Despite this morning’s gloom and chill, I made it over to Nicollet Island to participate in this year’s Race for Justice, an annual charity run/walk that raises money to fund student loan repayments for new lawyers who choose careers in legal aid. I finished the 5K course in about 45 minutes (although I did take one shortcut that shaved off a few minutes), which translates into a top wheelchair speed of 4 miles per hour. Not bad, but my previous chair could do almost double that speed. I’m slowing down as I approach middle age’s upslope.
On a separate note, I’d like to welcome a new addition to the disability blogosphere: Never Walked in High Heels by Athena Stevens. Athena splits her time between London and Las Vegas, which must cause all kinds of cognitive dissonance. Go check her out.
You like French, I remember from an older text in this blog. Right?
Well, here’s a French saying, from an experienced Paris geriatrist:
“Le viellissement, c’ est un ralentissement.”
So your wheelchair is “older” now, less nervous, less vigorous than the one you were using at a younger age…
Man and machine must fit together.
great to see you at the Race, Mark. I was suprised how many people actually showed up! Now into the pre-exam/graduation rush, but I’m a free woman May 17th, so watch out!
I can assure you that Steven Hawking’s ride is not slowing down… you had better get out the WD-40 if you expect to emerge victorious from the cripple smackdown of the century. (Can I say that?)