- Amy Palmiero-Winters
A quick post today, not a real post but what I might call a ‘mini-post.’ Always a great source for material, Jake Rosen tweeted today about Amy Palmiero-Winters, who made history recently by becoming the first ever amputee to qualify for a U.S. national track and field team.
I owe everyone an update on my injured knee, and I will provide an in-depth one soon. But in short, it has improved significantly in the last 3-4 weeks. Perhaps not so coincidentally, in the last 3-4 weeks I also began looking for stories like Amy’s, for viewpoints into how much a person is able to overcome to accomplish his or her dreams.
Placed into perspective, my little knee/hamstring issue, though it has sidelined me for essentially one year, seems like nothing compared to what Amy has overcome.
On Friday, I went for my first run in six months. It was only five minutes long, on a treadmill, but it’s progress and I know there’s more to come. If Amy Palmiero-Winters, at 37, can raise two kids on her own, compete in 100-mile races and make the U.S. national team, surely I can overcome this little injury.
Now, it’s back to work, back on the road to recovery. In the meantime, check out Amy’s story. If you need a kick in the pants today, her story will give you one.
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Phil, you’re “little” injury isn’t something to be passed over. Anything that keeps a person out for a year is a tremendous mountain to overcome. My biggest issue after one of my surgeries was staying interested in the sport. I saw no point in getting back on my feet and going for a run.
You’re dedication to running and persistence even while being forced out is truly inspiring.
Amy’s story is one of true heroism, but don’t discount yourself in the equation of inspiring stories.
Jake, thanks very much for the kind words. It certainly has felt like a mountain for me at times. I hope that there’s something I can contribute to others looking for motivation to stay/get back out there on the trails and roads and certainly, sharing Amy’s story is part of that mission!
Phil,
Just happened on your blog. Great to see that you are staying positive – and I can tell you that you are NOT the only one to have an injury and definitely NOT the only one to look around for any source of inspiration.
Look forward to your in-depth update. After an injury – even one minute of running can mean the world. I know what it’s like from personal experience. You’ll get there – it’ll take time, but you WILL get there. Hope all is well, my friend.
Trig
Trig! It’s great to hear from you man and thanks for your comment. It has been a long haul lately but there have been some very encouraging developments of late — I ran 15 minutes today and have done so for a few times now!