tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post1814677331357028720..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: A Runner with RA Gets a Reality CheckWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3041952927524006872018-05-06T06:58:34.030-05:002018-05-06T06:58:34.030-05:00I'm grateful that the flare was fast and furio...I'm grateful that the flare was fast and furious. I'm still feeling a little bit of it but I'm just taking it slow until it completely goes away again.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59603670353461976322018-05-06T06:57:33.889-05:002018-05-06T06:57:33.889-05:00I know you've been desperately searching for a...I know you've been desperately searching for answers and I hope you find them!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76159330066883723782018-05-03T12:13:52.178-05:002018-05-03T12:13:52.178-05:00I love your mantra for Sunday's run. I don'...I love your mantra for Sunday's run. I don't have RA or autoimmune, but I know how frustrating it can be to feel great one day and bad the next for other reasons. You did a great job this week reevaluating and taking care of yourself. I really admire your attitude -- I think it's important to keep that mindset so you can crush it when you're feeling great. Have a good week! Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18415102055134316374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6356912425634038952018-05-02T15:02:24.143-05:002018-05-02T15:02:24.143-05:00I'm really sorry that you felt so bad. I can&#...I'm really sorry that you felt so bad. I can't imagine running with RA or having an autoimmune disorder. I don't know much about them, so I won't offer a lot of advice except that I'm glad you are so active and you don't make excuses, as I feel like a lot of people might do that. You don't let it hold you back, and to me, that is what is inspirational, not necessarily a finish time or a BQ... but the fact that you give 100% each day even when your body is in a state of rebellion against itself.<br /><br />I'm currently dealing with some running injuries- high hamstring tendon issues, which my new doc thinks are actually caused from arthritis in my big toe. Don't get me wrong, I don't want arthritis, but I am glad to possibly get to the root cause. I can run some, but I have pushed too far during this injury and had some setbacks. Amy Lauren Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565049872858950707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54131547883880816032018-05-01T17:26:24.521-05:002018-05-01T17:26:24.521-05:00I'm learning about self control but I'm no...I'm learning about self control but I'm not good at "taking it easy". It's a hard lesson for me to learn!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38721811144052384252018-05-01T17:25:39.669-05:002018-05-01T17:25:39.669-05:00I really think it sounds like you have RA or somet...I really think it sounds like you have RA or something similar. That's exactly what it feels like. There are really specialized tests for RA--the "normal" inflammation test don't often show anything. In fact, my workup was all normal except for the RA blood tests. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-47563669523205042652018-05-01T17:24:00.119-05:002018-05-01T17:24:00.119-05:00That long run was just what I needed and I felt pr...That long run was just what I needed and I felt pretty good after. I'll continue to take it easy this week.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-89462782519609809122018-05-01T17:23:27.473-05:002018-05-01T17:23:27.473-05:00I'm in a Runners with RA group on FB and this ...I'm in a Runners with RA group on FB and this seems to be how it's going to be. I have to learn to expect the unexpected.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-19870626657044687002018-05-01T17:22:51.083-05:002018-05-01T17:22:51.083-05:00I'm glad I listened too and got the steroids s...I'm glad I listened too and got the steroids started right away. I'm feeling so much better now.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51307587706895108362018-05-01T17:22:19.270-05:002018-05-01T17:22:19.270-05:00I hope the slower paces keep RA happy too! I hope the slower paces keep RA happy too! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-73605437906034181132018-05-01T17:16:31.505-05:002018-05-01T17:16:31.505-05:00That is the goal!That is the goal!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-28425004606126014372018-05-01T17:16:14.869-05:002018-05-01T17:16:14.869-05:00I'll always make a race fun even if I can'...I'll always make a race fun even if I can't run fast. I learned that I never want to be disappointed with a race. We get to run when so many people can't. If I'm feeling great and I can fly, that will be even better! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59916200472769588852018-05-01T17:14:28.759-05:002018-05-01T17:14:28.759-05:00It's hard to expect the unexpected, isn't ...It's hard to expect the unexpected, isn't it? I'm just going to bring my best no matter what. Hoping some of that speed comes back as I finish up spring running. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56894338394269726682018-05-01T17:13:25.451-05:002018-05-01T17:13:25.451-05:00I'm not surprised that I flared but I hope tha...I'm not surprised that I flared but I hope that I have it under control. I have one more half this spring. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86135550208131187782018-05-01T17:12:47.660-05:002018-05-01T17:12:47.660-05:00I'm happy to report that I am feeling much bet...I'm happy to report that I am feeling much better. Hoping to get back at it--I've got goals to crush!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-848031793384447472018-05-01T17:12:06.942-05:002018-05-01T17:12:06.942-05:00That is the goal! I'm not going let this slow ...That is the goal! I'm not going let this slow me down!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-53306803783222962692018-05-01T16:38:54.449-05:002018-05-01T16:38:54.449-05:00When I say "Over 40" I did that once and...When I say "Over 40" I did that once and I still basically have a throat infection!LyzzyBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16398604923871095647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32498096619100042012018-05-01T14:51:09.268-05:002018-05-01T14:51:09.268-05:00RA sounds so frustrating, I’m sorry Wendy... Runni...RA sounds so frustrating, I’m sorry Wendy... Running is such a fine balance between pushing yourself hard but not past that certain point. Yet it’s hard to know exactly where “that point” is! I can’t relate to the RA but I have struggled with the pushing myself vs rest/recovery thing, especially in the early months after having each of our babies. I lack self control in that for sure. Amy Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05683913769197406757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13424905087078414792018-05-01T13:21:03.316-05:002018-05-01T13:21:03.316-05:00I'm sorry this week was tough for you. Hopefu...I'm sorry this week was tough for you. Hopefully you are feeling better. I think your long run with the intervals was great! You continue to inspire and I love your honesty.Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40516836400099773442018-05-01T12:44:32.494-05:002018-05-01T12:44:32.494-05:00Ack, it sounds like this is always going to be a b...Ack, it sounds like this is always going to be a balancing act between what you want to do vs what you should do in order to stave off the RA flares. I'm sorry you were hurting so much.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05890227462052573887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-83734668023930001082018-05-01T08:36:02.616-05:002018-05-01T08:36:02.616-05:00I'm sorry to hear you had a tough week with th...I'm sorry to hear you had a tough week with the RA flare up! You are such an amazing inspiration and I am glad you listened to your body!!Angela Camposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865177278607438558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51569811869397060532018-05-01T08:15:15.088-05:002018-05-01T08:15:15.088-05:00I'm so sorry Wendy! Damn RA!!!! I'm glad ...I'm so sorry Wendy! Damn RA!!!! I'm glad you were able to listen to your body and get some rest. I hope the slower paces help you recover. Lots of love your way! xoxojulie Wunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06266558547048650273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34809073699633984712018-05-01T08:06:39.742-05:002018-05-01T08:06:39.742-05:00Sorry you aren't feeling 100%, way to listen t...Sorry you aren't feeling 100%, way to listen to your body. Keep focused on the big picture to help you through the ups and downs as a runner. Coach Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110749177657676900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-30580853206316279042018-05-01T07:50:54.931-05:002018-05-01T07:50:54.931-05:00Ugh. I am so sorry! How frustrated you must be!
A...Ugh. I am so sorry! How frustrated you must be!<br /><br />After I hurt my hip flexor (two years ago!), I took a huge step back. I am so afraid of hurting myself like that again, and being out of the game for so long. It made me re-evaluate a lot about how I was training and what I was doing when I was running. I know it's not quite the same, but it's the answer to your question about trying to be your best. And no. Right now, I don't. I do those easy runs and I push during races, but I always know I can do better. I'm at peace with it, because I just want to run. <br /><br />I hope you are feeling better soon.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90369765388979501792018-04-30T22:19:22.321-05:002018-04-30T22:19:22.321-05:00Wendy I'm so sorry you had such a tough week. ...Wendy I'm so sorry you had such a tough week. It must be so frustrating to not know when these flares are coming. I find myself holding back and running scared because I'm afraid of re-injuring myself. I hope this flare is short-lived!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.com