well last nite was the open ceromony of the games,and wot a great show we put on agin,im lookin forward to the games so much,these people inspire me more cus of havin a disabiliy.as you all may no i was a runner,did county,english schools,nationals ,track and cross country at school,and half marathons and marathons,till i was 29,and then dx with pd at the age of 31,which took away my running legs,i was also coaching under 15 english standard kids as well.i still have alot to do with my club,and the running world,i truley wish i had it in me to of kept going with pd,but i got athritus of the spine and hips as well,and problems with me liver,which now looking at wot these athletes have got rong with them,i had no excuse,and feel like puttin me head under a carpet for not gettin me head togeather and carrying on.ive been asked to start coaching agin,so may be there is still a futre out there for me

anyway come on team GB,GIVE IT ALL YOU GOT

The fact that you have been asked to start coaching again is simply fantastic. You must feel very good about yourself. You still must have loads of vital experience to share. When I do the odd tutoring sessions I feel good.

Go girl.

thanks mrs.t,it does make you feel needed,and more postive.im glad its doing the same for you to with your tutoring

wow ,wot a amazing start to the games,every team is giving us all pleasure with there sports,its great to see all there smiles

johnathon fox a world record in the swimming for team 1.09.86,amazing stuff

3.32.170 for sarah storey,another world record for team in the indoor cycling,its brilliant to watch

Hi Alij,

Great news that you have been invited to help with coaching, go for it girl it will help your confidence no end.
I watched the opening ceremony last night and have been watching this morning, I don't know about you but there are to many advert breaks today so I rang channel 4 to complain as it is not fair to the competitors or those at home like us, such a shame. I also said they do some very good programmes about disabilities but this is a once in a lifetime chance for everybody what do you think, I don't like to complain but it is disappointingly.
best wishes
vivian

vivian ,i totally agree with you,i have found bbc1 not as bad as channel four.but i watch sky so that bit beter for me i guess,i dont like adverts at all.speacilly when it breaks up a good programme you got in to,its anoying.they do very good diability programes,and wot i also like vivian ,is that we having disabled people in soaps now as well,like corrnation street.disabilty ,is now reconized more i feel.

sofie pascoe gold for zealand,world record,led the swimmers by along way,good race

gold for JOHNATHON FOX,

well.wot a nite,another nite of good sports,i think it brill how they push them selfs to the limit.

GB in third place with 8 medals so far,come on GB

Hi ali j,
I am pleased you are enjoying the Paralympics.It is indeed inspiring.Exercise is an important factor in any persons life.It can be enjoyed by anybody,no matter how able or unable they may be.Exercise can be undertaken at any time of the day.Clench a hand into a fist.This is exercise.Feel the muscle in your forearm move.Resiliently hold your arm aloft and say"I will not be beaten".
The athletes competing in 2012 Paralympics do that.I admire them all.You know that like yourself,I was always extremely sporty.Before the Olympic games,I had started a small exercise routine,plus plenty of walking.I realised that this was one of the things I loved the most,and I had given up on it when Parkinsons struck.I have ditched my car,which helps.The feel good factor is the same as it has ever been.It makes you feel better about yourself.Adds structure to the day.
The Paralympics has further enforced this view.I admire and am further inspired by every one of the competitors and all the carers and coaches and those involved behind the scenes.
I am pleased that it has done similar with yourself.The coaching sounds like a really positive thing.I hope you enjoy it,after the difficult times I know you have had.
Now then,I'm going to make myself a relaxing cup of Camomile tea.Yes,I'm on a healthy diet too.I have been reading a lot,there are many changes in my life.
Take care
Titan