tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post7769436729405578882..comments2012-12-12T13:25:51.299-05:00Comments on Saying Fartlek Makes Us Giggle: How Do You Begin...Again?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01749034108432625086noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-83482744582387239132012-09-03T23:11:22.564-04:002012-09-03T23:11:22.564-04:00Glad to hear that Josh! I hope you're even bet...Glad to hear that Josh! I hope you're even better now that we're 3 months later! I myself just had an ACDF at C5-6 about 5 weeks ago and am hoping that this two year nightmare of headaches/muscles after any sort of exercise is now gone. Eager to begin to figure out what I want my life to be like once I am healed. You inspire me so much that I can't even begin to tell you. Talked to Grit the other day and she asked how you were doing. I hope it is even better now!! Love you, bud!Julie Hayeshttp://contributor.yahoo.com/user/1128057/julie_hayes.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-76564035004621335822012-05-26T11:06:38.921-04:002012-05-26T11:06:38.921-04:00Just a quick update for you all. I am progressing...Just a quick update for you all. I am progressing nicely. I am in the throws of PT. Monday will be week 4. I am gettingj stronger and feeling better. 3 days a week average of 3 hours a visit, but it is worth it. I have only missed 1 day. Thanks for all the support!Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777257194434804970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-253328390913861342012-04-04T09:19:26.604-04:002012-04-04T09:19:26.604-04:00I'm a neuroscience RN at Mayo Clinic. I cringe...I'm a neuroscience RN at Mayo Clinic. I cringed at those photos! We always assess for edema at the surgical site, but I've never seen anything like that! I'm so sorry you had such a difficult journey, but I hope you are well on your way to recovery, now (but please do your PT!!!!!)<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your amazing story. Hope to see you running the WDW Marathon again, soon. Best of luck to your mom, on her journey, as well. I'll be thinking of her as I run my fourth 26.2 with Donna (the National Marathon to Finish Breast Cancer,) next February! <br /><br />-Maureenmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646811545923135126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-9878302241308046952012-03-29T13:53:59.859-04:002012-03-29T13:53:59.859-04:00Whatever it takes to get to where you want to be.....Whatever it takes to get to where you want to be...<br /><br />All the best,<br />MariMariByhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08638653789518583048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-25307004508647086192012-03-28T10:32:39.683-04:002012-03-28T10:32:39.683-04:00Josh, How humbling, honest and well-written! Those...Josh, How humbling, honest and well-written! Those who read will surely be inspired on many levels as I am! What really hits home is how gosh darn difficult it can be to take that first step to change the situation and be on the road “to be” for ourselves and then for others in our life.<br />Love You! (and in prayer for you & your Mom)RosemaryMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04762815814192123026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-82449076902274082332012-03-27T22:38:14.029-04:002012-03-27T22:38:14.029-04:00Josh it must have been hard to tell your story but...Josh it must have been hard to tell your story but I bet you feel one step closer to your goal :) I know how you feel and I'm still struggling. I wish you the best on this journey and you'll do great! You have a great support system from what I can tell from you story. My thoughts also go out to you and your family while your mom is beginning her journey as well :) Nothing is ever easy so always look forward to how gratifying it will be the more difficult it is! Good luck!Bonnie S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-77739547549308368442012-03-27T19:17:19.917-04:002012-03-27T19:17:19.917-04:00Thank you for sharing your very inspiring story Jo...Thank you for sharing your very inspiring story Josh.Jill Bentnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-29259132261245722462012-03-26T23:03:33.334-04:002012-03-26T23:03:33.334-04:00Oh. My. God. I have goosebumps reading all of the...Oh. My. God. I have goosebumps reading all of the comments. Please know that your well wishes are warmly received. I cannot thank all of you enough for the kind words. Thanks for the encouragement. Your thoughts will help tremendously in my recovery. Thanks. JoshJoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01777257194434804970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-43084817060924660772012-03-26T22:30:56.970-04:002012-03-26T22:30:56.970-04:00An amazing story- I'm honored to have been a s...An amazing story- I'm honored to have been a small part of it running the Goofy with you in 2011. I know you'll be back, as strong as ever and I can't wait to run with you again soon!abramdfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01654759232432325361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-70639443767743570002012-03-26T19:25:58.591-04:002012-03-26T19:25:58.591-04:00I have 3 herniated discs, the worse thing I did wa...I have 3 herniated discs, the worse thing I did was NOT move. Moving makes it better. Doesn't matter if its slow, its better than lying curled in a fetal position on the couch. I was diagnosed with M.S. in 1990, and have managed to have only one exacerbation, after all these years. <br />I AM slow (usually close to last) in all of what I accomplish. I came in 3rd from last in a marathon, 2nd last in a sprint triathlon, and 3rd from last in a 30k relay. But you know what? I did it. I didn't quit. I wanted to quit. But I didn't. I broke my heel during the marathon and still didn't quit. Torn gastrocnemius? Yep, achilles tendonitis? yep. Runner's knee? Yep! Small tear in my piriformis? You bet! I'm a 'Clydesdale' runner. I have been told running is bad for me, BECAUSE I am overweight. But despite the injuries, and chronic issues, and supposed bad luck (yes, also broke my wrist a few weeks ago); I STILL move. I STILL live. And reading blogs like yours reminds me on why I tolerate the pain, the stupidity and the total and utter joy that I feel with each run, bike or swim. Keep at it; there's ONE MORE cheerleader in your corner. You CAN do it. I believe in you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10280307507309439866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-84506020918540779632012-03-26T19:08:03.357-04:002012-03-26T19:08:03.357-04:00Josh, thanks for taking the time to write this. It...Josh, thanks for taking the time to write this. It was awesome! You are a great writer and I look forward to future posts.Melanie Camphousenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-47401657672140132362012-03-26T16:14:33.184-04:002012-03-26T16:14:33.184-04:00Thank you for sharing this. You will get there, Jo...Thank you for sharing this. You will get there, Josh. And you have the whole team to support you and kick your butt in gear if you need us too! Best wishes to you and your mama.Erinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406688623298681839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-37248328057016024002012-03-26T15:41:19.055-04:002012-03-26T15:41:19.055-04:00You already know how I feel about you and your won...You already know how I feel about you and your wonderful family. I look forward to seeing you back out on the Charles soon.<br /><br />:)Toffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17997442680702037902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-23970966236327454092012-03-26T14:30:04.396-04:002012-03-26T14:30:04.396-04:00Honest to God goosebumps reading this. The strugg...Honest to God goosebumps reading this. The struggle is so hard and it is a rollercoaster with ups and downs. Your downs were tough but you made it through. I know you can do this. Please know that we, as Twitter friends and PRSFit Teammate will always be here cheering you on and supporting you in anyway we can. Thank you so much for sharing.Annhttp://www.annsrunningcommentary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-22549110063308794152012-03-26T13:36:04.563-04:002012-03-26T13:36:04.563-04:00I've struggled with back pain (L5-S1 herniatio...I've struggled with back pain (L5-S1 herniation) and been overweight, and I've fought to get my health back. But I cannot even imagine the pain you have suffered! You have a truly inspiring story and you have the strength to fight back! Good luck Josh! I will be cheering you along!Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-37900514293856380292012-03-26T09:54:43.866-04:002012-03-26T09:54:43.866-04:00Intense, inspiring story. Thanks for sharing it wi...Intense, inspiring story. Thanks for sharing it with us, Josh. You know it's going to be tough. You know it's going to take time - more time than you want. You know it will hurt, and there will be times you just don't want to do it. But you also know you CAN do it. You also know how great you will feel along the way and when you start hitting your goals. You are GOING to do this! And lots of us will be there to support you along the way. GOOD LUCK!! Now, go get it!DP_Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10816322002053567054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-58408937456531336592012-03-26T09:12:15.644-04:002012-03-26T09:12:15.644-04:00Makes my annoying Plantars fascitis seem like the ...Makes my annoying Plantars fascitis seem like the sniffles....humbling Blog. Thank you for putting things in perspective! And the best of luck to you and your Mom!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-29375110347581097932012-03-25T23:33:03.059-04:002012-03-25T23:33:03.059-04:00Love ya, Josh. You and your Mom hang in there. You...Love ya, Josh. You and your Mom hang in there. You will get back to where you want to be!Julesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-72349602372011696062012-03-25T23:15:50.439-04:002012-03-25T23:15:50.439-04:00Very inspiring Josh, I wish you the best in your c...Very inspiring Josh, I wish you the best in your climb back to health and fitness. I also am sending good thoughts and prayers to your mom and my friend.<br /><br />Cheryl LittleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-74918319628061712512012-03-25T22:31:31.549-04:002012-03-25T22:31:31.549-04:00You do it for you, bud, not me. I love you so ver...You do it for you, bud, not me. I love you so very much. I'm a fighter, and you're a fighter. It is the beginning for both of us. You inspire me, and you are a special man in my life. :-)Mariwyl Labradorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497758706873094201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3871499629337376789.post-51890743063808703132012-03-25T22:15:20.159-04:002012-03-25T22:15:20.159-04:00Wow. Thank you for sharing this. Very moving and...Wow. Thank you for sharing this. Very moving and inspiring. And I think you are going to reach a lot of people. We're here for you! Keep it up!Rob Wilhelmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04407594498789546973noreply@blogger.com