Pro Mountain Biker Ready To Head Home From Rehab
by Tyler Maine
Dec 7, 2007
The professional mountain biker paralyzed in a racing crash in Colorado this summer is wrapping up her rehab at Craig Hospital and making big strides in her recovery every day.
Tara Llanes will soon be heading home to California. It has been 3 and 1/2 months since the accident that paralyzed her from the waist down.
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Tara Llanes will soon be heading home to California. It has been 3 and 1/2 months since the accident that paralyzed her from the waist down.
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Llanes is determined to get better.
"The first time my left leg moved in the water, I was almost speechless afterwards," Llanes said. "I just couldn't stop smiling. I knew I felt my muscle go in bed, but when you do it in the pool, you can see how much you can actually move."
She knows there is still much work and rehabilitation to be done.
"Then in the same respect you get so excited about it, then you get out of the pool and you get in the chair and you're wondering why the hell can't you do the same thing," Llanes said. "It hits you again as to what you aren't capable of right now."
She still remains resolved to walk again.
"It doesn't mean I'm going to stop keeping my positive attitude and fighting to make these little guys walk every single day, because they're going to, whether they want to or not, they're going to."
She also renewed her original promise to CBS4's Greg Moody to ride again with him.
--Greg Moody DENVER (CBS4)
Tara Llanes
Road to Recovery Fund
4068 Green Avenue
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
tarallanesroadtorecovery.com
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sam111
(Dec 7, 2007 at 14:18)
get well soon.
that's what it's all about, keeping a good attitude and never quitting. Best of luck, keep pushing forward!
FARE PLAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thts true comitment
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great job for not losing hope.
im sure you will like life much better after such a bad crash!!!!!
good luck and full recovery
im sure you will like life much better after such a bad crash!!!!!
good luck and full recovery
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get well soon ! ! ! its great seeing such a positive attitude, keep up the progress
ps: i know this is a stupid question, but what happened to her ?
ps: i know this is a stupid question, but what happened to her ?
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Tara, you are an inspiration, I know you will get better, and I KNOW you will ride again. You have my undying respect
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wow that is amazing 3 month after being paralyzed you are moving you legs and everything, good job. Hopefully you can get on that bike again!
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i really hope u gett better, and things will be deficult for a while but once u get the hang of it ull feel good about urself and make awsome progress , get well soon,
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You go girl!!!
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WOW thats great that you got your legs moving a little bit, keep it up Tara
great luck with everything
great luck with everything
of course your gonna be fine, with the approach like that...keep it up and we'll see you on the tracks for sure 
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wow...i didnt watch the vid the first time i posted but after i watched it i realize that she still owns everyone at the rehab centre at every sport
Keep up the hard work in rehab. If you can make a donation, even a small one, you should do it. This must be costing her a fortune.
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Youre always in our hearts and minds. My family speaks of you often and wishes nothing but strength and clarity of mind for you and your family. May you have holidays filled with love and peace.
Her attitude is infectious. She will succeed. A true champion all the way!
Merry Christmas Tara!
I hope and pray for your full recovery!
Merry Christmas Tara!
I hope and pray for your full recovery!
some times life throws alot at you and many challenges to overcome I so happy you are making a good recovery.
Get well soon!!!!! and then get back on the saddle and do what you love.
Get well soon!!!!! and then get back on the saddle and do what you love.
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