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2017-04-08 3:26 PM


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Electrocuted in 1987, A/k amputee and 38% burns. Took up wheelchair marathons and swimming following my discharge (UK VET). 1995 epelepsie, no driving, training on the roads or swimming for 5 years. Sold my stuff and stayed in doors with depression. Received my first bionic limb in 2015 and that was the first time I had ever walked in 28 years. Joined a tri club Sept last year and swim training with a professional coach 2 times a week total 6000 metres and I love it. I I'm 58 years old and have my first tri in July in Hamburg which is the German national championships. I am category pt2. PB for 100 metres 1 minute 30 seconds and five hundred metres 9 minutes 30 seconds. My bike which arrived in March is hey Scott Solace 10,2017 and have been training on rollers every day except swim days. The cycle distance for the event is 22 kilometres and I am doing that with one leg on the roller in 43 minutes. Especially made bicycle Limb finally be ready next week and the running phase I will do on my crutches with no prosthesis. Sorry for the long introduction


2017-04-08 3:33 PM
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Are there any other para triathletes pt2 has any tips you may have for me would be very grateful. There are a few typing errors in my introduction but I don't know how to edit. Have a nice weekend one and all
2017-04-08 6:19 PM
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Subject: RE: Above the knee amputee Para newbie
I have no real info to offer that will help, but just wanted to say welcome!

If nobody here is able to provide info, perhaps your local triathlon governing body has links to relevant info.
Good luck with your training and first race!!
2017-04-09 10:27 PM
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Nice. I know a few para folks in tri and swimming. Best of luck, local kid here has been #1 in his cat was #2 in Rio

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2017-04-09 10:29 PM
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And one of my former coaches is now a para sport physiologist
2017-04-10 8:25 AM
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First, of all welcome and congratulations on your achievements.  It takes a truly incredible person to come back.

Like most have said, you probably won't find a ton of folks here.  My daughter's swim coach is the USA National Paralympic coach (Andrew Barranco).  It is truly amazing what these athletes can achieve.

Good luck!



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