Ahh Sally!! What amazing news to hear!! Cannot wait to continue watching you push through the journey 💪 and keep choosing STRONG. Your words have helped people around the globe heal, and to have the strength to persevere through injury and setbacks. We are all capable. Thank you for showing us! 💛
Been there, suffered a major injury to my knee back in 2013(ACL, both meniscus, cartilage defect). 4 surgeries over 2 years and I just this past month finished my first 50k race. I'm no pro athlete but I credit people like you inspiring people to challenge themselves. Thanks for being you, and you'll be back I'm sure of it.
Sally…you truly are amazing. THIS was a great read and it hits so close to home right now. I’m coming off a fractured fibula (about 3 months off) and was just cleared to run about a week ago. Have I run yet? No. Am I this weekend, absolutely and entered into a race but not competing against anyone except myself and be back in the pack of the running community. Nervously excited yet patient.
After the first month off, thinking I could force a fast heal by doing everything possible, “no go…not even close” by the doctor. My wife hired her friend, a competitive bodybuilder trainer at the gym as a surprise for me to get me out of my frustrating rut both physically and mentally. Since then I have embraced the opportunity to change up my perspective on strength and be pushed to new brutal but still smiling levels. No way she lets me off the hook without finishing reps…doesn’t matter how long I take. Of course she counts down in which I have to resume the set. I now feel stronger with my recent setback…and a lot of that is mental. It’s hard but so worth it. We fight harder for what we have gone through. We both know it as well as many others in similar situations. Stay focused…Choose Strong…Stay Strong! Wish you all the best in your version 2.0 journey.
Following the Rebuild and cheering you on. I just had my 3rd knee surgery in less than 2 yrs. Last race was in 2023. Absolutely love running, can’t stop dreaming the dream.
I was about to give up trying, thinking my dream was too big. But, thanks to you and your words here. I will Choose Strong and keep fighting. Thank you for being so open and honest about your struggles and best wishes for your journey.
I’m so happy for you Sally!!!!!!! Congratulations.
Today, was my second knee surgery in the last 3 years. I ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. I promised myself this time, I would build stronger. Unstoppable. The goal hasn’t changed just the road. I’d love to see your rebuild because honestly I need balance. I might not have the pro athlete mindset but I have the NEVER QUIT, STOP, or GIVE UP mindset. I know there are many injured athletes that would find these tips helpful. I wish you luck on your training.
“My physical starting point will be set to BEGINNER and daily, I will be battling my PRO ATHLETE mind.”
I bet this is a case of the discipline to hold yourself back is going to be more difficult than the discipline to push yourself. It’s strange how that works something’s.
Thank you for being authentic! You end each podcast with an encouragement to choose strong in ALL you do. You model that not only in your impressive physical efforts and strength, but in being humble and vulnerable. I’m so
grateful for the way you’ve inspired and encouraged me!
So great to have a surgeon be open to what others think is impossible. I had a tibial plateau fracture about 8 years ago and the surgeon told me I would never have normal range of motion, my athletic days were basically over, and I should work to be "functional". I chose to disregard and found a PT who believed in me and the body's healing capabilities. I've returned to all the things I did before (marathons/road and trail; dance, etc) and I have full ROM. I think sometimes surgeons do that to cover their butts and not have people be disappointed, but especially for people that don't have medical/biological knowledge and don't know their own bodies well (I fortunately have both, as I am sure you do) low expectations become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Looking forward to see what you achieve going forward!
I just celebrated being one year post-op after my achilles rupture, and wrote about how hard it was to hold space to grieve my injury when so much worse was going on around me. Also, for what it’s worth, I’m NOT a pro, but actually trying to adopt a pro mindset actually helped me, believing every little thing, no matter how simple, was adding to a big rebuild.
I relate so much(minus Pro Athlete Mind lol). Knee surgery in January (meniscus and lateral knee cap release). Got released in August and Beginner it was however the strength, maturity, growth and awareness is a blessing.
Ahh Sally!! What amazing news to hear!! Cannot wait to continue watching you push through the journey 💪 and keep choosing STRONG. Your words have helped people around the globe heal, and to have the strength to persevere through injury and setbacks. We are all capable. Thank you for showing us! 💛
Been there, suffered a major injury to my knee back in 2013(ACL, both meniscus, cartilage defect). 4 surgeries over 2 years and I just this past month finished my first 50k race. I'm no pro athlete but I credit people like you inspiring people to challenge themselves. Thanks for being you, and you'll be back I'm sure of it.
Sally…you truly are amazing. THIS was a great read and it hits so close to home right now. I’m coming off a fractured fibula (about 3 months off) and was just cleared to run about a week ago. Have I run yet? No. Am I this weekend, absolutely and entered into a race but not competing against anyone except myself and be back in the pack of the running community. Nervously excited yet patient.
After the first month off, thinking I could force a fast heal by doing everything possible, “no go…not even close” by the doctor. My wife hired her friend, a competitive bodybuilder trainer at the gym as a surprise for me to get me out of my frustrating rut both physically and mentally. Since then I have embraced the opportunity to change up my perspective on strength and be pushed to new brutal but still smiling levels. No way she lets me off the hook without finishing reps…doesn’t matter how long I take. Of course she counts down in which I have to resume the set. I now feel stronger with my recent setback…and a lot of that is mental. It’s hard but so worth it. We fight harder for what we have gone through. We both know it as well as many others in similar situations. Stay focused…Choose Strong…Stay Strong! Wish you all the best in your version 2.0 journey.
Your encouragement is timely for me. Thank you for sharing this portion of your journey with your readers! 2 Corinthians 4:16-18
Following the Rebuild and cheering you on. I just had my 3rd knee surgery in less than 2 yrs. Last race was in 2023. Absolutely love running, can’t stop dreaming the dream.
I was about to give up trying, thinking my dream was too big. But, thanks to you and your words here. I will Choose Strong and keep fighting. Thank you for being so open and honest about your struggles and best wishes for your journey.
Phil. 4:13 love your heart Sally 💛
I’m so happy for you Sally!!!!!!! Congratulations.
Today, was my second knee surgery in the last 3 years. I ran the Chicago Marathon on Sunday. I promised myself this time, I would build stronger. Unstoppable. The goal hasn’t changed just the road. I’d love to see your rebuild because honestly I need balance. I might not have the pro athlete mindset but I have the NEVER QUIT, STOP, or GIVE UP mindset. I know there are many injured athletes that would find these tips helpful. I wish you luck on your training.
Can’t wait to watch you fly Sally! 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅
Isaiah 40:31
Hope to see you one day, in the mountains.
From: Southern, California- Desert Girl.
Katie Evans
#firstresponders and #breastcancer
“My physical starting point will be set to BEGINNER and daily, I will be battling my PRO ATHLETE mind.”
I bet this is a case of the discipline to hold yourself back is going to be more difficult than the discipline to push yourself. It’s strange how that works something’s.
Thank you for being authentic! You end each podcast with an encouragement to choose strong in ALL you do. You model that not only in your impressive physical efforts and strength, but in being humble and vulnerable. I’m so
grateful for the way you’ve inspired and encouraged me!
So great to have a surgeon be open to what others think is impossible. I had a tibial plateau fracture about 8 years ago and the surgeon told me I would never have normal range of motion, my athletic days were basically over, and I should work to be "functional". I chose to disregard and found a PT who believed in me and the body's healing capabilities. I've returned to all the things I did before (marathons/road and trail; dance, etc) and I have full ROM. I think sometimes surgeons do that to cover their butts and not have people be disappointed, but especially for people that don't have medical/biological knowledge and don't know their own bodies well (I fortunately have both, as I am sure you do) low expectations become a self-fulfilling prophecy. Looking forward to see what you achieve going forward!
You have shown us all to Choose Strong so I will sit back and watch you grow and live life as you have chosen. Let’s Go Sally 💛
I just celebrated being one year post-op after my achilles rupture, and wrote about how hard it was to hold space to grieve my injury when so much worse was going on around me. Also, for what it’s worth, I’m NOT a pro, but actually trying to adopt a pro mindset actually helped me, believing every little thing, no matter how simple, was adding to a big rebuild.
I relate so much(minus Pro Athlete Mind lol). Knee surgery in January (meniscus and lateral knee cap release). Got released in August and Beginner it was however the strength, maturity, growth and awareness is a blessing.