tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post5598328663986663002..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: A Runner Walks Into A Doctor's Office...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-48806263610213037772022-07-16T06:31:29.699-05:002022-07-16T06:31:29.699-05:00Thank you!Thank you!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-17313325047586108572022-07-13T19:17:12.904-05:002022-07-13T19:17:12.904-05:00Congrats on placing second in your age group! I lo...Congrats on placing second in your age group! I love getting pint glasses as awards instead of medals. And yay for getting back on your bike!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-40959057031556111572022-07-12T17:07:48.792-05:002022-07-12T17:07:48.792-05:00Let's hope that the Jan 6 hearings will wake p...Let's hope that the Jan 6 hearings will wake people up! I don't want to live in an autocracy and I'm sure nobody else does either.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-74023213712757609732022-07-11T20:35:51.517-05:002022-07-11T20:35:51.517-05:00Good news about your knee. It's great that you...Good news about your knee. It's great that you have access to such a well-regarded sports doc. And congrats on your AG!<br /><br />I feel so drained by all that has been happening - how many mass shootings will it take?! I fluctuate between anger and sadness. When are people going to wake up and recognize that they must vote in every election - we can't just accept this.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-15154401578705927112022-07-11T13:39:41.788-05:002022-07-11T13:39:41.788-05:00He's in a competitive age group! Actually, mal...He's in a competitive age group! Actually, males remain competitive even into old age. I've noticed that there aren't many women running in the older age groups, but the ones that are running are still quite fast!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-26766187545331852822022-07-11T09:49:51.841-05:002022-07-11T09:49:51.841-05:00How absolutely wonderful that you have the likes o...How absolutely wonderful that you have the likes of Dr. Skiba so close to you! And so glad he didn't have too bad news regarding your knee. Your strapping job does look incredibly pro! And even with that - what a great performance at that race! Ditiro aged up for some running and cycling events and loves how close he is getting to the podium for his age group now! The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-41759262425791554402022-07-11T06:11:49.721-05:002022-07-11T06:11:49.721-05:00Thanks Catrina! i don't have anything on the c...Thanks Catrina! i don't have anything on the calendar until October. But you never know, I might jump into something before then...:pWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8346487545216074992022-07-11T06:11:02.331-05:002022-07-11T06:11:02.331-05:00I think that's the kind of runner I've bec...I think that's the kind of runner I've become, lolWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-18924723477197697842022-07-11T01:49:49.880-05:002022-07-11T01:49:49.880-05:00That's so cool that you have access to such a ...That's so cool that you have access to such a great doctor. We all need a Dr. Skiba in our lives!<br />Also congrats on winning 2nd place in your age group. Amazing how you did that without any speedwork.<br />You're going to do very well in your new age group!<br />When is your next race?Catrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813581612058054899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16295529446795267342022-07-10T20:10:49.935-05:002022-07-10T20:10:49.935-05:00Sorry about the knee but glad that it's not se...Sorry about the knee but glad that it's not serious and the taping is working.<br /><br />Congrats on your race!!! I ran a 4 miler on July 4th. <br /><br />I'm a frequent pain no injury kind of runner lolDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-20357039015339267472022-07-10T19:44:29.147-05:002022-07-10T19:44:29.147-05:00I am not a lawyer, but I think his father should b...I am not a lawyer, but I think his father should be held responsible for signing for him. I can't imagine living with the guilt that he contributed to this. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-44927081345747023302022-07-10T18:56:04.849-05:002022-07-10T18:56:04.849-05:00It does sound like the start of a joke, but it'...It does sound like the start of a joke, but it's never a laughing matter! I'm glad your knee is one the mend and taping helps! <br />I think the Highland Park shooting underscores how helpless we are against gun violence, at least with our current Congress and Supreme Court. I heard that since he never was charged with a violent crime, his record was clean when they ran the background check, and with your father vouching for you (!) I guess there's no sense in blaming the lack of a red flag law. It's like you get one free pass at shooting people before you can be stopped from owning an assault weapon. :-( Courtenayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878882500026678616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-4255726040222980492022-07-10T16:24:48.805-05:002022-07-10T16:24:48.805-05:00I'm so grateful to have access to Dr Skiba- bo...I'm so grateful to have access to Dr Skiba- both for my patients and me!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-78989955752158604652022-07-10T16:24:19.035-05:002022-07-10T16:24:19.035-05:00It just was so close to home--it feels like these ...It just was so close to home--it feels like these mass shootings can happen anywhere now. The guy didn't even have a motive. Just wanted to do it.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-77366347935601230522022-07-10T16:23:26.462-05:002022-07-10T16:23:26.462-05:00I was so happy that the tape is helping!I was so happy that the tape is helping!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23614763137525727672022-07-10T15:37:15.171-05:002022-07-10T15:37:15.171-05:00Does the return to racing feel so good? So sorry a...Does the return to racing feel so good? So sorry about your injury, ouch! At least you have a great doctor who can help out. <br />I'm so angry, sad, confused, etc. about everything going on right now. melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09130461043483892210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-25254127357854467712022-07-10T14:40:22.296-05:002022-07-10T14:40:22.296-05:00What a fun week Wendy! Sorry about the bone bruise...What a fun week Wendy! Sorry about the bone bruise, but glad it won't hold you back. You are very lucky to have access to such a great doctor!<br /><br />I wondered if you were close to Highland Park. I just don't understand why anyone needs a gun LIKE that (though honestly I'm against all guns). I will be casting my vote from London absentee....But it doesn't feel like enough. The heartbreaking stories from the parade are just awful.The Right Fitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857034740608689935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62736754605404936972022-07-10T13:22:57.475-05:002022-07-10T13:22:57.475-05:00I am glad that you were able to get a diagnosis on...I am glad that you were able to get a diagnosis on your knee. I'm a huge fan/believer in KT Tape as I've used it for injuries in the past. It looks like it's working well for you so far which is great!<br /><br />Like you, I am very sad and frustrated with the state of this country when it comes to MANY things. I really just don't know what to do anymore. We soldier on because we have to do that in order to go to work, etc, but is that really the healthy option? KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-22575307831647633512022-07-10T12:03:06.914-05:002022-07-10T12:03:06.914-05:00Well, there is...but sometimes it means doing or s...Well, there is...but sometimes it means doing or saying uncomfortable things. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-12360780263922358542022-07-10T12:02:23.111-05:002022-07-10T12:02:23.111-05:00Right? I'm up in Wisco where the gun culture i...Right? I'm up in Wisco where the gun culture is obviously large, but I don't worry as much about a mass shooting here. I did have a scare one fall when I was running on the IAT and there were gunshots very close to the trail. I think someone was having a little 'fun'.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-85355783326404537252022-07-10T12:00:21.966-05:002022-07-10T12:00:21.966-05:00Some of us have, but we've gotten shut down by...Some of us have, but we've gotten shut down by friends who say 'oh, I'm not political'. See what happens when our democracy disappears..Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46302110828132494892022-07-10T11:59:35.532-05:002022-07-10T11:59:35.532-05:00It's not affecting my running at all, so i am ...It's not affecting my running at all, so i am grateful for that!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-33191740294425318942022-07-10T11:58:41.983-05:002022-07-10T11:58:41.983-05:00Thanks! That's why i shared it...i liked it to...Thanks! That's why i shared it...i liked it too!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-75972794778199509062022-07-10T11:58:20.467-05:002022-07-10T11:58:20.467-05:00Thanks Miranda! I'm really feeling good right ...Thanks Miranda! I'm really feeling good right now, even with the little knee thingy going on...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-8105050054973052822022-07-10T10:48:21.093-05:002022-07-10T10:48:21.093-05:00I am glad that it is only a bruise and that the ta...I am glad that it is only a bruise and that the taping is helping. I never really know if it does anything. However, I am taping my bunion before every run and it is working well. As you know, I am also very upset by the state of the world but I don't think there is anything we can do about it which makes it even more upsettingDeborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.com