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Getting better and better.

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Petem56Graduate
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Haven’t posted for a bit, so here’s an update.

Have steadily been improving, increasing distance on new leg🦿just a bit at a time, even had a little jog the other day (only a few yards) but it’s the first time since 2020 but beggars can’t be choosers.

Now today’s update latest, 2.2 miles average moving speed 2.3 mph, did have to sit down 🪑a couple of times, hardest walk yet, very steep up the spadey⛰ (real name “Devils Spittle Full”). Need to get hiking poles 🦯🦯out for next time, walking stick just doesn’t cut it on hills (I know it’s only a small hill). Watch showing 38 hours recovery time so that’s my excuse for getting out of housework 😀. See picture of local wildlife🦏🦒🦓🐐.

Getting there slowly😀.

Good running everyone.

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IannodaTruffe profile image
IannodaTruffeMentor

Nice one, Pete.

I am sure a pair of walking poles would be of great advantage to you.

Keep going, you are an inspiration.

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RunningJ123Graduate

Wow, well done you, tackling such a hill!

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Petem56Graduate in reply to RunningJ123

Was my childhood playground, so had to be first hill.

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OldgirlrunsGraduate

I’ve just read your back story Petem56 and have to say you’re a total inspiration! It’s good to know that things are improving to the extent that you can walk up hills! Hope the recovery continues apace - I look forward to your future posts!

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PeggySusiGraduate

You’re doing really well Pete, that’s a good pace for difficult terrain.. and it’s often harder downhill as an amputee isn’t it..Enjoy your gardening tomorrow..😊

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Petem56Graduate in reply to PeggySusi

Definitely harder downhill, but new foot helps, will enjoy gardening but will also put the vacuum round the house.

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PeggySusiGraduate in reply to Petem56

Definitely lots of brownie points for the vacuuming Pete..👍😉😊

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H4CS

Liking the local wildlife, well done improving your distance and stamina, tackling those hills sound tough! Enjoy your recovery hours, I look forward to another update from your next walk and hope for more wildlife photos

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shsogaGraduate

Amazing progress! Completely impressed as always, you should be really proud of your achievements. Onwards and upwards (or downwards, hills are like that!). And I don't like hills either ☹️

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