surgery | Karmen McNamara

Jun 2019

RACE REPORT: VICTORIA 70.3 2019

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For me, the hardest part of this race was getting to the start line. It’s been 4 years since I’ve

May 2019

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The past week has been a whirlwind of emotion. It’s been nearly four years since I’ve toed the start line

May 2016

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Tomorrow will be my first day back to work. It seems fitting that I return 4 months to the day

Apr 2016

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“How are you doing?” No seriously. What do you say to that? Well, if you’re like most people – you

Mar 2016

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“What’s going on?” “How are you doing?” “How is your training going?” “Are you back at work?” It’s been 6

Mar 2016

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Surgery is a big freaking deal. The fact is that even minor surgery will create trauma that your body will

Mar 2016

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Dear Family, Friends, and Supporters: As many of you know, on February 4, 2016, I underwent what was supposed to

Mar 2016

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I left the hospital yesterday in tears. I thought this mess was over. I thought that I was finally on

Feb 2016

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Graphic Content Warning. It’s 8:45 on Sunday morning. My surgery was 25 days ago. I’m sitting here, enjoying my coffee.

Feb 2016

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I’m not used to sitting still. Typically, I am in motion 17 hours a day. I run, I bike, I