Social Media - Aristotle Domingo - Para Athlete

Whether it is advocacy, running a race, travelling, or interviews, you will find Aristotle's latest posts on Instagram. Make sure you follow @amput_o!

#waybackwednesday So I don’t really claim to be

#waybackwednesday
So I don’t really claim to be a dancer as a profession, but I did study jazz and could dance/move enough to be in musicals in my younger days.

I was throwing out stuff (from my storage) back in 2018 and found these old Capezio jazz sneakers/shoes (We were there during rehearsals for the most part). Last time I wore these was before I got sick in 2001, when I got sick and became wheelchair-bound, then wearing AFO to stand up. I played Bobby in A Chorus Line. Because of how old they are, they disintegrated pretty much after I took this video. It’s nice to reminisce and see where I’ve come from and where I am today. Practice gratitude. It comes back 10 fold.

#noregrets #gratitude #blessed #wednesday #formerdancer #theatre #dance #dancer #dancersofinstagram #amputeedancer

#flashbackfriday 2020 started off with seeing the

#flashbackfriday 2020 started off with seeing the result of a photo shoot I did late 2019 for Toronto Transit Commission’s accessibility campaign and their commitment to making subway stations, bus stops, and vehicles accessible. I think these are still up. If you ever see it taking the @takethettc ... it’s me! 😂 #feelgood #accessibility #inclusion #representationmatters

#flashbackfriday to 2019 while still in hospital a

#flashbackfriday to 2019 while still in hospital after my second amputation and a visit from @solobandageofficial bringing me compression bandages to shape my limb for a better for a better socket fit. It also reduced the swelling quite fast! #doubleamputee #amputeelife #amputeelifetyle #solo @avcor_health

#TBT just me. Sitting around after running the Ter

#TBT just me. Sitting around after running the Terry Fox virtual race 2020. #adidas #terryfox #lalang

“It’s not about being powerful despite my limi

“It’s not about being powerful despite my limitations. Rather, it’s about being powerful by leveraging my limitations”.
#tuesday #tuesdaythoughts #thoughts #thoughtsbecomingthings #wisdom #motivation #motovationalquotes #nolimits #leverageyourlimits #loveyourself

Four years ago today, I faced the inevitable amput

Four years ago today, I faced the inevitable amputation of my left leg below the knee. Two years later (almost to the day, 11th), the amputation of my right leg below the knee making me a bilateral below knee amputee. Not only has my life changed physically, but everything about me changed. Attitude and perspective is really everything.

Happy ampuversay to me!

Posted @withregram • @blackrunnersofthegta Arist

Posted @withregram • @blackrunnersofthegta Aristotle Domingo aka Todd/ @amput_o

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In January 2019, Todd had his second amputation, his right leg, below the knee. This time around his physiotherapy was more intense with the training. The muscle memory of running on blades was still intact and in 6 months Todd was back continuing his running journey as a double amputee para athlete.

Todd jokingly says he only started to run to be able to eat whatever he wants, but in reality he started to run because it was something for himself. He zones out and taps into his own thoughts. Whether he is listening to his music or no music at all. He finds peace.

Todd understands the importance of representation and how it can be a source of empowerment for BIPOC individuals and especially for Para Athletes. The idea to run a 5k came to him when seeing others being able to do so on instagram. However, Todd cautions, with social media. Pictures rarely depict the invisible component of running; finding your own inner strength and confidence by setting your own goals and achieving them.

Todd is also the founder and support group leader for Amputee Coalition of Toronto. He recognized a need to create a space normalizing amputees in social settings-golfing, bowling and even running. He understands the comfort of building a community and seeing yourself in unfamiliar spaces.

Todd's future goal is to run a full marathon. He would like to complete the marathon distance in Toronto, London, New York and finally Boston.

I want to thank @blackrunnersofthegta for this fea

I want to thank @blackrunnersofthegta for this feature. I hope I can represent and highlight to the BIPOC running community. Representation matters to me and I’ll do my best to do just that.

Posted @withregram • @blackrunnersofthegta Aristotle Domingo/ @amput_o

Part 1 of 2

In 2017 Aristotle Domingo aka Todd wanted to do something for himself. He decided this very goal as he lay in his bed after having his left foot was amputated below the knee. He didn't tell anyone his goal. Todd wanted to run the GoodLife 5k.

Todd had a bone infection in his feet. Which resulted in pain ever time he walked. The surgery was a relief. Before the pain and surgery, Todd was an avid runner.

The only person Todd shared his goal with, was his physiotherapist. They both came up with a plan to incorporate more athletic training after his surgery in order to complete his goal safely and within 5 months.

At first, each step Todd took was painful with his prosthetic. First he started to walk and eventually started to run. Adapting with each season he ran until he was able to run a 5k. Todd achieved his goal, and his first race was a success.

Todd was addicted to the rush. So much so, he set another goal of completing one 5k a month, and in July, only 7 month after his surgery. Todd started running two 5k races a month.

(To be continued)

“Know what sparks the light in you. Then use tha

“Know what sparks the light in you. Then use that light to illuminate the world” - @oprah

Borrowing this quote to speak my 2021. As I approach the 4th year of my amputation journey, I reflect on that lightbulb moment that made me change my mind and attitude that made me discover self love. Soon enough, acceptance came and my world changed. Instead of barriers, my world opened up. What was the spark? I cant exactly put a pin on it. But I was met with gaps in my journey that didn’t make sense for me, and I didn’t want anyone else to experience that...and that was enough to facilitate change.

I want to thank everyone who’s followed me on my journey of self discovery. But most of all thank you to those who have and continue to support me in my advocacy.

My wish for myself in 2021 is that you find that spark inside you and change the world for the better. As the quote says, use it to illuminate the world. Our collective little sparks will make enough light to brighten the world. Have a wonderful New Year!

#motivation #motivationalquotes #motivacion #motivationmonday #quotes #mondaymotivation #monday #mondayvibes #goodvibesonly #goodvibes #oprah #bethechange #bethelight #bethebestyou

#8X10 #athlete #athomeworkouts #athleisure #2021 #

#8X10 #athlete #athomeworkouts #athleisure #2021 #training #backatit #run #running #runnerslife #runners #runningcommunity #TOBladeRunner

2020 in Review. Albeit you were cruel in many way

2020 in Review.

Albeit you were cruel in many ways, kept everyone on edge many times, took many lives with you, and many almost give up, I still consider you not half bad.

I remember gearing up for you when the 1st of January hit. It’s an Olympic year. Even though I am only starting my journey as a para athlete, training and watching my team heading to Tokyo was going to be exciting. You put a stop to that. I even shaved my man bun out of sheer boredom and frustration with you in the early months.

But until I embraced and got less negative and resentful of you, I was able to welcome your best.

As the months went, and I started to learn to navigate you a little bit, you made me slow down to spend some time with friends - to reconnect and develop stronger bonds in our little bubble. For that, I’m thankful.

Then, you took away my job. But oddly, I was okay with that too. I welcomed it for some reason. Reflecting on it now, you made me realize it was toxic and how it made me toxic towards others, it wasn’t feeding my soul and was just draining energy that I could put to better use. Instead you offered me an opportunity to explore other things I love and landed me a national ad campaign, which has since opened many doors. For that I am grateful.

Yes you have caused many people sorrow especially to friends and families of those you took with COVID-19. And I send my condolences and truly sorry for their losses. Yes we’ve seen more division of people, the inequities and disparity during your time. But my hope is that you’ve shown this for us to learn and perhaps, when all of this is over, we become kinder to our planet and one another. Is it optimistic of me? Perhaps.

But I’m opening myself up to the blessing 2021 has in store. It’s a new year. It’s a fresh slate. Let’s make new memories that feeds our soul and makes us happy. I truly believe we own that. So bring on 2021.

Happy New Year to all. And may you all have a Healy and prosperous 2021!

#blessed #grateful #gratefulheart #thankful #gratefulthankfulblessed #gratefuleveryday #gratefulmindset #positiveenergy #positivevibesonly #bye2020 #2021 #happynewyear

Take 2. I had to do it. It’s too funny. #comedy

Take 2. I had to do it. It’s too funny. #comedy #amputee #amputeelife #amputeelifestyle #haha #sorrynotsorry #icanthelpit #haveasenseofhumor

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