tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post457706541074764175..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Where Did All the Endurance Go?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger95125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19565968190263359602017-04-13T17:16:12.053-05:002017-04-13T17:16:12.053-05:00I have been sugarcoating this thing for a while. B...I have been sugarcoating this thing for a while. But it's gotten beyond anything I can hide behind. It's pretty frightening.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2277418341613186832017-04-13T17:15:24.086-05:002017-04-13T17:15:24.086-05:0090% is high. The whole point of that statement is ...90% is high. The whole point of that statement is to emphasize how high my HR was while I was running so slow. Not good.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15720470480686579622017-04-12T13:38:00.838-05:002017-04-12T13:38:00.838-05:00I applaud you for laying it all out there. I feel...I applaud you for laying it all out there. I feel your frustration and am sending your a big virtual hug. Many of us (namely ME) would attempt to sugarcoat a problem. I firmly believe you will figure this out. I know you will run again and not give a single thought to your RA. Those days are coming! I'm not sure what type of HR monitor you are using, but have found the wrist based kind register a little higher than chest straps (for what it's worth). I'm be following allowing with your run/walk interval training. It's something I should explore myself. Thanks for linking, Wendy!HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14346033916924132682017-04-11T22:58:10.128-05:002017-04-11T22:58:10.128-05:00You'll get through this! You are incredibly st...You'll get through this! You are incredibly strong! 90% HR seems high, are you sure that's accurate? The run/walk intervals seem like a great idea.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05316383774987780543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76307562229431700632017-04-11T19:12:15.386-05:002017-04-11T19:12:15.386-05:00Thank you so much for your kind words of support a...Thank you so much for your kind words of support and empathy. Isn't it bad enough that we have to get old?<br /><br />I won't lie, I do like the run walk intervals and I see it as totally doable. I just have to figure out the intervals that work for the long run. <br />Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66661502784591454392017-04-11T19:10:42.503-05:002017-04-11T19:10:42.503-05:00I keep hoping that these meds will get my symptoms...I keep hoping that these meds will get my symptoms under control. Until they don't. It's pretty scary. I'm hoping that it eventually, I'll see some relief. In the meantime, I just keep going.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21425648623889858462017-04-11T19:09:05.764-05:002017-04-11T19:09:05.764-05:00What else can I do? Quitting isn't an option.What else can I do? Quitting isn't an option.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79753771148466918712017-04-11T19:08:43.681-05:002017-04-11T19:08:43.681-05:00I hope so! My rheumatologist told me I need to be ...I hope so! My rheumatologist told me I need to be patient, which is the one thing I am not!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18741083874033778602017-04-11T11:27:26.843-05:002017-04-11T11:27:26.843-05:00Wendy, my heart breaks for you! Non-runners just d...Wendy, my heart breaks for you! Non-runners just don't get it and they never will. But we do. When the one thing that brings so much joy, satisfaction, fulfillment and confidence is taken away (or compromised) it just sucks the life right out of you. I'm praying that you will find some answers in regards to treatment and some contentment in having to alter the way you train. I, myself, have never been a fast runner and if I ever hit the 9 m/m paces I thought I was flying! That being said, I've slowed down so much from my injury and age, I think. And it just plain sucks. It's hard to be satisfied with knowing that your new "slow" speed is still faster than others "normal" speed. I tried the run/walk intervals yesterday for the first time on a short run (4 miles) and I was surprised at how good I felt when I was done. I ended up finishing a tad faster than I have been running but the difference was that I didn't feel just totally wiped out like I normally do upon finishing. I know that I don't have RA and it's a totally different animal ...but I'd say, give it another try and continue to hang in there. You are truly an inspiration to all of us following your journey...really, you are...that's not just lip service. Praying for you!findingfabulousatfiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13386356418087346612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61381707465394943422017-04-11T10:53:35.461-05:002017-04-11T10:53:35.461-05:00I don't know much about RA or how long you hav...I don't know much about RA or how long you have been on certain medications or the type of medications even. Im wondering if your body is adjusting to them and things will get better once they reach a steady state??? Sounds like things have been pretty tough but you are still getting out there and doing what you can. That is awesome! Cathyhttp://running2run.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84834317691596536732017-04-11T00:48:14.507-05:002017-04-11T00:48:14.507-05:00So sorry you are struggling. The Galloway method s...So sorry you are struggling. The Galloway method sounds like a good idea. I hope your next runs will be better! You are amazing and strong! Keep at it!runhikeplayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151393272354510148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-43414736654836556472017-04-10T21:14:02.329-05:002017-04-10T21:14:02.329-05:00RA is a very hard diagnosis for such an endurance ...RA is a very hard diagnosis for such an endurance athlete like you Wendy. You have only been recently diagnosed with RA. There are so many things you need to learn about RA. I'm pretty sure in a few months you will know what makes you feel tired, what supplements and medications work, and which don't. As with all autoimmune diseases, there isn't only one fix or only one approach. It's a balancing act of many things combined. You're an intelligent woman, you will figure it out and send it into remission. You'll see!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08532361963914371662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49449252811891028482017-04-10T19:10:23.316-05:002017-04-10T19:10:23.316-05:00I love love love all the support I am getting from...I love love love all the support I am getting from this community. It is humbling and it is amazing. <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19374591817118746112017-04-10T19:09:49.297-05:002017-04-10T19:09:49.297-05:00I should know more in a day or so.I should know more in a day or so.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-68407824213384560402017-04-10T19:09:33.400-05:002017-04-10T19:09:33.400-05:00And if I don't get any answers? I get my answe...And if I don't get any answers? I get my answer. It's RA. If I know what i'm dealing with, then I can deal with it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75313567050519932642017-04-10T17:47:45.333-05:002017-04-10T17:47:45.333-05:00I hate that you are struggling, but remember - you...I hate that you are struggling, but remember - you are strong and I don't think "giving up" is in your vocabulary. I wish I could give you some advice to make you feel better, but since I can't, I will just say take your time figuring out how your want to proceed. Be kind to yourself. Remember that so many are rooting for you. <3 Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22849354747832682222017-04-10T16:44:49.271-05:002017-04-10T16:44:49.271-05:00I know you are not giving up! Just time to change ...I know you are not giving up! Just time to change it up a bit and you still have time to tweak your plan! I am thinking of you! I hope you get the answers you are looking for soon! XXOO <3Mary Beth Jacksonhttp://tutusandtennies.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58923107147923985052017-04-10T16:37:49.796-05:002017-04-10T16:37:49.796-05:00When you face a challenge, you always seem to find...When you face a challenge, you always seem to find a way to make it work for you without simply giving up. You put up a fight which shows your inner strength. I hope in the next several days, your doctor will uncover the mystery behind your sudden lost of endurance and be able to treat it so you can resume your training without feeling frustrated. Positive vibes to you that in the end it will all work out. Elaine @myRUNexperimenthttp://myrunexperiment.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65638665140845112272017-04-10T16:03:30.669-05:002017-04-10T16:03:30.669-05:00I've got time to tweak and experiment. Especia...I've got time to tweak and experiment. Especially if it means I get to run this race. Thanks!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-42458581457382425132017-04-10T14:37:03.386-05:002017-04-10T14:37:03.386-05:00I would say give the Galloway method some time. I ...I would say give the Galloway method some time. I started using it in 2015 and I've done so much better in every single race and distance I've run using the Galloway method. It's amazing how much faster I've gotten. Play around with the intervals and see if they are the right ones for you. It just takes some experimentation and tweaking to get it right. Montana @ Pretty Lil Mudderhttp://prettylilmudder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45094483771167022832017-04-10T12:52:48.782-05:002017-04-10T12:52:48.782-05:00I know I can do that half. The full marathon is th...I know I can do that half. The full marathon is the big question mark. If I wait to DNS, I lose the hotel room which I had to pay for. So I really have to make a decision in the next week or so. No pressure!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11601742452902235892017-04-10T12:51:50.243-05:002017-04-10T12:51:50.243-05:00Considering that my endurance is gone, I don't...Considering that my endurance is gone, I don't have much to lose by taking time off, do I? My coach wants me to stick it out. I'm going to see how things go this week and next. I'll have my answer soon enough.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20068781022470110622017-04-10T12:44:58.299-05:002017-04-10T12:44:58.299-05:00Yes, just keep moving regardless of which method. ...Yes, just keep moving regardless of which method. I ran/walked all of my long runs before the Shamrock Shuffle and still ran a 2nd best PR. I also ran/walked Boston '13 and missed BQing there by less than a minute. No shame in run/walking. Hope you figure this all out soon! :)Pete Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09655789227670205830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49595757810787918552017-04-10T12:15:53.322-05:002017-04-10T12:15:53.322-05:00I'm so sorry you've been struggling. I als...I'm so sorry you've been struggling. I also want to try something new with my training as my speed has pretty much gone bye bye. This is also the first time in years I don't have any races on the horizon. I don't really know what's next for my running. Right now, I'm focusing on just enjoying it as part of my fitness routine vs. using it as training. I know this isn't what you want to do, but maybe you do just need a little break. You're endurance will go away, but it may help you body and mind reset. Nicole @ Fitful Focushttp://fitfulfocus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85123480989690811962017-04-10T10:03:15.339-05:002017-04-10T10:03:15.339-05:00Thank you so much Emily! This major dent has proba...Thank you so much Emily! This major dent has probably been the toughest part about the whole disease. Tell your mom to contact me privately if she has any questions.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com