Boulder Race Director Who Lost Legs After Accident Returns To The Gym

Update on Craig Towler, Boulder race coordinator, on his recovery since losing both legs when he was hit by a drunk/distracted driver last summer.
From CBS4
If anyone knows life can change in a moment’s notice, it’s Craig Towler. The Boulder man lost his legs when an accused intoxicated, distracted driver hit him. For the first time since the accident Towler spoke to CBS4’s Jennifer Brice.
“Your body is such an amazing tool,” said Towler.
It’s a tool the 29-year old has leveraged his whole life.
He enjoys hiking, biking, races and being outdoors. Towler believes if you treat your body right, “You can watch yourself get stronger.”
LINK: Gofundme Page To Help Craig Towler
Stronger … that’s a word with a lot more meaning these days. Towler and I began to talk about the accident that took his legs.
It was the Fourth of July. Towler was on foot in front of his home when a driver hit him from behind.
Towler was pinned between two cars.
“After I felt the impact I was still conscious,” said Towler. “I looked down at that point and I knew it was severe.”
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