UPdates Newsletter August 2013 - Public

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Allard USAHopes You Enjoy

Issue #1!

Jill and Darren Take on the NY Tri!

New York, NY July 14th, 2013

Competing in a triathlon is an incredible

challenge in itself, and competing in

a triathlon with footdrop is a whole

different ballgame, but competing in a

triathlon with footdrop in 88 (31 C)

weather at 93% humidity is something

very few would even consider! However,despite their physical challenges and

the uncomfortable Manhattan heat,

both TeamUP members, Jill Walsh and

Darren Smith pulled out all of the stops

to complete the Accenture Challenged

Athletes National Championship

Triathlon in New York City on Sunday

July 14th.

The course consisted of a 1500mswim, a 40K bike, and a 10K run.

f you are interested innews about the Get BackUP & TeamUP campaigns,his newsletter is your bestesource!

Here you will find updates,pictures, and links tomedia coverage, as wellas information on eventsfrom both the previous and

upcoming months to inspire,motivate and inform.

f you would like morebackground or additionalnformation, on oureammates or their braces

please feel free to

(After being asked how she felt about the hilly course)

Im from upstate New York. There were no hills on that course.

Jill Walsh, TeamUP mem

dates

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Darren ponders getting back up fro

bench at the finish in Central ParSwim (19:02) Bike (1:22:27) RunSplit (5

Run (1:33:02) Overall (3:23:33 )

Jill accepts an

award for 3rd

place overall!

Swim (23:42)Bike (1:30:50)

RunSplit (38:14)Run (1:12:43)

Overall (3:16:45)

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Beaver Creek CO July 20th, 2013

TeamUP member, Craig took Xterra by storm by placing1st in the Physically Challenged Division. Vogtsberger,whose devotion to continuing to be active despitefootdrop is apparent in his decision to live from hotel to

hotel, traveling to the various events and competitions.

His success in this race qualified him for the Xterra

World Championship (again).

Craig VogtsbergerPlaces1st at Xterra!

Getting BackUP in the

Windy City!

Chicago, IL July 21st, 2013

Chicago had more than hotdogs and deep dish pizza proud of this weekend as Beth made her way to the

n Roll Half Marathon with a few friends in tow! Fleft to right, Rick Lusiak, Barbie Barnett, Lisa VictoriusJim Austin gathered to spread the Get Back UP metogether. The three ToeOFF-toting ladies joined other for the 2nd year in a row to share their st

and encourage those with mobility issues to Get BacTODAY! Though Barbie had originally planned to cfrom the sidelines due to training challenges, the scteacher learned her own lesson in overcoming obstfinishing an hour earlier than last year!

Shannon Gets Back UP!TeamUP member, Shannon Poortenga is a shining

example of the Fall 7 times, get up 8 proverb as sherecovers from spinal surgery. She remains hopefuland inspired by regular communications from herfriends, family, and teammates who all wish her aspeedy and safe recovery.

GET WELL SOON, SHANNON!

Article Links

Teacher with Footdrop Runs Half Marathon

1 Mile Swim (27:57) 25km Mountain Bike (1:47:50) 9.3km Run(59:44) Overall (3:20:24)

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The first time the Allard USA team officially met Jill Walsh was when she came from Syrato tell the inspiring story of completing her first Ironman race after being diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis. She managed this feat in under 17 hours thanks to determination, tir

support from her friends and family, and of course, her ToeOFF. On July 24th, she honored for her motivating efforts with the Reede Hawk Excellence in SportsmanBelieve to Achieve award. Hosted by the Syracuse Sports Corporation, the Believ

Achieve awards were created to recognize meritorious contribution to the central NYork Sports Community.

Article Links

Spring 2013 Believe to Achieve Award WinnersSeveral Locals Honored with Believe to Achieve Awards

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Jill is a Believer!

n November 2011, four days after running the New York City Marathon, Jamie Button was cutting down a tree limbn his yard when he dropped the chainsaw, severing his peroneal nerve below the knee and resulting in the inability to

ft his foot. Approximately 6 hours after the accident, a plastic surgeon attempted to reconnect the fascicles (nerveluster, which, according to studies, has a 30% chance of recovery), but movement was still impaired After spending 3weeks in a full leg cast, Jamie finally began walking with the ToeOFF. He slowly regained his running capacity with the

help of the Ypsilon ankle foot orthosis (AFO)and within a year he regained enough strength

to conquer his goal of finishing the PhiladelphiaMarathon. In his words As I crossed thefinish line at the base of the art museum steps(made famous by the 1976 movie, Rocky), theoverhead clock showed 3:11:53, a time 3minutes faster than my pre-injury time in New

York a year ago. At a pace of 7:19 per mile, finished in 7th place out of the 272 men in myage group. Jamie no longer requires the aide

of an AFO as 2 1/2 years after his accident, hisperroneal nerve has finally regenerated.

Dralla Board MemberRecovers From Severed Nerve

Winning first place for his age group at the Freedom Run 10K

in Greensboro.

Jill sports her TeamUP Jacket at the Aflac Iron Girl Triathlon in Syracuse, NY.

(She completed the 600 Yd Swim in 9:12, 30K Cycle in 57:30, and 5K Run in 26:34 with an allaround time of 1:37:40 including transitions).

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