COACH POE HERNIATES LUMBAR DISK

"It was a sad and most scary day for me on the deadlift platform September 21, 2009. I am determined to turn this situation into a positive and meaningful experience for my athletes, my fans,  my competitors, and me. I am determined to make my rehabilitation a comeback to remember and to learn from! I will not let this injury beat me. God has given me the talent to be a successful powerlifter and to influence others through this talent. I intend to personify the word dedication and heart. In the famous words of Journey....Don't Stop Believing...I'LL NEVER QUIT"----Coach Poe

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee” (Isa. 41:10) and “… I will heal thee …” (Jer. 30:17)...Jesus Christ

FOR THE NEXT 42 DAYS COACH POE WILL DOCUMENT HIS COMEBACK TO TURN HIS PAIN INTO HAPPINESS WHICH WILL IN TURN INSPIRE AND HELP OTHER ATHLETES GET THROUGH THIS INJURY IF THEY EVER ENCOUNTER THIS SITUATION

THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

DAY "0" The Injury.

DAY "1" of Rehab

DAY "2" of Rehab

DAY AFTER DAY "2" of Rehab Off Day

Monday the 28th Morning Of Almost 1 Week Out From Injury

Monday the 28th Night Over 1 Week Out From Injury

September 29, Day After Rehab 3 Session

September 30, Non Rehab Day

October 1, Non Rehab Day

October 2, Rehab Day Morning

October 2. After Rehab

October 3, Workout # 1 Day

October 4, Day After Workout #1 and October 5, Rehab Day (2 Week Injury Anniversary)

The Morning Of October 12

The Night Of October 12

THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

After 3 weeks, Matt Poe is released by his surgeon to attempt working the legs. "This entire workout was 100% pain. I felt as though I was going to pass out many times. Let this be an inspiration to you! This is the Last 1% and the Strength of the Human Heart."----Coach Poe.

OCTOBER 17, 2009

OCTOBER 20, 2009

OCTOBER 29, 2009

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

NOVEMEBR 3, 2009

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