…race and my 2.5k run as well. I do the 2.5k park run every month. I normally see my other Personal Trainer on Saturday, well I do bicep/triceps/chest/back and legs and glutes most times. I’m training to do the glow in the park run in Exeter in November and that’s 5k and other 5k runs or longer races if I get really good with no rests. I also train with my brothers sometimes. Do you play sports? I do cycling/kayaking/gym/swiming/running. I train e…
…yndrome Associations Down2Earth magazine editor, Kate to find out a little bit about what she likes to do… Hi Kate, tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Kate Powell. I am the Down2Earth editor. Its a magazine for people with Down’s syndrome who write in and send stories about their lives it allowed people with Down’s syndrome to be heard. What do you enjoy about being Editor of Down2Earth? It’s good to look through all of the different…
…the first new DSActive club for 2020. Emerson’s Green in Bristol has recently had a new David Lloyd gym open its doors, with a bit of help, we were lucky enough to secure one of the tennis courts on a busy Saturday afternoon to launch our brand new DSActive tennis session. One of the DSActive team went down to join in. The session started with all 10 participants getting warmed up on the court. Everyone had played a bit of tennis before and it was…
…here were some excellent shots on display. It was great to see all the family, siblings and parents, getting involved in the session, and everyone left with a huge smile on their face. The sessions will be running weekly from now on so if you would like to join in or find out more please get in contact with Phil Layfield (headcoach@shltc.info) or with the DSActive team To find out more about DSActive tennis watch our latest promotional video by cl…
…mplex game, the players adapted quickly, and everyone warmed up quite quickly! Finally it was time for the crowd favourite, a game where the athletes jumped over balls being rolled by their coach, and a lot of fun was had by all, with some carrying on running after it had stopped! All in all, the session was a success and we are looking forward to watching the session grow and grow. A big thank you to the Weald, LTA Sussex and all the organisation…
…ts, my muscles are big and I’ve been exercising for a while now, I eat really healthy food and I nearly have a six pack, I’m looking good!! The other things I like to do are gymnastics with my coach Francis and also trampolining with her, I do competitions. I am in a football team it’s called Moorside Rangers and have been in the team since I was a youngster when they first started. I love tennis and have lessons with my coach Matty and I work at…
…h about them or their coach Trevor. Sporting 87 have turned Haydon’s dreams into reality. Haydon needed special sports glasses to play and these were quite expensive. An organisation called Anglers Charity Auctions (I am a very keen angler) helped us, supplying not only his glasses, but new boots, full Man Utd kit and tickets for Haydon to go to old Trafford and watch his favourite team. The DSActive programme is the only bespoke football and te…
…bout IAADS and have now competed in the Azores, Portugal, South Africa, Italy and Madeira. My favourite events are 400m and 800m. In 2017 European Championships I won silver in 400m and gold in 800m. I also race in local open, mainstream events. You’ve recently completed your Level 1 Assistant Coach qualification from England Athletics, which is a fantastic achievement! Can you tell us more about the course and what you enjoyed about it? I enjoyed…
…: I like learning new skills. Q. What do you enjoy about work? Anna: I really enjoy it here a lot. Dan: I like working with staff. Q. If you could try a new sport, what would you try? Anna: Hockey. Dan: Bowls, Gym. Q. Do you play sports with family and friends? Anna: I do both. Dan: Yes Q. What is your favourite meal to eat? Anna: Gammon, eggs, peas. Dan: Shepherd pie. Curry. Q. What would you eat before playing sport? Anna: Yoghurt/orange. Dan: V…
…s been so successful. A huge well done to both clubs on their nominations which were well deserved! The evening concluded by inducting 7 athletes in to the England Athletics Hall of Fame, where they joined esteemed athletes such as Jonathon Edwards, Darren Campbell, Sir Roger Bannister, Sally Gunnel, Dame Kelly Holmes and many more. It was a very inspiring evening, so much so I even dusted down the running shoes and took to the park near where I l…
