tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7423102113947488665..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Quarantine RunfessionsWendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37167811907708445452020-04-25T13:56:10.598-05:002020-04-25T13:56:10.598-05:00Our paths are crazy and we are a hot spot as well,...Our paths are crazy and we are a hot spot as well, so I'm only running in my neighborhood. I'm just over all the "social distance" walkers walking 6 feet apart and making it so I can't social distance away from them.<br /><br />We still only drink on Friday and Saturday, but I confess that thanks to a virtual happy hour with my college friends, I am drinking way more on Friday than I normally would. My 49 year old self keeps having to lecture my 19 year old self to knock it off.Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03659092225880096820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-38257203754445077132020-04-25T08:30:26.645-05:002020-04-25T08:30:26.645-05:00My neighborhood trails have become so much more cr...My neighborhood trails have become so much more crowded now...I miss the solitude...also what is up with mountain bikers going so fast on multiple use trails and making runners jump off into the bushes?Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09669046315971951442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-58814364537988968312020-04-24T21:38:39.067-05:002020-04-24T21:38:39.067-05:00I have been avoiding our trails and running on our...I have been avoiding our trails and running on our neighborhood circle simple to avoid people. The trails are packed, but our boring street isn't so that's where I'm staying. <br /><br />I've hardly gone out except to go to my dermatologist appointment this past Tuesday. With my skin cancer history, it seems like an appointment that I shouldn't cancel<br /><br />Apparently the people who send out the bills are considered essential workers. LOL Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673587906852568968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5406190934260700132020-04-24T17:49:52.629-05:002020-04-24T17:49:52.629-05:00Thankfully, I've been pretty successful at avo...Thankfully, I've been pretty successful at avoiding people while out running or walking. I'm usually on city streets (as opposed to sidewalks or park trails), so that eliminates a lot of potential problems. The hubby is doing all the grocery shopping, so that's a nice perk. Our idiot neighbors (four kids, elementary through HS) have friends over in their yard frequently, though...Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-11581336884648666322020-04-24T14:12:25.116-05:002020-04-24T14:12:25.116-05:00OMG that wine chair - put we down for one and we c...OMG that wine chair - put we down for one and we can just hang out ;)<br /><br />And yep I'm right there with you on wanting to get more assertive with people who don't know how to social distance on a sidewalk or path. I'm so over it!<br />Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-27129997352773173302020-04-24T13:57:58.626-05:002020-04-24T13:57:58.626-05:00I really haven't left my house for the past 5 ...I really haven't left my house for the past 5 weeks except to run, so I really have been isolating myself. The only place I see people is on the trail.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-14402331654706934132020-04-24T13:56:59.059-05:002020-04-24T13:56:59.059-05:00The one thing I don't want is more medals, esp...The one thing I don't want is more medals, especially from a virtual race!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-56121093249886012122020-04-24T13:56:10.669-05:002020-04-24T13:56:10.669-05:00Ooooh! Run rage! I love that term and I'm usin...Ooooh! Run rage! I love that term and I'm using it from now on!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37517703786508770252020-04-24T13:55:31.118-05:002020-04-24T13:55:31.118-05:00I love that you still have your sense of humor! Th...I love that you still have your sense of humor! That's the only thing that's kept me going! Well, and running of course.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-16624191676735363472020-04-24T13:54:28.975-05:002020-04-24T13:54:28.975-05:00Oh Darlene, I know you mean well but 'to each ...Oh Darlene, I know you mean well but 'to each his own'? Um no. We really are supposed to stay home. But as long as the trails are not heavily used, I'm sure you're ok going there. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-37746749337802920442020-04-24T13:50:19.926-05:002020-04-24T13:50:19.926-05:00I don't really see too many people when I am o...I don't really see too many people when I am out, so that's good. I will cross the street or walk in the grass to maintain spacing if need be. When I'm walking, I do try to stay out of everyone's way, but I think we all need to look out for each other as best we can. <br /><br />I'm keeping up with the virtual runs just to stay motivated and connected. I need that badly. <br /><br />Yes, I'm drinking a little more. I couldn't drink for months with all the medications I've been on, so it's nice to have a glass of wine after dinner some nights.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-80255895088545246162020-04-24T13:04:38.599-05:002020-04-24T13:04:38.599-05:00I feel like I'm running in circles sometimes w...I feel like I'm running in circles sometimes when I go out because I'm trying so hard to avoid people. I don't even bother with the trails because it stresses me out to be around so many people right now, even though most do wear masks. All the virtual races seem over the top to me but I get that they are really motivating to a lot of people. The only one I'd consider doing is for Girls on the Run and I think that's in May or June...Janelle @ Run With No Regretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06580318957595973119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-55404142281871725582020-04-24T12:19:30.637-05:002020-04-24T12:19:30.637-05:00Heh heh I'd like a wine chair! I reluctantly r...Heh heh I'd like a wine chair! I reluctantly runfess that I agree that real racing is off the table for the rest of the year. I'm still into the virtual scene b/c I have enough room for improvement that I can get PRs. Not sure if I will run my next virtual on my own or register for something to make it more official. And yes, I'm with you on the run rage at walkers - if I'm walking I don't care if I have to move out of someone's way but when I'm running I really resent it.Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-69079858264412727722020-04-24T11:56:59.348-05:002020-04-24T11:56:59.348-05:00The Coronavirus/pay my bills meme has supplied me ...The Coronavirus/pay my bills meme has supplied me with laughs for the last few minutes - thank you!<br /><br />I signed up for a half marathon in Philly in October. It's the Philly Love Run and it was re-scheduled from March. Part of me wonders if I should have registered for the race. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it actually happens. <br /><br />I'm also getting annoyed with people not social distancing while out for a walk/run or even at the grocery store. just think some people don't really care.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-91199052223844211592020-04-24T10:51:19.664-05:002020-04-24T10:51:19.664-05:00I runfess...I'm drinking more wine.
I have to...I runfess...I'm drinking more wine.<br /><br />I have to leave...I do run on trails.No one bothers me. At this point maybe oblivious to it all.<br /><br />Or I will go insane if I stay in the neighborhood. To each his/her own.<br /><br />My virtuals are not really races but since my races all have been cancelled or changed to virtual...no choice.I just run the distance. Luckily I do't wear a watch or I'd been even more depressed at my pace.Darlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383271437202673669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-5200517622526262692020-04-24T10:24:30.854-05:002020-04-24T10:24:30.854-05:00If she's THAT immunosuppressed, then what is s...If she's THAT immunosuppressed, then what is she doing going out in public? I swear, FB has become a platform for all the crazies. And who calls us joggers? (takes a sip of wine)Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-86125311561879017792020-04-24T10:23:16.895-05:002020-04-24T10:23:16.895-05:00I feel so much better now that we're all commi...I feel so much better now that we're all commiserating here!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-3005873854799108012020-04-24T10:22:51.138-05:002020-04-24T10:22:51.138-05:00Yep, you get me and that's why I'm running...Yep, you get me and that's why I'm running that virtual half tomorrow.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-46843236965384526892020-04-24T10:22:10.240-05:002020-04-24T10:22:10.240-05:00I haven't been baking much because I'm dow...I haven't been baking much because I'm down to about a cup of flour. Fortunately, the 50# bag I ordered--seriously, it's all I could find--is coming soon! Do you need any?Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-62920806777825474452020-04-24T10:21:18.403-05:002020-04-24T10:21:18.403-05:00Gosh, I hope that marathon goes off! November is a...Gosh, I hope that marathon goes off! November is a long way away.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-72574833071604297212020-04-24T10:20:42.298-05:002020-04-24T10:20:42.298-05:00Even my neighborhood is suspect. All these parents...Even my neighborhood is suspect. All these parents and their kids doing scavenger hunts and birthday drive-bys. It's just tough, which is why I want to run away...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-7133975156916829232020-04-24T10:19:44.233-05:002020-04-24T10:19:44.233-05:00I believe that wine has antiseptic properties...at...I believe that wine has antiseptic properties...at least that's my excuse! Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-79952130496402924602020-04-24T10:19:42.837-05:002020-04-24T10:19:42.837-05:00Wine. Definitely wine. Thankful I don't have t...Wine. Definitely wine. Thankful I don't have to get up at 0430 to go coach! But, man, I cannot wait until I get to do that again!!!<br /><br />Walkers. Yeah, they hog the path on my trail sometimes, too. And then, a friend of mine posted on FB the other day (I really need to stay off FB. Might be less inclined to drink that extra wine) about "joggers" (yes, she used that term) probably going to be the reason she dies of coronavirus. She's immunocompromised so she has solid concerns but she said she was "unnerved when joggers went huffing and puffing past her." She said, "with all the open mouth breathing as they pass by," she swears she can see the corona clouds. Okay, fine. I get it. But, us runners (not joggers) might be a little unnerved by those walkers who might possibly sneeze just as we are trying to squeeze past them on the trail! But, alas, she saw no reason and ... whatever. I'm probably reading too much into that. (no, I'm not. she referred to us as joggers. *eye roll*) Wow. That was a lot. Sorry about that. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01380059609763403025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54402018851426834462020-04-24T10:19:20.203-05:002020-04-24T10:19:20.203-05:00Yeah, what is up with those Strava people? I never...Yeah, what is up with those Strava people? I never even heard of a segment until I joined Strava and really, I don't care. LOL! I guess it's a distraction from what is going on in the real world.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-88527619505243949532020-04-24T10:18:01.815-05:002020-04-24T10:18:01.815-05:00I knew you'd like it! Great minds and all...I knew you'd like it! Great minds and all...Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.com