Exosym
Exosym vs. PDE: One Device Got Me 6 Miles, the Other Got Me 100
Which is better for running, an Exosym or a PDE based device like the Fabtech? One got me 6 miles. The other got me 100. Disclaimer: I am not a certified prosthetist orthotist, engineer, or physician. This article is simply my perspective as a para ultrarunner as of June 7, 2026. Why My Perspective May…
Read MoreA Broken Foot, a New Exosym, and 100 Miles Later
While training for and completing my first 50 mile ultramarathon in early 2025, I developed a small fracture in my right foot. The Exosym provided just enough protection to get me across the finish line, but the pain made one thing clear, if I wanted to go farther, something had to change in my Exosym.…
Read MoreThe Skin Battle: Endurance Training in Prosthetics and Orthotics
Leaning against a sun-baked streetlight, I untie my shoe, raise my right leg, and investigate the damage. A flap of skin hangs loose beneath a wound. The sting itself is nothing, pain is familiar territory. What upsets me is the math that follows: infection or pressure sores equal downtime. I’m only one mile into a…
Read More“Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated” – Nike
At the 2026 Boston Marathon, Nike ran an ad, “Runners Welcome, Walkers Tolerated. I don’t respond to rage bait from brands. I prefer to move forward and focus on my goals. But this time I felt compelled to respond, because a giant pool of hard working para athletes got slapped in the face by Nike.…
Read More100k Ultramarathon Finished
This isn’t just a run, it’s a testimony. I believe that God asks me to do the very best with what I’ve been given and display the gift of adaptability. So I turned my severe birth defects that stretch from my face to my feet into my greatest strength. Each run is an opportunity to…
Read MoreHow difficult is running for me?
Sometimes, running can feel like an impossible challenge. Running is very difficult for me due to my birth defects including severe bilateral clubfoot. For example, I can’t stand barefoot, my heels have no fat pads so bone hits surface in each movement. This compounded with all soft and hard tissues below knees being deformed or…
Read MoreWhat are you wearing on your legs?
What are you wearing on your legs? This text was updated in the summer of 2023. What are you wearing on your legs? Below are answers to your questions. These are my thoughts and no one else contributed to what you will read. I won’t bullshit you. I know what it’s like to lose my…
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