tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post629420079756248051..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Book Review: Running: A Love Story: 10 Years, 5 Marathons, and 1 Life-Changing SportWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10024740823003590112016-05-25T09:42:15.530-05:002016-05-25T09:42:15.530-05:00Yeah, it was a disappointment, especially since I ...Yeah, it was a disappointment, especially since I really enjoy her articles in RW and NYT. Oh well...<br /><br />Thanks so much for linking up!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87651881091003521922016-05-24T14:28:48.848-05:002016-05-24T14:28:48.848-05:00I agree - this wasn't a great book for me eith...I agree - this wasn't a great book for me either. It was short and yet felt long every time we got to a relationship-y piece. I enjoyed the running sections, so think I would still enjoy her articles on running but otherwise this just wasn't for me, unfortunately. I agree with your recommendation above on Running Like a Girl - I found that one to be a lot more fun and motivating. LittleMoreEachDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973383472461317915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87807241318809592582016-05-15T19:16:53.254-05:002016-05-15T19:16:53.254-05:00I'm looking forward to the next one as well!I'm looking forward to the next one as well!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62440566175532353252016-05-15T17:14:40.099-05:002016-05-15T17:14:40.099-05:00Sounds like your review is a better read than this...Sounds like your review is a better read than this book! The next one sounds great, though.Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87024809876826620432016-05-15T15:25:51.109-05:002016-05-15T15:25:51.109-05:00I'm pretty picky when it comes to books, so it...I'm pretty picky when it comes to books, so it's always a disappointment when a book lets me down!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44230426563056104242016-05-15T15:24:38.684-05:002016-05-15T15:24:38.684-05:00So sorry to hear that you were disappointed with t...So sorry to hear that you were disappointed with this read. I hate when I have high hopes for something just to in the end be disappointed. Such a let down.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76009018484968682932016-05-15T06:23:34.086-05:002016-05-15T06:23:34.086-05:00That sums it up for me too!That sums it up for me too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76495454492476081392016-05-15T06:23:11.910-05:002016-05-15T06:23:11.910-05:00Tough question! I've liked almost every book w...Tough question! I've liked almost every book we've read for the book club. But I loved Confessions of an Unlikely Runner by Dana Ayers and Running Like A Girl by Alexandra Heminsley. Those were my 2 favorites--and were fun, light reads perfect for summer.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56236166626820925342016-05-15T06:20:59.281-05:002016-05-15T06:20:59.281-05:00I like that viewpoint--running as a gateway drug t...I like that viewpoint--running as a gateway drug to fitness!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41269319226139510022016-05-15T06:20:22.080-05:002016-05-15T06:20:22.080-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37567760360316998532016-05-15T02:00:19.720-05:002016-05-15T02:00:19.720-05:00I've never read this book. Running changed my ...I've never read this book. Running changed my life. Probably not in a way that would be deep and profound. It simply became something I love and made me a better me.jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35791064517510072792016-05-14T21:15:48.775-05:002016-05-14T21:15:48.775-05:00Thank you for your honesty...... I appreciate your...Thank you for your honesty...... I appreciate your frankness. If you were to recommend one "running" book that really resonated with you, what would it be? just one. maybe a close second. <br /><br />I have wayyyyy too many books on my summer reading list.....but trust your judgement in a good running read. <br /><br />charliemomohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785863360208592767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54386156153696051912016-05-14T19:57:11.822-05:002016-05-14T19:57:11.822-05:00I have to admit, I am not much of a runner and am ...I have to admit, I am not much of a runner and am not sure the book would be up my alley. However, I do think running is an amazing gateway drug to get people interested in fitness (I started my fitness journey by training for a 5k), and for that reason it definitely touches the lives of many!Les @ The Balanced Berryhttp://www.thebalancedberry.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62377198400017403592016-05-14T14:51:40.091-05:002016-05-14T14:51:40.091-05:00I haven't read this book yet, but I appreciate...I haven't read this book yet, but I appreciate your review! nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14860913795346341363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60941466640656834642016-05-14T13:46:13.054-05:002016-05-14T13:46:13.054-05:00Me too!Me too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63425564563582347192016-05-14T13:46:00.297-05:002016-05-14T13:46:00.297-05:00I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this book. Most o...I'm glad to hear you enjoyed this book. Most of the reviews I read were favorable, so maybe it's just me! Thanks for sticking with it and I look forward to hearing your opinions about the other books!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17230449582264458352016-05-14T13:45:06.642-05:002016-05-14T13:45:06.642-05:00Yay! I'm glad you liked it! And that's the...Yay! I'm glad you liked it! And that's the whole point of the book club--to discuss the books. We don't all have to like them. I hope you will read the next one!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8407212112084793462016-05-14T13:44:09.546-05:002016-05-14T13:44:09.546-05:00Part of me kept hoping it would get better!Part of me kept hoping it would get better!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19215743589194083192016-05-14T13:25:50.990-05:002016-05-14T13:25:50.990-05:00I did read this one and enjoyed it very much. As ...I did read this one and enjoyed it very much. As someone who struggles with motivation and self-destructive habits, I was hooked from the very first page. I will try to post my review soon (I thought I had another week!) THANK YOU for another great selection! this is 5/5 for me ����Tales from the Back of the Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05647713787617645944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28104527422849080542016-05-14T10:49:13.417-05:002016-05-14T10:49:13.417-05:00I'm looking forward to the first ladies of run...I'm looking forward to the first ladies of running! Carmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577512805718154109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50909048620153980072016-05-14T08:03:08.498-05:002016-05-14T08:03:08.498-05:00I'm sorry to hear you didn't like the book...I'm sorry to hear you didn't like the book, I loved it and couldn't put it down. I'll link to my review once it's posted. But I understand how it might not be some peoples cup of tea as she did have a lot of fail relationships and poor me moments. Kudos for pushing through a book you didn't like, I usually just give up if I can't get into a book within the first few chapters. Thanks for the recommendation though and I will be checking out the next book for the book club. I actually picked up some books you had read in previous months because they sounded good. SJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079338678948001933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66824241231869510362016-05-14T06:44:41.605-05:002016-05-14T06:44:41.605-05:00I have to give you lots of credit Wendy for finish...I have to give you lots of credit Wendy for finishing a book you didn't really enjoy. Love your reviews.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14132685618742323452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51745140726704332472016-05-14T06:10:19.596-05:002016-05-14T06:10:19.596-05:00I try to keep it light! I wanted to put a positive...I try to keep it light! I wanted to put a positive spin on this one but it just wasn't happening!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50756984576008700592016-05-14T06:09:42.562-05:002016-05-14T06:09:42.562-05:00They can't all be good reads--I certainly try ...They can't all be good reads--I certainly try but hey?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28230086238867489952016-05-14T06:09:21.695-05:002016-05-14T06:09:21.695-05:00I'm glad she found something to help her deal ...I'm glad she found something to help her deal with the failed relationships!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com