News from Cathe

rhbrand · 12-26-22, 07:23 PM

No, nothing about STS 2.0. I just saw this on Facebook so thought I'd post it here cause I know not everyone is on Facebook

Hi Cathletes! I just wanted to take a few minutes to update everyone on a little setback that I’ve had.
I’ve been dealing with some on and off shoulder/bicep pain for some time due to an old injury. I’ve been able to strategically work around it and rest it as much as possible in an attempt to get it to heal up on its own, but a recent struggle with a stubborn jar lid was the final straw and led to a pop, a burn and a trip to the surgeon. MRI showed a full tear of my left rotator cuff tendon as well as a partial tear at the top of my bicep tendon. A few days ago I went in for an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Rotator cuff repair surgery has a very long and slow recovery, but there was no choice at this point but to go ahead and get it fixed. All this being said, surgery went very well and I am home, healing and taking the time I need to recover. Knowing that I was going in for the repair and would then be out of commission for awhile, I pre-recorded 7 Express Cathe LIVE episodes (with modifications for my shoulder) so that we could continue to provide you with classes while I am recovering. These will be released each Thursday in our regularly scheduled time slot. After a rotator cuff repair it takes several months before the shoulder can really be used for much, so when I return to CatheLIVE after our pre-recorded episodes run out, I will be “coaching” our typical LIVE class as I continue to heal. So what does this mean moving forward? Simply continue to sign in and enjoy our regularly scheduled (currently pre-recorded) 9:30 AM EST Express CatheLIVE productions every Thursday morning for the next several weeks. After that we will transition back to our CatheLIVE classes as you know them with me coaching you every step of the way! But look out (wink), I’ve been told that when I coach my classes, I’m a wee bit harder than when I participate in them (he he he he heeeee!) I’ll be back my pretties! If you have any questions, please post them right here. And I’ll answer them as soon as I can.

Daffie · 12-26-22, 07:32 PM

Sad for her!

bubbles76 · 12-26-22, 08:00 PM

Ouch! She's been through it recently huh? I'm happy the surgery went well though.

FitBoop · 12-26-22, 08:19 PM

I am sad to hear about Cathe's injuries and surgery. Just yesterday, I told DH that I am amazed at how Cathe has led a Live workout every week for many years, (with the exception of holidays and her eye surgery). Cathe is my inspiration in so many ways, including fitness and attitude. I hope she recovers fully and quickly.

fanofladyvols · 12-26-22, 09:34 PM

I am so sorry to know she's injured and wish only the best for her recovery!

adawn · 12-26-22, 09:42 PM

She always seems to handle these things so professionally! I really admire her and wish her a speedy recovery.

I remember when the "sash" series came out she had some kind of leg/knee injury or something and that's how the Cardio Fusion bonus disc came about.

Jane P. · 12-27-22, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by FitBoop

I am sad to hear about Cathe's injuries and surgery. Just yesterday, I told DH that I am amazed at how Cathe has led a Live workout every week for many years, (with the exception of holidays and her eye surgery). Cathe is my inspiration in so many ways, including fitness and attitude. I hope she recovers fully and quickly.

She really is superwoman. How she has managed to keep going all these years without many injuries (the eye thing isn't included in this) is amazing. I wish her the very best.

I hope STS 2.0 wasn't the last straw.

owltx · 12-27-22, 09:34 AM

Thanks for the update. I am sad for her too. Shoulder injuries are the worst, and seem to take FOREVER to heal. That's rough. Agree with the PP that she always handles these things so professionally.

I am dealing with a shoulder impingement/inflamed tendinosis (something) since the end of summer and it is on my last nerve. Have been doing PT faithfully since August and it is still not completely healed. Better, yes. Healed, no. !!! Everything takes so much longer to heal as you get older. Meanwhile DS (13) took a rough tumble that tore up his knee and no joke it was healed up in two days. Ah, the amazing recuperation of the young!

Sorry, I digress - sending Cathe speedy healing wishes!

-Stephanie

Kathy G · 12-27-22, 12:23 PM

So sorry to hear about Cathe’s injury & surgery. I hope she has a quick uncomplicated recovery. I’m thankful to her for thinking about the Cathe Live subscribers and pre-filming several to tide us over. She really is superwoman pushing through it! I thought she might be dealing with something the last couple of Lives because she coached bicep and shoulder exercises and went lighter in weights. But she never let it slow her down!

bzar · 12-27-22, 12:53 PM

a jar?

sheesh! so sad for her, and it bodes ill for those of us less fit than Cathe!

on another tangent, friend of mine had to get back surgery after holding up a Christmas tree with his arm stretched out so that his wife could look at it from a distance.

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12-26-22, 07:23 PM
rhbrand Join Date: Nov 2001	News from Cathe No, nothing about STS 2.0. I just saw this on Facebook so thought I'd post it here cause I know not everyone is on Facebook Hi Cathletes! I just wanted to take a few minutes to update everyone on a little setback that I’ve had. I’ve been dealing with some on and off shoulder/bicep pain for some time due to an old injury. I’ve been able to strategically work around it and rest it as much as possible in an attempt to get it to heal up on its own, but a recent struggle with a stubborn jar lid was the final straw and led to a pop, a burn and a trip to the surgeon. MRI showed a full tear of my left rotator cuff tendon as well as a partial tear at the top of my bicep tendon. A few days ago I went in for an arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Rotator cuff repair surgery has a very long and slow recovery, but there was no choice at this point but to go ahead and get it fixed. All this being said, surgery went very well and I am home, healing and taking the time I need to recover. Knowing that I was going in for the repair and would then be out of commission for awhile, I pre-recorded 7 Express Cathe LIVE episodes (with modifications for my shoulder) so that we could continue to provide you with classes while I am recovering. These will be released each Thursday in our regularly scheduled time slot. After a rotator cuff repair it takes several months before the shoulder can really be used for much, so when I return to CatheLIVE after our pre-recorded episodes run out, I will be “coaching” our typical LIVE class as I continue to heal. So what does this mean moving forward? Simply continue to sign in and enjoy our regularly scheduled (currently pre-recorded) 9:30 AM EST Express CatheLIVE productions every Thursday morning for the next several weeks. After that we will transition back to our CatheLIVE classes as you know them with me coaching you every step of the way! But look out (wink), I’ve been told that when I coach my classes, I’m a wee bit harder than when I participate in them (he he he he heeeee!) I’ll be back my pretties! If you have any questions, please post them right here. And I’ll answer them as soon as I can. __________________ Check out my Blog Link in Profile on Home Page

12-26-22, 08:00 PM
bubbles76 VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New Jersey	Ouch! She's been through it recently huh? I'm happy the surgery went well though. __________________ "You humans have the potential to be the most wonderful beings there are - if you can get past all these enormous stupid spots you seem to have in your hearts. It's not your fault. You just don't know how to work your hearts right yet. That's why there are dogs." - Jim Butcher, Zoo Day

12-26-22, 08:19 PM
FitBoop VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001	I am sad to hear about Cathe's injuries and surgery. Just yesterday, I told DH that I am amazed at how Cathe has led a Live workout every week for many years, (with the exception of holidays and her eye surgery). Cathe is my inspiration in so many ways, including fitness and attitude. I hope she recovers fully and quickly.

12-26-22, 09:34 PM
fanofladyvols Join Date: May 2004 Location: Modify City, State of Fierce	I am so sorry to know she's injured and wish only the best for her recovery! __________________ "Everybody's a freak to somebody. You just gotta find your tribe and try to do right by them." --Wolverine Don't just work hard, work smart....Pat Head Summitt Never give up on your body!-- Miranda Esmonde-White Word/Guiding Principle for 2023: Vitality : Live the delight of full throttle conditioning.

12-26-22, 09:42 PM
adawn VF Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Illinois	She always seems to handle these things so professionally! I really admire her and wish her a speedy recovery. I remember when the "sash" series came out she had some kind of leg/knee injury or something and that's how the Cardio Fusion bonus disc came about.

12-27-22, 09:34 AM
owltx VF Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011	Thanks for the update. I am sad for her too. Shoulder injuries are the worst, and seem to take FOREVER to heal. That's rough. Agree with the PP that she always handles these things so professionally. I am dealing with a shoulder impingement/inflamed tendinosis (something) since the end of summer and it is on my last nerve. Have been doing PT faithfully since August and it is still not completely healed. Better, yes. Healed, no. !!! Everything takes so much longer to heal as you get older. Meanwhile DS (13) took a rough tumble that tore up his knee and no joke it was healed up in two days. Ah, the amazing recuperation of the young! Sorry, I digress - sending Cathe speedy healing wishes! -Stephanie __________________ Stephanie

12-27-22, 12:23 PM
Kathy G VF Supporter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: USA	So sorry to hear about Cathe’s injury & surgery. I hope she has a quick uncomplicated recovery. I’m thankful to her for thinking about the Cathe Live subscribers and pre-filming several to tide us over. She really is superwoman pushing through it! I thought she might be dealing with something the last couple of Lives because she coached bicep and shoulder exercises and went lighter in weights. But she never let it slow her down! __________________ Completed Races: (4) 50 milers (2) 42 milers (1) 50k (10) Marathons (2) 20 milers (3) 25k’s (16) Half Marathons (1) 20k (6) 10 milers (1) 15k

12-27-22, 12:53 PM
bzar Exchange Moderator Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: PalmTreeVille	a jar? sheesh! so sad for her, and it bodes ill for those of us less fit than Cathe! on another tangent, friend of mine had to get back surgery after holding up a Christmas tree with his arm stretched out so that his wife could look at it from a distance. __________________ ~jeannine Miyagi: Wax on, right hand. Wax off, left hand. Wax on, wax off. Breathe in through nose, out the mouth. Wax on, wax off. Don't forget to breathe, very important. [walks away, still making circular motions with hands] ~ Pat Morita, The Karate Kid, 1984 disclosure: in the years 2002-2004 i had a professional relationship with a distributor of fitness videos; see profile.