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This weeks update: too many photos to share!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 20/02/202220/02/2022
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I have decided that for now, I’m going to put myself first and invest time in ME, and making the life around me the way I want it to be. So here’s how I have […]

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#224 My first gravel ride as an amputee

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 06/02/202206/02/2022
  • Te Anau
  • Video

I have decided to make the most of Creo and her e-assist. So I got some gravel wheels as well, so now I can ride either on or off road! Here was my very first […]

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#223 Solo open water swimming as an amputee

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 05/02/202205/02/2022
  • amputation
  • Video

[Took the GoPro with me on the lake!] 🏊‍♀️🩱 I have to say I was slightly nervous: this being my first time out in the lake my myself, post amputation. But I don’t know what […]

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#222 Learning how to be a blade runner!

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 03/02/202203/02/2022
  • amputation

My amazing prosthetist surprised me again by handing me a running leg, almost 6 weeks before I was expecting it! Oh boy… have I been having fun!!!

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#221 Dealing with a PTSD kick off

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 24/01/202225/01/2022
  • amputation
  • Video

It’s been a mighty tough few weeks for me from a PTSD point of view and it’s taking me a long while to get things back under control. Here’s how I’m doing, plus 2 tasks […]

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