21/01/2026
Today I took a day off work and spent it in Mablethorpe at the
Diversity & Inclusion in Physical Activity Workshop with and .
Iโm truly grateful to the Louth Triathlon Club chair Rowena Jayne Burgess for bringing this course to my attention โ it was a fantastic opportunity and a really inspiring, thought-provoking day.
So relevant for everything I do, both as a Triathlon coach and as a self-employed carer.
One of the key messages that really stayed with me:
๐ Equality means giving everyone the same.
๐ Equity means giving each person what they need to have the same opportunity.
In sport, not everyone needs the same training plan โ they need the right one.
In care, not everyone needs the same support โ they need the right support.
I came away with three personal Inclusive Pledges that Iโm committed to putting into practice:
โข I will adapt my coaching so everyone can train at their own level
โข I will respect dignity, independence and choice in my care work
โข I will stay aware of people who may feel excluded and offer support with respect.
A day off well spent โ and a reminder of why inclusion really matters.