Amputee on a mission.

ssgtamputee
ssgtamputee Posts: 100
in Motivation and Support
So I need motivation. I am a bilateral bellow knee amputee (iraq 2005). I am a former Marine Staff Sergeant, who knows how to get into peoples butt for not moving fast enough, but when it comes to myself, I am slacking. When I went through Rehab for my amputation, I was so Motivated to do ore there was nothing that was gong to stop me. I would walk as far as I could, I would Mountain bike in the hills 3x a week.
Now. I am a dad with a 2yo son. He is a big reason for me to stay in shape and not get lazy. He can wear me out mentally more than physically, but either way I am worn out. Again I need a self motivator to get back in shape.
My goal is to get back to running. I want to be able to do a 5k under 30 minutes. In the Marine Corps you do a 3 mile run for your physical fitness test every year. I hated running, but when you have a really hard time doing something or wanting some that seems so hard to have you want it more. I have run a few times on my running legs, but need more practice, and maybe a better fit. Just like running shoes the need to fit right.
So any words of encouragement are appreciated. Good luck to us all.
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  • kmillers
    kmillers Posts: 144 Member
    I have the utmost respect for you and what you are doing. It makes me feel guilty for whining about the small stuff. For encouragement, I would watch or do the P90X Plyo video, the guy in there in an amputee also. He is such an encouragement to me. Good luck in everything you do. And Thank you for your service.:flowerforyou:
  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    Rock. Freaking. Star.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    I need to motivate this head cold out. Thanks for your support.
  • welshwoofer
    welshwoofer Posts: 56 Member
    You are a superstar!
    I'm sure your boy is sooo proud of you!
    Good luck with the running . xxx
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    I Need to get better this week. Better choices, better on working out again, Better everything.
  • pamelak5
    pamelak5 Posts: 327 Member
    Where do you live? I lived in DC for a long time and there were plenty of amputees around, at the gym, etc. Any way you could get hooked into a support network for motivation? This guy I knew was a quadruple amputee and I used to see him swimming backstroke at the pool at our gym! Good for you for looking for something to get back into.
  • MellowGa
    MellowGa Posts: 1,258 Member
    I would live to be your friend, feel free to add me. Rock on brother!
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Bump
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Idaho Amputee
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    Running in the cold sucks.
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    :tongue:
  • ssgtamputee
    ssgtamputee Posts: 100
    So, still slow go on getting back on track. I got to get in the pool again for major laps.

    Good Luck everyone.:happy:
  • Louder4
    Louder4 Posts: 57 Member
    Clearly my foot surgeries are nothing compared to how tough and brave you are! You Rock!!!
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I have no doubt you will get there and achieve your goals.
    Start slow and build up, and you will soon be running your 3 miles again.
  • ladywendolyn
    ladywendolyn Posts: 45 Member
    You said you have a two year old son... Can you put him in a jogging buggy and take him on some of your runs?
    He is the biggest motivation you will find...
    And although I am a Canadian I still want to thank you for giving part of your life and your body for your country...
    Honour to you!
  • Ivian_
    Ivian_ Posts: 276 Member
    Amazing! You rock sir! I'm sure you'll be able to achieve whatever goal you set out for yourself. I'd wish you good luck but I don't think you need it. :flowerforyou:
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    Much respect!
  • billr42
    billr42 Posts: 12 Member
    My goal is to get back to running. ... I hated running, but when you have a really hard time doing something or wanting some that seems so hard to have you want it more.

    I have always hated running, and that's what drives me to do it. If I can manage to run then a lot of other things feel easier.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    Thanks. Now no matter what I do for the rest of my life I can never be as bad@$$ as you are!

    I don't usually have good words to motivate people but feel free to add me if you like.
  • ElyseL1
    ElyseL1 Posts: 504 Member
    you are amazing sir, truly.
  • VelociMama
    VelociMama Posts: 3,119 Member
    All my complaints about whatever are now null and void. You, sir, are wonderfully inspirational.

    I'd be honored to have you as a friend and give you a swift verbal kick in the *kitten* should you need it (married to Army vet so I've got practice!).
  • sz8soon
    sz8soon Posts: 816 Member
    write... then delete.. write... then delete. Nothing seems quite right. Much respect for you.
    You can do this!

    We've all got excuses, we can choose to own them or let them own us.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    First off, THANK YOU for your service!

    Second, you are a bad *kitten*! Feel free to add if you like. Your energy and drive are certainly motivating!
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    Thank you for your service.
    You sir, are awesome.
  • MacInCali
    MacInCali Posts: 1,012 Member
    You are the very definition of inspiration and motivation!!! I can already tell that you'll be running that 5k in no time!! Thank you for your service!!
  • bigeasy36
    bigeasy36 Posts: 18 Member
    Hooyah!!!!!
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    I find that activities are very habit forming. Find one you like, do it for a while, and you will be itching to do it all the time. It just takes a little while to get that habit going. You have been through a lot, you know you are strong. At the risk of being trite - you can do it.


    One person already suggested running with your son - that is a great idea.
  • mq68
    mq68 Posts: 118 Member
    It is always the start of a goal that is the hardest! You have already set a goal, now go get it!

    Thank you for your service!
  • rosiereally2
    rosiereally2 Posts: 539 Member
    You can totally do this! Have you set up a routine? That would be my first step. And since kids have a way of knocking our best laid plans for a loop from time to time, I would build a tiny bit of flexibility into my routine rather than making it an All or Nothing. Why not set yourself up for success?

    This post is right up my alley. Not only am I a wanna-be runner, but my friend created a charitable foundation to support the families of amputee childern, and I'll be appearing at one of their fundraisers this year.

    Good luck! I sent you a friend request.
  • Deebug60
    Deebug60 Posts: 62 Member
    Thank you for your service! You are strong and can make it happen. Everytime you see your son smile know that he is pulling for you.

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