Do you like words? Do you like witty sub-headings? My latest blog has them both. I heartily recommend reading it, swooning a bit, subscribing, and then telling all your mates about it. Good Advice.
A reminder, between 2020-24, of the 1,906 pedestrian deaths, motorists accounted for 1,897 (over 99.5%).
And speed is a contributing factor in 50% of those (exceeding the speed limit - 21%, driving too fast for the conditions - 29%).
Media focus is the inverse of reality.
road.cc/news/son-urg...
Quick test of the newly-extended legs and refitted sockets. Some standing and a potter down the hallway a few times. All ok. Wounds on Trevor are behaving and healing. Tomorrow, we go again. Onwards.
Solstice. Turning Point. Ground Zero. Rock Bottom. Fitness-wise, anyhow. First walk with ‘completed’ #prosthetics. 0.41 mile, 20 mins, with some stops for rest and traffic. 3 weeks until @exeterriversideparkrun 5k. Onwards.
I find myself suddenly concerned by doorframes.
Rubbish sleep as I was fretting about prosthetics/physio appt today - at last hoping to address some socket fit issues, returning some missing height, and trying to get bike to fit. Exhausting. Just want to ride my bike on the turbo.
Back at 190cm/6ft3”. The process begins again. Stretching, crutches, stick, build distance and technique. Speed comes later. But a good start here. (I do need a shave).
“After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb.” Madiba
What a day. In a surprise development I was trusted with having my full height returned, and we cut away some of the popliteal #prosthetic limiting knee flexion. I’m not doing a full #bikefit in limited appointment time, but as you can see we are at last within ballpark. Also, walking is lovely.
One step forward, two steps back. Nobody said it would be easy. Last three weeks have been interesting. Latest blog is another monster. Please comment, like, share! tomstaniford.substack.com/p/30-snakes-...
Please follow, like and love this amazing guy. 💥♥️👏👇 turning disability into ability
