We caught up with Becky earlier this week right before she headed off to the Down’s Syndrome World Swimming Championships in Portugal. Max Pemberton our YuGo Director of Sport asked Becky a few questions…
Max: Tell us a bit about yourself! What does a day in the life of YOU look like? What would you like people to know about you?
Becky: My name is Becky and I am 23 years old. I have recently moved into supported living. I am sporty. I am a competitive swimmer and am part of the GB Down’s Syndrome Swimming squad. I do swimming training three times a week and personal training to support this. During my week I also attend lots of clubs and activities, many with YuGo and Allsorts.
Max: Tell us about how you got involved with YuGo? Did you have a goal you wanted to achieve? Did someone recommend YuGo to you?
Becky: I have attended a personal training session through Allsorts for about 3 years. This was to help improve my cardiovascular fitness and support my swimming training especially as I want to be part of the GB swimming squad. I was asked to be in the promotional video for YuGo and when I heard about the new clubs being introduced in the day time I was keen to take part as this helps give structure to my day, gives me a chance to socialise and also keep working on my fitness.
Max: Tell us about your time coming to YuGo? Has it helped you achieve a goal? Have you made new friends? What is your favourite thing to do with YuGo?
Becky: Being involved in YuGo has helped me in many ways. It has helped me with my fitness for my swimming competitions. At the YuGo clubs I have made new friends. My favourite thing is boxing and playing different games.
Max: You have a really big event coming up. Can you tell us more about it? What is happening? When is it happening? How are you feeling about it?
Becky: I am going to the World Down’s Syndrome Championships in Portugal on Friday. The competition starts on Monday 17th October for 5 days. I am competing in 5 events. I am feeling excited but I am a little bit nervous too!
Max: What has YuGo done to help you with your preparation? Have you completed extra training? Have you accessed more clubs?
Becky: YuGo has helped me with my land training for my swimming. As well as my normal PT session on a Friday, I have attended an extra PT session with Dan over the last few weeks to help me get ready. Attending the other clubs has also helped my fitness.
Max: Are you ready for Worlds?!
Becky: Yes!
Max: Is there anything else you would like to tell us?
Becky: I am going to swim the best I can. The YuGo clubs have helped me to get fitter, stronger and focus my mind. I really enjoy the clubs, they have given me things to do in the daytime. I like the coaches and the members.