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Shaunta-Maé Alexander‘s Health Challenges: Shaunta-Maé has Crohn’s disease, gastroparesis, and experienced paralysis due to Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).
Plateau in Physical Therapy: After initial progress, her physical therapist felt she had plateaued and suggested returning in six months.
Peloton and Home Workouts: Shaunta-Maé continued her fitness journey with Peloton workouts, eventually buying a bike.She initially hesitated to use it due to her paralysis.
Using the Peloton Bike for Therapy: she started using the bike by manually moving her legs with her hands, building strength and essentially using it as physical therapy.
Progression to Treadmill: After gaining strength, she transitioned to a treadmill with assistance, eventually walking without pain.
Return to Running: in Febuary 2023, she started running again, inspired by peloton communities.
Running Achievements: She ran her first 5K in June 2023 and has since completed 12 races, including a 10K and the virtual New York city Marathon.
Half-marathon Success: She ran the New York City Half-Marathon with Tunde Oyeneyin (a Peloton instructor) as her guide and pacer, running for the charity Team For Kids.
Mental Fortitude: Shaunta-Maé emphasizes the mental challenges of her journey and the importance of training her mind to believe in her abilities.
Impact of running: Running has helped her realize she can achieve the impossible and live a joyful life.
