tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post2390485022793973221..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Turning My Frown Upside DownWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25281397190347665152019-07-11T06:52:47.291-05:002019-07-11T06:52:47.291-05:00That cool weather on Sunday sure felt good!That cool weather on Sunday sure felt good!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77762135596373738342019-07-10T14:42:07.954-05:002019-07-10T14:42:07.954-05:00I so feel your pain on the heat! The sudden shift ...I so feel your pain on the heat! The sudden shift really made this past week tough. You still had a great week! Those new shoes are pretty sweet!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72989538744630831012019-07-09T06:08:49.290-05:002019-07-09T06:08:49.290-05:00I so appreciate this! I try to balance my health i...I so appreciate this! I try to balance my health issues and its impact on my running with other content here on the blog. I never wanted to be 'the arthritis runner' but bottom line, RA really has affected me. I'm glad to know that what I'm writing has helped you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-61676448696446962462019-07-09T04:19:21.042-05:002019-07-09T04:19:21.042-05:00GREAT article on you and RA--and I personally don&...GREAT article on you and RA--and I personally don't mind one bit when you post about RA and the impacts on your running here. The fact is, most of us at one time or another will have something going on that means we have to adjust or adapt what we're doing. <br /><br />Honestly, having read your blog helped me last year when I fractured my pelvis and this year w/ the cancer dx. I felt less alone.edj3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11137939126171451654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20485307406541358352019-07-08T11:21:19.666-05:002019-07-08T11:21:19.666-05:00I don't know how you can acclimate to those co...I don't know how you can acclimate to those conditions! It has to be what it's like in Florida in the summer. Ugh. Yes, we are back to normal for a few days, at least!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39677412085435969262019-07-08T11:16:52.718-05:002019-07-08T11:16:52.718-05:00Yesterday was amazing for my race and I was reward...Yesterday was amazing for my race and I was rewarded with a nice finish time and AG award. I'm certainly going to enjoy these more normal days!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27571120410408276182019-07-08T11:12:58.137-05:002019-07-08T11:12:58.137-05:00Same here! That heat came blasting out of the sout...Same here! That heat came blasting out of the south and after our cool June, we were so unprepared for it. This week looks much more like the summer we should be having. I plan on enjoying it because I know it's going to get hot again.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5059078641652480942019-07-08T11:12:47.327-05:002019-07-08T11:12:47.327-05:00It sounds like the heat was tough in a lot of plac...It sounds like the heat was tough in a lot of places this week. Hopefully your body just needs to acclimate given that the temperatures rose so suddenly. Or hopefully the temperature will go back to the previous, cooler temps :)Chaitalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09118655603196065126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62612757713822935362019-07-08T11:11:40.878-05:002019-07-08T11:11:40.878-05:00Those shoes were a total impulse purchase. I do ru...Those shoes were a total impulse purchase. I do run in Brooks but I usually buy support shoes. I slipped my orthotics into them and they were fine. I don't think I'll wear them on long distance runs but for speed work and shorter runs, they feel so good!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-32177006153025332522019-07-08T11:08:02.943-05:002019-07-08T11:08:02.943-05:00Lots of practice but handstands were one of my 3 u...Lots of practice but handstands were one of my 3 upper body goals which also included scaling the rope (done) and a strict pull up (still in progress). Women don't have a lot of upper body strength and I'm trying to remedy that!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48584997712778488442019-07-08T11:03:44.627-05:002019-07-08T11:03:44.627-05:00We have those biting gnats here but not as bad as ...We have those biting gnats here but not as bad as I've encountered in Wisconsin. Why must they be so mean?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-50765238447565979042019-07-08T11:02:41.764-05:002019-07-08T11:02:41.764-05:00The weather was absolutely brutal last week - way ...The weather was absolutely brutal last week - way too hot for this part of the Midwest! Good work on getting out in those rough conditions! I swapped a few runs for hikes or kayaks on Lake Michigan - at least it felt a bit cooler on the lake. Hopefully you got a cooler morning like we did today! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-2344549328278307372019-07-08T10:58:01.603-05:002019-07-08T10:58:01.603-05:00Our weather has been so inconsistent - hot for a f...Our weather has been so inconsistent - hot for a few days, then cool and rainy for a few days, so I feel very unacclimated to the heat because it never stays long enough to get used to it. Not sure there is any acclimating to that heat/humidity combo though - it's always rough!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17647383150283618698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7352910725497506582019-07-08T10:57:00.482-05:002019-07-08T10:57:00.482-05:00Misery totally loves company! I am with you--I'...Misery totally loves company! I am with you--I'm enjoying these more moderate temperatures!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-6190801934846968622019-07-08T09:30:02.501-05:002019-07-08T09:30:02.501-05:00I run in Brooks and I've been so tempted by th...I run in Brooks and I've been so tempted by those american flags one. Way to power through a hot and nasty week!Laetitiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219655798425455933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58946183656903582192019-07-08T09:28:44.716-05:002019-07-08T09:28:44.716-05:00I'm so impressed by your handstands! Lol!!I'm so impressed by your handstands! Lol!!Colleen- Running in Eco-Modehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13748633888357061942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58641888054420562392019-07-08T08:45:19.728-05:002019-07-08T08:45:19.728-05:00It is hotter than Hades here in Minnesota! But als...It is hotter than Hades here in Minnesota! But also so humid, which is causing the damn biting gnats to stick around longer than usual. Thankfully the trails offered some good shade to help but it was like running with a wet hot towel on my face! Ugh. <br /><br />Angie B<br />Https://24theroad.com<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27041085087228453842019-07-08T08:41:57.059-05:002019-07-08T08:41:57.059-05:00I had a very similar experience on my run last Mon...I had a very similar experience on my run last Monday, too! Planned to do 7, bailed at 5.67 because I just couldn't do it anymore (and I had an eye doctor appointment to get to). I was really upset with myself and definitely threw myself a big pity party over it, but reading everyone's weekly recaps today has made me feel MUCH better about how difficult of a time I had running last week - we were all struggling! Here's hoping this current cooldown lasts for awhile :)Bethany @ Accidental Intentionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928245643333105559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44191342022813582562019-07-07T20:53:09.438-05:002019-07-07T20:53:09.438-05:00Yes! I miss Goody. Used to find them here at Duane...Yes! I miss Goody. Used to find them here at Duane Reade but I haven't seen them in ages. <br />My buffs are warm and not particularly wicking. Maybe I"ll try to hunt down those as I grow out my hairTravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34112458186243068122019-07-07T19:45:01.060-05:002019-07-07T19:45:01.060-05:00Aww, thank you! I don't expect to inspire anyo...Aww, thank you! I don't expect to inspire anyone--just out there doing my thing. Which we all are. I love our group of bloggers--we sure keep each other going, don't we?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-21009584684188450632019-07-07T19:42:48.078-05:002019-07-07T19:42:48.078-05:00I bought those headbands a few years ago at Target...I bought those headbands a few years ago at Target. I think they were Goody? I have looked for them since and haven't been able to find more. I bought some buffs recently ?Hygge? that are cute but they are warm. <br /><br />Seriously, I love summer but IowaKim can have the heat and humidity. I'm all about moderation.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18013449391047274762019-07-07T19:38:16.656-05:002019-07-07T19:38:16.656-05:00I know, I know...but this week was rough! Today wa...I know, I know...but this week was rough! Today was absolutely perfect and yes please can we have this all summer?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90482474082629699082019-07-07T19:34:37.662-05:002019-07-07T19:34:37.662-05:00Oh, I"ll be wearing them, trust me. They are ...Oh, I"ll be wearing them, trust me. They are super comfy and will be great for speed work! Which I need to get on STAT. <br /><br />I can't imagine having to deal with the humidity as much as you guys do in Florida. This week was tough.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-71754056181531369112019-07-07T19:33:24.232-05:002019-07-07T19:33:24.232-05:00I had to have them! And they were better than I ex...I had to have them! And they were better than I expected!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76720128541321873782019-07-07T19:32:57.630-05:002019-07-07T19:32:57.630-05:00I WISH I liked to swim. And yes, I know there are ...I WISH I liked to swim. And yes, I know there are no pity parties by you. Send me some of that, please!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com