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Then and now. Same thing, a little different. 💜

#resilience #mtb by @tmullen1120

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9 days ago

@lukas.niell highlights from @thundermountainbikepark this past Labor Day weekend. The camera lens was not in the correct setting, so he jumps out of frame, but you get the jist. Not bad for a lacrosse and volley ball player 😉 by @tmullen1120

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12 days ago

Highlights from Luna's first time riding @thundermountainbikepark this past Labor Day weekend!! It didn't take long to get warmed up and start making me nervous lol. The camera lens was on the wrong setting, so it cut off the top of the frame when it got too close. Enjoy by @tmullen1120

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12 days ago

9/13/26: Spencerport to the Charlotte pier and back by Handcycle and Bicycle. We left from the house to the Canal trail in Spencerport, rode to Genesse Valley Park, then took that to the Genesee River Trail all the way down to the Pier and Port of Rochester. Back to home the same way. Enjoy some photos from along the way. 54+ miles!!

I had the goal to do this ride on the bike Matt Coburn rode (one of the photos) long before the accident, but for whatever reasons, it kept getting pushed out. I loved the fact it's possible to link this all together with very minimal road use right from my house. A good mix of nature with a fun cut through Center city along the way.

Well worth the wait, and I guess I can say it felt even better to get it done with this version of me on the handcycle. I do have a pedal assist motor on my bike. I keep it low power for rides like this to make it count.

A ride like this reminds me that I'm not just surviving after a SCI. We're still living. My body will still battle to the end with the right mindset.

I try not to preach this to often because you never know what someone is going through. If you're ever unmotivated to move your body because of whatever, think of someone you know moving their body no matter what. It doesn't have to be me. So many have it so much worse than I do, and get out there and move around any way they can. Movement is the greatest medicine. Every time you do something when it's hard or you "don't feel like it", it gets easier and easier. Your brain will crave it with consistency. by @tmullen1120

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a month ago

Labor Day weekend at Thunder! This was our first time going riding/camping in the mountains with the whole family since my accident. May have been a little stressful at times while we figured out some things, but so much fun was had. We also learned a lot for the next time. My soul needed this.

Riding clips coming soon!!

Maverick said hello to a porcupine and had to spend the night in the emergency animal hospital in rural Massachusetts. He's all good. Will probably try again if given the opportunity.

Luna took her first laps at a bike park. By Sunday morning, she was doing so well.

Luke gets to hang with @ben_trib and gang now for some proper laps. Also, picked up my slack loading and unloading everything.

Ledger isn't ready for the chair lift yet, but has a great time when he gets what he wants lol. He would spend the rest of his life in my lap on my bike right now. I hope he never grows out of that.

@jniell227 somehow found ways to have fun in between holding down camp with a 2 year old maniac

Thank you @shannonized and @ben_trib for helping with things all weekend.

I can't wait to get back to this special area of the Northeast and show them more of our favorite adventures off of the bikes. by @tmullen1120

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a month ago

Ripping at the @connor_marsh08 compound with the big kids!

Swipe for some clips.

I've always provided bikes, never pushed. Mountain Bikes may be the others like 3rd favorite sport, but what a treat it is when we ride together in the woods.

Lucky for me, Luke grew into my bikes. Watching him rip my Trek Remedy makes me so happy 🥹.

Luna had so much fun with her shred buddy Cam.

I'm just so happy to be there. by @tmullen1120

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2 months ago

"Find your flow state"- matching a clear, meaningful challenge to your current skill level while completely removing distractions.

My second "Life Day" was this past July 24th. We spent it at @thundermountainbikepark celebrating being alive doing what I like best.

A "Life Day" comes every year on the anniversary of your SCI. May apply to other Life changing events, too. At this point in my life I may just cancel my January birthday from now on lol

2 years that feels like 10, but in between the ugliest of days dealing with the crazy things that come along with this are days like this. And so many others with my friends and family. It makes all of the hardwork and resilience so worth it.

Life can be crazy, weird and difficult. Always remember it can be worse. It's OK to grieve and feel, but remembering that can be your motivation to keep going. If you've taken anything from my social accounts based on what I allow the public to see, I hope it's to live to the fullest and do something with your body. No matter what state you're in. Movement is medicine.

As always, thank you to my village. I can't do as much as I still do without your help.

2 down, lifetime to go 🤙

@thundermountainbikepark @bowheadcorp by @tmullen1120

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2 months ago

Long story short, I met @zocca28 at the bike park. We got talking about things, and wheel chair lacrosse came up. My new friend invited me to join his team to try this out for Nationals in Buffalo.

This past Friday was the tournament. I was given the opportunity by @liwclax to pad up and participate in 3 pool play games. I didn't grow up playing, but from watching @lukas.niell play, I've grown to love the game. I miss being able to run drills and toss the ball with Luke like we used to, so I am hoping to use this experience to learn how to get a piece of that back.

Full transparency, I had a lot of fun trying something new, but wheel chair sports seem to really expose how disabled I am. I tried my best not to be frustrated while I am out there because I know I am giving it everything I have left. With that said, the amount of effort I put out to result on the floor doesn't sit well with me yet. I have to remember I'm still pretty new to SCI life and trying sports from a chair. Also cant forget how lucky I am to still be able to play sports from a chair. The sport chairs I've used so far, definitely haven't been supportive enough for a higher level thoracic injury like mine. Getting the correct chair to support me where I lack core strength will help tremendously. Can't make me give up yet.

Overall, I'm really proud. I showed up and left it all out there. In a weird way the SCI has made it easier for me to come out of my comfort zone. I felt like I improved every game. Very proud of the other boys I met from the team, as the whole squad kept improving with each game. You guys are animals. Thank you so much for having me!! by @tmullen1120

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2 months ago

Thank you FCA. #23

@lukas.niell
@_jniell227 by @tmullen1120

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3 months ago

Time lapse of getting my neighbors zero turn. Nothing special here as I'm not the first paraplegic to get on a lawn mower, and I won't be the last. I just really love being able to mow our lawn again. by @tmullen1120

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4 months ago

Highlights from our weekend at Thunder. Most people don't make it past the first 30 seconds of a video so an 8 minute edit is a lot to ask lol. I'm just very excited to show off what we work on. If you make it to the end I appreciate you. From loading gear at home, staying at the mountain, and riding the lift and trails it takes the whole village to allow me to focus and be my best on the bike. Thank you so much for everything. Riding fills my heart, but everytime I get through things like this I'm blown away by everyone's help and paitience with the process on and off of the bike. I'm really stoked at where my progress is at this point with about 11 months on the adaptive bike. We unlocked Trilium and Billy Badger. Found a great flow on Trilium. There's a lot I'd like to clean up on Billy B and that will come with more laps. Can't wait for more!!

@thundermountainbikepark
@bowheadcorp
@ben_trib @shannonized @jniell227 @shawn.in.action @rochestertopnotchtile by @tmullen1120

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4 months ago

Never left

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@ben_trib @shannonized
@thundermountainbikepark taken in Thunder Mountain Bike Park by @tmullen1120

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4 months ago