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Here is a good story.......

33Chief
33Chief Posts: 106 Member
edited December 2024 in Motivation and Support
As I showed up at the Clarksville Greenway this morning to go for a short, 3 mile run, I saw a guy in a wheelchair with one leg putting his prostetic leg on and getting ready to put his wheel chair in his trunk. I noticed he was wearing a Vietnam Veteran hat so I had to stop by and say hi. After talking to him for a bit, I discovered not only did he do two tours in Vietnam (losing his leg to a landmine on the second tour) but he wheelchairs himself 4 miles 5 days a week to stay in shape!

At the end of our short conversation he said, " I wouldn't change a thing because losing my leg made me who I am today".


So for those of you that think things are too hard and you just wanna quit just think there is a guy every weekday morning pushing himself 4 miles in a wheelchair..........

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  • dafoots0911
    dafoots0911 Posts: 347 Member
    Really like!! Thanks for sharing.
  • rompers16
    rompers16 Posts: 5,404 Member
    Puts things into perspective
  • angelicasmommy
    angelicasmommy Posts: 303 Member
    That IS a great story! When I have very little motivation to exercise, I tell myself "Use it or lose it!" and think of the people who can't exercise or workout because of a disability. Really gets me moving.
  • Nukkers
    Nukkers Posts: 139 Member
    Amazing. I have beau coup respect for veterans!
  • KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON
    KIMBAILEYWILLIAMSON Posts: 258 Member
    wow, that is a good story. Who are we to complain huh?!
  • jenluvsushi
    jenluvsushi Posts: 933 Member
    My god if he can do it....anyone can. Thank you for sharing this story. I am definitely going to think of this the next time I have a pity party for myself.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    :heart:
  • alanrosez
    alanrosez Posts: 53
    Great story, thanks for sharing!
  • thistimeismytime
    thistimeismytime Posts: 711 Member
    Awesome! Thanks for sharing! :heart:
  • 33Chief
    33Chief Posts: 106 Member
    During the run my knee bugged me a little bit...then I remembered that gentleman had no knee....
  • marmatt13
    marmatt13 Posts: 16 Member
    Powerful :heart:
  • AVinmill
    AVinmill Posts: 88 Member
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    Or think about this guy, Terry Fox. Ran half way across Canada averaging 37km a day, he had cancer and only 1 leg and did it all on 1980 running shoe technology. If he doesn't inspire you I have no idea what will. There is literally no excuse other than being too lazy or not having the will power.
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