Tag: disabled

#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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#185 Positivity pants: celebrating the small wins

When a journey is as massive as recovering from losing a limb, I can assure you it’s tough on the mind, you simply can’t stop thinking about the mountain ahead. So, on my ‘make a new life not rebuild the old one’ theme.. I’m celebrating small wins. And I would love to also hear yours?

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#172 Leg day no 5: hydraulic ankle Q&A

With this leg came a significant ankle upgrade. I was so excited to try this! I already had heaps of questions about it so I have included all of these in today’s video blog. On top of all that excitement we have also started work on a cycling leg!

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#170 Walking, balancing and disability self image

Today’s video covers Thursday through Sunday. I have decided to make them less frequently than daily (every 2-3 days)to ensure better quality content. In today’s Vlog I cover what we’re up to in physio at the moment, the new wheelchair and how I feel about it, plus.. I am still working on the 10 second left leg balance challenge my physio gave me. Can I do it yet?

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