My top 3 inspiring songs of 2012

As with any year, 2012 has had its ups and downs. To get me through the harder times, I've relied on a few key songs to help me stay positive and inspired.

Here are my top 3 songs: 

Who's laughing now? - Jessie J

My favourite lyric from this is 'I'm still rising' as it suggests you can never be defeated. 

Public Enemy - Harder Than You Think

This song gives me goosebumps and will always take me back to the Paralympics, reminding me how inspirational those athletes were in that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. 

The Script - Hall of Fame

I find this song extremely empowering - it similarly states that only you can control your own destiny and to actively pursue your dreams. 

Wishing you all a Happy New Year - I hope you achieve all the happiness and success you deserve.

Inspirations from London 2012

As 2012 comes to an end, I'd like to reflect on the amazing amount of sport it's housed and witnessed in the UK. It's been named 'the greatest year in the history of British sport', with a focus on the Olympics in London this summer. This success was recently celebrated at the BBC's Sports Personality Of The Year Awards (SPOTY). It was Bradley Wiggins who won this title, being the first Briton to win the Tour de France and then claim Olympic gold.

It is awards and triumphs such as these that have inspired many in the UK to try out new sports or revisit ones they left behind years ago. Including myself. Following on from my last post, I'm itching to tell you about my rowing taster day with City of Cambridge Rowing Club in November. But before I do, I'd like to share a few memories and highlights from my time at the Paralympics in September:

We're here!

Paralympic athletics

Aled Davies wins gold medal in the discus

Me and Chris

Goalball - Japan v Australia

Experiencing goalball for the first time

Wheelchair basketball - Poland v Germany

Supporting my homeland team - Poland

Lovely end to the day