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Friday, July 18, 2014

10 Things My Dad Can Do With One Arm

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My dad is a bad-ass juggler.


My dad is a bad-ass mountain biker.


My dad is a bad-ass MacGyver look alike.


Even with his arm in a sling, my dad is still pretty bad-ass. He wrecked on his road bike coming down a mountain about a month ago. Dad had road rash, cuts, bumps, and needed surgery to fix his broken collar bone. Now he has a metal plate in his shoulder so he is not only bad-ass, but a bionic bad-ass.

 Dad can't mountain bike yet, but there are still lots of things he can do with one arm!



Yo Yo


Jacks


Thumb wrestle


Crack open a beer (jk!)


Spin a b-ball


Juggle two balls


Cut a deck of cards


Ride an antique exercise bike


Cheer on his friend at a time trial


Read to his granddaughter, Ellie

As you can see, it is important to stay active, busy, and positive during an injury that prevents you from doing something you love! My dad has a very positive outlook, so I know he is going to come back STRONGER THAN EVER! 
Now we know where I get my positive outlook and determination from...
Lift Me Up Fitness


Love you, Daddio! YOU GOT THIS!
Have you ever broken a bone?
What do you do to stay positive when you are injured?
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12 comments:

  1. SusanJuly 18, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Your dad is awesome and how blessed are you to be his daughter! You definitely got his determination.

    Broke bones = stress fractures in my foot and in my tibia.

    To stay positive when I am injured I focus on what I can do not what I can't. I try to see it as an opportunity to do things that I don't normally do. I also count down the days until I am back to being healthy.

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    1. Meg Go RunJuly 18, 2014 at 10:35 AM

      That is a very positive way of looking at being injured! I know a lot of people who started weight lifting due to an injury and they are so glad they started!

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  2. Girl Goes RunningJuly 18, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    Luckily I have not had a broken bone (knock wood). I hope you dad recovers quickly. He seems to be making do with his injury.. :) I love how he looks so positive and cheerful!

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    1. Meg Go RunJuly 18, 2014 at 10:36 AM

      He definitely looks at the best in situations. :)

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  3. Michele @ paleorunningmommaJuly 18, 2014 at 12:02 PM

    I'm so impressed! You're very lucky to have such a fun and positive dad! That's a great example for everyone, nice post :)

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    1. Meg Go RunJuly 18, 2014 at 2:40 PM

      Thanks Michelle! I sure did win the Dad Lottery. :)

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  4. Kristina @ Blog About RunningJuly 18, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Your dad is sooooo cool!

    I have luckily NEVER broken a bone! I am such a baby when it comes to medical stuff that it's a *really* good thing I've never broken anything or had to have surgery. I would be insufferable to those around me! :)

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    1. Meg Go RunJuly 18, 2014 at 2:40 PM

      Well then for your sake (and maybe especially Adam's!!!) I hope it never happens to you!! ;)

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  5. Meg Go RunJuly 18, 2014 at 2:38 PM

    Having days off work is seriously the best part about having surgery or breaking something. Oh you made me laugh!

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  6. Ali K.July 18, 2014 at 4:41 PM

    I hope his shoulder mends quickly! I love how active and positive he's staying.

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  7. HeatherJuly 21, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    What a wonderful role model to have in your life!!!! :)

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