a runner who
paints runners
NOW THATS THE LIFE
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Meet
Caroline Eagleson
a regular at her local Parkrun Saturday mornings
and the first runner’s story from everyday people that run
Caroline was born with a neurological condition known as spina bifida
It symptoms vary but in Caroline’s case she was born with no feeling in her lower legs & feet
Despite this, she was 25 before using a wheelchair for mobility
I recently painted
Caroline’s running portrait
I listened to her story ..
and learnt firsthand just how inspiring her running story is. You can read her full story in the link below.
Caroline’s running snapshot
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I’m 49
I have a fulltime managerial position at Seven Network
I was born with spina bifida
From birth I had no feeling in my lower legs and feet
I could walk until I was 25 and have used a wheelchair for mobility since
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I wanted to move and be active but also wanted to do something that was “self-contained” – no special equipment required
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5kms
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Energised!!
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I’m not sure hooked, but the feeling afterwards of accomplishment – no matter what your time is – is addictive
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Hills!!! Literally!!
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When the terrain is harder than I expect and I need more help I feel more obviously impacted by my disability and that becomes a mental struggle to over-come
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Broken finger-nails – not your average running injury
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I used to be envious of runners.
Being able to quickly lace up a pair of shoes and get out the door for a run
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A standout memory was Run for the Kids - 14.4kms
The distance, the atmosphere, the people I did it with. Just fantastic!
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be”
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
Favourite quote
Did Caroline like her painting?
“That’s beautiful, so fabulous”
“It really captures the movement and the effort it takes”
“The wheelchair looks wonderful”
… I think that’s a YES!
This series is intended
… to inspire others!
Every runner has a story behind why they run
A story that inspires others
Overcoming obstacles, beating the odds, pushing boundaries
Doing it despite the challenges
A runner’s story is the story somebody else needs to hear
The essence of a runner art series is sharing your running story through art
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