tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post8209108865284170325..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: The perfect fitWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47336628868794698222015-03-15T06:04:35.897-05:002015-03-15T06:04:35.897-05:00Since you already have a skating coach, I can'...Since you already have a skating coach, I can't imagine hiring a coach for a second sport! I'm sure you pick up a lot of info from your coaches that you can transfer to running. Some things are the same no matter what you're doing...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89073033790114501952015-03-14T20:57:03.794-05:002015-03-14T20:57:03.794-05:00Having a coach is essential to what I'm doing ...Having a coach is essential to what I'm doing (figure skating), and my relationship with my coaches is one of the best parts of skating for me. But I haven't had anyone coach me off-ice--- well, some years ago I did for a while with disastrous results (injured my knees). I certainly know a number of folks who do have an off-ice trainer for skating, just like you have a non-running trainer for your running. It is one more expense, though, for an already expensive sport.Mary @ Fit and Fedhttp://fitandfed.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29063516236185485502015-03-08T18:03:44.709-05:002015-03-08T18:03:44.709-05:00Oh, me too! :)Oh, me too! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7752110898143833942015-03-08T18:02:55.689-05:002015-03-08T18:02:55.689-05:00I've seriously thought about this. But, I'...I've seriously thought about this. But, I'm pretty sure it would have to be virtual, and then I think...that won't work. I'm glad you found someone who is a perfect fit.HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7955729496262437322015-03-08T07:42:59.643-05:002015-03-08T07:42:59.643-05:00Getting a coach is the best thing I've ever do...Getting a coach is the best thing I've ever done. I thought about taking the certification course, not to coach but just to learn more.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84955639879300035862015-03-07T20:02:42.000-06:002015-03-07T20:02:42.000-06:00Wendy this was super informative! I have been been...Wendy this was super informative! I have been been debating about getting a coach for over year now but I just haven't taken the plunge. I am thinking that if I ever run a full marathon again I may have to invest in one. Or better yet maybe I'll become a coach myself! hah!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954667139879942787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77974053421118730252015-03-07T14:05:22.218-06:002015-03-07T14:05:22.218-06:00Oh, yes, I know how lucky I am!Oh, yes, I know how lucky I am!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20163178491048701192015-03-07T10:13:50.213-06:002015-03-07T10:13:50.213-06:00Good for you for listening to your instincts, and ...Good for you for listening to your instincts, and waiting until you found the perfect coach for you. Becky sounds like a keeper!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47013953650986197882015-03-07T07:45:51.515-06:002015-03-07T07:45:51.515-06:00Thank goodness it spoke to me! :)Thank goodness it spoke to me! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37810479879387621662015-03-07T07:20:55.385-06:002015-03-07T07:20:55.385-06:00I don't have a coach. I'm not really in t...I don't have a coach. I'm not really in the market, although I would like to find a trainer that I can work with, similarly to how you worked with Becky. I need to incorporate more strength work into my life but I just haven't found the right person. Kudos to you for sticking with your gut!Lisa @ Lisa Runs for Cupcakeshttp://www.lisarunsforcupcakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36310411025132342372015-03-07T06:09:08.823-06:002015-03-07T06:09:08.823-06:00There are a lot of sketchy coaches, and some that ...There are a lot of sketchy coaches, and some that just don't mesh. I hope you find the right one! Keep your options open.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6654773369981287672015-03-07T06:07:16.450-06:002015-03-07T06:07:16.450-06:00Like you, I run 4 days/week; I do cross training (...Like you, I run 4 days/week; I do cross training (yoga and CrossFit) 2x/week. I try to run all my runs outside--1 long, 2 "free", and 1 speedwork, if I'm training for something. I had to do my speedwork indoors this winter. This was the first time I've done that. Becky first had me doing basic hip strengtheners like clamshells, supermans, resistance band stuff. Now we do a lot of deadlifts, squats, and lunges; along with some other CF stuff like slam balls, pushing the prowler, burpees, wall ball squats--and lots of variations. We do a heavy lifting cycle every couple of months. The stuff she has me do has helped me like nothing else. Sometimes when I run up a hill, I can actually feel my glutes engaging and pushing me forward. It's crazy!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32658575636810204762015-03-07T01:07:25.668-06:002015-03-07T01:07:25.668-06:00Great post Wendy! I've worked with a virtual c...Great post Wendy! I've worked with a virtual coach to train for specific races but I've always wanted to work a coach in real life. I've looked on and off for about 2 years with no luck. Either poor customer service (Really?) or it just wasn't a good fit. Maybe it's not meant to be. Interesting, I never thought of a non-running running coach. Have an awesome weekend.jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8174961576679780622015-03-06T20:22:32.483-06:002015-03-06T20:22:32.483-06:00Great post! So chock full of helpful info. I was c...Great post! So chock full of helpful info. I was curious how many of your weekly workouts are cross-training vs. running? I've gotten into sort of a rut this winter and want to change something up. Right now, I run 4x week (if the weather is good, 3 of these are outside...1 long, 1 tempo, and 1 recovery and the 4th is sprint and hill intervals on the treadmill). My cross-training is 2x/week - one strength class and 1 Barre class which incorporates deep stretching, especially with the hips. I don't work with a trainer one on one, but the instructors for my group classes are fantastic. I did work with a trainer a couple times and he said my left hip is week and that I need to strengthen my glutes. What types of exercises does your coach have you doing for your hips?Sarah's Book Shelveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963188018567743615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23207490939756300792015-03-06T18:52:44.994-06:002015-03-06T18:52:44.994-06:00I laugh every time I look at it!I laugh every time I look at it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8077165488701990542015-03-06T18:52:29.089-06:002015-03-06T18:52:29.089-06:00I agree with that lack of spontaneity...altho last...I agree with that lack of spontaneity...altho last summer I jumped into a 10k at the last minute and she just looked the other way...same with that 8k I did last fall...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39579556507186523032015-03-06T18:51:40.105-06:002015-03-06T18:51:40.105-06:00Thank you!!! I just wanted to share a different ap...Thank you!!! I just wanted to share a different approach to running. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23792925719596300362015-03-06T18:51:10.949-06:002015-03-06T18:51:10.949-06:00It's just like running, if you want it badly e...It's just like running, if you want it badly enough, you'll find time and money...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41182451469062166252015-03-06T18:50:44.911-06:002015-03-06T18:50:44.911-06:00I didn't know you were working with a coach! Y...I didn't know you were working with a coach! Yes, the whole injury free thing is a plus!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58898293901628486672015-03-06T18:50:19.907-06:002015-03-06T18:50:19.907-06:00I still do a ton of those rehab exercises Becky ga...I still do a ton of those rehab exercises Becky gave me...clamshells, supermans. I think that I will always need to work on that hip strength!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48591002253771789032015-03-06T18:49:31.887-06:002015-03-06T18:49:31.887-06:00It's rewarding, coaching? I think it would be....It's rewarding, coaching? I think it would be...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24432118299424221922015-03-06T18:49:07.818-06:002015-03-06T18:49:07.818-06:00Me too!Me too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56623531439663104462015-03-06T18:48:55.186-06:002015-03-06T18:48:55.186-06:00It's nice to get an objective opinion (and it ...It's nice to get an objective opinion (and it isn't always easy to hear ;P) about your form, etc. I knew a lot but I had no idea...I've learned so much from Becky!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89693590648290340072015-03-06T18:47:56.432-06:002015-03-06T18:47:56.432-06:00I was looking for those same things. It has been a...I was looking for those same things. It has been a great experience with lots of rewards on the road!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65893835682012802832015-03-06T16:36:14.612-06:002015-03-06T16:36:14.612-06:00Great post, lady! The first picture had me ROLLIN...Great post, lady! The first picture had me ROLLING at work.:DTiffany @ The Chi-Athletehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17394590740631567852noreply@blogger.com