The next session, which is by far my favourite, is an on-court session where I get to practise my skills and socialise with teammates. Currently, Team GB are not allowed to do any contact work, meaning there are no games or scrimmages, but a lot of shooting, conditioning, and chair skills! We have to wipe our wheels, ball, and hands every 20 minutes to reduce the risk of spreading the virus; along with wearing a face mask throughout training. It’s certainly not nice to wear whilst exercising, but it’s better to be safe than sorry.

I’m normally knackered by the end of the two sessions,  so my afternoon is pretty chilled. I tend to spend an hour replying to emails and completing odd jobs that I avoided over the weekend. Before taking some time to rest by watching a series or playing on my Switch, both of which are very therapeutic for me.

I have been trialling the Invictus Active Trainer for just over five months now. So in the evening, I enjoy taking part in a live workout zoom session with Ella Beaumont at 6pm. Allowing me to keep fit from the comfort of my home, whilst connecting with other wheelchair users. It’s such a great idea that enables active trainer users to work towards a common goal.

After this, I make something for dinner (spaghetti and meatballs are one of my favourites) and settle down to watch an episode of Supernatural with my flatmate! Then, it’s time for bed! I typically turn my lights out around 9:30/10pm, because sleep is an important part of ensuring my body has recovered in time for the next training session.

Hopefully, this blog has provided you with a brief insight into my life as an athlete. Please feel free to message me via the links below if you have any questions!

Either way, I hope everyone is staying safe and being kind to themselves during these difficult times.

Thanks - Joy x

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