tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post5046182694796686433..comments2024-03-26T12:01:11.769-05:00Comments on Running on the Fly: A Lot Can Happen in Four YearsKim at Running on the Flyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-72894599328832952532021-07-13T06:22:45.746-05:002021-07-13T06:22:45.746-05:00You know I feel this all deep in my soul. My surge...You know I feel this all deep in my soul. My surgery scars are a little less visible, and I don't know that I will ever wish them a happy birthday (or happy anything), but yes... an injury/illness can really help you develop an even greater appreciation of the things we took for granted. And I also agree that a positive outlook can make a huge difference. It's hard in the thick of it, though. Lo<br /><a href="https://obscurestore.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Obscure Store</a><br />Obscure Storehttps://obscurestore.com.au/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-69964181073694662352021-07-06T22:19:42.115-05:002021-07-06T22:19:42.115-05:00I can't believe it's been 4 years! You mad...I can't believe it's been 4 years! You made a great comeback all the time keeping up your positive attitude. Staph infections are so scary and it really could have been so much worse.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04808535651561822721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-74260882424632870742021-07-06T20:01:16.002-05:002021-07-06T20:01:16.002-05:00You came back such a strong comeback! That's s...You came back such a strong comeback! That's such a scary experience, but you clearly grew from it! Laura Norrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12733300278691735528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-52779997391127245752021-07-06T09:01:31.911-05:002021-07-06T09:01:31.911-05:00What a great way to look at it -- and major Duh at...What a great way to look at it -- and major Duh at my surprise of you loving my Harry Potter store post. While I didn't know you when this happened, I was reading you by the one year anniversary but never connected the dots.<br />Great appreciation for what you temporarily didn't have. So glad you were able to return to runningTravellingCarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18191515720716670681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53271409821390201212021-07-01T20:29:36.238-05:002021-07-01T20:29:36.238-05:00Such a great post!
It's amazing to think it&#...Such a great post!<br /><br />It's amazing to think it's been 4 years! You maintained such a great attitude throughout the whole experience and you have truly comeback stronger than ever. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07176401115805884697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-32328384512583349292021-07-01T17:33:49.076-05:002021-07-01T17:33:49.076-05:00... What I wanted to finish with was lots of love ...... What I wanted to finish with was lots of love to you, and continued love and support as four years turns into many more.Runs With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-90491721308558841802021-07-01T17:33:01.621-05:002021-07-01T17:33:01.621-05:00You know I feel this all deep in my soul. My surge...You know I feel this all deep in my soul. My surgery scars are a little less visible, and I don't know that I will ever wish them a happy birthday (or happy anything), but yes... an injury/illness can really help you develop an even greater appreciation of the things we took for granted. And I also agree that a positive outlook can make a huge difference. It's hard in the thick of it, though. LoRuns With Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171128110788554302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36773937904830277812021-06-30T13:00:08.077-05:002021-06-30T13:00:08.077-05:00Absolutely!!!! Some people think I'm crazy for...Absolutely!!!! Some people think I'm crazy for loving the summer running, but most of them have never had it taken from them LOLKim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-91194275658679174672021-06-30T08:13:47.571-05:002021-06-30T08:13:47.571-05:00I can't agree with you more! Experiences like...I can't agree with you more! Experiences like that are so good for us (in retrospect.) Gratitude is incredibly important- our days are numbered, so why waste any of them sulking because you can't do one thing (run) when there are a thousand other things you CAN do? And not being able to do it for a while sure makes us appreciate every single run- I don't care how hot it is, or how humid, or how much I'm sweating- I just can't wait to get back out there. <br />GREAT post!!!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08118496863906264340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-53667544707100533792021-06-29T20:39:19.103-05:002021-06-29T20:39:19.103-05:00Thanks, Lisa! It definitely was a life-changing ex...Thanks, Lisa! It definitely was a life-changing experience...in a very good way ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-66148841330529645022021-06-29T20:38:51.643-05:002021-06-29T20:38:51.643-05:00What a vivid image...all those windows opening whi...What a vivid image...all those windows opening while the other doors (temporarily) closed. I am truly grateful for both of my sidelined experiences, because It enabled me to do other fitness things (and develop more strength and skills in the process).Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37499814796627851532021-06-29T20:36:15.366-05:002021-06-29T20:36:15.366-05:00Thanks, Deborah ;-) You were one of my biggest che...Thanks, Deborah ;-) You were one of my biggest cheerleaders <3Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-28552391465011043832021-06-29T20:35:45.128-05:002021-06-29T20:35:45.128-05:00Awh, thanks so much, Shathiso ;-) This was a scary...Awh, thanks so much, Shathiso ;-) This was a scary time, but I was determined to not let it bring me down. Dwelling on the "bad" does us no good, so I just kept looking ahead to the future and making the best of my situation day-by-day. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-46631533678232947232021-06-29T20:32:38.547-05:002021-06-29T20:32:38.547-05:00Ha ha! Truth be told, I really didn't sing Hap...Ha ha! Truth be told, I really didn't sing Happy Birthday to him either LOL Honestly, I had no idea how severe staph infections were until it became my immediate reality. Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-59152513856463012492021-06-29T20:31:13.095-05:002021-06-29T20:31:13.095-05:00OUCH to all those injuries! I'm glad you were ...OUCH to all those injuries! I'm glad you were able to come back after all those incidents, and that you had other options before the running was able to return.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-42891156411608489322021-06-29T20:28:33.150-05:002021-06-29T20:28:33.150-05:00I agree...any and all roadblocks do help us grow. ...I agree...any and all roadblocks do help us grow. YEs, feel free to send all your summer weather my direction...I'll even cover the shipping costs ;-)Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-36769727180790130172021-06-29T20:26:55.629-05:002021-06-29T20:26:55.629-05:00Gratitude is everything, isn't it!Gratitude is everything, isn't it! Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-3668316380583164742021-06-29T20:25:35.849-05:002021-06-29T20:25:35.849-05:00Yes, a staph infection. The skin on my knee was re...Yes, a staph infection. The skin on my knee was red, and felt real hot to the touch, and this redness was spreading up my leg. Crazy how the local doctor blew it off and didn't think it was anything serious. This experience really gave me a healthy dose of gratitude in how things worked out with my care (at the hospital), and then with my recovery.Kim at Running on the Flyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03028968906430207641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-13285702149105768302021-06-29T18:44:23.558-05:002021-06-29T18:44:23.558-05:00I really can't believe this was 4 years ago! I...I really can't believe this was 4 years ago! I would have guessed like 2! Wow, time flies. You really did have an awesome comeback from this experience. Lisa @ Mile by Milehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12739298325369206085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-595919299518069442021-06-29T17:46:48.947-05:002021-06-29T17:46:48.947-05:00Well I certainly think that you should treat yours...Well I certainly think that you should treat yourself to some cake! While obviously you and I love running so much or we wouldn't do it much less blog about it, the reality is that all runners need to be prepared to deal with injury and time away from the run. It's just a necessary runner's skill. So I'm sorry that Voldy came into your life and that you had to deal with the stress fracture last year but happy that you had a special summer of walking back then and the Summer of Gustavas last year. The door was shut for a little while but oh my the windows that opened!Birchwood Piehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01504702778025456387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37860843795764723652021-06-29T15:51:22.006-05:002021-06-29T15:51:22.006-05:00I cannot believe Vordy is 4 years old!~ You really...I cannot believe Vordy is 4 years old!~ You really did a fantastic job of managing your comeback!Deborah Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723497728598811234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-50958687399440384982021-06-29T09:37:41.671-05:002021-06-29T09:37:41.671-05:00I just started blogging and linking up in February...I just started blogging and linking up in February 2017, so when this happened to you, I didn't know you well at all. But I remember even then admiring your resilience, courage, determination and positivity. And when I had a very minor knee issue around that time (a result of doing too much too soon as a new runner), I was always drawn to how focused you were in getting through a far more significant problem. The Gaborone Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15951125773361296619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-48312666879764249512021-06-29T09:30:14.238-05:002021-06-29T09:30:14.238-05:00I would say 'Happy Birthday' to Voldy but ...I would say 'Happy Birthday' to Voldy but that just seems weird. Instead I'll say how much I appreciated seeing your positive attitude throughout the whole experience. Also kudos to you for listening to your intuition and seeing the specialist. After what my dad went through I know that those staph infections are no joke and can be very serious so I'm grateful that they caught yours in time.KookyRunnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03687318401455266836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-34514907513587161792021-06-29T08:58:20.292-05:002021-06-29T08:58:20.292-05:00You have a great attitude. It was a big challenge ...You have a great attitude. It was a big challenge but the glass half strategy helped a lot.<br />I have a long list of incidents but I run again!!!! <br />2007 fracture of the femur for a motor bike incident;<br />2012 Fracture of vertebra L3 while lifting a heavy furniture;<br />2014 Fracture right shoulder while running;<br />2016 Terrible fracture right shoulder while running (now I have a prosthesis inside it).<br />Everytime, before coming back to run, I walked and I went to swim.Black Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647151992793590141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884362622170497685.post-37772509612400459442021-06-29T07:55:35.104-05:002021-06-29T07:55:35.104-05:00I am lucky, I suppose, to be a Jack of All Trades ...I am lucky, I suppose, to be a Jack of All Trades sort -- so yes, so many passions in my life. Which is why it's not that difficult for me to take time off from running when I feel the need -- but there's a huge difference between choosing time off & having it forced on you!<br /><br />You meet every challenge with grace, Kim. And the roadblocks are always put there to help us grow, and you embraced that -- so many would just throw themselves a pity party.<br /><br />Now, as to that love of summer running -- I would be happy to ship you all our summer weather (lately), LOL! I guess I'm growing too. :)Judy @ Chocolaterunsjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096124660145481881noreply@blogger.com