tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post8401120290856797431..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Should I Stay or Should I Go?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15817557908562896942017-10-07T21:07:55.629-05:002017-10-07T21:07:55.629-05:00That's a very tough and personal decision, but...That's a very tough and personal decision, but like everyone else has said, if you want to go and don't, then they win. If you choose not to go because of how you feel and how your training has been going, your friends will understand.<br /><br />Thanks for linking up!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49832218878945306542017-10-07T19:05:49.904-05:002017-10-07T19:05:49.904-05:00If you aren't comfortable, then don't go! ...If you aren't comfortable, then don't go! If you go against your instincts and have a great time, great! BUT, if you go against your instincts and something happens, you will second-guess yourself. I have a really hard time with forgiving myself for my mistakes, so I know that it would be a no-brainer for me--I'd stay home!Shawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11252894987837997853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55992610433537392212017-10-05T13:20:59.083-05:002017-10-05T13:20:59.083-05:00This is a great post and I totally agree that it i...This is a great post and I totally agree that it is a lot to contemplate! I travelled to New Orleans a few weeks after the 9/11 attacks when many people were cancelling travel plans. I also went to Paris 2 months after the last attack their as well. My thinking was that it was safer than ever to go!Angela Camposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865177278607438558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71421688031564524112017-10-05T12:40:59.616-05:002017-10-05T12:40:59.616-05:00I think anything can happen anywhere and that I pe...I think anything can happen anywhere and that I personally will not let it affect my plans no matter how scared I am. We have to live and keep our fingers crossed that we will be okay.Toni @ Running, Loving, Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124178380124442417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33231671643346367352017-10-05T09:59:10.521-05:002017-10-05T09:59:10.521-05:00Don't let this horrible person ruin your plans...Don't let this horrible person ruin your plans. If you don't want to go because you feel you aren't prepared, that's one thing, but don't let fear hold you back. Like a few other people in the comments have said, if you don't go because of this, all those people that are stirring up the pot of hate and fear have won. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58415204317530587502017-10-05T06:41:20.597-05:002017-10-05T06:41:20.597-05:00I wonder how many people will cancel? I bet not ve...I wonder how many people will cancel? I bet not very many. Runners are pretty resilient people, overall. Probably there will be a handful who won't, including people who were nursing injuries or having a poor training cycle and were already hesitating (like me).Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80528261199973041322017-10-05T06:39:51.324-05:002017-10-05T06:39:51.324-05:00Having run the Chicago Marathon multiple times, I ...Having run the Chicago Marathon multiple times, I won't deny that I haven't had those thoughts, that something like this could happen during that race. Or any race. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80228770627499347692017-10-05T06:38:13.764-05:002017-10-05T06:38:13.764-05:00Thank you! Still waiting to see what RnR comes out...Thank you! Still waiting to see what RnR comes out with.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28654896301283935452017-10-05T06:37:46.496-05:002017-10-05T06:37:46.496-05:00I've never been one to be attracted to big eve...I've never been one to be attracted to big events. Running Chicago was a stretch for me and I did it 3 times! But that's my hometown and I'm comfortable there. I did hear on the news that this summer the LV shooter rented hotel rooms with a perfect view of Lollapalooza. My son was there. It could have happened here. Still could. We can't stop living. That's for sure.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3769211231141849252017-10-05T06:35:40.037-05:002017-10-05T06:35:40.037-05:00I truly agree with you that fear shouldn't rul...I truly agree with you that fear shouldn't rule. However, I was already on the fence about this race and after the shooting, my heart just isn't it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26975198913953512572017-10-04T22:59:31.826-05:002017-10-04T22:59:31.826-05:00As a Vegas local, this was one of my first thought...As a Vegas local, this was one of my first thoughts - people are going to cancel their plans to come for the marathon next month. Please still come. We need people to come back to our city, so we can rebuild and recover from this tragedy. However, I hope everyone will do what makes them feel most comfortable.Clarinda @ Enjoying the Coursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00021277904041262711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2149785031072168562017-10-04T19:24:51.110-05:002017-10-04T19:24:51.110-05:00I'm racing this weekend and I always have this...I'm racing this weekend and I always have this in the back of my mind, especially since the Boston attack. But I just think about the fact that there are so many ways my time could end at any time, that I can't dwell on it. I try to tell myself that when my time is up, my time is up. <br />I wish this type of massacre wasn't our reality. I wish that going to a large event didn't bring with it an inherent risk like it does today. We need change and we need it now. But I would literally never go out my door if I focused on what might happen, especially because it's seemingly so random.<br />That said, you should weigh your feelings out on whether you will enjoy the weekend or not. If I were in your position and that were the only thing I hesitated on, I would probably go. But that's me and I'm not you :) It's not an easy decision, that's for sure.TriGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289885288405245140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20495466716981129662017-10-04T17:50:47.339-05:002017-10-04T17:50:47.339-05:00That is so tough. As always, go with your gut. You...That is so tough. As always, go with your gut. You still have some time to to sleep on it. Rooting for you either way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64383711286388489052017-10-04T13:15:39.991-05:002017-10-04T13:15:39.991-05:00It's definitely a lot of money, which was one ...It's definitely a lot of money, which was one of the main reasons I didn't sign up for it.<br /><br />It sounds like it mostly boils down to whether or not you can enjoy the weekend, despite maybe not feeling well or doing well. <br /><br />I wasn't feeling well last weekend, but I'm sure it's not the same thing. I did have a great time in spite of it.Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25048563931902607182017-10-04T11:09:16.004-05:002017-10-04T11:09:16.004-05:00I hate to say this, but this is why I don't li...I hate to say this, but this is why I don't like attending crowded events. I know I can't live in fear, but another mass shooting like this makes me just want to stay home and be safe. Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420128505848309720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23754584059085769012017-10-04T10:28:14.999-05:002017-10-04T10:28:14.999-05:00That's so tough. I remember the week before w...That's so tough. I remember the week before we left for Europe in June was a string of terrorist attacks and I was panicking that we'd never make it back to our girls!!<br /><br />But at the end of the day, I don't believe that we should let fear dictate our decisions.<br /><br />If, however, you feel under or over trained and your heart is not in the run, then don't! There will always be more races.Mommy Run Fasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02172007555251749935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18373296322707334142017-10-04T08:54:25.220-05:002017-10-04T08:54:25.220-05:00I guess hot is relative. :-) I always run early, t...I guess hot is relative. :-) I always run early, though, even in the winter, so that's fine.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30489012553020344842017-10-04T08:21:42.740-05:002017-10-04T08:21:42.740-05:00I agree with you on everything! It's not that ...I agree with you on everything! It's not that I'm going to stop my life--heck, I'm going to California this weekend! But it's this one event, that I was already iffy about...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76567907653429013542017-10-04T08:20:37.756-05:002017-10-04T08:20:37.756-05:00I've got time...I've got time...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41744911595719683152017-10-04T08:20:22.053-05:002017-10-04T08:20:22.053-05:00Thank you! Still ruminating...Thank you! Still ruminating...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54829673517195244062017-10-04T08:19:58.657-05:002017-10-04T08:19:58.657-05:00We're coming tomorrow! I'll send you a mes...We're coming tomorrow! I'll send you a message via FB. It's going to be hot! so if we run, it would have to be early.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47360770452253345832017-10-04T08:17:15.611-05:002017-10-04T08:17:15.611-05:00Then I think you have your answer. NO race is wort...Then I think you have your answer. NO race is worth your physical or mental health {Hugs}The Accidental Marathonerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15391171805727633722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82308752599276720462017-10-04T07:29:00.001-05:002017-10-04T07:29:00.001-05:00Oh man! I honestly don't know what I would do....Oh man! I honestly don't know what I would do. If it's something you were excited about, had rocked your training for and were set to PR... that would be one thing... but it sounds like you were on the fence already.<br />I know we should not let these people make us fear, but I've had second thoughts about large events like this too.<br />I think you should give it a little time and see how you feel next week. Both answers here are right!julie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76820796579732259552017-10-04T04:16:50.570-05:002017-10-04T04:16:50.570-05:00I read this yesterday and have pondered since.
ID ...I read this yesterday and have pondered since.<br />ID GO.<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14086887417121838938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87564827852345491602017-10-03T21:34:15.220-05:002017-10-03T21:34:15.220-05:00Honestly, I'd probably go. But I live fewer th...Honestly, I'd probably go. But I live fewer than 5 miles from the Pentagon, the White House, etc. I figure anywhere is probably safer than here. But I understand the anxiety too. Good luck with your decision.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659092225880096820noreply@blogger.com