Many Happy Miles: Paralympian Melissa Stockwell

In this episode, the hosts welcome Melissa Stockwell, a mother runner, military veteran, and four-time Paralympian. Melissa shares her incredible journey, from joining the military to taking up triathlon after losing a limb in combat. In the show, you’ll hear about:  The events of 2004 that changed Melissa’s life and how she found her way into adaptive sports; Melissa’s multiple trips to the Paralympics and serving as Team USA’s flag bearer; Her thoughts on the growing visibility of the Paralympics and her experience in Paris compared to previous Games; and, Melissa’s role as an advocate for adaptive sports, and more.  Curious about our Hike Like a Mother: Arizona trip? Click here to learn more.When you shop our sponsors, you help AMR.We appreciate your—and their—support!Make the most of every rep: Get $200 off yourTonal purchase with code AMR at tonal.comGet $5: Download the free Ibotta app+ use code AMR when you register. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices