The Younger Generation Inspires Me

Just 26 days after her accident at American Cup I in Milwaukee, Liz returned today to the Utah Olympic Oval to get on with her return to strength.  I'm in awe, as I have been at her courage and generally good spirits over an awful and painful month. Here she is doing "one legged spinning."  I could not do better to illustrate her strength and spirit than to quote what she put on her Facebook page tonight. 


  "Liz Looby I did my first workout in 3 weeks today at the Oval! Abs, upper body, and leg lifts. Plus some agility crutching. Got that part on video. :) I also weighed myself, lost 11 lbs of beloved muscle :("


When one of her friends asked what "agility crutching" was, Liz said  "The coach sets up cones on the track we have to run around and past...I just did it with crutches, and a lot slower :P"


It's really nice to draw inspiration from the strength of your own child.   I've been fortunate to have that feeling with each of my kids.  Way to go Liz!!!!  I'm sure the "beloved muscle" will be back soon!

A sign of spirit: she went with her teammates to a Halloween party as Nancy Kerrigan!

Look Who's Starting Her Comeback!

This photo was taken of Liz and Mike Kooreman (Sue Ellis in background) by Jerry Search at the Pettit Center in Milwaukee on October 2, 2010 at Am Cup I, the day before her accident in a 1000 meter final.  She's working hard at her recovery, so this picture really represents the very start of her recovery!