tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post9161007128725991654..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Running the emotionsWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17155758508430868432015-02-13T19:05:23.164-06:002015-02-13T19:05:23.164-06:00Seriously. :)Seriously. :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-65859772720252211222015-02-13T18:15:24.115-06:002015-02-13T18:15:24.115-06:00Definitely easier to run angry than sad. When I am...Definitely easier to run angry than sad. When I am sad, it's so hard to push myself. So sorry you are going through such a challenging time. No one ever told us how hard it was to parent!Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runnerhttp://confessionsofamotherrunner.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-49561151150991719942015-02-13T16:13:01.929-06:002015-02-13T16:13:01.929-06:00Fingers and toes crossed, Sue. Thanks for your sup...Fingers and toes crossed, Sue. Thanks for your support. <3Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47514104664894805102015-02-13T16:12:34.682-06:002015-02-13T16:12:34.682-06:00I'm sending positive thoughts your way as well...I'm sending positive thoughts your way as well. Hope you get everything settled. Life is sure hard, isn't it?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32300842639718470732015-02-13T16:11:58.884-06:002015-02-13T16:11:58.884-06:00I come from a long line of sugar-coaters. But I...I come from a long line of sugar-coaters. But I'm like the black sheep and like to keep it real. Plus writing is a great outlet for me. Putting it on paper (or the computer) helps me organize my thoughts and keep everything in perspective. Thanks for being there for me! :)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-87089692014226206282015-02-13T10:30:33.274-06:002015-02-13T10:30:33.274-06:00Oh Wendy, so sorry you are dealing with this. Tha...Oh Wendy, so sorry you are dealing with this. Thank goodness you have your runs to help keep you sane. I love to run out of anger as well or frustration, but I very rarely run with those emotions. I don't know that I run with Joy, my joy usually comes with the triumph of knowing that I finished a tough run, that I was able to push through and see it to the end. I hope you have a great weekend, this too shall pass....Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17572556245744093363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67015857034774689792015-02-13T04:49:27.521-06:002015-02-13T04:49:27.521-06:00I'm sorry you are going through such a rough t...I'm sorry you are going through such a rough time. I happen to be going through something now too, and I know it's just awful when you can't resolve something and it keeps just weighing on you. A problem with a child is just the worst because you care and love them so much. Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way. stephrunsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20442314776518409422015-02-12T21:23:30.589-06:002015-02-12T21:23:30.589-06:00First, I want to applaud you for some very raw and...First, I want to applaud you for some very raw and very real posts. Some bloggers, namely me, tend to sugarcoat everything. It's a family trait in my case. Life is messy and painful at times. It's how we cope that counts and you have a wonderful mechanism for that. Secondly, you have my support. You are a strong woman. You will get through this. I'm very sorry about your Sarasota plans but I think you will find a suitable replacement. I'm here and I'm listening...HoHo Runshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01986964581984440945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27780513743897789762015-02-12T20:27:47.615-06:002015-02-12T20:27:47.615-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Connie Ciampanelli - RIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199554842449972940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91619315654418025852015-02-12T19:55:12.979-06:002015-02-12T19:55:12.979-06:00Thank you so much for all your thoughtful comments...Thank you so much for all your thoughtful comments and your support. This has been, as you can imagine, the most difficult time of my life. But the support that has come my way has been no less than amazing. I feel so grateful and loved. I hope he'll accept the help we're giving him and that he makes some better choices after he completes his treatment. <br /><br />You are indeed special, and I hope someday we get to meet!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72757169103193546162015-02-12T18:16:47.924-06:002015-02-12T18:16:47.924-06:00Wendy, my heart and soul were with you with every ...Wendy, my heart and soul were with you with every word I read. My heart breaks for you that you are going through this traumatic time and that your long planned event in Sarasota has been derailed. My wish for you is that in the end all has happened for your good, for your family's good, and that, when you do get to run Sarasota it will be all the more delicious for the long wait.<br /><br />May I add that as a writer, a reader, a runner, as a woman, a wife, a mother, I am profoundly grateful that you are so willing to bare your heart and soul. I know from personal experience that writing down your anger, hurt, and pain (as well as your joys, triumphs, and accomplishments) are therapeutic to you and to your readers and friends, those close to you and those you've not yet met.<br /><br />Be assured of my, and many others', prayers and good wishes that everything turns out well. Sending positive vibes over the miles.<br /><br />Warmly, ConnieConnie Ciampanelli - RIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199554842449972940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86257433379997587212015-02-12T16:40:21.462-06:002015-02-12T16:40:21.462-06:00It's not looking like that race is going to ha...It's not looking like that race is going to happen for me.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6148055017091518742015-02-12T16:40:03.698-06:002015-02-12T16:40:03.698-06:00Isn't that the truth?!Isn't that the truth?!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32009029960138801432015-02-12T15:15:58.119-06:002015-02-12T15:15:58.119-06:00Hope things work out for you. Family is the most ...Hope things work out for you. Family is the most important thing and there will be other races. That being said, I still hope you get to run Sarasota.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58388890455770373332015-02-12T13:44:06.114-06:002015-02-12T13:44:06.114-06:00Thank goodness we have running!! Without it, all t...Thank goodness we have running!! Without it, all those emotions would be bottle up and festering. Glad you got out there and had your time to just get it all out. I started running because I was angry. Mad at myself for just letting myself go. Emotions and running go hand and hand for sure! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57265662831887035052015-02-12T11:03:14.976-06:002015-02-12T11:03:14.976-06:00I say that a lot! Running is my drug, for sure.I say that a lot! Running is my drug, for sure.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13142217490073539522015-02-12T11:02:43.857-06:002015-02-12T11:02:43.857-06:00Oh, that was something else! Hard to put that out ...Oh, that was something else! Hard to put that out of my mind!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-10917976012995775462015-02-12T11:02:22.577-06:002015-02-12T11:02:22.577-06:00Awww Tara, thanks. I'm looking at local races ...Awww Tara, thanks. I'm looking at local races for that weekend, since I've trained for a half, I may as well run one, even if it isn't the one I wanted...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89570077783018375782015-02-12T11:01:39.472-06:002015-02-12T11:01:39.472-06:00I keep telling him that!I keep telling him that!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13640665910073843762015-02-12T10:20:56.654-06:002015-02-12T10:20:56.654-06:00I often wonder how people who don't run deal w...I often wonder how people who don't run deal with stuff! I would drink a lot more if I didn't run haha My best runs usually come out of... anxiety? Cabin fever? Boredom? I don't know what to call it it's just when I'm feeling particularly stuck and NEED to get AWAY! That's often the only way I CAN get away. I'm so sorry to hear about your possibly spoiled plans for next month.Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75684892094629903212015-02-12T10:20:50.718-06:002015-02-12T10:20:50.718-06:00I often wonder how people who don't run deal w...I often wonder how people who don't run deal with stuff! I would drink a lot more if I didn't run haha My best runs usually come out of... anxiety? Cabin fever? Boredom? I don't know what to call it it's just when I'm feeling particularly stuck and NEED to get AWAY! That's often the only way I CAN get away. I'm so sorry to hear about your possibly spoiled plans for next month.Pam @ herbieontherun.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08198123992152626641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47758951335715211372015-02-12T10:12:16.091-06:002015-02-12T10:12:16.091-06:00Hugs to you. I am so sorry you had to run angry. A...Hugs to you. I am so sorry you had to run angry. Also you must have been so scared to see that hit cyclist. It's a good thing you were there with him. Fairytales and Fitnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771224209536216240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90976328185337412912015-02-12T09:23:18.908-06:002015-02-12T09:23:18.908-06:00Wendy, I'm so glad that you have running to he...Wendy, I'm so glad that you have running to help you work through some of the difficult emotions you're going through right now; I'm unhappy to hear about the possible turn of events in your racing schedule, but I know that you're a dedicated mom and you have to do what is best for your family. I think that running scared definitely gets me going fast, like you mentioned in your own experience. I agree that running sad is a tough one. Hang in there, gal; you're doing great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07757224632083428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48739667764840906662015-02-12T08:55:18.142-06:002015-02-12T08:55:18.142-06:00Thank heavens you have running as a coping mechani...Thank heavens you have running as a coping mechanism now more than ever. I wish you son would run! Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71597601746050739312015-02-12T07:59:28.070-06:002015-02-12T07:59:28.070-06:00Thank you so much! Now more than ever, I'm so ...Thank you so much! Now more than ever, I'm so grateful for running!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com