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David Smith MBE: Return to the Alps and chance meeting bring positivity back to life

It seems like a different David writing to you this week. It took me writing last week’s column to see how low I had fallen. I was definitely...

13.04.2024 2

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David Smith MBE: The importance of becoming a student of your body is key

I recall a conversation at the British Rowing Team’s headquarters in Caversham where one of the coaches was talking about the importance of becoming...

06.04.2024 4

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David Smith: While I empathise with March’s decision I hope others can find strength

It has been a turbulent week in the world of spinal-cord injuries after Caroline March’s letter of her assisted suicide went online. Several...

30.03.2024 2

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David Smith: While I cannot control my environment, I can control how I respond

With anything in life, first we must believe.  As an athlete I had that inner belief in abundance. This was probably to do with the environments...

08.03.2024 3

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With same mindset as those heading to Paris I travel to Jamaica again in hope

I’m slowly recovering from what feels like weeks of oncology appointments and I feel like I finally have some breathing space. Most of my friends...

24.02.2024 6

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David Smith: Visit to Westminster leaves me with hope for cancer patients’ futures

I’ve left Scotland now to return to London for my next round of MRI scans and to plan my next steps on this journey of life as an athlete and tumour...

10.02.2024 9

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Realisation of a dream as Alpine air provides a fresh perspective - David Smith MBE

I slowly tilt my head backwards and open my eyes to see the blue sky. It’s a far cry from opening my eyes in bed 12 bay 4 of the national...

20.01.2024 8

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David Smith MBE: Getting through pain during winter can set foundations for reward

I was hoping the last week of the year would resemble how I brought an end to 2022. Strong, healthy and ready for a year of sport. If you have...

30.12.2023 5

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David Smith MBE: Learning a painful lesson on needing to be kind to my body

Training and competing in any sport is never straightforward. There are plenty of weeks when athletes feel like they take one step forward and three...

23.12.2023 6

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David Smith MBE: Work in gym becomes motivation as surgery recedes from memory

As the weeks go past, surgery is becoming a memory. The headaches still hit me hard, mind you – as does the fatigue. Sometimes I find myself...

16.12.2023 6

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David Smith MBE: Spinal surgery awaits again but Professor Choi has me at ease

This week has been one of the most surreal weeks of my life.  As Monday started, I found myself in hospital in Queens Square.  There's something...

18.11.2023 9

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Hong Kong opportunity a timely reminder to keep living in the present

After what felt like losing a week to the flu I was determined to get my body moving again. I’m determined to make the most of these last few...

04.11.2023 3

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Dream of life-changing C-Brace equipment comes at a steep cost - David Smith MBE

“C-BRACE is changing lives one step at a time”. “Live the life you deserve with the C-Brace”. I read these words and they stopped me in...

14.10.2023 4

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