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A summary of my second year as an amputee

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 08/10/2022
  • amputation

My second year as an amputee has been tougher than my first. The honeymoon period has worn off, I’m hitting walls and barriers and a ton of ‘I will never be able to do that […]

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Amputee awareness week 2022

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 05/10/202205/10/2022
  • amputation

On 8 October 2020, my life was changed for ever. The impacts of that are far reaching and will likely take me many many years to fully accept – if I ever do.

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#237 Departure in 48 hours

  • by Melanie Magowan
  • Posted on 04/08/2022
  • amputation

Not long! I’m now on the countdown to departing for the UK. Although I have competed internationally before, this is very very different. Here’s why.. and some thank yous also.

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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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