Trying to be an adaptive athlete living with severe asthma

Throughout all of my sporting life severe asthma has played a huge part but it had not stopped me participating until I suffered from complications due to having a severe asthma attack and landing on life support. Throughout all my sporting life however I have always had people question how I can take part in… Continue reading Trying to be an adaptive athlete living with severe asthma

Edinburgh Giants Wheelchair Rugby League

Even though I have only been to one training session I have fallen in love with the sport of wheelchair rugby league and Edinburgh Giants. Being part of something again fills me with so much joy and hope. Even just writing this so far I feel buoyed up thinking that it is only 2 days… Continue reading Edinburgh Giants Wheelchair Rugby League

Welcome Ghillie

I can't believe I have not posted about Ghillie. For the longest time I have wanted to get a dog. I had cocker spaniels as a kid and my grandparents always had dogs and rescue dogs. While working I always thought I would never be able to have a dog as it would just not… Continue reading Welcome Ghillie

Acknowledging one man and his team.

For years I have found I have had to battle and prove myself to my sports coaches if I am wanting to play in a team, also prove myself to teammates that I won't let them down if they pick me over another player who would 100% be able to last an entire match. I… Continue reading Acknowledging one man and his team.