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041 A Conversation with Hector Picard, Double-Arm Amputee and Adaptive Triathlete
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Challenges, Attitude, Amputee, Triathlon, Swimming
Summary
On this episode, we talk with motivational speaker Hector Picard. Hector is a double-arm amputee and an accomplished triathlete. In addition to competing in over 150 triathlons in the past 8 years, he also rode across the country on bicycle and recently swam around the island of Key West. Hector shares his journey as an amputee and the perspectives that help him overcome any challenges that life throws his way. You’ll be inspired and motivated to conquer the challenges in your own life after listening to Hector’s incredible story.
You’ll discover:
- How he is able to swim and ride a bicycle.
- The recovery process Hector went through after his accident.
- How he finds a way to conquer everything that comes his way.
- Hector’s training routines.
- The event Hector would like to participate in next year.
- How Hector motivates himself in the middle of a race.
- Why focusing on others helped him overcome challenges.
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- You can accomplish anything you want as long as you have the will to succeed. @HectorPicard
- Be patient, stay focused, concentrate on the task at hand, and move on. @HectorPicard #attitude
- On this episode, double-arm #amputee @HectorPicard shares his amazing journey as an adaptive #triathlete.
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63 episodes
Archived series ("Inactive feed" status)
When? This feed was archived on August 20, 2019 01:36 (). Last successful fetch was on October 30, 2018 23:40 ()
Why? Inactive feed status. Our servers were unable to retrieve a valid podcast feed for a sustained period.
What now? You might be able to find a more up-to-date version using the search function. This series will no longer be checked for updates. If you believe this to be in error, please check if the publisher's feed link below is valid and contact support to request the feed be restored or if you have any other concerns about this.
Manage episode 184900085 series 1302069
Challenges, Attitude, Amputee, Triathlon, Swimming
Summary
On this episode, we talk with motivational speaker Hector Picard. Hector is a double-arm amputee and an accomplished triathlete. In addition to competing in over 150 triathlons in the past 8 years, he also rode across the country on bicycle and recently swam around the island of Key West. Hector shares his journey as an amputee and the perspectives that help him overcome any challenges that life throws his way. You’ll be inspired and motivated to conquer the challenges in your own life after listening to Hector’s incredible story.
You’ll discover:
- How he is able to swim and ride a bicycle.
- The recovery process Hector went through after his accident.
- How he finds a way to conquer everything that comes his way.
- Hector’s training routines.
- The event Hector would like to participate in next year.
- How Hector motivates himself in the middle of a race.
- Why focusing on others helped him overcome challenges.
Click to Tweet
- You can accomplish anything you want as long as you have the will to succeed. @HectorPicard
- Be patient, stay focused, concentrate on the task at hand, and move on. @HectorPicard #attitude
- On this episode, double-arm #amputee @HectorPicard shares his amazing journey as an adaptive #triathlete.
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