tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post8054431092255309234..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Giving a Runner a Pep Talk (and a giveaway!)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1819234887168689052018-07-19T06:46:28.468-05:002018-07-19T06:46:28.468-05:00I'm glad to hear that running and getting fit ...I'm glad to hear that running and getting fit has changed your life to the better. That is motivating in itself!!! That BHAG? You got this. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19109408531803311682018-07-19T05:31:33.084-05:002018-07-19T05:31:33.084-05:00Great post Wendy. Lots of food for thought.
How...Great post Wendy. Lots of food for thought. <br />How do I stay on track when training isn’t going well? Usually I just suck it up and move on. I was probably at my worst at the beginning of this year when training REALLY wasn’t going well and I think it forced me to be realistic in my goals (so, no marathon at Liverpool, but the Half instead). I would consider myself to be mostly growth-minded, but that’s not to say I don’t go through phases of fixed-mindedness. Usually a good kick in the pants (by either myself, my husband , a coach or a good friend) will get me back into a growth-minded state. Health and Fitness is definitely a main pillar in my life and I think that’s likely why in all the drama that I’ve had the past few years with my foot, back, surgery, not healing fully, etc., I have never given up. Not when my weight went up. Not when everyone else around me seemed to be progressing and having PR’s right and left (not even living with a runner who is BQ’ing and running marathons to train for a marathon). Running and getting fit has absolutely changed my life and I’m not about to go back to “old” me, not even for a second. I have a BHAG, yes and that would be do run a d*mn marathon under 5 hours, possibly even running all the way through (no walk breaks) and I will keep going until I reach that goal. That means I have to put in the work and I have to face challenges that scare me or push me out of my comfort zone (every time I go to my training group it’s out of my comfort zone because I have to deal with the young girl inside of me who thinks she’s worthless and can’t do anything so why bother). My motivation is me – I am worth the work!<br />runlaugheatpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09233445490233555647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61527673024725547382018-07-18T20:57:57.576-05:002018-07-18T20:57:57.576-05:00First we have to do RnR! First we have to do RnR! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52181619267102265902018-07-18T20:57:32.077-05:002018-07-18T20:57:32.077-05:00We have to make it happen!We have to make it happen!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5638389881069455342018-07-18T20:57:16.614-05:002018-07-18T20:57:16.614-05:00I'm doing what I can but you know what? I have...I'm doing what I can but you know what? I have definitely been slacking off in the cardio department. I'm glad I did that boot camp to kick my booty into gear.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83506103738412493212018-07-18T20:56:31.433-05:002018-07-18T20:56:31.433-05:00I want to read it too! I can use all the motivatio...I want to read it too! I can use all the motivation I can get!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-148529683357161192018-07-18T20:56:00.996-05:002018-07-18T20:56:00.996-05:00Thanks! I hope I did ok capturing the key points--...Thanks! I hope I did ok capturing the key points--I was taking notes but it's always so much better live. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61397965578011698782018-07-18T15:50:59.556-05:002018-07-18T15:50:59.556-05:00Great post! I’ve always viewed my fitness goals as...Great post! I’ve always viewed my fitness goals as rid bits, I’d like to do this or that - never really looking at the grandeur scheme of things! I wish you the best of luck with your Zooma race! You’ve got this!Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02627177168758348474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42042032972151225502018-07-18T13:17:59.076-05:002018-07-18T13:17:59.076-05:00Sounds like a great seminar. Lots of good gems to ...Sounds like a great seminar. Lots of good gems to carry with you during training.<br /><br />I so wish I could come for Zooma. Another blogger meetup I'm going to miss. Whomp whomp. Hopefully sometime soon.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89601408444680521082018-07-18T11:07:47.734-05:002018-07-18T11:07:47.734-05:00Thanks for this post...I really needed to be remin...Thanks for this post...I really needed to be reminded of all these things. Sounds like a great conference. I like to think of myself as a growth-minded person. <br />Hang in there Wendy, I see your IG posts with your crazy (in a good way) workouts. You are one tough lady! That sub 2hr half is definitely within your reach.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03658663675119298857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15024928826782239452018-07-18T11:02:55.838-05:002018-07-18T11:02:55.838-05:00That sounds like an amazing seminar! I'm going...That sounds like an amazing seminar! I'm going to have to check out that book. Nicole Drinkwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458291369876469935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74216666968734717942018-07-18T10:25:51.796-05:002018-07-18T10:25:51.796-05:00This is a good post! There's definitely season...This is a good post! There's definitely seasons of waning motivation. I'm coming back from a small niggle and it's pretty tough to actually get motivated for hard workouts now. I'm trying to approach it from the growth mindset and putting in the work. I really liked this, thanks for sharing all the insight!Virjinia @ With Purpose and Kindnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584377013630291266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6325134114552220822018-07-18T10:03:37.160-05:002018-07-18T10:03:37.160-05:00Mentally, I want to be in the running is fun menta...Mentally, I want to be in the running is fun mentality but all I can say is that right now running is hard!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87192794397656349802018-07-18T10:02:58.298-05:002018-07-18T10:02:58.298-05:00I have a short attention span, so it was perfect f...I have a short attention span, so it was perfect for me. But I agree, it could have been an hour for each section!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32830439165774284812018-07-18T10:02:23.370-05:002018-07-18T10:02:23.370-05:00Definitely not! I just have to adjust my perspecti...Definitely not! I just have to adjust my perspective. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67953808140263283572018-07-18T09:54:28.393-05:002018-07-18T09:54:28.393-05:00Definitely the post I needed to read today - thank...Definitely the post I needed to read today - thank you! Running has so many highs and lows so sometimes it's really hard to stick with it, so a good pep talk is always key!<br />Right now I'm in the "running the fun" mentality and it has helped me to not get so wrapped up in numbers and paceKookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90291157670787317672018-07-18T08:35:17.548-05:002018-07-18T08:35:17.548-05:00I would call myself a growth-minded person. As a 6...I would call myself a growth-minded person. As a 60 year old runner who still wants to be competitive and as a coach who thrives on her runners’ successes, I think it’s a requirement. This sounds like an excellent program. They sure jammed a lot into an hour!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23143064699528364932018-07-18T07:53:41.974-05:002018-07-18T07:53:41.974-05:00I think part of the joy of running is the downs th...I think part of the joy of running is the downs that lead to the ups. I know you've got a lot working against you right now that you can't control... so adjust your goals and find joy in what you can control. There is a still a runner in that body of yours! It's not time to quit yet!julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91075876408000515362018-07-18T07:30:38.867-05:002018-07-18T07:30:38.867-05:00I loved that the CrossFit box gave the seminar and...I loved that the CrossFit box gave the seminar and tailored it to athletic performance. It was perfect timing and just what I needed to hear!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88531517174152888312018-07-18T07:29:45.236-05:002018-07-18T07:29:45.236-05:00One of the CrossFit coaches is a teacher, so it ma...One of the CrossFit coaches is a teacher, so it makes sense that she talked about growth minded vs fixed minded, right? I'm glad you stopped by and you should do your half--why would your podiatrist tell you no? My doctors all just look the other way. They know that I'll push myself until I can't. I think you have to surround yourself with people who support you, especially when you have a chronic illness. That includes your medical providers! I hope I see you at Zooma!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27252192463788817832018-07-18T07:27:14.235-05:002018-07-18T07:27:14.235-05:00If I had trails like yours, I'd want for nothi...If I had trails like yours, I'd want for nothing else!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14122692230781467402018-07-18T07:26:35.769-05:002018-07-18T07:26:35.769-05:00A race is always a good way to get those long mile...A race is always a good way to get those long miles in!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7899659582956995832018-07-18T07:25:56.777-05:002018-07-18T07:25:56.777-05:00I wear one daily that says "Positive Energy&q...I wear one daily that says "Positive Energy", but another favorite says "Just Breathe". Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2328568869565661852018-07-18T07:25:25.831-05:002018-07-18T07:25:25.831-05:00I've been really reaching for solutions to kee...I've been really reaching for solutions to keep me fit while I struggle with running!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63291604710789052862018-07-18T07:04:08.271-05:002018-07-18T07:04:08.271-05:00You know I am right there with you lately. It'...You know I am right there with you lately. It's been tough going and like you, I am not a person who gives up. I may have to alter my goals and tap into what motivates me to pursue them a little bit more. As a psychology buff, that conference sounds fantastic!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.com