<p>While running the Routeburn Track, Sarah Heffron had a serious accident - and in a moment, it changed her entire life. Sarah grew up in Ireland with a strong connection to the Atlantic Ocean. When she moved to New Zealand, she discovered her love for running, the backcountry and staying in huts. While trail running the Routeburn Track, Sarah fell and had a major concussion. In shock, she didn&#39;t call for help, but finished the trail and was misdiagnosed by the medical system. Sarah shares about the slow road to recovery that has taken over 5 years. She says she wouldn&#39;t change a thing, she shares the lessons she&#39;s learnt throughout recovery. Nature continues to bring Sarah joy and inspiration and her advice is to practice gratitude every day.</p> <p>KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. Use the code <strong>Adventure2024</strong> for 15% off your next online order: <a href="https://bit.ly/458VGEG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bit.ly/458VGEG</a></p> <p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p> <p>Follow Sarah on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hikes_and_huts_nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/hikes_and_huts_nz/</a></p> <p><a href="https://the-healing-school3.teachable.com/p/healing-from-concussion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Healing From Concussion Course</a></p> <p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p>

Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

Abigail Hannah

102: Having an Accident on the Routeburn and a Five Year Recovery Journey with Sarah Heffron

AUG 23, 202445 MIN
Aotearoa Adventures: The New Zealand Travel Podcast

102: Having an Accident on the Routeburn and a Five Year Recovery Journey with Sarah Heffron

AUG 23, 202445 MIN

Description

<p>While running the Routeburn Track, Sarah Heffron had a serious accident - and in a moment, it changed her entire life. Sarah grew up in Ireland with a strong connection to the Atlantic Ocean. When she moved to New Zealand, she discovered her love for running, the backcountry and staying in huts. While trail running the Routeburn Track, Sarah fell and had a major concussion. In shock, she didn&#39;t call for help, but finished the trail and was misdiagnosed by the medical system. Sarah shares about the slow road to recovery that has taken over 5 years. She says she wouldn&#39;t change a thing, she shares the lessons she&#39;s learnt throughout recovery. Nature continues to bring Sarah joy and inspiration and her advice is to practice gratitude every day.</p> <p>KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand on a mission to build innovative, versatile and reliable outdoor gear for the every-day adventurer. Use the code <strong>Adventure2024</strong> for 15% off your next online order: <a href="https://bit.ly/458VGEG" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">bit.ly/458VGEG</a></p> <p>Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can’t wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :)</p> <p>Follow Sarah on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hikes_and_huts_nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/hikes_and_huts_nz/</a></p> <p><a href="https://the-healing-school3.teachable.com/p/healing-from-concussion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Healing From Concussion Course</a></p> <p>Read the Blog: <a href="https://www.abigailhannah.nz/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.abigailhannah.nz</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">instagram.com/abigailhannnah/</a></p> <p>Follow Abigail on TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/</a></p>