tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post5201401287698849880..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: What An Runner Does When They Can't Run and I Tried it! Rx Plant BarsWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74456797360965371762021-07-20T07:14:48.811-05:002021-07-20T07:14:48.811-05:00It's nice to hear from someone who gets it. I&...It's nice to hear from someone who gets it. I'm just trying to do as much as possible. But the exhaustion is real!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16779101232605282042021-07-19T17:27:50.944-05:002021-07-19T17:27:50.944-05:00Breaking bones is exhausting! Crutches are hard. T...Breaking bones is exhausting! Crutches are hard. The boot is hard. Everything is just hard. I still have an ugly scar/spot on the back of my heel from the splint and boot, but I am so happy you can have some free, boot-less time. That helps so much!<br /><br />Not getting to run sucks, too. I do hope this recovery flies by for you!Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39159168623199318512021-07-19T16:58:44.563-05:002021-07-19T16:58:44.563-05:00It's amazing how much better I feel every day!...It's amazing how much better I feel every day!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23764442104443662822021-07-19T16:56:21.995-05:002021-07-19T16:56:21.995-05:00Fingers crossed!!! I'm just grateful for all t...Fingers crossed!!! I'm just grateful for all that I can do. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-66365545480400986672021-07-19T16:11:32.053-05:002021-07-19T16:11:32.053-05:00Here's hoping your swelling goes down and your...Here's hoping your swelling goes down and your foot/ankle continue to heal. Hang in there, you're doing great!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86803699485297291832021-07-19T09:22:25.823-05:002021-07-19T09:22:25.823-05:00It sounds like you have a great support system in ...It sounds like you have a great support system in your family, friends and Cocoa to take your mind off things. So cool you even went out to hear the live band with your boys! <br /><br />Time will fly by and you'll be back to training in no time. Maybe this slowing down will be good for your wrist too and you'll have gotten rid of both issues in the end. Good as new!😄Running With Fireflieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13500956199161522538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86365111689615802062021-07-19T07:08:15.517-05:002021-07-19T07:08:15.517-05:00I'm glad I only need one crutch--and on my lef...I'm glad I only need one crutch--and on my left side. The right wrist is the one with the torn tendon. No need to poke the bear, lolWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-34025952797907568972021-07-19T07:04:02.264-05:002021-07-19T07:04:02.264-05:00Marcia lives not too far from me! We used to meet ...Marcia lives not too far from me! We used to meet for lunch monthly before the pandemic. <br /><br />My husband always does the cooking. The cleaning, not so much. I'm hiring a cleaning service. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-51620233282377679492021-07-19T06:58:05.662-05:002021-07-19T06:58:05.662-05:00No fancy basket or streamers? What fun is that? No fancy basket or streamers? What fun is that? Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-13723732347714610402021-07-19T06:57:21.381-05:002021-07-19T06:57:21.381-05:00It's been less and less painful; i'm happy...It's been less and less painful; i'm happy to see the forward progress!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26622101212842461372021-07-19T04:34:33.487-05:002021-07-19T04:34:33.487-05:00I didn't know those bars were available in a p...I didn't know those bars were available in a plant-based format; I will have to check them out.<br /><br />I'm glad you're down to one crutch--when I fractured my pelvis, and even though I used them correctly, being on crutches screwed up one of my wrists. So I was a little worried for you on that count.<br /><br />And yes, it's humbling when you realize you've overdone it, or realize you have to modify things. edj3https://www.blogger.com/profile/11137939126171451654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12097540063520143752021-07-19T01:01:23.448-05:002021-07-19T01:01:23.448-05:00Well done for being upbeat and optimistic, Wendy! ...Well done for being upbeat and optimistic, Wendy! <br />And that's a lovely photo of you with your boys. <br />So nice of Marcia to bring you lunch and flowers - I'm guessing it must be quite a trip for her to come to your house. <br />Oh, and is your husband doing all the cleaning/cooking/washing? Or do you hobble around and do it yourself? Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-31450511016782746852021-07-18T21:59:21.494-05:002021-07-18T21:59:21.494-05:00I was able to borrow a friend's scooter, last ...I was able to borrow a friend's scooter, last fall, and it came in so handy. I just kept it at the office, since that's where I did the bulk of my walking around. No fancy basket or streamers, though. A positive attitude was so key to both of my recoveries; it really helped me to see & appreciate the big picture and not dwell on my current (sidelined) situation. Chin up! ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-64995906608295383542021-07-18T19:27:03.295-05:002021-07-18T19:27:03.295-05:00I love that you added the basket with ribbons to y...I love that you added the basket with ribbons to your scooter! It made me sad to see the swelling and bruising on your foot :( I can't imagine how sore and painful it must be, but you're doing everything right to heal.<br /><br />Cocoa is just the cutest, and I love that photo with your sons - looks like you all had so much fun!KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-24027231297196128612021-07-18T17:11:16.712-05:002021-07-18T17:11:16.712-05:00You sound like my sister, lol! I am definitely beh...You sound like my sister, lol! I am definitely behaving myself, but it's not easy!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14375997608885407442021-07-18T17:03:07.485-05:002021-07-18T17:03:07.485-05:00I don't know about funny, but definitely this ...I don't know about funny, but definitely this will keep me telling stories. Not sure if i'm going to scale the rope again. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90980312905584145152021-07-18T16:57:24.851-05:002021-07-18T16:57:24.851-05:00A sense of humor is essential right now!! I'm ...A sense of humor is essential right now!! I'm wearing a t-shirt that says 'gravity is my only weakness'. LOLWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-82101313346924848372021-07-18T16:51:10.898-05:002021-07-18T16:51:10.898-05:00I'm hoping my foot swelling goes down enough t...I'm hoping my foot swelling goes down enough to squish my foot into my bike shoe! I'm ready to pedal (inside, on the trainer)!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54007897667636950082021-07-18T16:43:12.787-05:002021-07-18T16:43:12.787-05:00It was great to see Marcia--after 18 months!!!It was great to see Marcia--after 18 months!!!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23509140324258881882021-07-18T16:41:51.368-05:002021-07-18T16:41:51.368-05:00I'm surprised about me feeling so positive too...I'm surprised about me feeling so positive too, it's so unlike me, lol! I'm sure having the next two weeks off for a planned vacation doesn't hurt...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-67677394030848478182021-07-18T16:40:21.567-05:002021-07-18T16:40:21.567-05:00I am feeling the vibes! Definitely feeling much be...I am feeling the vibes! Definitely feeling much better.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74023994249880114732021-07-18T16:29:09.005-05:002021-07-18T16:29:09.005-05:00Hoping that we can do at least some of the stuff w...Hoping that we can do at least some of the stuff we had planned!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-57344010144431423362021-07-18T14:59:33.881-05:002021-07-18T14:59:33.881-05:00I am glad you are feeling better but take it easy....I am glad you are feeling better but take it easy. I know it isn't easy but you need to rest and heal. I did not buy any of the Oiselle shorts but did buy a shirt and a few bras. Zenaida Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137949290555784656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-84399498212795392302021-07-18T14:13:41.836-05:002021-07-18T14:13:41.836-05:00This post brings back so many memories for me...I ...This post brings back so many memories for me...I went into work between my break and my surgery and it was SO dumb of me to do so. I was so tired and in so much pain. I also remember posting similar gruesome photos of my foot!<br /><br />But WOW- already weight bearing in the shower! That's amazing Wendy. You'll make it through this and it will be a funny memory to look back on :)<br /><br />Keep on posting the gruesome foot pics, ha!The Right Fitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857034740608689935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-59213777622728041852021-07-18T13:53:08.421-05:002021-07-18T13:53:08.421-05:00Well, good to see you still have your sense of hum...Well, good to see you still have your sense of humor! I like the alternative title "I'd kick myself if I was able to" and love the basket for your scooter (extra bonus that you included the porta potty in that picture!) This whole injury sounds like a nightmare, but it can only get better, right? <br />Good luck in Door County- hope you're able to have some fun! And thanks for the Rx Plant bar review- I'll check them out.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.com