Nordic Walking Saved My Life with Simon Clark

Warning - This episode contains graphic descriptions of injuries sustained in a serious car crash.Of all the interviews I have conducted with incredible guests for Walking On Air, this is by far the most inspirational and emotional.  It was such a privilege to speak to Simon Clark, who recently qualified as a British Nordic Walking Instructor.  In 2019, Simon was involved in a horrific car accident and sustained multiple injuries to his body and his brain.  Thanks to the Great Western Air Ambulance Team, who performed extensive and complex life saving surgery at the scene , Simon is here to talk to us today.  He was fortunate to meet two former guests on Walking On Air: Melissa Domaille was one of the physios in his rehab team, and she introduced him to Nordic Walking, before referring him on to Steve Ellis, who has helped Simon get back into the mountains.   Simon describes Nordic Walking as ‘a gamechanger’ in his recovery progress and he has kindly agreed to speak about his experiences today, in the hope that it will inspire others, firstly, to push themselves to defy the odds and secondly, to consider donating to the Great Western Air Ambulance Team.  To Donate, please visit the Great Western Air Ambulance Charity.To listen to episodes referenced in this interview:Osteoporosis and Nordic Walking with Melissa DomailleAltitude, Adventure & Nordic Walking Expeditions with Steve EllisBehind the Scenes of Walking On Air with Mary Tweed & Steve EllisFind An Instructor Near Youhttps://britishnordicwalking.org.uk/apps/store-locatorIf you have enjoyed this podcast, I would be very grateful if you could show your support by Final thank you to sponsorsSupport the showIf you have enjoyed this podcast, I would be very grateful if you could show your support by buying me a coffee! This enables me to continue producing these podcasts, as it will go towards covering the server and podcast platform licenses. Many thanks, Mary x I'm Mary Tweed, a British Nordic Walking instructor with Nordic Walking East Anglia.Sponsors I would like to thank the sponsors of this episode, who are: British Nordic Walking Britishnordicwalking.org.uk Discount code: walking23 Nordicwalk.store Nordicwalk.store Paula: 01446 789 154 Walking Women Holidays walkingwomen.com Discount code: WOA23Ginny: 01784 664 [email protected] Social MediaPlease contact the show with suggestions, ideas for future topics, or to be interviewed. You can reach me on the following: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Walking On Air Instagram: walking_on_air_podcast ...