Episode 16: With Julz Christie who didn't take No for an answer when the doctor says you might never walk again
Girl. Woman. Athlete.Show Notes
This episode Sophia is joined with Julz Christie. Julz is one of the core members of the Further Faster team and has had quite the life of adventuring and supporting adventurers. She knows how tough it is it reset your expectations after a big injury, she unfortunately lost the sensation in one of her legs after a traumatic mountain biking accident in her 30s. She was told she might never walk again but she didn't take no for an answer and now she has some big scary goals she's working towards!
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