Yesterday I finished yet another round of injury management. My new doc in Silver City is beginning to understand how seriously I take these recoveries and released me with a figurative gold star and … [Read more...] about PT Pep Talk
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Five Years Later
It's been five years. It's awfully surreal. So long ago. But also yesterday. For better or worse, anniversaries make us pause and reflect, don't they? I've struggled with what to say about where I … [Read more...] about Five Years Later
Maintaining Momentum
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
Investment
If you've followed Val in Real Life over the last few years, you know I gave my recovery from the 2015 crash every ounce of energy and determination I possess. Even though I knew my body would never … [Read more...] about Investment
Finding Fierce
I've talked before about finding what you're made of. Until now, the challenges I've faced have largely been of my choosing. This time though, external forces have forced me to explore greater depths … [Read more...] about Finding Fierce