tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post7510800105813897300..comments2024-03-26T18:32:50.307-05:00Comments on Taking the Long Way Home: Ouch.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-45217541406401047902014-03-09T09:01:18.022-05:002014-03-09T09:01:18.022-05:00That friend of yours is wise, indeed! LOL! But in ...That friend of yours is wise, indeed! LOL! But in all seriousness, don't we just want everyone to feel as good as we do about running? About our other accomplishments? And isn't that what friends do for each other? <br /><br />I love your support and your friendship...and I can't wait for the next chapter in your life in Alaska. Bring it on, Tahira!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81293787783302274762014-03-09T08:29:17.094-05:002014-03-09T08:29:17.094-05:00I SO *get it*, Wendy. This is YOUR journey. And wh...I SO *get it*, Wendy. This is YOUR journey. And whatever is happening with your sister, just know that something else is going on. You keep doing *your thing* and your sister needs to find her own way. Another thing that running has taught me is the impermanence of EVERYTHING. Nothing lasts, bad or good. This will get better. (And on the flip side, this will not be your last rough patch.) As a very wise friend told just recently "you have to go with what the day gives you. Sometimes it isn't what you want or planned for, you get what you get." Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-81216513250271769842014-03-06T08:16:32.924-06:002014-03-06T08:16:32.924-06:00Thanks! If it were anyone else, I'd be less sa...Thanks! If it were anyone else, I'd be less sad. Thank goodness for the running community to pull me through this! Knowing that I'm not the only one with this passion is a great comfort.Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-90507965850893424972014-03-06T08:14:28.116-06:002014-03-06T08:14:28.116-06:00I'm sorry you are dealing with this--must be h...I'm sorry you are dealing with this--must be hard. I guess I have been fortunate over the years to have support from friends and family. That said, I don't know that many of them get it. I try to strike a balance by keeping my running exploits fairly quiet among the non-runners in my life and saving the run chats for my blog and my running friends. So go right ahead and chat running with us any time you want!misszippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16816276167373260149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-54269843208406401942014-03-05T17:29:00.253-06:002014-03-05T17:29:00.253-06:00Thanks Erica. I'm still feeling hurt, but I...Thanks Erica. I'm still feeling hurt, but I'm just going to move along...I'm so glad I have like minded people around me, this is a great community!Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-39272331492799425622014-03-05T13:50:28.470-06:002014-03-05T13:50:28.470-06:00Don't let it weigh you down too far. My husban...Don't let it weigh you down too far. My husband, who is a runner, told me my running streak was taking me away from my family and I was neglecting them. In all reality, we run the same amount of miles each week - just spaced out differently. We did talk later and what he said isn't what he meant. In essence, he just wanted me to be less tired some nights so we could have more quality time. People can say mean things but often, it isn't what it is meant to be. You have our support and go ahead, talk running as much as you want...at least to us! :)Erica Gormanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16760964844822684302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-76120250294355125902014-03-05T10:51:56.149-06:002014-03-05T10:51:56.149-06:00I really appreciate this, Marcia! Like you, I try ...I really appreciate this, Marcia! Like you, I try not to talk about it among non-runners, but family? I know it isn't about me, but man! it hurts. Moving on, though. Wendy at Taking the Long Way Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09934786207724059919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2647157930116406632.post-23214879415358135562014-03-05T10:47:39.462-06:002014-03-05T10:47:39.462-06:00Apparently we have the same sister. Mine told me ...Apparently we have the same sister. Mine told me I needed to 'get a life' when someone asked to see one of my medals at a family gathering. Running is your passion and it brings you happiness so, as your sister, she should get that and be happy for you. IMO it's a total reflection on her and whatever's going on in her life. I know it's hard but you can't let this kind of crap wear on you. Mostly people are supportive of my running, although I deliberately do not talk about it among non-runners unless asked. Teamarciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843904545493985865noreply@blogger.com