is to prepare for the hills. Some people have mentioned that training in the humidity will help. I'm also considering iron supplementation to raise my hemoglobin. Don't laugh-it carries oxygen...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50317181535254791362023-01-29T16:30:56.772-06:002023-01-29T16:30:56.772-06:00We shall see!We shall see!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37412226338210979632023-01-29T15:53:04.438-06:002023-01-29T15:53:04.438-06:00Look at that snowy run! Way to go getting out ther...Look at that snowy run! Way to go getting out there. I'm so ready for the snow to be gone now. Nice done on the strength/conditioning. I say it every year, but I need to make that more of a focus!melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130461043483892210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15002513855758592622023-01-29T15:34:18.911-06:002023-01-29T15:34:18.911-06:00Leadville with you son is going to be amazing! I&#...Leadville with you son is going to be amazing! I'll be really interested in following your training and how you prep for both the hills and the altitude.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68993708778429856232023-01-29T15:33:00.999-06:002023-01-29T15:33:00.999-06:00The snowy runs look wonderful! So cool that the g...The snowy runs look wonderful! So cool that the group joined your run too. Leadville will be a doozy! But I have no doubt you will conquer it!TechChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960422420943812763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78554676741050845072023-01-29T14:08:39.747-06:002023-01-29T14:08:39.747-06:00Or is it crushing me?! I love that I can push myse...Or is it crushing me?! I love that I can push myself so hard but my body pushes back by making me very tired at the end of the day!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89658906486515800002023-01-29T14:08:00.974-06:002023-01-29T14:08:00.974-06:00As you know, I like the trails because they allow ...As you know, I like the trails because they allow me to keep running. I have been running so long and my body does not like road running much at all anymore. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59922288136967411682023-01-29T14:07:13.851-06:002023-01-29T14:07:13.851-06:00The universe must have been making you hold off on...The universe must have been making you hold off on registering for that race! It's so funny how things happen, isn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80531183559257036292023-01-29T14:06:28.284-06:002023-01-29T14:06:28.284-06:00Nice!Nice!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83014230524640336692023-01-29T14:06:12.311-06:002023-01-29T14:06:12.311-06:00This will be my son's first long distance race...This will be my son's first long distance race! He seems to think it's no big deal, lolWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71034559109910232572023-01-29T14:05:40.858-06:002023-01-29T14:05:40.858-06:00According to everything I've read, you would h...According to everything I've read, you would have to arrive about 2 weeks ahead of the race to acclimate to the altitude. In fact, the recommendation is to arrive the day before the race to avoid any issues with the altitude. I'm not sure what I'm going to do yet!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15532088770553874802023-01-29T14:02:48.010-06:002023-01-29T14:02:48.010-06:00I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law....I'm so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. I am glad to hear you got to run in the snow for the first time!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87899978911713447552023-01-29T13:57:13.161-06:002023-01-29T13:57:13.161-06:00I am excited for you to do Leadville! I know you c...I am excited for you to do Leadville! I know you can do it. Good for you to try the snowy trails. You know I am scared of trails on a clear day. Have not done those pistol squats in years they are tough. We do lots of hollow holds in Peloton they are tough but yes get easier. Crushing it girl!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8082345001332591692023-01-29T13:56:35.134-06:002023-01-29T13:56:35.134-06:00It is what it is, so the best I can do is prepare ...It is what it is, so the best I can do is prepare myself for the climbs!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22216786041858859212023-01-29T13:53:09.119-06:002023-01-29T13:53:09.119-06:00Racing with your son is going to be sooo exciting....Racing with your son is going to be sooo exciting.<br /><br />Once runners try trails, they seem to love it. It's different for sure... maybe someday for me.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19753708208896252542023-01-29T10:16:36.745-06:002023-01-29T10:16:36.745-06:00Wow, all that strength and conditioning work is ju...Wow, all that strength and conditioning work is just amazing. I'm in awe! And how exciting about the races. Not sure how you can train for altitude, though. I nearly signed up for our local half - just at the last minute, I realised that it's the day after I have to be on the south coast for my cousin's sons' 18th birthday party - nearly an oops but salvaged!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.com