08/08/2026
ONE WHOLE YEAR….. 🤯
It’s mad to think that a year ago today I was lying on an operating table having rotator cuff repair surgery.
At the time, I honestly had no idea what the next 12 months would look like.
There were weeks where progress felt painfully slow. Days where I wondered if my shoulder would ever feel “normal” again. And definitely moments where I questioned whether I’d ever get back to doing the things I love.
But here we are… ONE YEAR ON. ❤️
I’ve gone from struggling with the basics, to swimming again.
From having to rebuild strength from scratch, to lifting properly again.
From feeling like my body had let me down, to trusting it again.
And perhaps the biggest lesson has been that recovery isn’t about getting back to exactly where you were.
Sometimes it’s about discovering what you’re capable of after everything changes.
Which brings me to the slightly ridiculous part… 😂
Because this year hasn’t just been about getting my shoulder back.
It’s about to involve the Arch2Arc relay.
London → Dover
21 miles across the English Channel
Calais → Paris
A year ago, I was having surgery.
In a few weeks, I’ll be taking on one of the biggest physical challenges I’ve ever attempted.
I’m not going to pretend it hasn’t been a rollercoaster getting here.
But bloody hell… what a difference a year can make.
Here’s to a year of rebuilding, learning, adapting, getting stronger and saying YES to some pretty ridiculous challenges.
And now?
Let’s see what this body can do. 💪🏼
Arch2Arc… I’m coming for you. 🐳💙
