I wrote a blog around discrimination recently (https://sophie-adaptive-athlete.com/2026/05/08/the-lasting-impact-of-discrimination/) that, in someways came out of no where. In reality, behind closed doors I have been facing many challenges of being judged and told what I can and can't do due to my disabilities.There is a course that I wanted to do to further my lifeguarding qualifications. … Continue reading Accessibility without Assumptions
Category: Life in a wheelchair
The Lasting Impact of Discrimination
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about discrimination and just how often it happens. For so many disabled people, it isn’t a rare occurrence or a one-off bad experience; it can be daily life. It happens in obvious ways, subtle ways and sometimes in moments you would never expect. It has made me reflect on … Continue reading The Lasting Impact of Discrimination
Recovery Week/Weekend Away
No training blog this week simply because I didn't do much training. On Monday it was the Bars and Bells session and this week we added some weights to the bars we had been lifting and after the session I did a short cardio round in the gym too. Tuesday was my only other training … Continue reading Recovery Week/Weekend Away
Its Not All in The Numbers
If you read the latest article/blog on the STA website you will recognise most of this content, if you haven't - enjoy my training from last month and see what I achieved!
2023 Channel Swim Introduction
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity" Albert Einstein The beginning of the new year is always something to celebrate, we look back on all we have achieved the previous year and, perhaps, most importantly we look forwards and plan for the new year. For me, the plan is simple; to be the first person … Continue reading 2023 Channel Swim Introduction
Training Diary – Hastings
Day 1 On Monday morning we packed the car up with mine, my parents and Regies bags and a few food items before heading off on the road. We got away by about 11am and although I was looking forwards to an intense week of training, I was quite anxious about simply going to Hastings. … Continue reading Training Diary – Hastings
Coaching Development Day at Swim Cube
For a couple of years now I have wanted to go to The Swim Cube to have my stroke analysed and see if there are any improvements I could make and for Christmas 2021 my parents got me a voucher to go. I was so excited about finally going and trying to understand my … Continue reading Coaching Development Day at Swim Cube
When I went to hang out with the Beavers…
One thing I have always been passionate about my entire life is to be kind and to give back and help where you can. Growing up I started as a Beaver, then went into Rainbows and Girlguiding all the way up to being a Ranger. I learnt a heck of a lot with Guides … Continue reading When I went to hang out with the Beavers…
To be inclusive think FRIENDS
When you are an open water swimmer with a disability a common message and email you find yourself sending is this: “Dear …… I am an open water swimmer and am interested in ….(event)…however I have a disability that means I am a wheelchair user. I can walk short distances using crutches so I … Continue reading To be inclusive think FRIENDS
Good Days, Bad Days and some in-between…
I didn’t post a blog last week as I have been struggling a lot with my pain and fatigue but I am improving, a bit, and I have had the chance to get some decent swims in this week. Monday started with a tough session with BRJ in the pool and once again I … Continue reading Good Days, Bad Days and some in-between…