tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7662556955783929851..comments2024-03-19T08:23:48.528-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: InitiativeWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31410034475890787932015-08-16T10:59:00.620-05:002015-08-16T10:59:00.620-05:00Yikes! So much responsibility! :P In all seriousn...Yikes! So much responsibility! :P In all seriousness, I'm glad that you're trying a different way of training! There's a lot of different ways to get to the finish line!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85600276949354633212015-08-16T07:15:24.420-05:002015-08-16T07:15:24.420-05:00It's because of YOU that I sought out a differ...It's because of YOU that I sought out a different way of training this time around! I'm pretty sure my training won't get me higher than 18 miles and I've got to say it makes me nervous! Everyone is different and needs different styles and it's great that you recognized that!Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12637272015024461512015-08-15T13:25:37.334-05:002015-08-15T13:25:37.334-05:00I've had a lot of fun and success with my trai...I've had a lot of fun and success with my training! It's always good to try a different approach.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9470573927873288152015-08-15T13:25:06.820-05:002015-08-15T13:25:06.820-05:00Not at all!Not at all!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36488081105931881632015-08-15T13:24:57.320-05:002015-08-15T13:24:57.320-05:00I think people are looking outside the box, and I ...I think people are looking outside the box, and I like that! I have a lot less doubters this year than I did last year. I think runners look to the elites for training guidance, but what works for a gifted runner probably isn't going to work for the middle of the packer like me...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69116523530994213412015-08-14T18:59:54.775-05:002015-08-14T18:59:54.775-05:00Everyone is different and will obviously train dif...Everyone is different and will obviously train different. Who is to say that we must do 20-milers? Oh yeah, almost every training plan says so but if you have a coach then you just listen to that person. I am very impressed with your pace and would love to one day see numbers like yours. Great job! I need to also look into CrossFit.Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90700126746545999882015-08-14T16:39:22.423-05:002015-08-14T16:39:22.423-05:00Love this Wendy! No surprise right? Love this Wendy! No surprise right? jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23645035062360589542015-08-14T08:42:54.571-05:002015-08-14T08:42:54.571-05:00I think the traditional way to train for a maratho...I think the traditional way to train for a marathon is falling by the wayside, and approaches like yours are becoming more popular. I followed Hansons last year, which puts a big focus on running but doesn't include a 20 mile run as part of that training. I love how you questioned the importance of a 20 mile run, too, because I don't think you necessarily need one and I think it just beats you up (I've trained for fulls both with and without a 20 miler). Good luck at Chicago! I hope you get that BQ. Meaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02484494180842875733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53905574985419163492015-08-14T07:45:02.303-05:002015-08-14T07:45:02.303-05:00And I need to shut them out of my head! And I need to shut them out of my head! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37661701024340988242015-08-14T07:44:33.684-05:002015-08-14T07:44:33.684-05:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18818816790714364422015-08-14T07:03:23.305-05:002015-08-14T07:03:23.305-05:00This is one of the best and inspired running piece...This is one of the best and inspired running pieces I've read this year. Sometimes, we have to take a new approach to an old problem. I love your success story. Kudos! Now naysayers need to STFU!Eliz Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13802327940937016461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28575438452983299822015-08-14T02:27:03.144-05:002015-08-14T02:27:03.144-05:00Good for you! I'm totally with you.Good for you! I'm totally with you.Priya Aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11115214545712693518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23802285941725483592015-08-13T16:47:54.307-05:002015-08-13T16:47:54.307-05:00People love to comment, especially when you aren&#...People love to comment, especially when you aren't part of the status quo. I'm glad I could back it up with good results!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72063783270253764072015-08-13T16:25:20.320-05:002015-08-13T16:25:20.320-05:00It's so ridiculous that people felt like they ...It's so ridiculous that people felt like they could comment on your training plan. You and your coach know your body best (and clearly it works well when you work together!). It's not like there's only one way to train for a marathon! Good for you for showing them how wrong they were. :)LittleMoreEachDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973383472461317915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49725374619521066012015-08-13T11:53:12.529-05:002015-08-13T11:53:12.529-05:00I did the same with my long runs. Someone commente...I did the same with my long runs. Someone commented about that in Europe, marathon runners do a 30k for their long run (which roughly translates to 18 miles). So I believe that you and I are on to something! <br /><br />Just remember that Chicago is FLAT! So you will be fine. There is one hill, and it's at mile 26. How cruel is that? Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68650902116348373072015-08-13T10:38:56.196-05:002015-08-13T10:38:56.196-05:00Love this post! What types of workouts were you do...Love this post! What types of workouts were you doing in your buildup for Chicago #2? I am sooo freaking nervous for this race for some reason. It's the first one I will be traveling to and I just am already nervous and I still have 8 weeks to go (I think lol). I hate 20 milers and honestly don't think I'll be doing any. I think longest I'l go is 18 maybe but would prefer to just do multiple 16s. Before my last marathon (where I PRed), I did mostly 14-16 range with one 18 miler (more for my mental benefit) and no 20 milers at all.Patty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9975267379435510962015-08-13T07:29:22.787-05:002015-08-13T07:29:22.787-05:00Ooh, looking forward to what's next for you!Ooh, looking forward to what's next for you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16478587349628429742015-08-13T05:43:54.107-05:002015-08-13T05:43:54.107-05:00Great post and perfect reminder as I am about to s...Great post and perfect reminder as I am about to start a new chapter. There is always more than one way to do something =) Becki Shttp://www.mrsbarbelle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91477489512126544422015-08-12T21:08:34.928-05:002015-08-12T21:08:34.928-05:00Awww! You just made my day! :)Awww! You just made my day! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48096231259880615412015-08-12T21:04:42.515-05:002015-08-12T21:04:42.515-05:00You already coach me along with many many others, ...You already coach me along with many many others, you just don't know it! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325341013716918783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16852755343272179302015-08-12T20:58:51.247-05:002015-08-12T20:58:51.247-05:00I feel pretty lucky all around!I feel pretty lucky all around!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11291128495753263392015-08-12T20:58:05.389-05:002015-08-12T20:58:05.389-05:00I'm really happy with my training plan!I'm really happy with my training plan!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12493077873885292142015-08-12T20:51:09.711-05:002015-08-12T20:51:09.711-05:00Marathon training plans are not "one size fit...Marathon training plans are not "one size fits all" and it's up to us to take the initiative to find the best approach. So happy that you have found Becky and that you're doing good things together. <br /><br />Thank you for linking up, and I love hearing how much you enjoy this linkup!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-60346129139137885302015-08-12T17:33:15.318-05:002015-08-12T17:33:15.318-05:00You are doing such amazing things! You are doing such amazing things! Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76955305579466286102015-08-12T17:11:59.296-05:002015-08-12T17:11:59.296-05:00No one came out and said those words, but I got a ...No one came out and said those words, but I got a lot of raised eyebrows and "where is your 20 mile run"? Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com