tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post4285818642918872437..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Doing the OppositeWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37314680931624676952017-05-02T13:17:54.375-05:002017-05-02T13:17:54.375-05:00Sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you made th...Sorry to hear that, but it sounds like you made the best choice. Sending lots of prayers!Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81587235041741992852017-04-27T14:34:25.775-05:002017-04-27T14:34:25.775-05:00I haven't made it public (I'm putting it i...I haven't made it public (I'm putting it in my Runfessions post tomorrow) but yes, I'm on LOA from work. I've been really struggling with fatigue and couldn't keep up with the pace at my job. I'm not sure what I'm going to do. Clearly, I'm having a hard time (as evidenced by my running too!). Thanks for the support. I'm trying to stay positive.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27003157005684236372017-04-27T11:34:20.100-05:002017-04-27T11:34:20.100-05:00I've been so disconnected lately with my hubby...I've been so disconnected lately with my hubby getting home etc. I didn't realize, you aren't working anymore due to your RA? Gosh Wendy, I am sorry you are going through all of this. Sending lots of hugs and prayers. Your pace sounds awesome so if you ever want to meet up for a run, HOLLER! Michelle @ www.movinitwithmichelle.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04819142037609485717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72954069368222709382017-04-26T19:14:58.308-05:002017-04-26T19:14:58.308-05:00It's one of my favorites and I look forward to...It's one of my favorites and I look forward to it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5488855282201005842017-04-26T10:03:05.181-05:002017-04-26T10:03:05.181-05:00I've read about the benefits of tart cherry ju...I've read about the benefits of tart cherry juice and love the flavor or cherries.<br />This sounds like a delicious recovery drink!edusetzinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07240235789577994019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27490861594536918552017-04-25T18:55:11.908-05:002017-04-25T18:55:11.908-05:00Thank you so much for all your comments. This is t...Thank you so much for all your comments. This is the stuff I need to hear. I did a lot of switching of my hands on that ride. Sorry to hear about the ckd. My rheum tells me to avoid NSAIDS and I do, except when I get my MTX headaches. Glad to hear you are pushing on! That inspires me.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55681631316083947502017-04-25T18:53:24.187-05:002017-04-25T18:53:24.187-05:00I appreciate all your input. I ride mostly with my...I appreciate all your input. I ride mostly with my hands on the hoods (the curvy part of the handlebars). The pain only comes with the jarring of the rough roads. I assume it's the RA/inflammation and the shock of the bumps just makes it hurt so bad. There was a point on my ride when I had to slow down, sit up and just shake out my wrists. I will go get my bike fit-checked, but since it has never bothered me before, I'm again pretty sure it's the RA. Damn. You just don't know when it's going to strike next.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-9946917300817731872017-04-25T18:51:10.615-05:002017-04-25T18:51:10.615-05:00Well, you just never know, do you? I used to frown...Well, you just never know, do you? I used to frown upon intervals, and once again, I've learned, don't knock it until you try it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25165751818531470772017-04-25T18:50:22.523-05:002017-04-25T18:50:22.523-05:00I'm actually pretty surprised about all the op...I'm actually pretty surprised about all the opinions too. Didn't expect that. Ok, moving on.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16768329137559268292017-04-25T18:49:50.745-05:002017-04-25T18:49:50.745-05:00I am so pleasantly surprised by the success of the...I am so pleasantly surprised by the success of these intervals! I know now that I can do RnR Chicago without a problem--I'm going to do intervals for that one no matter what.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55610022426420515522017-04-25T17:27:13.308-05:002017-04-25T17:27:13.308-05:00I have psoriatic arthritis (PsA)and I have to use ...I have psoriatic arthritis (PsA)and I have to use Jeff Galloway's run/walk intervals now. The pain in my SI joints gets unbearable. I can actually run pretty fast on the intervals. I set my Garmin to mph. I usually run 8 mph on the run part and walk for about 45 seconds or less. Never thought I would be doing that.<br /><br />On the wrist thing my PsA affects my right wrist only. I was on the road bike today and I started out with my hands on the brake hoods which really bends the wrist. I went to brake and my right hand wouldn't even move, it felt like it was made of wood! I usually ride with my left hand on the brake hood and my right hand resting on its side on the top of the bar. On my mountain bike and fat bike I have bar ends and I use those.<br /><br />I had to give up Les Mills classes at the YMCA. I just lift on my own now. You've been running marathons so I would keep doing it as long as nothing is too painful, and your inflammation levels are normal. I've been on Enbrel for a year now and doing well. I asked my dr about working out and he said working out will not bring on a flare. My husband said, I don't think he knows what you do though!! I have ckd from years of NSAID use, so I can't take any pain relievers, so it's just the Enbrel for me and supplements. I'm 50 and I'm going to continue to do what I've been doing, I guess until I can't!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-63057313895725837512017-04-25T10:15:38.256-05:002017-04-25T10:15:38.256-05:00A couple ideas about wrists and biking...
I assum...A couple ideas about wrists and biking...<br /><br />I assume it's a road bike. Do you usually ride with your hands on the flat part of the bar or on the hoods? The hoods might be more comfortable because they don't require your wrists to bend the same way they do when you're on the flat part. Also, switching around helps me a lot - ride part of the time on the hoods, part of the time on the flat.<br /><br />If you're using flat bars, or riding on the flat part of road bike handlebars, look at what your wrists are doing. Do you see a sharp bend at your wrist joint, like almost a square angle between your forearm and your hand? If so, try fidgeting around with your hand position and see if you can get less of a bend and more of a straight line from your forearm through the knuckles on the base of your fingers. For me, this mean keeping the "heel" of my hand higher on the bar - if I don't pay attention, the heel slips down lower makes the angle where my wrist bends sharper. Of course, I mountain bike more than road bike, and the placement of the shifters on the mountain bike handlebars kind of encourages the heels of my hands to sink unless I'm paying attention.<br /><br /><br />You might try rotating the handlebar a little or even raising it to get a little weight off your hands. And if you go into a bike shop for a fit, you can check to see if the handlebars are the right width relative to your shoulders.<br /><br />I like beet smoothies too! I haven't tried with frozen cherries yet but I'm going to pick some up today!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03543783227010844762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72412862023991108042017-04-25T00:24:29.874-05:002017-04-25T00:24:29.874-05:00Glad to hear you got a couple of good runs in ther...Glad to hear you got a couple of good runs in there with the intervals! I've tried run/walk intervals and found it being a nice change. I did it with a group at their pace but it would be interesting to try going faster and see how it feels. I am amazed of those that can run/walk intervals and still get sub 2 hour half marathons. runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-523736658521699972017-04-24T21:42:20.956-05:002017-04-24T21:42:20.956-05:00Gotta love how everyone has an opinion...
Sounds ...Gotta love how everyone has an opinion...<br /><br />Sounds like you are finding some ways to make things work with the "new body." Keep it up and keep listening. I know you've got this.MCM Mamahttp://mcmmamaruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33184938374965822562017-04-24T21:25:02.923-05:002017-04-24T21:25:02.923-05:00Wendy, I'm so glad you are finding some succes...Wendy, I'm so glad you are finding some success and satisfaction with the intervals! It's just what you need to push you through until you are feeling better. I've been doing them myself for two weeks now and they have helped me adjust to my new orthotics ....and also helping with the adjustment to this hot and humid weather we're already having. Ignore the naysayers and keep pressing on!findingfabulousatfiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386356418087346612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59228850965024452492017-04-24T20:25:21.409-05:002017-04-24T20:25:21.409-05:00When I make the beet smoothies, I use frozen cherr...When I make the beet smoothies, I use frozen cherries and tart cherry juice. I also use yogurt or kefir and pineapple. I throw in some protein powder too. The last time I made it, it was fantastic!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20752379245454657112017-04-24T20:24:01.486-05:002017-04-24T20:24:01.486-05:00Right? My joints don't bother me when I run, i...Right? My joints don't bother me when I run, it's that fatigue that's getting me! Crazy, right?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-52141816719755826032017-04-24T20:23:20.055-05:002017-04-24T20:23:20.055-05:00Send any and all advice my way!!!Send any and all advice my way!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-1996978833294621242017-04-24T20:22:52.263-05:002017-04-24T20:22:52.263-05:00It was so good that I did that class. Glad I had t...It was so good that I did that class. Glad I had the insight to figure that out!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54926215156517732922017-04-24T20:21:48.433-05:002017-04-24T20:21:48.433-05:00Glad to hear it! So many people have shared their ...Glad to hear it! So many people have shared their run/walk success stories with me and it's amazing how many of us are out there doing it!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42894204656094688602017-04-24T20:17:26.822-05:002017-04-24T20:17:26.822-05:00I'm thinking I need wrist braces or something ...I'm thinking I need wrist braces or something to help me absorb the shock. I'll also take my bike to get the fit checked. but I think it's all RA.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20172113745052299752017-04-24T20:16:32.509-05:002017-04-24T20:16:32.509-05:00Right? I'm no where near I was a few months ag...Right? I'm no where near I was a few months ago but I guess I shouldn't be doing anything...I told my hubs that this isn't Workman's comp and I won't be penalized for working out...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-36730649557886420422017-04-24T20:13:15.423-05:002017-04-24T20:13:15.423-05:00That cyber beer was delicious!!! I'm sending o...That cyber beer was delicious!!! I'm sending one back! Thank you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-70504001971681342462017-04-24T20:12:14.229-05:002017-04-24T20:12:14.229-05:00I'm all about evidence based medicine! No vood...I'm all about evidence based medicine! No voodoo here. <br /><br />And you are right--sometimes the things we need are not the things we want. So true!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62917020660237217162017-04-24T20:10:00.130-05:002017-04-24T20:10:00.130-05:00I'm sure my family is getting tired of all the...I'm sure my family is getting tired of all the links I'm sending them, but I will forward this one as well. Maybe they'll take the hint?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com