Claire Lomas MBE
@claire80lomas
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Paralysed 2007. London & Manchester Marathon,GNR & GSR in a robotic suit. 400 mile cycle.Fundraised £916k Speaker. Wife. Mum. Motorcyclist. Pilot. Author
East Midlands, England
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6 hours 40 mins later - THE FINISH and my own medal 🏅!!
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I was deliberating taking part in the mum’s race
#sportsday
Uphill & grass in a wheelchair isn’t easy 🙈
I did it and look at this for support
🥰😲👇🏻
#JustDoIt
♿️ doesn’t have to mean you must ‘sit out’
My heart melted when my daughter said she was proud
#last
❤️
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Sometimes people wonder how I get in/out the car, get my wheelchair in & then drive when I am paralysed from the chest down.
Lightweight wheelchairs, car adaptions etc give independence back 😁(people parking in disabled bays with no blue badge often remove this independence)😱
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#ImpossibleIsNothing
Impossible= I’m possible.
Never rode a motorbike before being paralysed. When it was suggested I admit that I thought ‘surely that is impossible with no movement or sensation from the chest down’
The impossible can become possible if we give it a go!
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Thanks to the four kind men who carried me up & down the stairs at Liverpool St tube station today- we were going to miss our train home if we didn’t get on this platform as the one with no steps went the wrong way. This shows how generous people usually are when ask for help 😘
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Freedom is going from wheelchair into a monoski (paralysed from the chest down) I was unbelievably useless when I started skiing but always knew it was worth working hard to get this kind of fun. Just returned from an amazing time in
#Samo
ëns
#monoski
#paralysis
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Today’s challenge! Get out my wheelchair and make it to finish line 26 meters away as quick as poss!
#twopointsixchallenge
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This is what I love about this sport. I am paralysed -no feeling or movement from the chest down, no bladder/bowel control, poor circulation and temp control etc BUT I have learnt to ride a bike and none of this matters- just a bit of Velcro and a gear shifter and I am away :)
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Most parents help their two year old out the car - my little one helps me !! 😂
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Starting this week with an interview on BBC Morning Live with
@GethincJones
and
@HelenSkelton
about my recent achievement…..
Last in the mum’s race at Sport’s Day. 🤣🙈
I did it for my daughter who was a little sad I came last but really proud too. ❤️
I explained that if I
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Stayed in London last night at
@premierinn
as speaking at an event this morning. Sorry if I stink today but this has to be the most useless accessible shower I have seen! How the hell do I get up there ?! 😂
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If someone showed me these photos when I was lying in hospital having found out I am paralysed from the chest down and told me ‘this will be you one day!’ I would never have believed it. I had never even sat on a motorbike! Thanks
@DucatiUK
#ducatisupersport
#Mondaymotivation
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Rob Burrow and Kevin Sinfield- such deserving awards at
#SPOTY
#helenrollason
and
#specialachievement
🥰
Incredibly sad but equally as inspiring.. in fact- a gorgeous story of friendship and how sport can bring you some incredible friends. 😍
You are both amazing.
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Last long training session for
@Marathon_Mcr
I start on Sunday & aim to smash my 17 day record. Hoping to raise over £20000
#cureparalysis
Paralysis is life changing effecting bowel/bladder, sensation, movement. Any donations help keep me walking :) 😘
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My 40th birthday today 🤦♀️🎂😁
Plan this wkend:
Go Karting,Spa day & restaurant!
Can’t do any of it but it takes me back to what I leant from my accident: don’t dwell on what you can’t do- focus on what you can do so we went cycling & have a meal at home still with my fav people!
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“Sometimes life closes doors because it’s time to move forward. That’s a good thing because we often won’t move unless circumstances force us to”
I had my 1st steps using new impressive technology-
@ParkerIndego
exoskeleton suit with
@MoreRehab
@AnatomicalUK
- lighter & different
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6th May ♿️ 12 years without walking, without eventing, basic everyday tasks tend to be slower/harder & loss of bowel/bladder function.
I have learnt that walking is over rated , Tena pants are useful & lots of good can come from bad!
Celebrated with these special people ❤️
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My charity lap today
@OfficialBSB
@Brands_Hatch
#clairesbsb
Paralysed from the chest down but learnt to ride a bike. Next year I aim to improve further & keep raising money for brilliant charities. Thanks for all support 🙏 Pls text BBSB60 £3 to 70070 or
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Relieved & delighted Chloe has arrived - so grateful to the
#NHS
and all the staff at QMC - and that
#vasaprevia
was diagnosed.
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Thank goodness a spinal injury doesn’t mean you can’t have children... not much works from the chest down but I have the biggest miracle in life .. my youngest daughter is three tomorrow. ❤️
#grateful
#timeflies
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Here I am finishing session 3 at
@Superbikeschoo1
on my
@DucatiUK
#supersport
I don’t know who is dafter. Is it me for learning to ride a motorbike even though I am paralysed from the chest down or Dan for being willing to stand in front of me and catch me?
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I am a very lucky girl (but a nervous one too.)
@DucatiUK
are kindly supporting
#clairesbsb
and here is my seriously smart Ducati Supersport. At Silverstone now to have my first go on it - in preparation for tomorrow’s charity lap.
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When I had my accident I had to find new ways of doing most things(basic tasks) It used to be challenging & frustrating .
Today I got off my handbike, move to sofa to get back in wheelchair.
When we accept our situation most obstacles can be overcome. No longer hard but normal!
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When your youngest daughter takes you shopping😁.
#toddlerpushmum
instead of
#mumpushtoddler
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Good luck runners in
@LondonMarathon
#LondonMarathon2019
No rush-It is the taking part that counts 👍😂This is day 6 of my 17 day marathon!
#2012
If u are struggling physically or mentally-just keep thinking each step is a step closer to the FINISH! 😘💪
#youcandoit
#allwinners
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It has been a long time but I did it- lifted back on a bike for a track day at
@CadwellPark
… I felt apprehensive and nervous but my word- I am glad I did it!!
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When I had my accident that left me paralysed, two of my main worries were ‘would I ever have children?’ and ‘how would I stay fit if I couldn’t move from the chest down?’
Today my daughter and I cycled 16 miles😁 I have 45 to do this weekend to reach my week’s goal of 120 miles.
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Please please please 🙏🏻let me do a charity lap of the Isle of Man TT course at
@ManxGrandPrix
one day - I need a challenge with a motorbike!
#LondonMarathon
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Day 1 ✅ 4 miles. I did miles 0-2 then a section without pavement whilst road was closed (miles 20-22) With all road closures I needed to make the most of it but I ache so much now! To support: or text LEGS60 £5 to 70070
#ManchesterMarathon
#claireswalk
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For the first time today - I over took someone!! It felt amazing as I have never managed this on a bike or a marathon! Each time out I feel the improvement - got just over 100mph today too. New track for me but felt confident and loved it!
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Tricky pavements slowing me down as I catch a foot .. every bump is a challenge. Chuffed to be past mile 10 (12 miles walked) or text LEGS60 £5 to 70070
#manchestermarathon
#claireswalk
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It has been a tough day! I have made it to the 12 mile point. Also time 2tell u I am 16 weeks pregnant!
#ClairesWalk
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When I had my accident I was told I could no longer walk.... I didn’t know I could fly though!
Find the things you can do, look forward and not back.
#paralysis
#dream
#believe
#achieve
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10th highlight for me from this year is being included in the New Year's Honours- so thrilled to be getting an MBE!
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Disappointed in the
@loosewomen
laughing that they use a disabled loo if there is a queue like it doesn’t matter. Disabilities often have bowel & bladder issues- one of the hardest sides of a spinal cord injury to cope with - often above inability to walk.
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Nine miles of pushing in my motorcycling gear. The thought of having to do another 17 is horrendous ! BUT the thought that my effort will help children with disabilities have the mobility equipment they deserve is incredible. Pls suppprt if u can: 🙏🏻😘😁
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Don’t let obstacles in life stop us doing what we want.
There is usually a way around difficulties.
Here I am returning from handcycling this morning.
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Although this doesn’t look very impressive it is the slow stuff that is difficult - knowing I can’t put my feet down and being paralysed from chest down - balance can be an issue! Pleased with my progress today 🏍💨
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2017 was 10 years since becoming paralysed and one of my best years! ❤️ Chloe arriving in Jan, MBE in Feb, motorbike race licence in July and
#10in24
challenge in Oct. fundraising now at £620k. Some great plans for 2018. Have a great end to the year everyone 😘
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Possibly the best day on track so far...
@Superbikeschoo1
put a new adaption on my bike to help me as I don't have any core strength due to paralysis from chest down.. it made a huge difference 👍🏻👏🏻👌🏻😘
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Arhhh love this and amazing memories ❤️ thanks everyone who have helped me along the way
A paralysed 'bionic sportswoman' has made it to the finish line of the Great South Run after walking for 24 hours
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... and after my electrical stim bike session
#fescycling
my two year old daughter frees my tired legs!
#paralysis
‘There you go mummy!’ 😍
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#WednesdayWisdom
‘It does not matter how slowly you go- just don’t stop ‘
7 years ago today I reached the finish line of the
@LondonMarathon
taking 17 days and raising £220k for charity.
#cureparalysis
Forever grateful to everyone who helped me along the journey.
#paralysis
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I still can’t believe THIS IS ME!! Learning to ride a bike knowing I can’t put my feet down and unable to feel anything other than handle bars to getting my ACU licence so I can ride on the track. Monday was my first track day with 40 others. (Thanks Lee Marshall for photo)
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Practice lap at Brands Hatch complete. Loved the hilly track and being back on the
@DucatiUK
Supersport . Charity lap tomorrow at 1.45pm.
#clairesbsb
#paralysis
Please TEXT BBSB60 £3 to 70070 to support or visit
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A little daunted by Cadwell Park when I saw the track but I can tell you something I am still grinning! I LOVED it- the ups, the downs, the bends & the straights! Thanks to
@Superbikeschoo1
@bennetts_bike
@accidentsatwork
@DucatiUK
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First challenge complete !
Being paralysed and getting into leathers ready for session one at
@Superbikeschoo1
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SO THE NEXT CHALLENGE IS: A lap of the Isle of Man TT course at the
@ManxGrandPrix
in August. I have a lot of work to do between now and then but with the help of
@RockinghamUK
and track days I aim to build up my strength and experience for this daunting but exciting challenge!
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I have spent this year training with the amazing
@Superbikeschoo1
completing all levels. Hoping I have done enough to convince
@ManxGrandPrix
&
@IOMGovernment
I’m ready to take on the famous TT course & do a charity lap. 🤞🏻🙏🏻
#imagine
#believe
#achieve
@DucatiUK
@accidentsatwork
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TOMORROW I WILL SEE THE FINISH!
#manchestermarathon
#claireswalk
Every step is worth it to help cure paralysis. 10am start mile 24. Finish 3pm- all welcome. Thanks for donations so far - pls go to or text LEGS60 £5 to 70070 to donate.
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This vid gives an idea of what learning to ride a
#motorbike
despite being paralysed from the chest down has been like.
In May, I’ll ride a charity lap at
@northwest200
It’s scary & exciting, in equal measure.
More info:
Looking for auctions prizes🙏🏻
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I didn’t think for a second Maisie could get me up that long steep hill - In fact I bet £10 she couldn’t 😂
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A lovely cycle today with my daughter to
@Ferneleys
🍦 . Despite being paralysed from the chest down there is still so much we can do together. 👍❤️Thanks to the adaptive sports equipment available.
#fitness
#exercise
#cycling
#handcycling
#beactive
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So many things are the same as the first year after my accident but there is one big difference ...
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I remember 10 years ago not having a "happy" Christmas in fact wondering if I could ever be happy again. If you are having a tough time - hang in there things can get better 😘❤️
2017 was 10 years since becoming paralysed and one of my best years! ❤️ Chloe arriving in Jan, MBE in Feb, motorbike race licence in July and
#10in24
challenge in Oct. fundraising now at £620k. Some great plans for 2018. Have a great end to the year everyone 😘
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This is the horse I had my accident on. Today I found out Roland is no longer with us. Some amazing memories (one not so good😂) I will never forget him ❤️
He taught me this:
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy not fighting the old, but building the new”
#thankyou
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Behind closed doors... (something we have never shared before)
#ourstruggles
#mentalhealthawarenessweek
#bekind
#helpeachother
#lookoutforeachother
#teamwork
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My toughest challenge has been getting through the early days after becoming paralysed. The agony inside was unbearable at times.
#nevergiveup
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3 years after becoming paralysed from the chest down I was excited that I was pregnant but also worried my injury would stop us doing things together.
Here I am bringing my 12 year old daughter back from a flight last night
Many more mum & daughter adventures to come 🥰
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Today’s training for
#LondonMarathon
was so hard. My motivation wasn’t there this morning but discipline won thankfully. Managed 13.1 miles
#halfmarathon
Didnt realise the leathers would be useful though! Went over the speed bump too fast,feet slid off footplate causing a crash!
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Thanks to all my team, people helping me and donating. 😘😘😘
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Five miles completed today. In 2020 I will be returning to
@LondonMarathon
with the aim of finishing in the day.
Considering pushing across the pit lane in my leathers is hard work it is going to be tough but worth it to raise money for
@WhizzKidz
❤️
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⭐️BREAKING NEWS⭐️
My charity lap at the North West 200 has been moved to the main race day on Saturday.
This is positive news - forecast is☀️ & I should have the chance to join
@Plater22
later today in a car for advice on how to negotiate the course.
Thanks for the support 🙏🏻
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A wet slippery track at
@Oulton_Park
@bennetts_bike
@OfficialBSB
today but got out there and did my lap.
@accidentsatwork
@DucatiUK
@Superbikeschoo1
@Hambofoundation
@supportnsif
@SpidiUK
@ShoeiHelmetsUK
@SidiSportsUK
@RnGRacing
text CLAIRE £5 to 70085 to support 😘
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What do you think to the new look for next season ? My exercise today was handcycling followed by trying on my new
@SpidiUK
leathers!
Hopefully my motorcycling can raise lots of funds to help amazing charities making a difference to so many people.
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🎉🍾TIME TO CELEBRATE🎉🍾
“Pilots take no special joy in walking: pilots like flying.” Neil Armstrong
I can’t walk but I can fly!! When doors close find others to open.
Today I PASSED that final exam - General skills Test 😁 I’m now a pilot!
Thanks to all who helped me 🥰
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Boom 💥 My furthest push. 11 miles today in the windy weather & some hills too. No idea how I will ever have the strength for more than double this distance though 😂 Can’t say motorcycling gear is the comfiest 🤦♀️but is isn’t made for pushing a marathon!!
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Wow - what incredible support st mile 22 Pls text LEGS60£5 to 70070 or www.justgiving/fundraising/lotsofsmallsteps 😘🏃🏼♀️👍
#cureparalysis
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This is the horse I had my accident on. ❤️
“A good life is a collection of happy memories”
For a few years it was truly devastating knowing I would never event again. Now I treasure those memories & enjoy all the new opportunities life brings :)
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Today is a wet
@Superbikeschoo1
day ! Not too wet to learn more from these guys though . Let’s do it!
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I could get a record ! The only person to finish a marathon fatter😂🏃🏼♀️
#claireswalk
#manchestermarathon
thanks Garden and Grain in Timperley.
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One of my greatest achievements today - getting my motorbike race licence 🏍🏁 Thanks
@RockinghamUK
@Hambofoundation
@TeamTBEX
🍾🍾🍾
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Absolutely delighted that I will be riding a charity lap at the
@OfficialBSB
series (dates TBC) - many different tracks, raising money for
@supportnsif
@Hambofoundation
&
@TeamTBEX
What an honour this is. Motorcycling is not something I thought I could do. I love this sport.
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Not the most stylish 😂 but 40 lengths done today and fun with my girls!
#swimming
#paralysed
#spinalcordinjury
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What an amazing time at
@SilverstoneUK
today. Felt pretty disappointed in myself to start with but went on to have the best day yet thanks to some expert help & encouragement from friends . What a great feeling leaving my chair right behind.
#buzzing
#paralysis
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Getting ready to go - charity lap at Brands Hatch
@OfficialBSB
1.45pm today .
#clairesbsb
Please text BBSB60 £3 to 70070 to support the three amazing charities helping people who are paralysed 👍🙏😘
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I want to give a big shout out to this lovely lady at
#KingsCross
@LNER
I arrived 25 mins before the train and there seemed to be an issue getting the ramp for me to board the train….Until this helpful, ‘can do’, smiley, fab lady helped out.
We need more Diana’s ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Paralysed from the chest down- the only part of the bike I can feel are the handlebars & with a gear shifter, toe clips and Velcro, I’m able to be on a track today. Never sat on a bike before my life changing accident- so grateful for many new opportunities & adaptions available.
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That was INCREDIBLE but I am so pleased the nerves have gone!
Thanks to Mervyn Whyte for giving me this special opportunity and to
@Plater22
for leading me around the course.
Also all of you who have supported me and donated 🥰🙏🏻
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If you choose to park in the disabled parking bays with no blue badge then don't be surprised if I block you in!
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Only one session left at the incredible
@Superbikeschoo1
l can’t feel 2/3 of my body but the 1/3 I can aches soooo much! 6 months since ridden .. very pleased I haven’t forgotten what to do !
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You can’t start the next chapter in life if you keep re-reading the last.
What we used to do,did have & wished we could do.
Focusing on what we have & what we can do =more happiness.
Remember the next chapter in your life could be the best so far! Just allow it to start 📖
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My youngest daughter (age 4) has been asking a bit about my accident and I explained that I collided with a tree whilst I was riding 🐎
She paused for a few seconds taking it all in, then replied…
‘Clumsy Oaf!’ 🤦♀️🤷♀️🤣
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Instead of a 10 year challenge I am doing the 12 year challenge - and
#challenge
is the word!
Most people may presume that I would be happier in the photo on the left. Wrong ❌
They say ‘never judge a book by it’s cover!’
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My fundraising is almost at the £700,000 mark- with some good 2019 plans.
#cureparalysis
@Marathon_Mcr
took me 9 days using the rewalk suit - lots of small steps got me to the finish line!
IT DOESN’T MATTER HOW SLOW YOU ARE -just don’t stop!
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Thanks to Greenlight for filming my charity lap at
@northwest200
Paralysed from the chest down but with adaptions (gear shifter, Velcro & toe clips) I’ve learnt to ride a motorbike & was lucky to have ex British Champ, Steve Plater lead me around!
Memories to last a lifetime!
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The camera never lies! 📸📸📸
I am paralysed from the chest down and today I was out on a track day beating the men …😁
Except the camera does lie… I was been lapped! 🤣
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Made double figures training for
#LondonMarathon
- ten miles pushed . No motorcycling gear for today’s training but my longest distance. 🙏🏻😁
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