tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post5182592390167116634..comments2023-10-26T08:06:00.165-05:00Comments on One Pound Decisions: There's Good News and Bad NewsNancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14684236668997938263noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-28661238617609617602012-10-28T14:05:55.124-05:002012-10-28T14:05:55.124-05:00I'd like to echo what RazzDoodle said, your fl...I'd like to echo what RazzDoodle said, your flexibility could be a benefit in other endeavors. I read somewhere that Michael Phelps is also freakishly flexible. You ARE a runner and will always be one. Now you just need to find another outlet like swimming, biking, or Kung Fu fighting.Emrehttp://gracemboudreauxh.posterous.com/home-office-or-commercial-property-making-thenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-3808085916323782822010-04-10T20:21:41.204-05:002010-04-10T20:21:41.204-05:00i hope you find something equally as enjoyable... ...i hope you find something equally as enjoyable... wishing you a speedy recovery <br /><a href="http://www.bpojobsathome.com" rel="nofollow"> home jobs india </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-33843547991334750662009-03-04T18:08:00.000-06:002009-03-04T18:08:00.000-06:00Oh Nancy. I am WAY late to this party, but I just ...Oh Nancy. I am WAY late to this party, but I just have to say I hope your surgery goes well in two days and that you recover fast and can get back out and running again! <BR/><BR/>I'm like you, though. I have a body that's not really made for running. So sad, since I love it. But I get injured easily and right now have IT band issues. *sigh* We unfit-to-run runners have got to stick together!<BR/><BR/>I'll be thinking of you.....Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01506473191113043504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-63855467220051829912009-02-26T22:39:00.000-06:002009-02-26T22:39:00.000-06:00Oh, wow, Nancy. Love your blog, although I'm rath...Oh, wow, Nancy. Love your blog, although I'm rather new around here. Sad to hear about your injury, and hope it's all fixed up in no time.<BR/><BR/>When you mention freakishly flexible, all I can think about is one word - Ashtanga.<BR/><BR/>It just might be vigorous and challenging enough to keep you entertained until you're back out running.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-50973638530731128382009-02-19T23:35:00.000-06:002009-02-19T23:35:00.000-06:00Oh, wow, I had no idea until I read about this on ...Oh, wow, I had no idea until I read about this on another blog, something about a Freakishly Flexibly 5k and all. And then it said in honor of Nancy and immediately, immediately I thought the worse. My heart still sinks for you cuz I know if I didnt have running, well, I dont know what i'd have. I hope the docs can fix you up, and I hope you soon find the peace and happiness that running gave you. take care.Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798054148216785102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-1478441171027872322009-02-17T21:20:00.000-06:002009-02-17T21:20:00.000-06:00I'm sorry to hear this news. I've been so wrapped ...I'm sorry to hear this news. I've been so wrapped up in my own misery I just now got to yours. Your blog I mean, not your misery. <BR/><BR/>I think you should post from the surgical suite...maybe even web-cam it. We can all be there for you!!!!<BR/><BR/>Good luck, let us know how it all is going!KimsRunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12024491497019669070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-88299543426612304122009-02-16T15:23:00.000-06:002009-02-16T15:23:00.000-06:00Oh girl ... once a runner, always a runner. I'm pr...Oh girl ... once a runner, always a runner. I'm pretty sure it was YOU who told ME that!!<BR/><BR/>I remember some dark days of thinking I'd just die if I couldn't run, and totally feel for you - I'm so sorry to hear you are going through this, but its' not the end - come out of the surgery, recover and see what's next.<BR/><BR/>you know where I am going with this one!! The bike thing ain't so bad. You can totally meet your friends for a ride and have a great ride - "chat, laughter, tears, hugs, etc". It's all about the forward motion, covering the miles, chatting with friends, learning something new ... and those miles are covered so much faster on a bike! :-)<BR/><BR/>You'll get through this - and whatever it is you are doing when you are healed, be it running, biking, swimming or anything else, i am confident you'll still have this creative outlet of an amazing blog with legions of followers as you go on your next adventure!!!zannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17169968339980800861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-41166537718363187002009-02-14T14:50:00.000-06:002009-02-14T14:50:00.000-06:00Get well! I'm so sorry! I'm gonna do that virtua...Get well! I'm so sorry! I'm gonna do that virtual 5K for ya, I just can't do it today (Val's Day). Your adventures have been so cool!peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17284634727671648704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-7456345615527436442009-02-13T15:57:00.000-06:002009-02-13T15:57:00.000-06:00Oh Nancy! I'm so glad you shared all this. And...Oh Nancy! I'm so glad you shared all this. And I'm so sorry for everything you're going through. I completely understand the drama. Any of us reading who are runners certainly should empathize--life without running would be a tough reality to face. <BR/><BR/>You'll mourn, you'll get surgery, you'll heal, and you'll find a new passion. You WILL! You MUST! You can't be fabulous & spread the blog love & then go away. <BR/><BR/>Please come back fighting. <BR/><BR/>You're an inspiration no matter what your sport. <BR/><BR/>I'll run a 5k in your honor tomorrow. <BR/><BR/>Big hugs.Laura Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916626845812229646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-7477205260507094302009-02-12T18:06:00.000-06:002009-02-12T18:06:00.000-06:00Sorry I'm so late to the party, but my heart is wi...Sorry I'm so late to the party, but my heart is with you. I wanted to be funny and uplifting, too, but it reached a point where I felt obligated to find a way to get back out there and run so I wouldn't let people down. That was the point where I decided it was time to talk honestly, and encourage people to pay more attention to the messages their bodies are sending.<BR/><BR/>This post is particularly scary for me because none of my doctors has really found a root cause for my problems, but several have mentioned that I'm extremely flexible. Uh oh! For now I keep my distance down. It sounds like there is no safe distance for you, and I'm really sorry for that because I've spent the last year pondering my running future, and it hasn't been fun. I decided that if I'm not able to run, I will walk/hike/climb, but I will be active.<BR/><BR/>I'm walking with a friend on Sunday afternoons. We are enjoying the time together, without the guilt of lunch and shopping. Is walking an option?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-37450907390512491512009-02-11T20:30:00.000-06:002009-02-11T20:30:00.000-06:00Oh Nancy. Nancy, Nancy, Nancy.First, my heart and...Oh Nancy. Nancy, Nancy, Nancy.<BR/><BR/>First, my heart and thoughts go out to you hoping that you have a healthy recovery.<BR/><BR/>Second, know that you will always be a runner. Not only because you have the medals to prove it, but because your heart is as big and as strong as any marathoner's. You've had a great run and have been able to great things out of running that some people never will (I mean, a cavewoman with a bat--that's beautiful!).<BR/><BR/>I hope to be as graceful, humble, and appreciative as you when the day comes that I am no longer able to do this.sRodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970952645043027136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-33357359890823707922009-02-10T14:11:00.000-06:002009-02-10T14:11:00.000-06:00You will always be a runner in my book Nanc! Love...You will always be a runner in my book Nanc! Love ya girl!Pokeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508944961795409606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-33041723517082821272009-02-10T10:37:00.000-06:002009-02-10T10:37:00.000-06:00Ohhhh Nancy I'm sorry I'm behind ( a little blog b...Ohhhh Nancy I'm sorry I'm behind ( a little blog breaky) my heart totally goes out to you. I can only imagine how you must feel. YOu will ALWAYS be a runner :-) ((((HUGS))))<BR/><BR/>On the plus side, just think of all the hot little bodies you get to see 90% nekkid in the pool :-)Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148093449696230770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-38594042902149915562009-02-10T06:01:00.000-06:002009-02-10T06:01:00.000-06:00HI NancyYou know that this could happen to any of ...HI Nancy<BR/><BR/>You know that this could happen to any of us at any time. Running is so absolutely hard on the body that I truly believe we are all one injury from becoming non-runners. We, your loyal followers, could learn a lot from you in terms of how you have handled all this with such grace. It is never easy to have to admit you can't do something you have done (and enjoyed) so well.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to you and I can't wait to see what the Non-Runner becomes... but I'm sure it will be great!Bill Carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17303668807091595615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-6761381978185699302009-02-09T10:20:00.000-06:002009-02-09T10:20:00.000-06:00I am sending you the hugest hug! And my shoulder f...I am sending you the hugest hug! And my shoulder for a tear or two...<BR/><BR/>On the Pollyanna side... you became a runner! You ARE a runner! You did all that and are moving on to the next stage and you are going to train, and grow, and master something else!! <BR/><BR/>I'm investing in a bike... let me know if you want to become newbie biking buddies ;)<BR/><BR/>And finally, You Are Not Old. Chin up, young one.My Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05773926028026104968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-60446947403025917422009-02-09T00:21:00.000-06:002009-02-09T00:21:00.000-06:00Reading this post I revisit the feelings experienc...Reading this post I revisit the feelings experienced and still sometimes do because of my injuries. I too was a non-runner, self proclaimed such that I would never run in my life. Hah. I began to love it so much, then injury struck due to my non-runner body. I used to bike when I was younger, so we tried that and now I love to bike too! What a rescue being able to bike is!! I was going crazy until we got the bike. I just love being outside in the beauty there and enduring whatever the weather throws at me as much as I can to be out there and experience it!! This is once again possible, on my beautiful, wonderful bike!!! I know you will find something that will give you such an experience again too!!! {{Hugs from another non-runner with a non-runner body!}}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-65401512627011594772009-02-08T20:25:00.000-06:002009-02-08T20:25:00.000-06:00Wow I am so sorry to hear that. Worst case scenari...Wow I am so sorry to hear that. Worst case scenario, many triathlons now have an aquabike division that is a swim and a bike but no runKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13288243991974155609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-63325249988699471272009-02-08T20:21:00.000-06:002009-02-08T20:21:00.000-06:00So sorry about the running. Hope you heal fast.So sorry about the running. Hope you heal fast.I Run for Funhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557777279127579648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-50950231300534518152009-02-08T18:01:00.000-06:002009-02-08T18:01:00.000-06:00I'm sorry to read this news, but admire your attit...I'm sorry to read this news, but admire your attitude so much. Do you know how many bloggers are out there rooting for you? You're such an inspiration and just had to pop over to let you know. <BR/><BR/>Take care!Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230997094889375925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-74065078571431011282009-02-08T17:51:00.000-06:002009-02-08T17:51:00.000-06:00OH, Nancy! I am so sorry. You said, "But yo...OH, Nancy! I am so sorry. <BR/><BR/>You said, "But you don't meet your friends at the pool and have a great swim with chat, laughter, tears, hugs, etc." Know that you can... I do. <BR/><BR/>I agree with Wes & J-Mom.... we're all cheering for you!Ms Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05070039626057590271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-64553002207761417352009-02-08T07:53:00.000-06:002009-02-08T07:53:00.000-06:00'But you don't meet your friends at the pool and h...'But you don't meet your friends at the pool and have a great swim with chat, laughter, tears, hugs, etc.' .... A Masters or Tri swim team can get this part back for you. Even though you're underwater most of the time, there is plenty of time for some good natured harassment at the 'wall.' We have a blast!<BR/><BR/>The worst part is when something is taken from you that is not a decision of your own. Good luck.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398496906384738920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-29709022537436572172009-02-07T22:15:00.000-06:002009-02-07T22:15:00.000-06:00I just happened across your blog and I had to say ...I just happened across your blog and I had to say I totally feel for you - I'm loose-goosey too. I ran for about a year and was completely in love with it (not that good at it, but loved it!) and then started having hip pain that's just gotten worse and spiraled. I already knew I had ligament laxity (torn labrum in the shoulder - so I know how you feel) and now my pelvis keeps slipping out of position, which is excruciating. I went from running all the time to hardly walking at times. I've started to realize I might not run again, which is sad, but it's important to care for your body. So here's hoping we both find fulfilling ways to keep ourselves healthy. Anyway, just wanted to let you know that you're not alone! I hope you find some relief soon!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-5666664001823301282009-02-07T16:18:00.000-06:002009-02-07T16:18:00.000-06:00You've already proved that you're a runner. No qu...You've already proved that you're a runner. No questions asked. Without a doubt. Even if you never run another mile in your life.<BR/><BR/>I feel for you and the injury situation. :( It's a tough one. Everyone here has some great advice and I'll echo it. If running will cause further injuries then you can find a sport that will let you get the same thing that you got from running. We'll all be here for you!Scott McMurtreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05879663957608177567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-65960547813456407062009-02-07T07:24:00.000-06:002009-02-07T07:24:00.000-06:00Can you stick to shorter distances? 5ks are a blas...Can you stick to shorter distances? 5ks are a blast and you don't need to do much to do them. You can be a runner without doing much running. I hope everything works out for you, and I hope you continue this blog or some other blog!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2318685393163464695.post-15307329168247566572009-02-07T07:07:00.000-06:002009-02-07T07:07:00.000-06:00Nancy, I am so sorry. I know you will make the b...Nancy, I am so sorry. I know you will make the best of all the choices you have mentioned. I think cycling can provide a lot to the same feelings that running can. I know you will find something. Good luck in making the decisions you have to make.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com