Podcasts about british paralympic

In this inspiring episode of RunPod, Jenni welcomes Erin Kennedy, British Paralympic champion and motivational powerhouse, just one month after her incredible victory at the 2024 Paralympic Games. Erin, a gold medal-winning coxswain, has led Team GB's Paralympic rowing team to remarkable success, all while courageously overcoming a breast cancer diagnosis she received after the Tokyo Games in 2021.Now, Erin shares her powerful story of resilience, mental toughness, and the role fitness has played in both her professional and personal life. She dives into how running fits into her rigorous ‘three times a day, six days a week' training schedule, her unique approach to running, and how she's used fitness to overcome life's greatest challenges.Whether you're training for a race or just need that extra motivation to get moving, Erin's journey will inspire you to conquer your own goals—one step at a time. As she says in this episode, “Focus on the next few strides.”Get ready to feel empowered and motivated with Erin Kennedy on RunPod—an episode guaranteed to inspire you to push your limits and keep moving forward!

As we look forward to the Paralympics at Paris 2024, we're sharing this previous episode with Director of Sport, British Paralympic Association Penny Briscoe,which was first released on June 27, 2023.Our guest in this episode has been instrumental in the success of the British Paralympic team, helping them to achieve record-breaking medal hauls at 10 Paralympic Summer and Winter Games.Penny Briscoe competed for Great Britain in Canoe Slalom before becoming Senior National Coach for the GBR team at the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.  She has worked in para sport as coach, team manager, performance director and is now Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association and is also the Chef De Mission for Paralympics GB. In 2017, Penny was awarded an OBE for her services to disability sport.In this fascinating conversation we explore Penny's path into para sport and how the role and profile of the British Paralympic Association has changed over 20 years.Penny shares the enormous impact of London 2012, the challenges that followed in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, and her ambitions for Paris 2024.If you'd like to hear from other senior women leading British sport, previous episodes of The Game Changers include interviews with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Sally Munday OBE, Dame Liz Nichol, Dame Katherine Grainger, Sue Day MBE, Baroness Sue Campbell and Clare Connor CBE.  Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast with a National Lottery award.Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

Ahead of the start of the Paralympics in Paris which will see 4,400 athletes competing in 22 sports, Mani Djazmi looks ahead to the Games.Mani is joined by 16-time British Paralympic gold medallist Tanni Grey-Thompson, Australia's most successful Paralympian Ellie Cole and journalist Andy Stevenson.Indian shooter Avani Lekhara explains how sport has transformed her life, while French wheelchair tennis superstar Stephane Houdet expresses his excitement about the prospect of competing in a home Games.Photo: A general view of the 'Three Agitos' Paralympic symbol as it is installed at the Arc de Triomphe ahead of the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games on June 28, 2024 in Paris, France. Paris will host the Summer Paralympic Games from August 28 till September 8, 2024. (Credit: Getty Images)

Buckle up for a futuristic episode of 'Bedtime Time Travels' as we meet John McFall, a Paralympian turned astronaut candidate, who's redefining what it means to reach for the stars. In this episode, we'll explore John's incredible journey from overcoming personal adversity to training for a mission to space. John's story is not just about his past achievements but also his aspirations for the future, as he prepares to be part of the first physically disabled crew member to embark on a space mission. Join us as we celebrate his spirit of perseverance and take a glimpse into the exciting possibilities of space travel for all.

Stef Reid MBE, the celebrated British Paralympic long jumper and sprinter, is renowned for her athletic prowess and inspirational journey. Her remarkable tale of resilience and determination in the face of adversity has propelled her into a sought-after speaker, captivating audiences with talks on mindset, overcoming challenges, and embracing change. Stef's early passion for sports, particularly rugby, was evident at the age of 12. However, a boating accident at 15 led to life-changing injuries. Undeterred, Stef embraced Paralympic athletics in 2006. Soon becoming a four-time Paralympian, she has claimed three Paralympic medals, including a silver in the long jump at the London 2012 Paralympics. Stef achieved World Champion status by securing gold in the long jump at the 2013 World Championships in Lyon, France. Notably, she holds five world records, with her top performance being a 5.40m jump in the T44 long jump event. As a speaker, Stef shares her journey of overcoming a life-altering accident and rising to become one of the world's most successful Paralympic athletes. Her compelling message of self-belief and determination inspires audiences to pursue their goals despite obstacles. We discuss: - Childhood experiences in New Zealand and Canada - Aspirations of becoming a global rugby sensation - A pivotal accident that altered the course of life - Valuable advice from Nurse Claudette - The significance of making choices - The inaugural experience with a running blade - The dilemma between pursuing biochemistry and sports - Navigating a Paralympic journey marked by triumphs and setbacks - Coping with mental health challenges ⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@HOWIBECAME__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We're on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Unity & Motion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - A London based production company specialising in commercials and branded content Email: info@weunify.co.uk This is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠UNIFY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Podcast. Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Unity & Motion⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Credits: Director: Charles Parkinson Poet & VO Artist: Ashley Samuels-McKenzie Sound Recordist: Aurelija Ausembergaite Camera Operator: Stuart Aitken Editor: Catherine Singh

Symphony Hall in Birmingham was the venue for the opening ceremony for the IBSA World Games, Where Allan Russell spoke to David Clarke, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association. Image shows RNIB's Allan Russell Chatting with David Clarke, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic 

Our guest in this episode has been instrumental in the success of the British Paralympic team, helping them to achieve record-breaking medal hauls at 10 Paralympic Summer and Winter Games.Penny Briscoe competed for Great Britain in Canoe Slalom before becoming Senior National Coach for the GBR team at the Atlanta 1996 and Sydney 2000 Olympic Games.  She has worked in para sport as coach, team manager, performance director and is now Director of Sport at the British Paralympic Association and is also the Chef De Mission for Paralympics GB. In 2017, Penny was awarded an OBE for her services to disability sport.In this fascinating conversation we explore Penny's path into para sport and how the role and profile of the British Paralympic Association has changed over 20 years.Penny shares the enormous impact of London 2012, the challenges that followed in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2021, and her ambitions for Paris 2024.If you'd like to hear from other senior women leading British sport, previous episodes of The Game Changers include interviews with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, Sally Munday OBE, Dame Liz Nichol, Dame Katherine Grainger, Sue Day MBE, Baroness Sue Campbell and Clare Connor CBE.Thank you to Sport England who support The Game Changers Podcast through the National Lottery. Game On is a powerful documentary that explores the recent growth in women's sport and its impact across society. Available on NETFLIX, the film addresses the controversial issues and myths that have prevented gender equality in sport, why things are now changing, and what the future holds. You can watch ‘Game On' on Netflix now: https://www.netflix.com/watch/81678387Find out more about The Game Changers podcast here: https://www.fearlesswomen.co.uk/thegamechangersHosted by Sue AnstissProduced by Sam Walker, What Goes On MediaA Fearless Women production

This week on Monday Mile I link up with a British Paralympic swimmer in Regent's Park, a place to her that feels a little like home in the City of London. In 2008 she won two Gold medals for Great Britain and was the youngest member of the team. She then went on to win two Golds yet again, and claim the World record in 2012 and another Gold in Rio 2016.  This week I am talking to Ellie Simmonds!  Ellie received an MBE in recognition of her achievements, and in fact she is,  the youngest to ever receive one, she's also got an OBE and is an advocate for representation across disability. Ellie opens up about the moment when she did feel different, “as a kid there was, you know when you have this moment, and your friends are all tall” .  We discuss the issues around disability representation, what it's going to take to change that and some of the issues she has experienced along the way, “I've had people pat me on the head, and rub me on the cheek” . Aimee will be probing for answers from the full spectrum of routines; the early birds who have finely tuned Monday mornings, to the late risers who struggle to get up before 11am. How do elite athletes find the motivation to kick start their week come rain or shine? How do celebrities deliver no matter what the time of day? What knowledge can they pass on? Each episode drops on a Monday morning as a bitesize piece of content and weekly dose of motivation - right when you need it. Aimee will meet each of her guests for a walk and a chat and over the course of the mile she will find out how they cope on a Monday morning - their idiosyncrasies, breakfast routines, alarm noises - and how, when they need to, find the motivation to kick-on through the week. Sharing some of Britain's greatest athletes, entrepreneurs, doctors, authors and broadcasters ' secrets on self-motivation, candid thoughts on what they struggle with and a sideways look at some of their more unusual morning habits. Head over to IG to watch the visuals of our episode and what we get up to on our Monday Mile. https://www.instagram.com/aimee_fuller/ Filmed by Jon Moy.

James Roberts has put athletics above all else throughout most of his life. He started competing at a young age and excelled in able-bodied swimming until age 16. Born with a disability called femoral dysplasia, when he was first approached about disabled sports, he was hesitant, but quickly became a top competitor. He competed in the 2008 Beijing Paralympics in adaptive rowing and in the 2012 London Summer Paralympics in sitting volleyball. He went to school for sports and exercise and now has his own coaching business which includes speaking engagements and hosting The Mindset Athlete Podcast.    Connect with James: https://jamesowenroberts.com https://www.instagram.com/jamesowenroberts/ https://www.facebook.com/jamesoroberts11/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesowenroberts/   Donate to the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/introducingmepodcast  Want to share your story and be a guest? Email: introducingmepodcast@gmail.com    Find all the podcast social media and more on the website: https://www.introducingmepodcast.com    Artwork: instagram.com/vashaundesigns  Music/Editing: youtube.com/colemanrowlett

Keith Valentine chats to Dave Clarke, who has just been appointed chief executive of the British Paralympic Association. Clarke represented his country 144 times in blind football, scoring a record 128 goals in the process. Clarke also spent 24 years in banking before becoming Chief Operating Officer. 

Former international blind footballer and Chief Operations Officer for UK sight loss charity RNIB, David Clarke, has been appointed as the new CEO of the British Paralympic Association. RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to David ahead of his move. #RNIBConnect Image shows David Clarke.

We're back after technical problems and a medical emergency derailed the show last week. This show is worth the wait though! We're excited to have British Paralympic bronze medalist Louise Sugden on the show this week to help us learn about the sport of para powerlifting and setting goals that keep her motivated to go further in the sport. The European Para Powerlifting Championships take place September 24-29. Follow the action here. In our history segment, which focuses on Albertville 1992 this year, Jill takes to the cross-country competition to tell the tale of Raisa Smetanina, one of the greats in the sport and the first winter athlete to achieve an amazing feat. You can learn more about Raisa at her museum (which also happens to be her home). In our visit to TKFLASTAN, we have a number of updates from our Team Keep the Flame Alive members, including: Boxer Ginny Fuchs Andrew Maraniss -- pick up his new book Inaugural Ballers (and shopping through that link supports the show)! The dulcet tones of Jason Bryant Table tennis player Millie Tapper Speedskater Erin Jackson Modern pentathlete Jo Muir Ice Dancer Charlie White In Games news we have: Beijing 2022 - A brief update on the Kamila Valieva doping case Paris 2024 - Information on ticket sales (!!!) (Hint: Join Le Club), the torch relay, venue updates, and more. Keep up to date with the basic info on our Paris page. LA 2028 - At an IOC Coordiation Commission meeting, the IOC and LA2028 admit that the Olympics cannot fix all of a city's problems. Plus we have an update from last week's IOC Executive Board meeting. For a transcript of this episode, please visit: https://wp.me/pbRtIx-1ZZ Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! Photo credit: ImageComms, courtesy of Louise Sugden ***  Keep the Flame Alive: The Podcast for Fans of the Olympics and Paralympics with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown   Support the show: Tell a friend: http://flamealivepod.com Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod   Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/312069749587022 Newsletter: Sign up at http://flamealivepod.com VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348      

Nicola Dean and Kimberley Walsh reflect on how the #SaferCultureSaferSport campaign has progressed since its launch.Their discussion focuses on a recent seminar The Ann Craft Trust ran with Penny Briscoe OBE and Claire Cunningham of British Paralympic Association. In this seminar, they revealed how they embedded a values-based culture to make sport more accessible for everyone.Nicola and Kimberley talk about some of the key themes raised in the British Paralympic Association seminar, and explore just what it means to create a safer culture in sport.

Karen Darke is a British Paralympic cyclist, Paratriathlete, adventurer and author. She won Gold at the 2016 Rio Paralympics in the Women's road time trial, following her success in the 2012 London Paralympics winning a silver medal. Some of her adventures include hand-cycling across the Himalaya from Kazakhstan to Pakistan, through the Indian Himalaya in 2005 and 2018, and across the Tibetan Plateau in 2014. In 2002 she was part of a team sea kayaking from Canada to Alaska. This is a remarkable conversation about the resilience of the human spirit in the face of some of the most unimaginable odds. If you want a dose of motivation to power you through to your goals, this conversation is sure to give it to you!

Professor Nick Webborn has chaired the British Paralympic Association since 2017. He is a world-leading expert on Paralympic sports medicine and the most widely-published author on the subject. He has attended 11 Paralympic and one Olympic Games. He was born in Swansea in 1956, trained as a doctor in London and joined the RAF as a junior medical officer. In 1981 he was playing in an RAF rugby match when a mistimed opposition tackle left him with a severe spinal injury. After many months of treatment and rehabilitation, which he now describes as 'long and tortuous,' he wanted to return to work in medicine, but found that there was a reluctance to employ a doctor with a disability. He worked as a GP and also pursued an interest in sports medicine, leading to research in this area and an academic role. When he saw the medical support available for Olympic athletes, he felt strongly that para-athletes deserved the same level of specialist help - especially as many also had to deal with underlying problems that their Olympic peers did not face. His pioneering research has made Paralympic sport safer for athletes, and has driven the development of sports medicine in areas such as rehabilitation. He also represented Great Britain in wheelchair tennis in 2005. Nick is Professor of Sport and Exercise Medicine at the University of Brighton. Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

The world of intellectual impairments is explored in the latest episode of A Winning Mindset with British Paralympic swimmer, Jessica-Jane Applegate. In the final episode of this second series, Jessica-Jane discussed her journey with an intellectual impairment. From struggling at school to being diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, the athlete from Great Britain has a message around treating people fairly that needs to be heard by all. “You can achieve anything your mind wants, because if you believe that you can, you can do it.” The Paralympian also discusses her medal success at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and how life living by the sea prepared her for a career in the water. A Winning Mindset, an award-winning partnership between the International Paralympic Committee and Allianz, is a fascinating journey into the minds of Paralympians, who share experiences that can benefit your own personal and professional life.  WINNER OF BEST BRANDED PODCAST AT THE 2021 WEBBY AWARDS WINNER OF BEST PODCAST AT 2021 DIGIDAY MEDIA EUROPE AWARDS WINNER OF BEST SPORT PODCAST AT 2021 SPORT INDUSTRY AWARDS  Episodes go beyond Paralympic stories by covering a range of educational, mental health and self-improvement themes. Athletes also tackle subjects that are close to their hearts and of interest to fans. Issues explored include finding purpose, wellbeing, motivation, changing attitudes, overcoming failure, support systems, resilience, positivity, diversity and inclusion, body confidence and many more.  Allianz is a long-standing partner of the International Paralympic Committee. Together, we bring you this series of podcasts. We will introduce you to stories with Paralympians that will spark confidence in your everyday life. Stories of challenges, ups and downs, determination, and excellence. Stories that demonstrate the true power of having the right team behind you. And prepare you for what's ahead.  The Paralympic podcast series is presented by British broadcaster Andy Stevenson, who has reported on the Paralympic Games since 2012 for BBC and Channel 4. Featured athletes include Tatyana McFadden, Millie Knight and Marcel Hug. Make sure you subscribe to hear future episodes.

British Paralympic swimmer Will Perry has gained attention after posting on Instagram last week about an interaction that for him is all too common. After having a frustrating day, he went to the grocery store, hoping for a quiet trip to buy household food. Instead, he was ridiculed because of his size by 3 teenage girls. This prompted a rage-fueled post to his Instagram page, calling for the bullying and abuse to stop and for people with dwarfism, such as himself, to be treated as equals to those without it. Perry joins us on the podcast to speak on his journey through dwarfism, swimming, and what he hopes to accomplish in and out of the pool moving forward. Follow Will Perry on Instagram here. SWIMSWAM PODCAST LINKS Click here to listen and subscribe on Spotify Click here to listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts Click here to listen and subscribe on Podbean Click here to listen and subscribe on Google Click here to listen and subscribe on YouTube Click here to listen and subscribe on Listen Notes Click here to listen and subscribe on Stitcher Click here to listen and subscribe on iHeartRadio Click here to listen and subscribe on Amazon Click here to listen and subscribe on Pandora Music: Otis McDonald www.otismacmusic.com

Today I am joined on the podcast by a very inspiring man  Tim Reddish CBE was born and bred in Nottingham, England He was a keen swimmer, little did he know what life had in store for him  At the age of 31 Tim was sadly diagnosed with retinitis Pigmentosa which over time sees a person lose their sight  Did this stop Tim? Not a chance he went on to win 5 medals for Paralympic GB team  That's impressive, what's even more impressive is what follows in Tim's career. He goes on to become the Chairman of the British Paralympic association and even the international Paralympic board member Tune in to hear all about it what he achieved in these positions over the years, please comment, like, share and subscribe free  Happy listening    See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tokyo 2020 delivered once again - Paralympics GB delivered too!The greatest British Paralympic ever in Dame Sarah Storey, the best ever performance by a cycling team, 8 medals for Para Table Tennis, 2 out of 4 golds for British Rowing, Hurricane Hannah Cockroft smashes it on the track again, Sir Lee Pearson and his dancing horses...So many stories so many good moments to discuss - we try and round up the best bits for Britain - on what has been another extraordinary Games for so many reasons!And if this got you in the mood, we also look ahead to Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games! Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Matt Stephens chats to British Paralympic athlete Lauren Steadman about her impressive career so far and how moving from swimming to triathlon unlocked her potential as an Olympian. It’s no surprise that the Psychology graduate backs up her sporting talents with immense mental strength, but how well does she know her hometown of Peterborough, and how will she react to the interruptions of the uncontrollable Random Question Generator? - There’s only one way to find out!

Today’s guest is…British Paralympic cyclist and former swimmer, Dame Sarah Storey. She is a multiple gold medal winner at the Paralympic Games in both cycling and swimming, and six times British national track champion. Her total of fourteen gold medals makes her the most successful female British Paralympian of all time. In her podcast, Stripped Back Sport, Kirsty Gallacher sits down for an open discussion with some of the greatest sports stars of our time; delving into the high and low moments of their careers, as well as their personal life and the sides to sport that have never been discussed before. Listen and subscribe to Stripped Back Sport with Kirsty Gallacher on Global Player or wherever you get your podcasts. IG: @gallacherkirsty Twitter: @TheRealKirstyG

Ali Jawad is a British Paralympic powerlifter that was born without legs. He took up powerlifting at the age of 16, and went on to compete in the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London, finishing fourth. The following year he made a world record lift and took gold at the Asian Open Championships. At the 2014 powerlifting world championships in Dubai, he became world champion in his class, setting another world record lifting 190kg. He is also known for his academic work on anti-doping, and has since then started working on creating a new fitness app for the disabled population called Accessercise In this upcoming interview, we sit down together to discuss: -His childhood and upbringing that made him who he is today -What inspired him to become a professional powerlifter -The parallel between success in sports & entrepreneurship -The mindset for success and perseverance -His new upcoming fitness app for the disabled population @Accessercise ...and so much more! Follow & Support Accessercise! Twitter: https://twitter.com/accessercise Facebook: Https://www.facebook.com/Accessercise - Join our next livestream on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ummahpreneur Join our next livestream on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ummahpreneur

This is Medals and More - the podcast getting behind the scenes of Olympic and Paralympic Sport.In this special edition, marking International Women's Day, Katherine speaks to two incredible guests, Anne Wafula-Strike and Sally Bolton, who've both had a huge impact on British sport behind the scenes. We hear about the challenges they've faced, how they helped make vital changes at boardroom level and the importance gender equality. Anne is a British Paralympic wheelchair racer and is one of just a handful of black females that sit on a British sport board - among 415 board members in the sector. Sally is Chief Executive Officer at Wimbledon, the All England Lawn Tennis Club, having previously held the roles of Strategic Planning & Operations Director and Head of Corporate Affairs the Club. She has been a member of the UK Sport Major Events Panel since 2013 and is a current member on UK Sport's board. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To celebrate International Women's Day, we're going inside the mind of some of the most successful women from elite sport, business and the performing arts. I'm lucky to be surrounded by some amazing women – my mum, wife, two daughters, and the mostly female team at Sporting Edge. Whether you're male or female tuning in, let's celebrate what women have achieved through their discipline, confidence and resilience.  We dive into the Member's Club Library to learn more about the power of role models, hearing from former Great Britain hockey captain Kate Richardson-Walsh and Director of Actor Training at RADA Lucy Skilbeck. Developing confidence and overcoming self-doubt has been instrumental for former professional football player Eniola Aluko, former NZ rugby union player Anna Richards, and former Great Britain hockey player Helen Richardson-Walsh. We also learn how to have a successful career alongside a vibrant family life, with advice from senior corporate executive Ilaria Gregotti and the FA's Baroness Sue Campbell. British Paralympic cyclist Dame Sarah Storey and British former skeleton racer and Olympic gold medallist Amy Williams also share their inspirational thoughts to help more women to seize their opportunities.  Join our Members Club community and get 24/7 access to all the insights featured in this show along with over 1000 high performance strategies to accelerate your successhttps://www.sportingedge.com/membership/ ( here). Use the code INSPIRE21 at checkout to get a free month's trial.  Links to upcoming webinars and programs: https://sportingedge.com/services/digital-coaching-programmes.html (Digital Coaching Programs) https://sportingedge.com/services/remote-teams-collection.html (Remote Teams Collection) Links mentioned:  https://www.sportingedge.com/podcasts/episode-21.html (Episode 21: 5 MENtal Insights) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/micro-lessons-motivation-setbacks-psychology-from-joe/id1498626216?i=1000509504612 (Micro-lessons: Motivation, Setbacks and Psychology from the Joe Marler Show‬) https://www.sportingedge.com/resources/women-who-win-whitepaper.html (Whitepaper: Seven Secrets of Women Who Win) Connect with Jeremy Contact hello@sportingedge.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/)  Twitter https://twitter.com/thesportingedge (https://twitter.com/thesportingedge) Facebook http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdge (http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdge) Website www.sportingedge.com

"Why do we wait for significant adversity to maximize our abilities? Why don't we explore maximizing what we've got when we've got it?"Just over 5 years ago, Laura Penhaul led a crew of four women on an unprecedented journey, becoming the first-ever four-person boat crew to row across the Pacific Ocean.In this episode, Laura talks with Scott about the High Performance Mindset and leadership skills that helped her and her crew complete their astounding 9,200-mile (14,800k), 257-day journey.Her inspiring perspective, stemming from her work as a Physiotherapist for the British Paralympic team, challenges us all to explore our potential by finding our own version of the Pacific to cross. For more on Laura and her crew's journey, check out the documentary "Losing Sight of the Shore," available on Amazon Prime and iTunes.

Marisol Lunceford is back for her second guest appearance on the Mimosa Sisterhood podcast! Melissa starts off by telling the insane and largely forgotten story of Anne Sullivan, the visually impaired teacher best known for her lifelong relationship with Hellen Keller. Marisol introduces us to Kelly Gallagher, a British Paralympic skier and gold medal-winner with oculocutaneous albinism. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend and leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple podcasts!SHOW NOTESIn this episode, we talk about:2020 New Years Eve bustMelissa's rude awakening that she's over 30 and can't ride a bike in the windEl Segundo Brewing Company's Mayberry IPA and Trader Joes' Tequinique Cabernet Sauvignon Anne Sullivan's childhood as a visually impaired orphan trapped in a medical prison institutionRumors of cannibalism and perversion at The Almshouse in Tewksbery institution Perkins School for the Blind and Helen Keller's plagiarism investigation The difference between the Olympics, Paralympics, and the Special OlympicsAlbinism, nystagmus, and visual impairmentThe persecution of people with albinism across the globeRESOURCESMarisol's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holdingsunshine/Mimosa Sisterhood's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimosasisterhood/Perkins School for the Blind: https://www.perkins.org/NOAH National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation: https://albinism.org/Kelly Gallagher at the Sochi 2014 Paralympics Winter Games: https://youtu.be/ULV1s2VsstsEyes of the World by The Grateful Dead: https://youtu.be/kuSJ0djewQU See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tennis champ Naomi Osaka, long-distance cyclist Mark Beaumont, and the British Paralympic team all have one thing in common. The mental and physical preparation of these athletes was overseen by Laura Penhaul. Laura is skilled at understanding the mentality of athletes and the challenges they face because she has truly put herself in their shoes. In 2015, Laura was the team-leader of the first all- female crew to row the Pacific Ocean, an incredible feat that is captured in the documentary, ‘Losing Sight of Shore' and that earned her two world records. Laura embarked on this journey in hopes of gaining insight into what her athletes go through when faced with the question of wanting to give up. Since accomplishing the cross-ocean row, Laura has founded a company, Adaptive Performance, that provides Performance Management support to optimize people's abilities and help them reach their potential. Laura's specialty is her focus on human-centered performance, and she thrives on helping people find the drive within themselves to overcome any challenges or obstacles in their way, even outside of the elite sporting world. Timestamps:1:33: Nick gives a short bio on Laura's life and accomplishments 5:02: Laura talks through her personal experience of battling with 'Post Expedition Blues' 11:47: Laura shares her philosophy on how to process major life events 17:27: Laura explains how mindset can influence one's ability to overcome physical/emotional obstacles 21:56: Nick and Laura discuss how to pass on healthy mindsets when raising children 28:46: Laurel details her experience working with Paralympians 36:14: Laura explains how in certain sports athletes who lead more balanced lives tend to perform better and are more likely to overcome physical/emotional setbacks 41:10: Laura discusses what lead to her wanting to row the Pacific Ocean 46:42: Laura shares how to navigate surrounding yourself with the right people to help achieve your goals 50:23: Laura explains how she helps her athletes become more adaptable 55:42: Laura talks expectation vs. reality in relation to the challenges she faced preparing for her row Resources:https://www.adaptive-performance.com (adaptive-performance.com) https://www.twitter.com/LauraPenhaul (Laura On Twitter) Connect With Nick Nanton:http://www.nicknanton.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/Nicknanton (Facebook) http://twitter.com/nicknanton (Twitter) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicknanton (LinkedIn) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWOvnpNMTX4pKVIi234pOTg (YouTube)

Today we're talking to Ali Jawad, a British Paralympic powerlifter and silver medalist from the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games. Ali was born a double above the knee amputee, and he competed in judo at a high level before finding powerlifting. Ali is one of Britain’s most accomplished strength athletes, and he’s also an outspoken advocate for clean sport and doping controls in Paralympic sport. In our conversation, we talk about how Ali is blending academia and strength sports, why doping controls are more difficult in Paralympic sports, as well as the the challenges Ali faces training with Crohn's disease.

On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, we have been joined by ordinary people sharing their own personal tales of survival and selflessness during the UK fight against the virus.Today’s edition features British Paralympic table tennis player Kim Daybell, who missed out on a trip to Tokyo and instead joined the NHS frontline working as a junior doctor in north London, and Olivia Strong – founder of the Run For Heroes 5k challenge.Credits:Producer - Annie JoyceAssistant producer - Sabah ChoudhryInterviews producer - Oli Foster Interviews producer – Tatiana Alderson

Lauren Steadman is a British Paralympic athlete who has competed in three Summer Paralympics, in both swimming and the paratriathlon. In the 2016 Games in Rio, she won a silver medal in the Women's PT4. Most recently, Lauren was one of two winners who completed Channel 4's 'SAS: Who Dares Wins' programme this year.  Lauren has a Psychology degree, which was where she met Tammy Scobell who also joins us on this podcast. Tammy and Lauren are great friends who want to convert what they have learnt along their journeys into a brand to create change when it comes to mental health. Together, they created Sizu.  On the back of this podcast, Mantality and Sizu have now collaborated to make a tee where 100% of profits goes to ‘Young Minds' charity. The T-shirt is to address the positive development in the landscape of mental health and what we now deem to be strength in mind. The developments in how we approach mental health are excellent but there is still a long way to go and the conversation needs to keep progressing. With 100% of the profits going to the Young Minds charity we are ensuring that this concept of mental strength and toughness, can be a priority for the new generation going forward. As role models in sport, having competed in some of the toughest competitions, we hope we can show that on the other side of the courage to be vulnerable, can lie the ability to cultivate from adversity, resilience, growth and positive change.  We hope you can join us in this collaboration and spread the evolved version of what it is to be mentally tough. The Strength in Mind Tee is available for pre-order on www.antalityapparel.com and www.sizu-minds.myshopify.com. T-shirt artwork design by: KAMUSA - www.kamusart.com.  Sponsored by BetterYou: http://betteryou.com/

James Roberts, 2x Paralympic athlete for Great Britain to talk about his journey and what he had to sacrifice to compete at this level. James shares how his disability motivated him and how it enabled him to come from a mindset of possibility. Even from his wheelchair he feels that all things are possible-- You just need to trust yourself, show up, and be willing to solve problems. This interview will highlight James’s competitive mindset on how he sees obstacles as opportunities.

Craig heads award winning services company Versec – having started his business with one client it now provides services to a range of public companies. In addition to his business interests Craig has also lead the British swimming team at two successive Olympic Games and was Chef de Mission for both the British Paralympic and English Commonwealth games teams.

His vision became impaired but it meant earning a shot at his dream: representing his country at Tokyo 2020. British judoka Elliot Stewart had given up on following his father’s footsteps to become an Olympian. When he lost his sight, he lost his job and was unsure of his direction in life. Stewart returned to judo, came third at the World Championships, and looks to be a strong candidate for the British Paralympic team.“I lost my vision. But I can do the sport that I love. And go to the place that I’ve always wanted to go which is the Paralympic Games.”LINKSElliot Stewart Twitter British Judo Twitter Ed Knowles Twitter David Weir episode

Defying The Odds Louise Hunt is a British Paralympic tennis player, athlete mentor and motivational speaker. Louise was born with a disability called Spina Bifida which is an incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord which results in little movement in her lower limbs. Louise has been in a wheelchair for her entire life. At the age of 5 Louise began participating in many sports, swimming, basketball, fencing and she also had keen interests in Wheelchair Tennis. She soon realised that this was her real passion. Louise competed in her first Paralympic Games in London in 2012 which has always been a dream of hers. Louise also competed in the 2016 Rio Paralympic Games, qualifying at her highest ever ranking to date of number 10 in the World. Alongside her sporting career, Louise also works as an athlete mentor and motivational speaker, sharing her stories and experiences with many different people, and encouraging others to fulfill their potential and follow their dreams. From visiting unique and exotic places such as Brazil and Australia Louise believes that travel is an extremely valuable form of education and that the opportunity to experience and learn from her travels have shaped her life. She believes that the opportunities to grow, learn and discover are endless. Not only that, but the amount of people that she has met from different walks of life and the relationships formed from these experiences is what makes travelling so valuable. Louise is more spontaneous when it comes to travelling. Although she believes it’s important to pre-plan before a trip, she usually likes to her finalise her arrangements when she arrives at her destination. However, there are things that you can’t leave to the last minute. Louise advises to book assistance in advance in terms of flights and other forms of transport. Louise can’t walk at all, therefore, she requires help when getting to her seat in a plane and she also requires hotels with full wheelchair accessibility. However, things don’t always go your way and the best advice to plan for a trip is to expect for problems to arise. From her own experiences, Louise knows that although it may be difficult and frustrating, there is always a way to get around these obstacles. “By defying the odds I made some of the most unforgettable travel memories.” One of Louise’s most unforgettable experiences was when she visited the Great Wall of China. As the Wall is not wheelchair accessible, everyone was telling her that she wouldn’t be able to make it to the top. However, by finding the spot with the least amount of stairs and with the help of some tourists she was able to defy the odds and get to the top of the Wall. By defying the odds of what people expected of her, Louise was able to experience one of her most unforgettable moments in her life. Visit www.handiscover.com and use the code Travel30 to get 30 GBP off your first booking with Handiscover!

Travel Without Limits Chris Skelley, a British Paralympic judoka, competes in the visually impaired under 100kg division. Chris grew up in Kingston upon Hull, England. After leaving school he took a job at a local garage, but noticed that his eyesight was deteriorating. He was later diagnosed with ocular albinism. When his eyesight began to fail Chris slowly began to focus more on his judo and was eventually brought onto the Great Britain visually impaired team. Chris has travelled all around the world gaining countless experiences and seeing places he thought he’d never get the chance to travel to. Chris has had the opportunity to experience so many beautiful places like Mongolia, Japan, America and Rio De Janeiro. One experience Chris recounts is hopping into a stranger’s car who they’d met only two days prior in a dangerous area of downtown Sao Paulo and had no idea where they were going. They thought they were going to get robbed or beaten but they ended up getting taken for pizza and some of the best drinks they’d ever had whilst getting to see churches and other historic landmarks. Chris believes memories like this are what makes travelling worth it and so rewarding. To be outside of your comfort zone and experiencing things you never thought you would are what make the best memories. “The only thing that limits you is you. Be a little bit stubborn and go for it.” By competing as a professional judoka, Chris has had the chance to travel across the globe. Some places include a number of exotic locations such as Brazil which belong to some of his fondest travel memories. Chris believes that having a disability shouldn’t be an excuse not to travel as everyone needs to see the world. He encourages those with a disability to enjoy the adventure and to not listen to those with negative opinions that believe people with disabilities can’t enjoy these things in life. He’s most proud of doing things that most people think aren’t possible. It’s possible to travel even with limits. Chris doesn’t want to be constrained by his visual impairment, even though it might be a little harder and take a little bit more planning to get to the next destination, the rewards can be much more than you imagine. Visit www.handiscover.com and use the code Travel30 to get 30 GBP off your first booking with Handiscover!

Overcoming The Obstacles Jonathan "Jono" Drane, born on 11 February 1987, is a British Paralympic judoka who competes in the visually impaired under 81kg category. In 2014 he took bronze in the International Blind Sports Association Judo World Championships, and in 2016 he was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio. In 2011, after a routine eye check, Jono was diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition that affects the structural integrity of the cornea which led to the deterioration of his eyesight. Jono was forced to give up his work as a self-employed plumbing and heating engineer and decided to pursue judo professionally. However, despite the diagnosis and the many obstacles that come with this, he has managed to achieve success as a Paralympic Judoka whilst travelling the world doing so. Jono’s achievements have ranged from taking the bronze in the International Blind Sports Association Judo World Championships in 2014 to being selected to represent Great Britain at the 2016 Summer Paralympics in Rio. He has also competed in the United States at the Blind Sports Association Judo World Championships in 2015, of which he was the only British competitor to receive a medal in the competition. As someone with reduced mobility, Jono’s goal is to inspire those that have been diagnosed with a life-altering condition. He wants everyone to know that with a positive mental attitude and commitment your dreams can be fulfilled regardless of what life throws at you. He wants to encourage those to not let these obstacles stop you from realising your travel dreams and to get out there and hit the road. Visit www.handiscover.com and use the code Travel30 to get 30 GBP off your first booking with Handiscover!

Last year, Assignment investigated whether some athletes and coaches game the Paralympic classification system in order to win medals. We heard allegations that some competitors had gone to astonishing lengths such as taping up their arms to make their disability appear worse. A parliamentary select committee hearing looked into the way British Paralympic athletes are classified and questions were raised over whether the system was fit for purpose. In this programme, we examine fresh claims of athletes exaggerating or even faking a disability to get ahead in para sports. We look at the case of an athlete where concerns have been raised after they competed in several different disability classifications. A Paralympic gold medallist tells Assignment that he believes that gaming the system in para sports is at a similar level to cheating in able bodied sports and reveals the tell-tale signs that athletes may be trying to get into an easier classification.Reporter Simon Cox speaks to a former international classifier – the people responsible for ensuring athletes are placed in the right category – who reveals how it is possible for classifiers to be fooled. But the head of the British Paralympic Association says he does not believe cheating happens at any meaningful level. The concerns raised by the programme come as a report by the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee into sports governance which has examined classification in para sports is due to be published in the UK.(Image: Paralympic Games Gold medal. Credit: Press Association)

Alasdair Hooper and Will Moulton bring you episode 20 of SportSpiel. In our first segment we discuss: - The new UK Athlete Classification Code (4:47) - What have we learnt from the Formula 1 testing? (11:33) - Our outstanding display of the week award (18:36) - Our feel good story of the week award (21:52) Our feature interview segment in this episode is with Keith Antoine, one of the most highly regarded coaches in athletics (23:22). After working with the likes of Denise Lewis, Darren Campbell and Stef Reid - and now coach to British Paralympic star Richard Whitehead - Keith joins the show to explain his thoughts on the much talked about para sport classification system. He gives us his take on the culture of blame and finger pointing, the select committee hearings and what the International Paralympic Committee need to do now. Keith also explains what truly makes an athlete successful in the world of para sport. Follow sportspielpod on social media or email us feedback at sportspielpod@gmail.com Visit our website at: sportspielonline.com

In today's episode of the Mind Set Game podcast, I sat down with Rhy Jones.   In 2012, after only 3 years of taking part competitively, Rhys was selected to represent Great Britain for the first time at the London 2012 Paralympics and become a British Paralympic sprinter. In 2013, he was selected to represent Great Britain once again at the IPC World Championships in Lyon, France. In 2014, Rhys was selected to represent Wales at the Commonwealth Games 2014 in Glasgow and Great Britain at the IPC Athletics European Championships in Swansea. More recently, he has competed at Rio 2016 and at the IPC World Championships in London this year (2017). For more information about Rhys check out his website rhysjonesruns.co.uk and connect with him Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. For more information about Mind Set Game connect with us on Facebook @mindsetgamepodcast For more information about James Roberts (the host of the podcast), visit fitamputee.co.uk and connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

ONE STEP AHEAD: The thyroid. WORKOUT OF THE WEEK: Ventilatory thresholds – VT1 and VT2. HOT PROPERTY INTERVIEWS – LAUREN STEADMAN & SARAH-ANNE BRAULT: Lauren Steadman a British Paralympic swimmer and now triathlete is currently Taupo based. Last month she won her first race of the year in South Africa securing her spot for Rio. This will be her third Paralympic Games with this inspirational athlete having already competed in 2008 at Beijing and 2012 in London. Canadian ITU athlete Sarah-Ann Brault is one of Jamie Turners' Wollongong Wizards. With her sights set on Yokohama Sarah-Anne will be looking for her opportunity to qualify for her first Olympic games having already competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014.  GEEK OUT: This week our geeky contributors 'The Plews and Prof' talk to us about whether post event intravenous hydration is an appropriate service at endurance competitions. CONTACT US: Go to http://www.fitter.co.nz for show notes and links. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/fitter.co.nz for the latest news and information. Mikki Williden can be found at https://www.facebook.com/mikkiwillidennutrition