# @amypurdygurl on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DNoJ30BOUqo
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/33539924-amypurdygurl-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/633bc45a58.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-08-21T18:41:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** AMY PURDY (@amypurdygurl) — https://gondola.cc/amypurdygurl

## Caption

It took me nearly 4 years to walk again after my injury, and when it came to fitness, I was starting over again. I went from being a top snowboard athlete and Paralympic Medalist, at the peak of physical fitness and strength, to losing all the muscle and strength that I had.

It took 20 years to become as physically strong as I was, to perfect my legs and accomplish what I did, and now, after years of surgeries, it felt daunting starting all over again.

But then I remind myself that I’m not starting over completely because I know how I got there in the first place! I have the experience to know that if I choose, I can get back. I know the roadmap now.

But the reality is, I AM a different person now, so maybe starting over isn’t so bad after all!

Sometimes, it can feel like you are starting the impossible. But, what a beautiful thing to get the opportunity to start over again and actually see what IS possible today. 

How are you starting your impossible?! Share below!

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#teamtoyota #startyourimpossible #startingover #motivation #inspiration #adaptiveathlete

## Stats

- **Views:** 2,476
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- **Comments:** 14

## Tags

startingover, motivation, startyourimpossible, teamtoyota, adaptiveathlete, inspiration

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