tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post8467071526721119676..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Marathon Training Week 8: Holdin' on....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-29740057609963243502015-09-16T21:02:12.510-05:002015-09-16T21:02:12.510-05:00So far so good! :)So far so good! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23662449115839296762015-09-16T20:57:58.160-05:002015-09-16T20:57:58.160-05:00Fingers crossed that you get to keep that cooler w...Fingers crossed that you get to keep that cooler weather for this peak week of mileage! LittleMoreEachDayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00973383472461317915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51788195919783183562015-09-16T11:48:50.045-05:002015-09-16T11:48:50.045-05:00I had never heard of those repeats either! Becky i...I had never heard of those repeats either! Becky is very resourceful. I did see one other blogger doing 3miles x2 this week as well.<br /><br />No judging. Whatever gets you moving....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86589131185680785242015-09-16T09:20:07.591-05:002015-09-16T09:20:07.591-05:00Awesome training! 3 miles x2? Dayummm. I had to do...Awesome training! 3 miles x2? Dayummm. I had to do 800s yesterday and could barely finish. my legs were cement from my race on Sunday. I will be running peak mileage (hopefully) this week took yikes! <br />Song wise I have been loving Justin Bieber's new song lol don't judge me...Patty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46847980066999782202015-09-16T08:17:19.266-05:002015-09-16T08:17:19.266-05:00I am grateful for the cooler temps. The heat was r...I am grateful for the cooler temps. The heat was really sapping my energy and my confidence!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52189909987026019092015-09-16T08:16:45.166-05:002015-09-16T08:16:45.166-05:00I already have said I'm not doing a fall marat...I already have said I'm not doing a fall marathon next year and I know I'll have training envy!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8387848601124064182015-09-16T05:58:01.588-05:002015-09-16T05:58:01.588-05:00what a great week! I am glad you are taking it ea...what a great week! I am glad you are taking it easy! LOL! I wish our weather would cool off a bit! I still need to get my fall schedule organized :)Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62338958942320586842015-09-16T03:06:54.598-05:002015-09-16T03:06:54.598-05:00So many training recaps. Love it. And they all mak...So many training recaps. Love it. And they all make me wish I was training for a fall race. Way to crush it Wendy!jillconyershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03398264402337362781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22572779027424539992015-09-15T19:40:59.664-05:002015-09-15T19:40:59.664-05:00Haha, I don't love Skrillex, but this song is ...Haha, I don't love Skrillex, but this song is great for the run! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26108036632223013932015-09-15T10:12:51.797-05:002015-09-15T10:12:51.797-05:00Love Skrillex. Weather for your 5ks sounds perfect...Love Skrillex. Weather for your 5ks sounds perfect. I run so much better in chilly weather. Great job on your training, girl!Coach Hennesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133108379174968003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53015239428526690162015-09-15T07:46:10.223-05:002015-09-15T07:46:10.223-05:00One more week to the taper! And I am looking forwa...One more week to the taper! And I am looking forward to that.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32909040975495672012015-09-15T07:45:50.677-05:002015-09-15T07:45:50.677-05:00From your lips to God's ears, my friend!From your lips to God's ears, my friend!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49433561285153043972015-09-15T07:45:30.947-05:002015-09-15T07:45:30.947-05:00Isn't that the best feeling, running in cooler...Isn't that the best feeling, running in cooler temps? My legs feel a decade younger!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59352307631220189182015-09-15T07:44:55.910-05:002015-09-15T07:44:55.910-05:00I have Fight Song...I always feel like I'm run...I have Fight Song...I always feel like I'm running in a music video when that comes on! LOL!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54083857473361470712015-09-15T07:44:25.201-05:002015-09-15T07:44:25.201-05:00Glad to be done with those hills, altho I would th...Glad to be done with those hills, altho I would think that was nothing compared to what we will encounter in Big Sur!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79144270096272335542015-09-15T07:43:52.965-05:002015-09-15T07:43:52.965-05:00Oh thank you! This is my lucky half marathon skirt...Oh thank you! This is my lucky half marathon skirt! Maybe I should wear it at Chicago?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83909558637802834692015-09-15T07:43:15.870-05:002015-09-15T07:43:15.870-05:00You are crushing it!!! I am so inspired by your de...You are crushing it!!! I am so inspired by your dedication! What a fantastic Half Marathon time too :) Organic Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503199089967392090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3740460638671195582015-09-14T23:05:08.217-05:002015-09-14T23:05:08.217-05:00I have always wanted to visit Door County! :)
Awes...I have always wanted to visit Door County! :)<br />Awesome week of training - and yoga!! You are going to crush your marathon!!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049850387277985757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67521034066497940332015-09-14T21:08:58.208-05:002015-09-14T21:08:58.208-05:00On my playlist right now:
- Love Myself
- Take me ...On my playlist right now:<br />- Love Myself<br />- Take me to Church<br />- Fight Song<br />Training for my first half so I need some definite motivation Morgan @ Wildly Fithttp://wildlyfit.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52067813985330503752015-09-14T20:57:08.929-05:002015-09-14T20:57:08.929-05:00Woo hoo!!! Great job on that Alpine Half - way to ...Woo hoo!!! Great job on that Alpine Half - way to push through those hills! I just ran an unexpectedly hilly half yesterday, too, and it was so mentally grueling. You killed it out there!!! Love all the yoga that you are doing to balance things out, too. Cheers to yet another great training week coming up!emmers712https://www.blogger.com/profile/15865493476823978890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39522295913688227992015-09-14T20:54:47.120-05:002015-09-14T20:54:47.120-05:00I avoid hilly race courses with a passion! haha. w...I avoid hilly race courses with a passion! haha. whenever I even hear the start of "gentle rolling hills - they're easy, trust me" I run the other way! But way to power through! (also, super cute skirt!)Carmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01577512805718154109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61164757497462923592015-09-14T19:46:14.880-05:002015-09-14T19:46:14.880-05:00That race was tough! But I've got the big goal...That race was tough! But I've got the big goal ahead...hoping for decent weather. I can't wait to meet you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58101299414546225182015-09-14T19:45:30.250-05:002015-09-14T19:45:30.250-05:00I'll have to check that one out! Thanks!I'll have to check that one out! Thanks!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34155695001662004642015-09-14T19:45:10.454-05:002015-09-14T19:45:10.454-05:00Hey, it happens. I think there's that safety n...Hey, it happens. I think there's that safety net built into marathon training...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84826837673035738802015-09-14T19:44:44.530-05:002015-09-14T19:44:44.530-05:00So so so perfect!So so so perfect!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com