tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post6139254392212407711..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Race Recap: Lake Monona 20kWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81763054868001670022022-01-11T16:04:56.032-06:002022-01-11T16:04:56.032-06:00If you're going to be there, it would definite...If you're going to be there, it would definitely be fun to do!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30975795202400871132022-01-11T06:13:44.041-06:002022-01-11T06:13:44.041-06:00Ok. I have a cousin that lives in Waterloo and I h...Ok. I have a cousin that lives in Waterloo and I have always wanted to visit. Is this worth a trip from SC? I am REALLY considering it. ahotsouthernmesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02162145335095758582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17937888543425945722021-05-11T17:10:12.005-05:002021-05-11T17:10:12.005-05:00This is such a good race--it's hilly, it's...This is such a good race--it's hilly, it's scenic, and it attracts a really strong group of runners, making it competitive! I highly recommend it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2046712748923705932021-05-11T14:22:24.091-05:002021-05-11T14:22:24.091-05:00Congrats on your race! This event sounds so fun, e...Congrats on your race! This event sounds so fun, even with the wind. I keep thinking about doing a race in Madison!Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90000085421492982932021-05-10T15:35:16.474-05:002021-05-10T15:35:16.474-05:00I have one trail race for sure in the fall and ano...I have one trail race for sure in the fall and another tentatively planned for October. I'm excited for those. I plan on doing a lot of trail time this summer.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81445778572993193662021-05-10T08:25:23.903-05:002021-05-10T08:25:23.903-05:00Congratulations on your great race! It sounds beau...Congratulations on your great race! It sounds beautiful and fun. I still haven't raced but I've got one on my schedule at the end of the month. I'm sure it will be slow though, especially since it's on trail. That's okay though, I'm just happy to get out there again.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30919578395044258942021-05-07T17:29:37.534-05:002021-05-07T17:29:37.534-05:00You would love it!! I did!You would love it!! I did!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65844391059202862982021-05-06T21:10:42.716-05:002021-05-06T21:10:42.716-05:00So Cute You Are - When You Embrace With The Hubby,...So Cute You Are - When You Embrace With The Hubby, You Count one Mississippi, two Mississippi, And A Quick Squeeze On three Mississippi - And Yes, You Rock - Sending Positive Vibes <br /><br />Cheers The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41932901693391597712021-05-06T20:19:02.017-05:002021-05-06T20:19:02.017-05:00I was smiling while reading your recap. Love that...I was smiling while reading your recap. Love that you ran this race. And so happy how it turned out for you!!<br /><br />I looks like a beautiful course. Wish I lived closer.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77246910506379561372021-05-06T06:52:50.017-05:002021-05-06T06:52:50.017-05:00Thank you so much Travis! Your support means a ton...Thank you so much Travis! Your support means a ton. Not sure what a 3 Mississippi hug is, but it sounds like a good one, lol!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30661510924708913012021-05-06T06:51:49.472-05:002021-05-06T06:51:49.472-05:00This race just felt so good!This race just felt so good!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50544697836189214152021-05-06T06:51:30.837-05:002021-05-06T06:51:30.837-05:00It's just so close to a half marathon that it ...It's just so close to a half marathon that it worked out well. I was just thrilled with the outcome of this race.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30898303423449532462021-05-06T06:50:50.658-05:002021-05-06T06:50:50.658-05:00I still get confused about the street layout, lol....I still get confused about the street layout, lol. It's the craziest place to drive!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29527690358486917982021-05-06T06:50:13.190-05:002021-05-06T06:50:13.190-05:00You and me both! I guess it's always better to...You and me both! I guess it's always better to underdress than overdress, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1564349200073321092021-05-06T06:49:47.205-05:002021-05-06T06:49:47.205-05:00I'm surprised people complained about the rest...I'm surprised people complained about the restrictions! At both of my races this spring, runners were grateful to be able to run a live race!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68669939266593906862021-05-05T21:09:29.692-05:002021-05-05T21:09:29.692-05:00My Gosh, I am so dang proud of you. Well Done!!! I...My Gosh, I am so dang proud of you. Well Done!!! Its been a pleasure following along this journey of yours and reading how you are so dedicated to putting in the effort. Everything paid off and you ran like the wind. You were cognizant of your quick pace to start and knew to walk. BRILLIANTLY Done!! You are living proof that we are able to do what the mind will allow. Now, ask the hubby to stand up and give you a 3 Mississippi hug, its from your friend Travis. Again, you so rock. Keep leading with that heart of yours.<br /><br />Cheers The Padrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488266642564760406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63219713918816148702021-05-05T19:59:13.358-05:002021-05-05T19:59:13.358-05:00Congratulations, Wendy! You look so happy in the ...Congratulations, Wendy! You look so happy in the last photo.<br /><br />Thank you for linking up with us!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5878066472678930412021-05-05T19:53:41.512-05:002021-05-05T19:53:41.512-05:00That smile on your face at finish line is EVERYTHT...That smile on your face at finish line is EVERYTHTING. I am just so happy for you. 20K would be a new distance for me, but it sounds like a good one. I'm ok with live races right now as long as they are small.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9830317211801339292021-05-05T14:48:44.343-05:002021-05-05T14:48:44.343-05:00Brilliant, well done! I really like Madison and I&...Brilliant, well done! I really like Madison and I've been in the Capitol (I was so shocked I could just walk in - this was in about 1998). I got very confused by the street layout, though, being British. LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88503135946922831992021-05-05T13:56:05.614-05:002021-05-05T13:56:05.614-05:00Congratulations, Wendy! What an accomplishment! ...Congratulations, Wendy! What an accomplishment! I've never been to Madison nor have I run a 20K, but I would love to do both at some point! Spring races are definitely tricky to dress for - I'm glad all the pieces came together for you! Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3076887968885445212021-05-05T12:16:29.587-05:002021-05-05T12:16:29.587-05:00Great job on your race!! I don't think I have...Great job on your race!! I don't think I have ever run a 20 K. I know a lot of people complained about the restrictions at my recent marathon for vaccination or negative COVID test, but I thought it was great and I felt very comfortable at the race and all during that weekend. Especially when we got together for dinner after the race.TechChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960422420943812763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53368336833539431852021-05-05T06:56:19.043-05:002021-05-05T06:56:19.043-05:00sounds like a great plan!sounds like a great plan!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45429450953585250282021-05-05T06:07:50.392-05:002021-05-05T06:07:50.392-05:00And yet, 19 women in my age group were faster!!! T...And yet, 19 women in my age group were faster!!! There are some fast old ladies out there, lol!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6643742986528204572021-05-05T06:07:22.485-05:002021-05-05T06:07:22.485-05:00Truth!!!! It's been a hot minute since I'v...Truth!!!! It's been a hot minute since I've had a race like this. So satisfying!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72653218189706163102021-05-05T06:06:50.059-05:002021-05-05T06:06:50.059-05:00My Chicago race was super strict with precautions;...My Chicago race was super strict with precautions; the Madison race kinda left it up to the runners. I felt safe, tho, but being vaccinated definitely made me feel better about it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com