Exercise Fun Neuroplasticity Outdoors Sport
Mud, mud, glorious mud
Parkinson’s is a cruel thief that steals many of our skills and abilities. I thought I’d lost my balance forever, but I’ve stolen some of it back.
Exercise Neuroplasticity Nostalgia Outdoors Sport
Into the woods
I’ve reconnected with the sport I love and thought I wouldn’t be able to do again. It feels great.
Exercise Outdoors Sport
Walk, don’t run
On this, the 40th anniversary of my best athletic achievement, I’ve finally decided to stop running badly and focus on walking brilliantly. Here’s why.
Outdoors Sport
One day like this
For two glorious weeks in the summer of 2012, I saw the world at its best in the safe, clean and joyous place that was London’s Olympic Park.
Sport
Tokyo melody
The last time the Olympic Games were in Tokyo I was 12, and I had an important role to play in handing out chocolate to our returning track and field athletes. Here are some of the Olympic highlights that have shaped my love of sport.
Exercise Fun Sport
Do you know? (the ping-pong song)
Table tennis improves motor skills, balance, posture and co-ordination for people with Parkinson’s. You can play it virtually, but I prefer to play it in the real world.