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I have been a long distance runner for decades and unfortunately, I have had issues with PF, mostly in my right foot, for the last 8 years. One thing I know for sure is that there is no "one-size-fits-all" answer to PF. What works for one person, may not work for another. I will say that...

Ugh, sciatica, it's the worst. I had a horrible flare up after the birth of my first baby. I know it feels like you will never be normal and pain-free again, but you will. Unfortunately, you just have to ride the wave and wait for it to subside. I didn't get relief from meds...BTW~ Tramadol is...

JeanneMarie and I have very similar stories and have discussed it in other threads on this board. I too had a catostrophic injury while exercising. Mine didn't happen on the Step, but rather while I was out running. I, like JeanneMarie, am in great shape and have been an athlete all my life. I...

I have been using Wen for 5 years. I have short, naturally curly hair. I rotate between sweet almond mint and tea tree, but I just purchased the ginger pumpkin :D I also buy my Wen from QVC. LOVE IT!

JeanneMarie~ Don't beat yourself up, just regroup and move forward at a gentler pace. I can totally relate to your situation because I did it myself. :o Kiki ~ I am happy to enable you :p and I too have DVD's, still in the shrink wrap! This is my 3rd day of PeakFit and I am still impressed...

My purchase of the Peak Fit Challenge coinsided with Michelle's price reduction of the program. IMO~ it is INCREDIBLY reasonable!! I had a few of Michelle's workouts prior to the Challenge, and really liked them and her. I researched the program by previewing it on her web site and reading...

Tracy ~ Good for you, walking 4 miles. Not only great for the body, but good for your spirits too. I can tell you that the pain will continue to lessen in your shoulder, but there is no way of getting around the fact that this is a long recovery. You are doing great, especially considering it...

Glenda~ You are so right, most of us are unaware of the depths of our inner strength and resilience, until tested. Tomorrow, I am going to start the 8 week Peak Fit Challenge. I really like Michelle Dozois and need a structured goal right now. I still have to make modifications to weight...

Kiki ~ I am absolutely certain that yoga has made a huge difference in my recovery. Physical therapy was a vital piece, especially post-op, but it didn't take me far enough to getting my range of motion back. It seems that regardless of how good your health insurance coverage is, the insurance...

Tracy~ Yeah, I can't imagine walking a mile with a broken shoulder either, but I did. I guess I went into survival-mode. I have been on the Wente trail. I did a hike in Livermore with a friend of mine in January, the week after my surgery. It's beautiful out there. You and your hubby are...

Tracy~ I'm from the East Bay (grew up there and lived and worked there most of my adult life). I live in Hawaii now and was home last summer, visiting my parents, friends, and siblings when I fell. In answer to your question: I was out running early on a Saturday morning and no one was...

Tracy~ I was going to ask you the same thing, how did you get hurt? My story is: I was out for a run, on a paved path, and caught the toe of my running shoe on a tree root that had created a bump in the path. I went flying, put my arms out to break my fall, and my left arm and shoulder took...

Tracy~ That is great news about your recovery. I am coming up on one year since my shoulder fractures, August 28th. I still don't have 100% range of motion yet, but it has only been 6 months since my last surgery. My surgeon said I would make a complete recovery, and I am almost there (about...

Thank you for welcoming me, Tracy. The pain of this shoulder injury can't be imagined without experiencing it, right?. I hope you are able to sleep. I didn't sleep thru the night for 5 months, due to the pain. Sending you healing thoughts.... Sarah

I would like to join too! You and I have a similar injury, Tracy, multiple proximal humerus fractures. As I said in a previous thread, my injury was almost a year ago, but I have had 2 surgeries since. I've come a long way with my rehab, but not totally there yet. BTW~ with the severity of your...

Thank you for those thoughtful, kind words, JeanneMarie! You are so right, there are lessons to be learned from the challenging experiences we have had to endure. I too have much more sympathy/empathy toward others with injuries. When I was in a sling, post-op with the first surgery...

I haven't posted on this forum in a long time, but when I saw this topic, I had to chime in. I have been a runner for over 30 years (I'm 51), and have never fallen, until last summer. Early on a Saturday morning, I was running on a path that I had run on hundreds of times before. The path was...

Jenn, I am so glad the exercise suggestion did the trick. Keep it up, it's good for him and for you. Sweet dreams! ;) Sarah

We had a beagle when I was a kid. They are adorable, but incredibly stubborn. Is he getting enough exercise? If not, I would suggest exercising him in the late afternoon, or early evening. I mean REALLY exercising him, until he drops from exhaustion. Then, maybe you and he will sleep...

I'm glad I read this thread. I have had my green and pink Step since 1989 and was tempted by the new offer. However, there is nothing wrong with my Step, except the color. I think I will spend the money on something else ;) Sarah