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Maintaining Momentum

April 11, 2018 By Val Weston

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I'm in the home stretch on my latest round of physical therapy and I will be released to self-maintenance very soon. Frankenleg is improving at a glacial pace but that's how this kind of thing goes. … [Read more...] about Maintaining Momentum

Filed Under: Life, Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: crash, injury, physical therapy, recovery

The Journey Back to Riding

August 25, 2015 By Val Weston 2 Comments

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How do you make a comeback? An epic one. I don't have a formula for you. I can only share my experience. I do know that mine has had three important pieces to the puzzle so far: logistical, … [Read more...] about The Journey Back to Riding

Filed Under: Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: crash, injury, motorcycle safety foundation, recovery, training, trauma

Six Months to Life

July 25, 2015 By Val Weston 4 Comments

Today marks six months since I was hit by a car while riding my motorcycle. I've written a good bit about this ordeal so far and again I find myself uncertain how much to share. In fact, I had a … [Read more...] about Six Months to Life

Filed Under: Life, Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: crash, injury, recovery

On Recovery

July 13, 2015 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

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Now 24 weeks into my ordeal of being hit by a car, I've come to understand a lot about recovery and how it evolves. The challenges shift constantly. You reach a point when you covered most of the … [Read more...] about On Recovery

Filed Under: Life, Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: crash, injury, recovery

On Being Timid

June 26, 2015 By Val Weston Leave a Comment

I recently returned from my western adventure, the trip that was to help me regain my Val-ness after January's crash. And it did in so many ways. It was needed and I gained a lot of ground. I consider … [Read more...] about On Being Timid

Filed Under: Life, Uncategorized Tagged With: great sand dunes, injury, recovery

Life on Hold…

February 11, 2015 By Val Weston 14 Comments

Imagine out of the blue you had to put your entire life on hold. Full stop. Not negotiable. It's something we all dread and know can happen at any time. That's where I am right now. Sixteen days … [Read more...] about Life on Hold…

Filed Under: Life, Motorcycling, Uncategorized Tagged With: crash, injury, recovery

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