I've been thinking about starting to take Glucosmine, a good friend of mine and long time swim coach has been talking to me about it's effects and how it could help. He has been taking it for many years, bum knee from breaststroke and he has not felt any side effects. As for me, I've have tendonitis in both shoulders since I was 16 years old, many painful years of rehab but no surgery. Now 12 or so years later, my shoulders are a lot stronger, I took a cortison shot in one shoulder a couple years ago, would of had both shoulders done but I passed out after the first one. Today the shoulder without the cortison shot is much stronger than the shoulder that took the shot. Thats why I've been weary about anything people say is a quick fix!!! One thing that I've heard about Glucosmine is that it's all natural, not sure about that either. Either way, still thinking about.

thanks for the note, ibgenaro. interesting information on the cortisol shot.. btw, i notice you're in SD, are you doing the Spring Sprint on May 1st in Mission Bay? good luck this season!