This was the big one. The race I entered on 2 October 2020, the day I found out I would have to lose my left leg below the knee. Here’s how it went. PS watch all the way to the end.
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#80 Road trip to central: 1st open water swim post amputation
I have to say I was excited to get to this day, but the swimming was the least of my worries… it was the getting in and out that I had to worry about (and getting into the wetsuit when I only have one leg to stand on!)!!
Continue reading “#80 Road trip to central: 1st open water swim post amputation”Whisked away to Wanka – lucky me!

It’s been a while since we had a break, I am currently injured (no, not the knee replacement) and wasn’t expecting this at all. It was lovely just to get away for a while in one of my favourite places – Wanaka – and just relax.
Knee milestones, Christmas and a ticky tour!
It’s been a good wee while since my last update, apologies, so this might be longer than usual, there’s a lot to catch up on! Local events, Christmas, and a wee tiny ticky tour! Continue reading “Knee milestones, Christmas and a ticky tour!”
New year in Timaru: 1000km road trip!
We set off on our road trip on the 28th December, heading to our favourite campsite, Lake Wanaka Outlet. We got there, of course, via the beautiful five rivers cafe and the Devils staircase, which was looking particularly stunning in the hot summer sunshine. Continue reading “New year in Timaru: 1000km road trip!”
