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"Michael Johnson Takes Steps..."

I thought this deserved a thread - awesome Mike! Keep it going man!!!

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Nice write-up on the "Walk the Line" site.

http://walkthelinetoscirecovery.com/clients/mike-j

Very inspirational. The power of determination.
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Re: "Michael Johnson Takes Steps..."

So awesome, WTG Mike!!!!!
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Wow.. Awesome.. WTG mike.. Great TShirt as well..
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Incredible determination, WTG Mike!!
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Re: "Michael Johnson Takes Steps..."

If anyone knows Mike personally, you might suggest that he and his physical therapists check out http://www.alter-g.com/. AlterG is a company that offers a new "anti-gravity" treadmill that allows one to exercise at reduced body weight. Among many other applications, military rehab hospitals are using it to help paraplegics and amputees re-learn how to walk -- allows one to walk normally but at an effectively lower body weight, and then gradually add weight as you strengthen. By way of full disclosure, my venture firm is a major investor and I am on the board of the company -- and I would be glad to help Mike access the technology if it would be helpful to him.

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If anyone knows Mike personally, you might suggest that he and his physical therapists check out http://www.alter-g.com/. AlterG is a company that offers a new "anti-gravity" treadmill that allows one to exercise at reduced body weight. Among many other applications, military rehab hospitals are using it to help paraplegics and amputees re-learn how to walk -- allows one to walk normally but at an effectively lower body weight, and then gradually add weight as you strengthen. By way of full disclosure, my venture firm is a major investor and I am on the board of the company -- and I would be glad to help Mike access the technology if it would be helpful to him.

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That is a great idea, Ross. The racing connection could make it an innovative, highly visible, and productive sponsorship relationship. Michael is a talented driver with dreams, grit, and maturity. I see him accomplishing his goals. Grant Maiman has been private coaching him, you can probably connect to Michael through him. Michael's still running the summer series which has 2 events left. If I get up to Autobahn next week, I'll certainly talk to him about it
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Great stuff and great thread... None of which surprises me knowing Mike and his dad.
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Michael has inspired us all in so many ways - this is just another example of his sheer determination. I am simply in awe of this young hero.......
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Re: "Michael Johnson Takes Steps..."

Absolutely great!
Now he will be even MORE of a Speed Demon.

Kicked my Butt with hand controls........ Now, I have absolutly NO Chance!


An impressive young man!
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Michael,
wow... great progress - you are an inspiration!!
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