tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1448362906235442160..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Don't Poke the Injured Runner: 10 Dos and Don't That Can Make or Break Their RecoveryWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23354082039709458772017-03-21T06:58:08.928-05:002017-03-21T06:58:08.928-05:00I'd drink those beers! I hope you are on the m...I'd drink those beers! I hope you are on the mend as well. Depression? Oh, that's been knocking at my door as well....Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32262862360298049282017-03-21T06:57:33.987-05:002017-03-21T06:57:33.987-05:00I appreciate any and all rooting!I appreciate any and all rooting!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-92004096330643393962017-03-21T06:57:18.542-05:002017-03-21T06:57:18.542-05:00I have my moments--and they aren't all positiv...I have my moments--and they aren't all positive. The blog really helps keep me looking forward, tho.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84541278096718394222017-03-21T06:56:13.586-05:002017-03-21T06:56:13.586-05:00I know people just want to help. But sometimes the...I know people just want to help. But sometimes the best help you can give is just to be supportive.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88005732160119904892017-03-21T05:05:55.597-05:002017-03-21T05:05:55.597-05:00As someone who has been injured since September, (...As someone who has been injured since September, (and going through a second round of depression as a result,) I loved everything about this post!! I went to a writing conference last weekend and heard, "Well, at least now you have more time to write," four times. They came with good intentions, but still! Four times!<br /><br />Hope you feel better soon and if I lived near you, I'd totally buy us some beers. 😃<br /><br />Laura Bowershttp://joyfulmiles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73641275105436669352017-03-19T19:24:48.767-05:002017-03-19T19:24:48.767-05:00Haha! I love that you totally get me! I swear, if ...Haha! I love that you totally get me! I swear, if one more person tells me that I'm going to ruin my knees...or that I shouldn't be running...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72564395576758742912017-03-19T19:23:39.424-05:002017-03-19T19:23:39.424-05:00I agree--most people mean well. But sometimes the ...I agree--most people mean well. But sometimes the best thing to do is..nothing!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9372035781354542072017-03-19T19:23:08.915-05:002017-03-19T19:23:08.915-05:00I'm sure I've done the don'ts as well....I'm sure I've done the don'ts as well. Sometimes we just want to help!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14231608372273852142017-03-19T19:22:41.814-05:002017-03-19T19:22:41.814-05:00Right? Me too!Right? Me too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35994336544003309002017-03-19T19:22:26.585-05:002017-03-19T19:22:26.585-05:00Please send me the article...(gentle reminder)...Please send me the article...(gentle reminder)...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-821612400246115142017-03-19T19:21:40.771-05:002017-03-19T19:21:40.771-05:00When people do those things, it always puts me in ...When people do those things, it always puts me in the position of needing to defend myself. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16622092838903950602017-03-19T19:21:02.856-05:002017-03-19T19:21:02.856-05:00That's the best thing to do--don't offer a...That's the best thing to do--don't offer advice, just empathize!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24836106210008050182017-03-16T14:55:50.136-05:002017-03-16T14:55:50.136-05:00Everybody thinks that they know the "perfect&...Everybody thinks that they know the "perfect" answer to everybody else's ailments. But the reality is that nobody else has walked in anybody else's shoes and doesn't know exactly what they're going through.<br /><br />Keep your chin up, Wendy! You have a lot of people rooting for you.Kathryn @ Dancing to Runninghttp://dancingtorunning.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-35589068346896617302017-03-16T10:16:49.734-05:002017-03-16T10:16:49.734-05:00LOL about the knees. It's always the knees, is...LOL about the knees. It's always the knees, isn't it? How about, "You ran how far? I don't even like to drive that far." It might be funny the first time, but after a while...<br /><br />You do impress me with you positive attitude through all of this! Keep it up, Wendy, you inspire so many!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83721014670144990222017-03-16T09:58:54.988-05:002017-03-16T09:58:54.988-05:00Great advice! I have to be honest and admit that ...Great advice! I have to be honest and admit that I have "offered advice" on injuries that I have experienced...but more than anything I just try to be supportive. I'm sure you've heard it all! People are trying to be helpful/kind and sometimes it can really backfire!Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30409864654537386722017-03-16T06:57:13.124-05:002017-03-16T06:57:13.124-05:00I hope you are on the mend soon. It's so hard ...I hope you are on the mend soon. It's so hard to be on the sidelines!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75532990357502168012017-03-16T06:55:09.357-05:002017-03-16T06:55:09.357-05:00A lot of people have commented that people are jus...A lot of people have commented that people are just trying to help. I get that. But wouldn't it be nice if they stopped talking and just listened?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69684881940055887152017-03-16T06:54:02.451-05:002017-03-16T06:54:02.451-05:00Wine seems to make it all better!Wine seems to make it all better!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65246748467729089502017-03-16T00:18:51.822-05:002017-03-16T00:18:51.822-05:00I have been injured FOREVER and I've heard eve...I have been injured FOREVER and I've heard everything! People truly suck when it comes to making people feel better when they're injured. I actually got really upset at a coworker last year when my injury started because she acted like it was a good thing I couldn't run because "running is so bad for you", even though she knew how much running meant to me. When she said "I wish someone would tell me not to run" and laughed, I knew that I couldn't talk to non-runners about my injury anymore. I really hope you feel better soon and that no one says anything stupid to you in the mean time!Kristenhttp://runawaywithkristenk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30564119968397894472017-03-15T20:36:27.231-05:002017-03-15T20:36:27.231-05:00:hug:
I think for the most part, people mean well...:hug:<br /><br />I think for the most part, people mean well. They are trying to empathize and relate, and sometimes, it's not what the injured party needs or wants, but when it's coming from a good place, I'm able to absorb it and accept it as such. <br /><br />That being said, your bear in running sneakers graphic is the best thing I've seen all day.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30881145396897717082017-03-15T20:35:47.974-05:002017-03-15T20:35:47.974-05:00This is a great list! Even as I runner, I know I&#...This is a great list! Even as I runner, I know I've been guilty of some of these Don'ts, but I think they might be more of a Maybe (instead of a Don't) from other runners...?? At least, I'm going to tell myself that. ;-)Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20170406581745368982017-03-15T15:58:37.770-05:002017-03-15T15:58:37.770-05:00Great list. I've heard the one about trying an...Great list. I've heard the one about trying an alternative activity like bike riding or swimming. I'll do either of those but only for as long it takes me to get back to running! Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41967795952937278002017-03-15T13:21:24.033-05:002017-03-15T13:21:24.033-05:00One time, when I had PF, I tried cutting off my fo...One time, when I had PF, I tried cutting off my foot...<br /><br />Haha, jk. :) I feel you on this list, girl. Speaking of changing your diet, I did see an article that might of interest to you and I keep forgetting to email it to you. But don't shoot the messenger, mmkay? Lol!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55949458357024694262017-03-15T13:16:38.783-05:002017-03-15T13:16:38.783-05:00I'm with you, I hate it when people say "...I'm with you, I hate it when people say "it could be worse...". I also hate when people act like it shouldn't bother you that you're injured - like 'oh, at least it's ONLY running'. Um, that's not helpful at all, lol.Chrissy Carrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16416296378348534032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90308937345549882922017-03-15T12:32:15.587-05:002017-03-15T12:32:15.587-05:00I have had a LOT of knee injuries so while I was i...I have had a LOT of knee injuries so while I was injured, I tried to do some strength training and weight lifting. I don't like the gym but it gave me something to do. I always try to empathize with injured runners and not offer advice. I just try to offer encouragement.solesisterkatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15646938603352118770noreply@blogger.com