09/12/2025
This recovery journey has given me time to reflect...
In a way I'm thankful for it as I've been able to recognise things I was doing before that were bad for me without me knowing it.
And it's given me time to learn and grow which not only helps me be a better coach, but to be a better person.
I used to constantly, and I mean constantly, compare myself to others in the industry and feel I had to push hard to 'keep up'🤦🏻
But this injury has forced me to slow down.
It's forced me to not over complicate things and actually remember why I got into this industry in the first place.
To live, feel and move better, for me.
Despite having the biggest injury I've ever had, I've not really suffered much else. No little niggles or pains🤷🏻 (I will add, other than my back - but tbf that's still to do with my knee😂)
This isn't for any other reason than probably my own self discipline in the past, but right now (other than my legs ofc) I'm feeling strong, healthy and enjoying my training.
I listen to my body better and I don't really care what others are doing in their fitness journey, because, it's theirs and this is mine.
The best thing you can do is focus on yourself and be proud of what you are achieving and how you feel.
Encourage others, don't compare and compete with them.
It gets you no where and means nothing. The best thing you can do is enjoy how and why you move. It makes the process much easier and will help you keep going🙌🏻
Of course I have days where things don't go well, but overall, I'm happy with how I've handled this injury and how it's allowed me to grow🙂
