The whispers from within

It won’t leave me.. That yearning, for sport.. for challenge, for a purpose, for a goal. I have been searching for two and a half years. I have read books, absorbed online videos and articles […]

Have you any idea how many goes it took me to get into this position for the photo (in the 10 second time delay for the photo to take), navigating uneven grass – in a […]

How life changes in an instant: thoughts and reflections

When I woke on Saturday 20 February, 2021, I felt this day was different. I felt nauseous, light headed, I had butterflies. Why on earth am I nervous? 1900m is NOT a problem for someone […]

#131 Challenge Wanaka 2021 Race report

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 […]

‘Melanie Ryding – one inspirational lady’ (Challenge Wanaka 2021 Mailshot 20/1/21)

Thank you Challenge Wanaka and TriNZ for your support going into my first race as a para-athlete, just over 3 months after losing my left leg below the knee. Here is the Challenge Wanaka mail […]