tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post9173749663851035420..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: The 8 Worst Racing Mistakes I've Ever MadeWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89392017894816418542021-11-29T18:53:17.385-06:002021-11-29T18:53:17.385-06:00The portapotty scenario is a fear of mine! My bigg...The portapotty scenario is a fear of mine! My biggest racing mistake was shooting for too fast of a goal in my first marathon. And I skipped coffee before my first half which did not help me! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68240536306826645182021-11-21T06:32:37.672-06:002021-11-21T06:32:37.672-06:00I've had all those issues as well! Running rea...I've had all those issues as well! Running really teaches us a lot, doesn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67033182797306260002021-11-21T06:31:41.440-06:002021-11-21T06:31:41.440-06:00Those are exactly the same issues I struggle with!...Those are exactly the same issues I struggle with!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72675061302826848632021-11-21T03:01:05.501-06:002021-11-21T03:01:05.501-06:00The porta-potty one is one of my worst nightmares ...The porta-potty one is one of my worst nightmares and I've found so many don't actually have locks (well the locks are broken). Luckily what you described has never happened to me but just the thought terrifies me! My worst mistakes: wearing something new - I spent the whole 10K race lifting up my leggings which were just not a good fit and kept sliding down; not fuelling for a tough Half Marathon - I didn't take a single gel and finished the race really sick; I've also not appreciated a Finish Line and I wish I'd just enjoyed the accomplishment instead of sulking; focused so much on my watch and then losing it when the pace wasn't what I wanted!The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49355700826951209092021-11-20T19:47:14.603-06:002021-11-20T19:47:14.603-06:00I will never turn down the post-race cocktails! I ...I will never turn down the post-race cocktails! I earned that, no matter what!<br /><br />I've gone out too fast, for sure, and I often let negativity get in my head. That's where I struggle the most.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57731957615657352932021-11-19T18:16:53.802-06:002021-11-19T18:16:53.802-06:00Seriously! I've been busted in just on the tra...Seriously! I've been busted in just on the trails too! EEEEEKWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33564904508035898412021-11-19T13:38:02.121-06:002021-11-19T13:38:02.121-06:00There's something to learn from every race, is...There's something to learn from every race, isn't there? But some of these mistakes I'm sure you never made again! I've definitely had someone surprise me in a porta-potty. Those locks don't always work! Great post!The Right Fitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857034740608689935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88671241901488919242021-11-18T06:06:39.836-06:002021-11-18T06:06:39.836-06:00LOL! I also tried Swedish Fish and they were defin...LOL! I also tried Swedish Fish and they were definitely a no-go. I found it odd that on my recent trip out west, they were handed out as the in-flight snack. No thank you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79586192978040200432021-11-17T18:53:09.708-06:002021-11-17T18:53:09.708-06:00I've made so many mistakes over the years. It ...I've made so many mistakes over the years. It can be so hard to smile for a photographer during a race! One time I took swedish fish on a course which I never ate while running before. I found them so hard to chew and definitely regretted that decision!Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37514403568666352062021-11-17T13:19:36.074-06:002021-11-17T13:19:36.074-06:00The run/walk intervals are really good at controll...The run/walk intervals are really good at controlling my pace too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88259563497376840742021-11-17T13:19:04.739-06:002021-11-17T13:19:04.739-06:00I learn things the hard way, that's for sure!I learn things the hard way, that's for sure!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52151028588475450752021-11-17T09:33:32.462-06:002021-11-17T09:33:32.462-06:00I always try to smile for the photographer but som...I always try to smile for the photographer but sometimes I forget - and of course those are always the funniest race photos, lol. I also had an experience with Gatorade - it wasn't pretty lol.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56468959215824772402021-11-17T07:42:46.912-06:002021-11-17T07:42:46.912-06:00Going out too fast is something I still struggle w...Going out too fast is something I still struggle with. Using the walk run intervals seems to help with that. Not hydrating enough was one of my big ones and I've worked on that a lot this year. Makes a big difference for meDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85282404324444167732021-11-17T05:47:29.465-06:002021-11-17T05:47:29.465-06:00Experience is the best teacher, right?Experience is the best teacher, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28713732609669384292021-11-16T23:38:31.563-06:002021-11-16T23:38:31.563-06:00Haha, Wendy, that GIF with the portapotty incident...Haha, Wendy, that GIF with the portapotty incident! That poor woman!<br /><br />At least you downloaded a standard training plan from the internet for your first marathon. I didn't even do that... I ran my first one in 2003 and I just ran a few 20Ks and hoped that it would be enough. Oh my, it was a disaster. The cutoff time was 5 hours and I just about made it. Great learning experience, though. :-)Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39148166950376761142021-11-16T18:08:03.678-06:002021-11-16T18:08:03.678-06:00Yikes!Yikes!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39506918980171620552021-11-16T18:02:50.690-06:002021-11-16T18:02:50.690-06:00My hubby, with his 3-year old sense of humor, like...My hubby, with his 3-year old sense of humor, likes to fling open all the unlocked portapotty doors...and usually catches the shocked inhabitants in all their glory, LOL. I learned to celebrate every finish line, too. No matter the finish time, I'm grateful I have the ability to run long distances. Having been sidelined for two extended periods, I don't take any race (or run) for granted. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26118644355359853782021-11-16T17:17:10.079-06:002021-11-16T17:17:10.079-06:00I pretty much always bonk in the warm weather! I w...I pretty much always bonk in the warm weather! I will never learn, will I?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14512079433717711012021-11-16T17:11:54.730-06:002021-11-16T17:11:54.730-06:00Seriously! Most of the lessons I've learned ar...Seriously! Most of the lessons I've learned are all by experience. Sadly...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50053734036027088852021-11-16T17:11:13.386-06:002021-11-16T17:11:13.386-06:00I still have yet to figure out the fueling thing--...I still have yet to figure out the fueling thing--my GI tract continues to plague me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43627116651813691432021-11-16T15:06:45.822-06:002021-11-16T15:06:45.822-06:00Not all my halfs have gone well, but for the most ...Not all my halfs have gone well, but for the most part, I have celebrated them. It's hard to celebrate when you're in a lot of pain, though!<br /><br />I think a big one for me is not slowing down for weather conditions -- yet I've pulled out a few PRs in some really hot & humid weather, too. More often I bonked, though!Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32984926666678071342021-11-16T08:40:43.582-06:002021-11-16T08:40:43.582-06:00This is such a great post, starting with the title...This is such a great post, starting with the title. When I saw that title I was like "oooh! I can't wait to read this!" All of these are great lessons to learn. Love the visuals (video of Michael Scott "carb loading" before his 5K makes my stomach hurt!) <br />Unfortunately it seems like we have to learn these lessons the hard way! Having someone warn you is just not the same as experiencing it. Except for the porta potty- I will definitely take your advice and lock the door so I don't fall out like that woman. Pretty funny!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91147785493683061762021-11-16T07:17:31.775-06:002021-11-16T07:17:31.775-06:00It took me a long time to realize that pizza works...It took me a long time to realize that pizza works for me pre-race as well, but I still get really nervous before a race wondering how my GI tract will behave. I've also gone out too fast and paid for it dearly. We learn from our mistakes and I've made plenty, too!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1004573973398246072018-11-08T18:28:11.438-06:002018-11-08T18:28:11.438-06:00I know now that pasta is not the pre-race fuel for...I know now that pasta is not the pre-race fuel for me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28548927388784148082018-11-08T18:27:33.568-06:002018-11-08T18:27:33.568-06:00Maybe...Maybe...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com