Inside the Athlete
The day I got help for my Eating Disorder
Over three years ago now I walked into the Doctors for my first appointment about my eating disorder, yet I can still remember it like it was yesterday. When I write it down it sounds so casual, and I am now, but I was not at the time. I snot cried before leaving my flat and then sat waiting for my appointment with sweaty palms and a pounding heart.
RETIREMENT FROM SPORT: What does ‘healthy’ look like?
When I think about the word ‘healthy’ and what it means to me as well as others, my head spins with so many things it wants to say. Last week was Eating Disorder Awareness Week and whilst I have never suffered from an eating disorder; being female, having been an elite athlete and having now discovered I have gluten intolerance…I have had and still have challenges around food.
What is Winning?
A conventional definition of winning is gaining, resulting in , or relating to a victory in a contest or competition. But have you ever questioned it beyond this definition? In the context of sport, what is winning?
Volunteering at World Championships
In February 2023, I volunteered at the FIS Alpine World Ski Championships. I retired from alpine skiing almost a decade ago and in my last season, I missed out on the selection criteria for the World Championships by a hairline.