tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1724261130093439403..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: The Curious Incident of the Toe in the Nighttime* Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6978458363059866872017-01-08T23:26:42.219-06:002017-01-08T23:26:42.219-06:00Wow, Wendy. I haven't checked in in a while an...Wow, Wendy. I haven't checked in in a while and am backtracking to learn about your RA diagnosis. Darn! I'm sure you will be a very informed and proactive patient and get great care to limit any damage as much as possible. But I'm so sorry that you've been hit with this and all the pain and hassle and learning curve for now, until you get it under control.Mary @ Fit and Fedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07207885951223952745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34913007768964856022017-01-01T07:41:56.641-06:002017-01-01T07:41:56.641-06:00This week really challenged my positive outlook! N...This week really challenged my positive outlook! Now I'm feeling better again. I think this is how things are going to go for me. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72359377638536603932016-12-31T20:29:39.716-06:002016-12-31T20:29:39.716-06:00Oh wow! Such a positive attitude. Such a diagnosis...Oh wow! Such a positive attitude. Such a diagnosis would sideline many a runner, but doesn't sound like it's going to keep you down at all. :-)Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59784125417064450332016-12-26T12:57:59.350-06:002016-12-26T12:57:59.350-06:00I plan on it! Thanks, Zenaida!I plan on it! Thanks, Zenaida!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20552168504815736562016-12-26T08:52:14.246-06:002016-12-26T08:52:14.246-06:00I am so sorry to here but you are one of the stron...I am so sorry to here but you are one of the strongest, bravest, and amazing woman I know!! I love your attitude and I know you are not going to let this slow you down. I love the part about your knees. Keep on running Wendy!!Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19536348237841989342016-12-25T21:57:12.512-06:002016-12-25T21:57:12.512-06:00That is the goal! I plan to run over it and never ...That is the goal! I plan to run over it and never look back!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-188422461038349202016-12-25T21:26:56.660-06:002016-12-25T21:26:56.660-06:00Wendy I feel terrible that I'm just seeing thi...Wendy I feel terrible that I'm just seeing this now. My life has been insane the last couple of weeks, but I want you to know how much I admire you and your spirit. Let's be real for a moment: that sucks. Glad we got that out of the way. Now I can catch up and get on the positive/planning next steps train with you. It won't hold you back and this might help even more people dealing with RA learn how to get and stay mobile. You're a badass and you're going to keep killing it!Lindsay Loves Runninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01918403651564107604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89382566304163429852016-12-18T07:15:02.068-06:002016-12-18T07:15:02.068-06:00I'm so grateful that my knees haven't been...I'm so grateful that my knees haven't been affected!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7519274110029646902016-12-18T07:14:38.063-06:002016-12-18T07:14:38.063-06:00I'm hoping my pain ignoring skills that I'...I'm hoping my pain ignoring skills that I've honed through running will pay off with this diagnosis!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36685949195814521122016-12-18T06:15:32.977-06:002016-12-18T06:15:32.977-06:00Wendy, that does stink, but I love your attitude! ...Wendy, that does stink, but I love your attitude! You are right, it could be worse and it must be a bit of a relief (?) to have put all the puzzle pieces together and know why the other injuries were happening. And of course to have the knees of a 20 year old!! You do have a lot of running left to do :-) Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Link-Up!!Angela Camposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865177278607438558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38274089968586491062016-12-14T21:57:47.077-06:002016-12-14T21:57:47.077-06:00Ugh that sucks Wendy I'm sorry but like other ...Ugh that sucks Wendy I'm sorry but like other commenters have said - you got this! Dealing with recurring injury is a huge pain in the butt (no pun intended haha) but we runners know how to handle it and perservere :)Patty @ Reach Your Peakhttp://reach-yourpeak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46446616800166103472016-12-14T07:49:43.219-06:002016-12-14T07:49:43.219-06:00What the hell, right? But hey, answers are good. A...What the hell, right? But hey, answers are good. And now I know. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89431395375949695632016-12-14T04:51:53.569-06:002016-12-14T04:51:53.569-06:00Well poop! You are right though, you will not let ...Well poop! You are right though, you will not let this stop you! Now you know the battle you can prepare the fight! You got this! XXOO!Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79625440350971187222016-12-13T21:04:31.059-06:002016-12-13T21:04:31.059-06:00Oh shit, mama. RA is no good. My MIL and SIL both ...Oh shit, mama. RA is no good. My MIL and SIL both have it. And I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (a cousin to RA). I haven't gotten x-rays yet so I haven't been public about it. But I feel your #allthefeels -- anxiety, unease, determination, anger, relief at knowing what it is -- the whole nine. xxxxooooRachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15193908033841365965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44813030659807164232016-12-13T13:26:22.219-06:002016-12-13T13:26:22.219-06:00Answers are good, even if they aren't the ones...Answers are good, even if they aren't the ones you wanted!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57898584385778689192016-12-13T12:40:01.556-06:002016-12-13T12:40:01.556-06:00So sorry to hear about the RA, but at least you ha...So sorry to hear about the RA, but at least you have answers! Best of luck to you!!!<br /><br />Jen<br />jpabstfitness.comJenhttp://jpabstfitness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22938553339793387482016-12-13T12:05:12.373-06:002016-12-13T12:05:12.373-06:00I would be all over that! I did get out for a shor...I would be all over that! I did get out for a short run this morning--the toe was a little cranky but hey, I got out there. Felt good!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76930865664904904292016-12-13T09:47:23.787-06:002016-12-13T09:47:23.787-06:00Well girl, as much as I hate it for you ...let me ...Well girl, as much as I hate it for you ...let me welcome you to the injured reserve list. I soooo understand the frustration of knowing that mentally you can go out and run major miles but that something as petty as a toe or ankle(in my case) just won't let you do what you sooo want to do! Glad to see that you are embracing the cycling in the meantime...it can be a fun alternative. Holly and I have been talking about getting together for a 50 miler or Century ride in the spring...maybe we could get a group together for one!! findingfabulousatfiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386356418087346612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81146005747349939452016-12-13T09:44:21.653-06:002016-12-13T09:44:21.653-06:00I'll take any and all hugs. But I plan just to...I'll take any and all hugs. But I plan just to keep on moving forward!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89263698733688990812016-12-13T07:49:02.729-06:002016-12-13T07:49:02.729-06:00Aww, man. That just sucks. But I'm firmly in t...Aww, man. That just sucks. But I'm firmly in the "I'd rather have answers" camp, so hopefully now you can move forward with the right steps (no pun intended LOL) to keep running. {{HUGS}} for the crappy news though.MCM Mama Runshttp://mcmmamaruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40510378245714586872016-12-13T07:12:16.361-06:002016-12-13T07:12:16.361-06:00Seems that way, doesn't it?Seems that way, doesn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17330269544320775722016-12-13T07:06:02.818-06:002016-12-13T07:06:02.818-06:00visits to the podiatrist never end well! I hope yo...visits to the podiatrist never end well! I hope you find a good treatment soon, but know you will kick ass no matter what!Cocohttp://got2run4me.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5433648944806980802016-12-13T06:58:32.109-06:002016-12-13T06:58:32.109-06:00If you'd seen me yesterday...I needed a day at...If you'd seen me yesterday...I needed a day at home to absorb it and have a little cry. I'm much better today and am ready to tackle whatever it is I need to do to get on top of this thing. Mentally tough? Me? Surely you jest... :p <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52669410982182897242016-12-13T06:57:13.052-06:002016-12-13T06:57:13.052-06:00Thank you so much for reaching out--it means a ton...Thank you so much for reaching out--it means a ton to me! I'm feeling less achy this morning, and I'm hoping to get out for a short run, even if it's slow. Just keep moving, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65821427964042717052016-12-13T06:56:09.204-06:002016-12-13T06:56:09.204-06:00I'm a glass half full kind of gal too, and I t...I'm a glass half full kind of gal too, and I think like you do. I see the rheumatologist on Wednesday, and I'll feel better once I have a plan!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com