Month: July 2021

Wensley’s Cycles Winter Duathlon series event #2 RACE REPORT

Well I’m pretty damned chuffed with this! Today’s goal was simply to be slightly better at transitions with a handler. Having not really had a clue what I was wanting to do last time around, it taught me a few lessons that I used to make today’s transitions a bit better. I was definitely more organised with my layout and despite having a different handler, we were much more slick through transition than last time too.

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#196 Getting the Covid Jab, plus Winter Duathlon #2 race report!

Being someone that is permanently disabled, my Covid risk category is the same as the elderly and I have thus been called up to get the first of 2 vaccines. Also, this weekend saw my second go at the winter Duathlon (1km walk, 10km bike, 1km walk) the last one being the 27th June. Here’s how I went this time – and it wasn’t without its challenges! Check the bottom of the blog for a few photos too.

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#195 Self care, problem body parts & navigating the beach

In this week’s video update:

  • Ways I am prioritising self care – because I need to be in a good headspace in order to deal with the rehab challenges that come with an amputation
  • The real – technology limiting challenges all amputees face: it’s crunch time.
  • Walking on the beach: the first time with no crutches and an artificial foot.
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#194 How do I stay so upbeat and positive?

This was a question I was asked today. I was a little surprised to be honest, I don’t engineer my actions for the benefit of others, I don’t deliberately intend to be inspiring, I’m just doing all I can to make my best life. Here’s why, and how.

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