Losing Her Leg Inspired This Woman to Run Again | Human Race | Runner's World

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  • Jo Beckwith was 13 years old when a horseback riding accident shattered her ankle. Running was off-limits, and the impact between her foot and the ground was too painful, so after years of surgeries were unable to repair it, she was faced with a life-altering decision. At age 27, she decided to amputate her leg below the knee, in the hope of a better life. When a friend gifted her a running blade, running became possible again. Follow Jo as she trains for her first-ever 5K.
    She started documenting her thought process on camera-why she was thinking about amputation, how she was dealing with people’s opinions. She published the videos on TH-cam on her channel ‪@FootlessJo‬ , and they eventually garnered tens of thousands of views. Now she covers everything from amputation and her running journey to advocating for mental health.
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  • @FootlessJo
    @FootlessJo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    Ah this turned out so beautifully - I'm so grateful and honored to be able to be a part of this series! THANK YOU!!! 💜 🏃‍♀️

    • @madeleinewalker838
      @madeleinewalker838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s amazing! No matter what good days and bad, you are the best.

    • @rmjames83
      @rmjames83 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ur incredible Jo!! Ur a massive, and I mean massive inspiration to me!! Ur AWESOME!!! I’m working on following ur footsteps…3 weeks off opioids for chronic pain, and have just started my fitness journey towards eventually running too!

    • @catruskin2935
      @catruskin2935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wait u have been back on a horse that's incredible

    • @3dougj
      @3dougj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bless you Jo! Wishing you nothing but happiness and love.

    • @WendyRomkes
      @WendyRomkes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ahh someone cutting onions in here... i know the feeling of running a 5k and it's such a powerful thing, even with 2 functioning meat legs. I am so happy for you!

  • @skorqion_art
    @skorqion_art 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    It's so nice to see the joy in Jo's eyes! I had no idea that running legs were so expensive, I am very happy that you were able to get two!

  • @JuMixBoox
    @JuMixBoox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I really, really love this video. What a great thing to have, for Jo herself and everyone who can be inspired by her.

  • @cdrum5994
    @cdrum5994 ปีที่แล้ว

    Anyone can do anything temporarily. That’s so true. Well said, Dad.

  • @maltie123
    @maltie123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Ah as someone who has watched Jo for a long time, it was so touching to see her dad talking about her situation and them running together! I've never seen him in videos before so that was really nice. 🥲❤

  • @janicebathel5296
    @janicebathel5296 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Jo is so amazing!

  • @jamesservidas2805
    @jamesservidas2805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's good to see you so excited about doing your 5k all your fans on these sites are your cheerleaders go jo

  • @michaelgagliardi9289
    @michaelgagliardi9289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What an inspirational story. Thanks for sharing this 😎

  • @christinedoherty4883
    @christinedoherty4883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jo! I have been following your channel for a while and I am so happy for you that you were able to complete a 5K! Watching this video made my cry, because I know that it has been a long and difficult journey. Congratulations!

  • @satyamkumarsingh6561
    @satyamkumarsingh6561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So touching it is !! And this video is inspiration for many. More Power to you girl.

  • @lorettaoates5332
    @lorettaoates5332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely done! Your passion comes across loud and clear 👌 Yep life sometimes sucks, but get your ass up and keep moving forward! 💕

  • @theamateurpoint8755
    @theamateurpoint8755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Your father is a sweetheart. I am proud of you. 😘

  • @melciad8980
    @melciad8980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow so impressive! I'm so inspired! And I'm passionate about mental health too!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @moleybear
    @moleybear 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    A nice piece that didn’t turn into inspiration porn.

  • @juliaheine7807
    @juliaheine7807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Amazing young woman!

  • @kevindecoteau3186
    @kevindecoteau3186 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    no stopping you. Congratulations.

  • @melciad8980
    @melciad8980 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a nice Dad!!!

  • @playmesalsa
    @playmesalsa 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing woman. It is so sad that in a rich country like America amputees have to be rich to afford a prosthetic like this one. That is not the case in England. I am proud to be British.

  • @beachysands4036
    @beachysands4036 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awesome!

  • @josiefrancis8197
    @josiefrancis8197 9 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Go Jo.

  • @elizabethdaniele7777
    @elizabethdaniele7777 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Jo, I just had Triple Arthrodesis, Achilles’ tendon lengthening on 8/10/22, was doing well, going to PT and about 4 weeks ago the pain was different and worse from the beginning, got a CT, I’m not fusing,so I’m gonna try a bone stimulator which won’t probably happen till after thanksgiving, hope you have a nice Thanksgiving by the way. If that doesn’t work I need revision surgery and all I could do was think about you.I’m on strict bed rest, no PT and was wondering if you had any advice or thoughts. Hope your well, thanks liz

  • @jt.8144
    @jt.8144 ปีที่แล้ว

    HELL YEAH JO. GET AFTER IT. EVERY DAMN DAY.

  • @lucasmartin41
    @lucasmartin41 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know how your feeling exactly. Well done.!

  • @jikalau8753
    @jikalau8753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Keep it positive ❤️

  • @melciad8980
    @melciad8980 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish you the evening in completing the marathon

  • @happydog4929
    @happydog4929 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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    @user-qg3he8of1q 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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