Why I couldn't get my leg to move correctly...
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- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- For the past 3.5 years, I've felt like I couldn't get my left leg to work how I wanted it to. This past month I finally got some answers. It may not have been what I wanted to hear, but it's certainly nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
It was incredibly frustrating to start competing at the top level and then suddenly have it taken away for some unknown reason that just kept dragging out, but I'm really proud of how I handled it. When I was younger, one bad thing would lead to a negative spiral. Life asked me to grow and I went with it. Now, I can feel things like pain, sadness, and frustration, while still keeping myself open to all the love and beauty around me.
Hoping you create love in these last moments of 2022 and follow what brings you joy in 2023.
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What you explained about being sad but still being open to the happy things in life is EXACTLY what I concluded after my brother died. I experience both simultaneously. Weird, but so true... and it's healthy, I believe.
It's like I'm running a happy trail while wearing a backpack of sadness.
Blessings to you.
Hey Sandi :)! You and Sage are just so strong and inspiring with how you’ve met all these challenges that life has thrown at you. I really hope you both have a great 2023, you so, so deserve it 🙏.
I’ve been struggling a bit for a while now and seeing how you’re handling everything with so much grace is incredibly powerful. I hope that knowing what’s going on is a relief, even though I can imagine it might not be what you had hoped it might be. You’ve got this 💪!
Dear Sandy, I am not a professional runner but I love it so much. At the top of my performance I have had to get a heavy foot surgery done : bunion and metatarsalgia. First 2 weeks were so difficult huge pain! I am doing as much as i can around the foot (upper body workouts glute workouts on the mat). I would love to be able to cycle or just walk normally. Patience. I wish you a great recovery
Hey Sandi love your videos been watching for years! I did PRP and stem cell and have to say it was one of the best things I ever did and paid for! I had a pretty severe SI joint injury. I was in intense pain 24/7 and couldn’t run for a year. 3 months after PRP I was 60% better then I did stem cell and that was crazy amazing and started running shortly after. Im now better then I was prior to injury. You’ll be really happy with it!! Stick with it and good luck!
Appreciate you taking the time to write this. It definitely helps to hear how PRP worked for others. I've heard other people say good thing about stem cell therapy as well. Thank you!
That is great to hear you have an answer! Your story resonates with mine. I’ve spent the last year dealing with the feeling that my right leg does not move the way it used to. At times it feels like my leg is weak or not moving symmetrically to my left. On slow motion video you can see I have less knee flexion through swing phase and possible less foot dorsiflexion.
I’ve seen a number of specialists who all have had various opinions of what might be going on. I also had a number of tests and imaging studies to identify the problem. It seems the best possible explanation may be a spondylolisthesis and herniated disc causing radiculopathy. I’ve had an MRA of my hip which shows impingement but no labral tear so that seems less likely. Some of my symptoms sound similar to Runner’s Dystonia, but I have not seen a movement disorder specialist to have this ruled out.
I hope the hip treatment works, but if not you may want to consider seeing a neurologist like me.
I really appreciate how open and upfront you and Sage are about your running careers.
Goodness the chops it takes to be an elite athlete... You two are really inspiring.
I hope 2023 will be the best of your lives.
I feel ya. I want to tell you this because i know exactly how you are feeling. If you scan the human body of almost anyone on earth, their body will be messed up somewhere. Even in kids you will find bone spurs, arthritis, disc issuses, muscle imbalances ect... I had a neck injury and my initial imaging told them that basically i was on my way to disability. The doctors were young and really didn't understand how the body adapts. Your insides not being perfect doesn't mean you are defective, broken or weak. Your body will adapt and heal. Yes, i have discomfort and need to listen to my body. First thing they said was no running or dirt bike riding. First thing i did was run and dirt bike ride. My body understood what was being asked of it and it adapted. It wasnt comfortable but what runner cares about that lol. So my message to you is dont take this as a death sentence. Take care of your body and listen to it but dont let it trick you into thinking you are weak or defective. ❤️
Sandi sending continued positive thoughts to you with well wishes for running, coaching and all endeavors.
Sending best wishes to you, and to Sage! You both have been through so much, and yet you're both still able to exemplify a fantastic positive attitude. Kudos!
Thanks for being so real Sandi. It’s been a brutal couple years but I know you will continue to do great despite everything.
Thank you!
You are both two of the strongest people I have seen in this community. I have been following your channels for a while and hope to see you guys get back to your awesome mindsets and level of running. I just had meniscus surgery, and am getting back to it now myself, but without the rest of your trials over the last couple of years. Good luck to you both!
Sincerely wishing you and Sage a great new year. You both are very inspirational to so many, you probably don't realize how many people you help.
Oh bless your soul sister, we are never ever alone. We are never alone.❤
Good deal about your plan...stick to it Changing my stride from forefoot to midfoot has helped my Achilles a lot. The love of nature and animals always helps me when things get tough.
Sandi, you are sending a powerful message on your channel. I've had a tough couple years as well and the way you talk about giving room for happiness while still accepting the sad parts of life is so helpful. Thanks for putting your content out! All the best to you and Sage
Wish You all the Best. Sandi❤️
Thanks for sharing your story and your optimism. I've had a rough couple years as well with a house fire, losing my brother, and hip issues since 2020 I'm finally in PT for. Weirdly parallel to what you've shared, even down to not being able to use my left leg in the way I would like despite being superficially strong. I actually didn't run at all in 2022 due to things not feeling right and it stopped me from skiing as well. Things are starting to look up for me recently, and I'm really happy to hear that you've identified the root cause and have a positive outlook! Here's to a great 2023
Hi Sandy,
Sorry to hear about you hip issues. I went to the Steadman clinic in 2016 with a torn labrum. It was pretty bad... the tear was from 9 to 6 (using a clock face for reference). I tried PRP but it didn't work because the tear was so bad. Dr. Phillipon did my surgery in February (2016) and I was back to running during the summer. I've run 3 100 mile races since with no problems. I will occasionally have a twinge in my hip, but it goes away with a day or two of rest (it's usually after I do something dumb like really bump up my mileage too quickly). If you need the surgery, the Steadman clinic is the place to do it. They had me on an exercise bike within 2 hours after surgery! BTW, I had the surgery done at age 49. You are a lot younger and stronger so I'm sure you will do great. Best of luck!!!
That's really good to hear. Thank you for taking the time to write, William. My friend, Anna Mae, said good things about her surgery with Dr. Phillipon as well. Best of wishes to you in 2023!
Sandi, you and Sage are an inspiration to me and many others around the world. Your resilience and attitude to life is a lesson for us all. I hope 2023 is a year of only amazing things for you. This is also the nudge I need to finally get my hip looked at!
Thank you, Conor! Wishing you the best in 2023!
You and Sage deserve lots of good luck and happiness! You are an inspiration to me. Plus, love the donkey!
Looking forward to an update on how you are doing with therapy. . .and if you're going to look at surgery in the near future.
Love your content! Hope you all are doing well.
This is the last YT video I am watching in 22, and I am grateful for that! I am going through a similar bumpy road with my running, with injuries and other impediments that have screwed up my running plans and goals. I've learned to be patient and accept that these things happen. I have also invested a lot of time studying all things about feet, their biomechanics, and what drills unlock the hidden mobility needed to be injury free. I wish a 23 full of pain-free, joyful running. And an amazing '23 overall. You and Sage are two examples of fortitude. Warm hugs!
I’m sorry to hear this. Get better soon!
Thanks for sharing your story. Please keep us posted on your therapy and progress. I've been battling bad knees for over a year and nothing seems to help long term. You're giving me hope. Thanks again!
Thanks for sharing! It's great that you've got some answers... so SO often people don't get them. All the best for the recovery, I'm sure you will knock it out of the park.
Take care Sandi!! Hope everything keeps healing and you get stronger by the day. 🙏🏼
17:10 this is beautiful; the ability to have two emotional experiences coexisting- not having one blinding us or taking us over. That’s spiritual growth I do believe, and I’m not sure if it would’ve been possible had it not been for all your pain and suffering. I’m not sure if humans get to that enlightenment without the darkness. Blessings, sis ❤
Beautifully said and very true for my journey. Thank you, Melanie! 🤍
You are a real inspiration!
I do love yours and sages videos, always so humble and natural. Good Times will come your way now I'm sure 🦋
Stay strong! You are amazing! Hope everything is going well 💪
Awe Sandi, I wish I could take some of your pain for you. Life can be so hard sometimes. You are amazing and will continue to do amazing things ❤
Praying for you🙏
Sandi - Thank you for sharing your authentic self, which is so heart warming. You are so resilient and strong …. and very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your running knowledge. I happened across one of your videos 2 years ago and you motivated me to start my running journey. All the best to you and Sage that you two deserve in the new year.
Aww Tater Tot and Pepper Jack's big RUclips debut. They love you too! :)
Lots of hugs to you both. As a double PRP’er I have high hopes for you!
Congrats on your personal growth!
What a journey you and Sage have been on and you have so much to be thankful for as you said, namely your love for Sage and his love for you. I feel sometimes in life it's OK to acknowledge that (for that time or moment or whatever) we have simply been dealt a total S^&T hand and that's what you have been dealt. There is simply no reason any one of these things should be happening to either of you let alone all of it. I think sometimes being a little bit pissed off can be a good thing so don't be afraid to let that emotion run wild from time to time. Anger can be a very rewarding emotion at times and it's gotten me through a few rough patches of my own over the years. You deserve to be a bit angry at your situation. That all said, be angry and (like you are doing) jump back on the bus and slap it into gear. Use that frustration to fuel your passion for 2023.... You got this!!
Thanks for sharing this. You seem to have a great attitude and I'm sure things will get better for you and Sage after some tough years. You might not be exactly where you want to be right now but I'm sure you'll get there, and you're a great example to the rest of us to follow. All the best and here's to a great 2023!!!
❤ so many hard challenges. Despite this you radiate a wonderful brightness. Thanks for sharing your light and love with us.
Thanks for sharing some of your joys and challenges.
Thanks for sharing your lives with us. I hope your work elevates yourself as much as it does your audience.
Oh gosh sorry to hear, I can relate to having several years of injury problems, I thought I might have this injury until I had an MRI which showed a femoral neck stress fracture. Wishing you a full recovery 🙏
inspiring. you'll make it back SN.
Prayers for you
Thank you for sharing your journey Sandi .. Im going through a long term injury myself .. so your sharing helps ..I’m not ready to let go trail running ..Happy New Year to you and Sage!
Hope you find the solution to your health in 2023🤗
Keep going, Sandi! Love you and Sage!
We love you Coach Sandi!!!
Really important insights.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you!
Great that you're getting treated at the Steadman Clinic! So many elite and famous athletes have been treated there. You're in good hands. I understand and can relate about medical bills piling up. A number of years ago I had to sell 5 acres of mountain property due to hard times. These days, things are still difficult and I am learning how to take one day at a time. I loved what you said about unconditional happiness. Thanks for this video and your heartfelt honesty. One of these days I will see you guys on the "S" mountain lol :)
Thank you! Wishing you all the best in 2023! Appreciate you being part of the Higher Running community!
Wish you all the best ❤️🙏🏼❤️
This woman is beautiful
What makes her even more beautiful …her inner beauty matches her outter .. hard to find nowadays ..👍🏽
@@beachalldayguy3997 💯%
It’s comes off a little creepy to comment that on someone’s video.
@swimgirl24 not sure how it's creepy...it's literally a harmless compliment that most people today need to hear..
That, is just such an odd thing to write🧐
Unreal, you have learned so much and you have done absolutely EVERYTHING you could proactively do. You’re one Antifragile person. (Have you read that book? Might be perfect timing!)
I love book recommendations! I'll look into it. Thank you!
@@RunningWildSandi (I love book reccos too!) this is a good one- the book’s pretence is things that thrive and become stronger from chaos and disorder. Not that they “withstand” it (as would describe “resilient”, or “robust”) but actually become stronger (the opposite of “fragile” = “anti-fragile”)!
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Well edited video Sandi. Happy running in 2023 and happy New Year. I thought you would get money from your insurance for the fire on your former home. It seems like an awful long time.
Sandi you might think this strange but my right leg is not doing what it’s supposed to do my gate is completely off ! I ran Boston in 2021 injured but was going to let that opportunity past me by ! I had a finishing time of 5:42 the worst finishing time I ever had ! I normally run about a 3:40 marathon ! No one can figure out what is wrong with my leg I even had surgery because one doctor said i needed a Fasciotomy well that was super painful and recovery was awful and it didn’t fix the problem! I don’t know where to go from here ! I also had a house fire in 2020 and running has always been my outlet for stress and I can’t get my right leg to do it’s job ! I live in Colorado as well would it be possible for you to give me the doctors name you are working with maybe he will be able to help ?
Any updates Sandi? Please let me know
I recently got into the New York Marathon but my leg still isn’t working properly
Would you be able to show or send a link to what physical therapy you need to do?
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And the Mary Oliver quote at the end oh yes
“You do not have to be good.
You do not have to walk on your knees
for a hundred miles through the desert repenting.
You only have to let the soft animal of your body
love what it loves.”
Mineral & Vitamin Deficiencies? Best wishes for a recovery in the right direction.
One of my sponsors is Athlete Blood Test so I can these things checked often. All perfect there. Thank you and best of wishes to you as well!
Your voice is like asmr for me 😂
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I believed your life was perfect. Working out constantly and spending plenty of time with nature created that illusion. These problems that hid theirselves well tells a different story.
I really think it's a mistake trusting medical technology, you already know how that works. You just have to finally learn how your body works ...how.long did it take to become such an accomplished runner, years right? So that's the time scale of learning process. The short cut is going to be short term.
When you are going through Hell, keep going.
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