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#236 Wensleys Cycles winter duathlon: should I / shouldn’t I?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 17/07/2022
  • amputation

I had planned to do this again this year. But I haven’t been running lately plus I don’t have anyone to by my handler. So should I still try it? And if I do – […]

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#235: My next big race goal: after the Waka Ama world champs 2022

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 12/07/202212/07/2022
  • amputation

If you have followed me on social media you will know I don’t give up easily. But the huge challenges I have faced (and continue to face) really have put doubt in my mind and […]

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The right and wrong way to pay a compliment to a disabled person.

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 23/06/202223/06/2022
  • amputation

I was in a local op shop today. This shop is in a wealthy district of town, usually has some good bargains. I found some shoes (I was not looking for shoes!) that were my […]

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#234 What do I miss most about my life before disability ?

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 21/06/202221/06/2022
  • amputation
  • Video

This will be tough to watch. It was recorded in one take. No script, no edits. Just pure brutal honesty.

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#233 Adaptive Waka ama training: the road to London

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 20/06/202220/06/2022
  • amputation
  • Video

Para Waka ama training camp 2: lots more learned.. including a surprising fact about disability access during domestic flight travel.

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