Blog Readers: Jane is a lovely lady who is enjoying life, mobility and her poles. She was happy to share her experience with you and I hope you enjoy reading about her adventures!
“Dear Jayah: Living in the green state of Tennessee, I love to walk outdoors. I use my LEKI Poles every time I do, even when I take the newspaper to my neighbor.
Because I wear trifocals, whenever I walk down a slant, I have to tip my head down to see where I’m going. That tilts my body forward, which is probably why I began falling face down on the sidewalk. Twice I had blood streaming down my lip. That’s when I googled hiking sticks. And found you!
First I purchased your hiking video, then I got the mobility one, too, and studied them both. My husband and I had a good telephone conversation with you, and the upshot was that you sent us a large box with five sets of poles to choose from. I chose the LEKI and Mark chose Exerstriders. Then we sent the other three sets back to you in the same box. Easy.
Some might say all this was expensive. But compared to a doctor’s visit or replacing a pair of glasses or a front tooth, the dollars we sent you were peanuts.
Because at age 85 I’m beginning to have arthritis in my hands, I’ve been using the biking gloves you recommended. Their padding works just fine. Mark, age 87, doesn’t need them.
People sometimes tease me.”Are you waiting for snow?” I grin and reply, “I’m just down from the Alps.” Other friends ask me how to get poles for themselves. I don’t feel qualified to give medical advice, so Mark and I have donated both of your videos and several sets of poles to the Therapy Department here at Uplands Village, our continuing care retirement home. They plan to give a demonstration at the next Executive Chat.
Mark and I will tell about the lovely hike we just had, up and down the rocky hillside and along the bubbling creek. We do live in a beautiful, park-like spot.
See how your good work is spreading! Many, many thanks for your personal interest in my staying healthy and active. Love and a hug, Jane”
