Robert Wickens
@robertwickens
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Proud Canadian racing in IMSA. https://t.co/4gqjY8N4yU [email protected]
Joined January 2010
Yesterday was 6 months since my accident. I’ve known I could do this for a week or so, but I wanted to surprise @itsKarliWoods ! One of my goals through this recovery is to dance at our wedding in September. This was a massive confidence boost that my goal could become a reality.
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Just a few words from Rehab, also good-luck to everyone in Sonoma this weekend!
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What a difference two months has made! I boarded this plane for the season opener in St. Pete. @itskarliwoods was moving my legs, I had people supporting my body. Today I boarded the same plane fully independently!! I wasn’t proud of the first and last steps but very happy!
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Did my first slide transfer as a paraplegic today. My upper body is getting stronger everyday. I’ve only been posting videos of the small movement in my legs, but the reality is I am far away from walking on my own. I’ve never worked harder for anything in my life. More to come!!
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It’s like I’ve been doing it for years! 😬 I’m happy my balance has improved a lot in the last 4-6 weeks. Hopefully this is signs of things to come in 2020! The grind never stops. #SCI #spinalcordinjury #progress
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Here’s a clip of me in the Exoskelton. This was a big day and the first time I could take more than 1-3 steps before fatiguing out! My right leg is unassisted and the left leg on being supported by the exo.
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Christmas Eve session with @pitfittraining. We’ve been working towards walking with a cane for a while now. I tried a couple months ago, and I couldn’t even take 2 steps. Today I was walking around at a snails pace! It’s days like today that make me want to work even harder. 👴🏼
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Another good morning with @pitfittraining! I begged the guys to let me try push the prowler. I figured it would just be like using a heavy walker! It seemed suiting considering it’s #fastfriday for the #indy500!
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I just wanted to clarify a few things. There seems to be some confusion about what the word “paraplegic” really means. Please read my statement below. Thank you all for your amazing support! You’re all a big part in helping me get back on my feet!
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Hope everyone is having a great Friday! Getting ready for the weekend! I got to go for a Friday stroll through the hallways🚶🏻.
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I’m coming to St. Petersburg!! I can’t wait to be back in the @indycar paddock. I’ll be doing a meet and greet Sunday at 10am at the firestone display in the fan village, as well as the indycar autograph session Friday at 12:30. I look forward to seeing everyone around the track!
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Today was a hard day. #spinalcordinjury #gaittraining #walkingishard Thanks @itsKarliWoods for always grabbing these clips!
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Turns out BBQing is the perfect activity for some extra training.
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Off to St.Pete! I love trying new things! There was no accessible way onto the jet so we tried waking up the stairs! Got it first try. #teamwork #spinalcordrecovery #SCI #FirestoneGP
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The day I arrived here in rehab I looked at this Alter G and wanted to try it! I saw someone on it and was jealous of what they were achieving but motivated to get there myself. Today’s the day I got to do that! 0.3kph never felt so fast! What a great way to start the week off!
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This was taken a few weeks ago and to be honest I forgot to post it! So why not make it a #tbt! Even though I am in rehab 4-6 hours a day 6 days a week. I am always trying out new things when ever I can back in the hotel room. Here’s me trying to do some squats with no hands!
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Mr. and Mrs. Wickens!! Thank you everyone for joining us and making our night so memorable! 🍾
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Got myself a tree! I figured it’s time to get into the Christmas spirit! It’s a very real tree and my arms are itchy to prove it! 🎄
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The surgery had no complications. One piece of the hardware had an infected screw. All hardware in my left leg was removed. Now I’ll start 6 weeks of IV antibiotics to insure the bone is free of any infections and we can get back to a full rehab program. Thanks for the msgs!!!
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We are still chipping away day by day even though I haven’t posted about my recovery for a while! The resistance band around my legs forces me to engage more of my glutes. Which is key for my stability in my gait pattern and trunk support when standing. Happy Friday everyone!
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Today was a lot of fun! Happy with being in the top 10, can’t wait for next weekend. Here’s a little clip of how I get into my sim. Thanks again @SimCraft ! #INDYCARChallenge #iracing @ArrowMcLarenSP #indycar @IndyCar
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Getting back on the wagon! The hardest part of having set backs is dealing with how tight my muscles get when I’m not exercising. After the last Surgery I atrophied about 7lbs from laying in a hospital bed for just 3 days. Maybe a pound or two was the medal removed from my leg 😬
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I guess I’ll never get be Tom Cruise as long as @hinchtown is around. Edit by @itskarliwoods #daysofthunder #RowdyBurns #hospitallife #ehteam
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I’m getting back into a race car. virtually! Tmrw 2:30 EST @IndyCar @iRacing challenge! I can’t thank these guys enough for helping me get everything sorted. @SimCraft @sparco_official @arrowmclarensp Arrow Electronics @aero_paint @maxpapis #simcraft #INDYCARChallenge
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For those of you wondering why I wasn’t at the track today. I would like everyone to meet Wesley Joseph Wickens. Born two weeks early but we could not be happier. Baby and Mom are doing great! I am so grateful to be married to such a strong woman! Let’s start the next chapter!
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I’M GETTING BACK IN A CAR! I’ll be doing the parade lap for the @hondaindy! This is just amazing and couldn’t happen without the help of @arrowelectronics installing the hand controls and @HondaRacing_HPD trusting me with such an awesome car! #IndyTO #ArrowDriven #SCIrecovery
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Can’t skip leg day! I’m up to 30 lbs on the leg press. Today’s program at @PitFitTraining was 3 sets of 10 reps. #spinalcordinjury #spinalcordrehab #pitfittraining
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How many times do we have to go through the same situation before we can all accept that an IndyCar should not race at Pocono. It’s just a toxic relationship and maybe it’s time to consider a divorce. I’m very relieved (to my knowledge) that everyone is okay from that scary crash.
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Gettin some 🍑!! My legs are getting stronger and so are my arms! Hopefully sometime soon I’ll be able to squat with the help of my arms! #spinalcordinjury #bootygainz
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Most of you probably know but yesterday was my 1 year crash-aversery. It’s really crazy to think that it’s already been a year, but also that it’s only been a year?! I just wanted to thank everyone for all your support throughout this injury. You have helped me different ways!
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Two hashtags in one post! #nationalpuppyday ✅ and #pushupchallenge ✅ it’s actually really encouraging, my core and glutes are getting stronger every week. A long way to go but really proud to do 10 push-ups!
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Ticked a lot of boxes last weekend.• Didn’t fall saying my vows ✅.• Gave @itskarliwoods a twirl or two ✅.• Laughed lots with the best people ✅.• Cried a little bit of Happy Tears ✅.• Got Married to the woman of my dreams and my best friend ✅ .🎥 bryanstarrcinematography
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It was great having @pitfittraining in town last week! They gave me extra motivation and some overtime workouts! This video is awesome because my left leg is getting more strength finally! For the first time I was able to pull my left leg through consistently. Max HR 167! 😧
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ATTENTION ANY @FIAFormulaE TEAMS OR STAFF. How can I make my electric wheel chair faster without the hospital knowing? . Thanks,.RW.
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Sometimes I forget how far we’ve come because I am always looking forward to what’s still possible. Yesterday I was able to stand on stage at the Pivot kick off event. Speaking about my past and it got me thinking.
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So much of walking doesn’t involve walking! I am really happy with how my core is progressing. A long way to go, but it’s crazy to think about what I had at the beginning!
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Early bird gets the worm! I hope everyone has a great start to their Friday! We are working on full body weight standing and holding position. One of my issues right now is the pelvis/hips/abs are so tight from being in a seated position for the last 3 months.
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It has been 4 weeks since my latest surgery and we are finally back to a full training program! It was really encouraging to see the work we have been doing at @pitfittraining and @definingsports is paying off. This was my first full (30 minute) AlterG session since the surgery.
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This is MY May working on my ovals. It’s good to see my house after being away for almost 9 months. I’m ready to help @spmindycar at the #indycarGP this weekend! .#indy500 #thisismay #spinalcordinjury #IndyCar #rw6
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Breaking in the new and improved @pitfittraining facility today! The new flooring looks great, but it doesn’t let me drag my feet! Which is a good thing I guess! #spinalcordinjury #sci #prowlerpush
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Working on my sit to stands with a bit of a twist! 5x pull ups for every set. It was a fun way to work in some upper body strength with my sit to stand program!
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Had to pull out the water wings today!! I was never much of a swimmer before but it felt great to get my heart rate up in a “new” way. I’m forward to adding this into my bag of tricks here in rehab.
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It’s amazing what you can learn when you goof off. Only 26 days to go! @itsKarliWoods #SCIawarenessmonth #sci #spinalcordinjury #dancemovesfordays
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I just had to undergo an unexpected surgery on my left ankle. Thank you to all my medical staff for their quick diagnosis and action, the surgery was a success and prevented something from getting a whole lot worse. Unfortunately, I won’t be able to attend Road America this wknd
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Starting to get back to some driver training! Alex and Jim from @PitFitTraining came down to Colorado to see how my training is going and learn how to adapt my training once I am back home in Indianapolis. This is why PitFit is the best in the business! #ironneck #spinalcord
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Can you moonwalk to Candy Shop?! Working on my glutes strength today. Walking backward is a great way to engage more glutes which one of the main muscle areas I am lacking. The team @pitfittraining are always thinking up new things for me to try! #spinalcordinjury #sci #moonwalk
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Wearing my new black on black hat. Grab one before the season starts! The link is in my bio #rw6 #indycar #spinalcordinjury
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Happy to still be a part of such a great team as I recovery to get back into an @indycar again. Just to be clear, this photo does not mean I am racing in 2019, just a very nice symbol from @spmindycar that I am still a core member of their team moving forward. #ArrowDriven
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Happy to be back at @definingsports this morning after spending last week in the hospital. It’s amazing what 4 days in bed does to your muscle tightness and atrophy. The good news is the human body is a crazy thing and I’ll be back to my full potential and more in no time!!
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Ready for the #INDYCARChallenge @iRacing race today at @MISpeedway! You can watch on @NBCSN or @Sportsnet in Canada. Here’s my set up #TweetYourSeat @SimCraft @ArrowMcLarenSP
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Last night @itskarliwoods and I did a party trick! 🎉 What a great event! Thank you IndyCar for the invitation and congratulations to @team_penske and @simonpagenaud on an amazing race and accomplishment. 📷 @indycar
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Working on strengthening my glutes and quads. Hope everyone’s looking forward to the weekend.
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Thank you @NBCSports for this amazing piece!! I will do everything in my power to get back behind the wheel! #thisismay #indy500.
Many told @robertwickens there's a very low percentage he'll be able to walk or race again. Wickens says, "That's BS. I'm going to do all those things.". @miketirico narrates this inspirational story for the @SPMIndyCar driver. #MustBeMay
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It’s not my proudest gaiting session but a huge thank you to @stvincentin for getting me on their Alter G while I’ve been here for the #indy500 week. Time to head back to Rehab tonight!
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Yesterday marked 4 yrs since my accident that left me paralyzed. A lot has happened in that time and I am so grateful to have so much love from my friends, family and supports. Some days I wake up thinking it was a lifetime ago, others it still feels like it was just yesterday.
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I’ve been getting a lot of messages lately asking where I’ve been. I’m here, still chipping away at it! Hope everyone’s been doing well. Any videos in specific you want to see from me?
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Man that felt good!.
And just like that. he's the quickest @Hyundai in his first 5 laps back in competition. Welcome back @robertwickens
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WHAT. A. DAY. @hondaindy @HondaRacing_HPD @Acura @Honda @SPMIndyCar #accessibility #spinalcordinjury #handcontrols #acuraNSX
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My sincere thoughts go out to @SophiaFloersch and her family after her horrible crash in Macau. Stay strong Sophia. Fight the fight.
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Always trying new ways to strengthen my lower body. Muscle spasms are one of my biggest struggles when working on my leg strength. It’s a very fine line of working them hard and taking it too far and creating a spasm.
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Getting creative with @pitfittraining today. First day back at it after the surgery! Trying to work on some lower back strength by effectively doing a simulated dead lift. I am limited to light training until I am finished my IV!
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I’m not crying, you’re crying!! Thanks guys! Can’t wait to see everyone!.
After what he did as a rookie at the @GPSTPETE, it's only right @RobertWickens will be joining us for the #FirestoneGP this year. We can't wait to see you back around the paddock. #INDYCAR // @SPMIndyCar
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This video was shot on December 19th and it really puts things into perspective for me about how unpredictable SCI’s can be. I was the happiest I’ve been in a while on the Lokomat, walking the best I’ve done yet. Fast forward 3 days and Karli convinced me to go the ER because of
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Happy Birthday to my best friend and wife to be! You are always there for me. I can always lean on you for support. Literally!! I love you @itsKarliWoods! I hope you have the day you deserve and more!
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Being 30 isn’t so bad when you’re with great people like this! Thank you everyone for making the trip possible. It definitely one for the memory bank!
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Yesterday we tried out some adaptive skiing! What a blast! Thanks @Dndcallahan for being a good set of brakes!
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We got the @MPI_INNOVATIONS wheel installed, and it was not an easy task. We had to change the wheel base over to fit the wheel. We are learning as we go, but great first impression! Tune in to my Facebook live at 1:30pm ET today and watch the @indycar guys in a mock race!
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#WCF (woman crush Friday) I know it’s not really a thing but. I’m in Rehab so I can probably get away with it! I love you @itskarliwoods! You are so sweet and never cease to amaze me 😘 #sept28
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I did something exciting the other day! My brother Trevor @primepowerteam built me my first hand controlled kart, and I drove it around @canadianminiindy more to come! #handcontrols
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Everyday is Leg day! This is a heel elevated box squat using the suspension trainer for support. Basically the wedge and the suspension trainer help maintain better posture in the squat to better work the glutes and other muscles of my hips. Thanks @pitfitindy / @alex_wanee
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The mastermind @maxpapis of @MPI_INNOVATIONS built the wheel in a race against the clock to ship before 6pm last night! Here is what the finished product looked like. I can’t wait to try it out soon.
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Thanks for having me on the show guys!.
"My philosophy is (that) I'm not going to sit back and let time do its course. I'm going to be proactive and attack this thing.".- @RobertWickens on his continuing recovery from his crash last August at Pocono, w/ @RusicSN590. On-Demand/Podcast:
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SCI’s has such highs and lows. One day I’m in the NSX driving with hand controls on the streets of TO and the next day I’m getting ready for surgery. Life is so unpredictable! I’m headed into surgery now to have hardware removed from my leg. The infection I had before is back.
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This is what I’ve been pushing for since day 1 of my recovery. I’m excited to announce that I am entering the @IMSA Weather Tech Series in the GTD class with @DXDTRacing. None of this would have been possible without the support of the team, Bosch, GM, and so many more.
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Some news came out today about the potential for an #Indy500 entry in 2024. My goal since my accident has always been to get back to the very top level of motorsport. Whether that will be INDYCAR, IMSA or some other form of racing, only time will tell.
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After waking up to hear @SophiaFloersch was in a horrific crash in Macau. This is incredible news. You’re a strong on Sophia! I saw it first hand at our fitness camps! Hope you have a success surgery and a healthy recovery.🤞.
Just wanted to let everybody know that I am fine but will be going into Surgery tomorow morning. Thanks to the @fia and @hwaag_official @MercedesAMGF1 who are taking great care of me. Thanks to everybody for the Supporting messages. Update soon.
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Awesome time with @DaleJr and the crew today! Nearly 3 hours of chatting… my thoughts are with the editing team. 🤣.
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