that previous experience helps him get the success he has . I ’ m really intrigued by hard enduros and would really like to do more . My size really helped me throw the bike wherever I needed if I was stuck or just pick up the bike and set it over a down log for example . The Iowan Hard Enduro was by far the toughest race I ’ ve competed in , but I would love to do more in the future .
CRAIG : HEY , MICHAEL , ONE LAST QUESTION . YOU ' RE AN INSPIRATION STORY FROM THE NEAR LIFE-CHANGING NECK INJURY . THERE ' S QUITE A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE IOWA FOOTBALL TEAM AND THE KIDS AT THE CHILDREN ' S HOSPITAL . TELL US HOW IT FEELS AS A STUDENT / ATHLETE TO HAVE AN IMPACT ON ALL THOSE KIDS WATCHING FROM THE HOSPITAL BED WINDOWS ?
MICHAEL : Before my accident , seeing what the Iowa Hawkeyes football team does for the Children ’ s Hospital always stood out to me . Having been in a Children ’ s Hospital , I have a deeper appreciation for those families and children since I have been behind those windows too . ois riding D16 WOTA Baraboo , WI event photo credit : Kevin Huber
On my official visit I was able to go and visit some of the kids there who I am still in contact with today . Having not seen any playing time and with a strong possibility that
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