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August 8, 2014

In Memory of My Mother

I owe a lot to my Mom. So often people have complimented me on my strength, courage and perseverance following my accident and injury and though […]
July 15, 2014

Seeing Things Differently

Last week I traveled to Madison, Wisconsin to participate in my first race in three years. I have had quite a lull in my competition due […]
January 9, 2014

Guest Blog—Yellow Bicycles

Dear Redefining Able Readers: Today I post my first guest blog. I first read this on Amy’s site and thought it was definitely something I had […]
January 2, 2014

2013 Camp Discovery

When I look back on the defining moments of my 2013 year, one of the first things that comes to mind is Camp Discovery. When I […]
April 26, 2013

Welcome to trishdowning.com and Redefining Able

I used to think of life as one long road to be lived from one end to another. But now I see it more like a […]
April 28, 2012

Paralympic Leadership Conference

I have to admit I’ve been a little grumpy lately. My combination hip and back injury has conspired to ruin my season of competition. And for […]
September 18, 2011

Olathe Medical Center Women’s Triathlon at Kill Creek

Funny what a difference one week makes. On September 1st I was competing in the World Rowing Championships in Bled, Slovenia. I had so much at […]
September 15, 2011

2011 Dodge Camp Discovery

Have you ever surprised yourself by doing something you never thought you could? Day one at the third annual Dodge Camp Discovery was like that for […]
September 1, 2011

Win Some, Lose Some

What an experience this has been! Today capped my World Championships journey and although I did not end in the fashion I had hoped, I can’t […]