“On My Way”

January 9th, (my birthday), marks the 4th month since I’ve had major shoulder surgery. It has been a long road to recovery and I must admit I have had my doubts during rehab. I have questioned myself and thought am I ever going to compete at the highest standard and be the Ironwoman that I once was? With this in mind, would I ever be able to roll my 19 ft, 18 kg ski to catch and hold onto it in massive waves again? In my training would I ever be able to do chin ups again and on a lighter side would I ever be able to do my one arm push up party trick? On a much more serious note I have even been questioning if I am ever going to have normal function in my arm and shoulder again.

These negative thoughts didn’t last long and now I haven’t any doubts! I know I will back racing as an Ironwoman, (it’s in my blood, but more importantly in my mind). I love everything about my sport and profession, it’s heathy lifestyle, winning races and most of all being a role model to young children and inspiring people to get fit and be healthy.

My shoulder is now at about 95% full range and building strength and fitness fast. I’m back swimming with flippers and I am also board and ski paddling. I just can’t wait to get back racing again. I know it will be still sometime but I will get there!

‘Believe’

Love
Hayley