Amputee Natalie Palace -

Her training is intense. Using the Össur Flex-Run blade, she can achieve speeds of up to 15 miles per hour. She explains the physics: "Biological legs push off the ground. A blade stores energy like a spring and releases it. It’s actually more efficient for sprinting—you just have to trust the curve."

However, she remains optimistic. Natalie Palace is currently in a healthy relationship (confirmed via her Instagram stories as of late 2024), with a man she met at a rock climbing gym. "He looked at my leg, looked at the climbing wall, and asked for belaying advice. That's how I knew he was a keeper." Perhaps the most visually striking aspect of Amputee Natalie Palace is her athleticism. She is a certified running blade athlete. While she does not compete professionally, she runs half-marathons to raise money for the Amputee Coalition. Amputee Natalie Palace

The handle began to gain traction when she posted a video of herself falling while trying to walk on a rainy day. Instead of crying or editing the clip out, she laughed, looked at the camera, and said, "Welp, the WiFi is out in the leg today." Her training is intense

She launched a GoFundMe campaign (The "Palace Fund") that helps low-income amputees afford socket fittings. "Your socket is your interface with the world," she says. "If it doesn't fit, you bleed. If you bleed, you can't work. If you can't work, you lose your insurance. It is a death spiral that I want to break." A blade stores energy like a spring and releases it