[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Have you ever been to marathons that have wheels? Take Run Disney (we get there at 2am for the cheer volunteer section) not at any time is a wheeled participant interfering with a runner.

Chairs, or custom adapted bikes, then strollers with all types of challenged and paraplegics, from young adults to some in their 90s at start line first. Followed by police Officers on bikes. All are across the finish line, 20-30 minutes prior to any runner.

According to your thoughts not every sport venue is appropriate for adaptation for handicap, and shouldn’t be allowed to participate because sports shouldn’t be carried to the extreme.

I am so glad you were elsewhere last week, when I had the privilege to play golf with a young man on a single rider. He was in his 40s, lost a leg and arm fighting for his country. He was fitted with bionic prosthesis.

At the shack he immediately apologized that he would slow me down, and effect my game. My return comment, no worries I taught 6-10 year olds summer golf, playing with you will be a pleasure.

I am thankful that the golf industry has made equipment to accommodate anyone who would like to enjoy the game of golf, or any sport for that matter.

Sorry you feel not all sports should be adapted, and those in TV that are health challenged should play golf in fields.

You should thank God every day that a stroke, or accident will ever impact your life, to the extent you speak of, to spend the rest of your days playing in a cow pasture.

It’s really amazing how people interpret another’s post. He’s entitled to his opinion. He can speak for himself but your post is an attempt at shaming him...and also a veil threat at his future health IMO. Remind me not to book any appointments in your practice Doc! I love and attend adaptive sports events...especially at my kids schools. It’s exciting and well attended by students and parents. Had the opportunity to ski in NH with an individual with adaptive skis and was blown away by the skill level and fluidity. I can understand some may have limited experience/interaction with that community....but that being the case doesn’t make one against their advances into the mainstream. I read his post differently than you, having followed his intelligent, thoughtful and constructive posts in the past....I believe his intentions were without prejudice or malice to the community