” I can do this, I can do this ” I heard Anna whisper to me, half out of breathe while i man-handled her and her bike in the Aussie infield pit area of the London Olympic Games Velodrome. It was September 8th, 2012, some 90 seconds earlier she had crossed the finish line to … More Highlights : part four
While the “fat lady” Prepares to sing, I will continue with my thoughts and reflections of my life in the ” beautiful sport”. Following the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000, I decided that I needed sea change, the environment was not as enjoyable as it was or should have been and I also felt that … More Highlights : part three
As I stated yesterday, ” the Fat lady” is about to sing at the end of this week and I thought that I would share some of my favorite moments and reflections from my coaching life. This recollection had a big impact on me, it opened my eyes to a whole new World, the beauty … More Highlights : part two
The “fat lady ” is about to sing. This week marks the official end to 27 years of coaching in the sport that I love, a sport that has given me so much, a lifetime of experiences that I never believed was possible when as a pip squeak I rode my first race in Darwin … More Highlights : part one
I cried this last week and again yesterday. These episodes weren’t born out of sadness, quite the contrary, a mixed emotional response, sort of happiness and humility. Motor Neuron Disease is all consuming, it’s debilitating physically and it tries to fuck with your emotions as well, so when I saw Neale Danaher on a midweek … More The Big Freeze
It’s been nine months sincte my MND diagnosis and the changes to my life and those closest to me have been devastating to the point where it is difficult to keep abreast of the speed of the physical and emotional change. As if it wasn’t enough to attack the victim, it threatens relationships of loved … More 9 Months
I have always loved having good robust conversation particularly when I felt comfortable with family, friends and colleagues or when the topic was of interest, but now with a greater perspective I confess to being a poor listener and perhaps way too opinionated, I often would dive into a discussion too quickly which I guess … More Silence
Back in 1965 Bob Dylan caused a storm in the music world when spontaneously he decided to play a set at the Newport Folk Festival with a fully amplified band. Many in the crowd boo’ed when good ole Bob came out on the stage with an electric Fender slung over his shoulder, the times where … More Going electric, just like Bob.
What a couple of days. It started with a text message from Neale Daniher on Friday night alerting me to some big announcements relating research grants and the Cure for MND Foundation. Neale and Dr Ian Davis head up the foundation which raises millions of dollars to enable the fight to find a cure for … More Hope and Reality
Over the last 12 months I’ve spent a massive amount of time in doctors and specialist waiting rooms and i guess anyone with a serious disease would confirm, but I want to recognise an amazing group who assist me to maintain hope every single day. The nurses at the oncology unit where i receive my … More Amazing
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