Chris Hoy is one of the finest to ever represent our country
Blown away by the resilience and determination of Sir Chris Hoy this morning,
I’m in awe that Chris Hoy is meeting his cancer with the same positivity and resilience that has defined his life and career. The whole country will be cheering him on as we have done so many times before and sending him and his family so much love.”
You, my friend are a superstar in every sense of the word. Love and strength from all of us.”
You’re incredible Chris, sending much love and strength,
You may see in the news this weekend some articles about my health, so I just wanted to reassure you all that I’m feeling fit, strong and positive, and overwhelmed by all the love and support shown to my family and me. Onwards!”
I send every good wish to Sir Chris Hoy and his family,
I never want to lie to them. But there are certain things you don't need to tell them straight away,
And just like that, I learn how I will die,
It's the closest I've come to, like, you know, why me? Just, what? What's going on here? It didn't seem real. It was such a huge blow, when you're already reeling. You think nothing could possibly get worse. You literally feel like you're at rock bottom, and you find out, oh no, you've got further to fall. It was brutal."
But you remind yourself, aren't I lucky that there is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible,
Hand on heart, I'm pretty positive most of the time and I have genuine happiness,
We were all born and we all die, and this is just part of the process,
I have been going through chemo for the past 18 weeks and I have got the final round coming up, which I'm very excited about to get that behind me
They think it might be multiple sclerosis.
As unnatural as it feels, this is nature.”
Because once it’s said, you can’t go back. You can’t unsay it.”
I have a bit of news. Last year I was diagnosed with cancer, which came as a huge shock, having had no symptoms up to that point.”
And I’ve got a very high pain threshold,
I’m not trying to pretend that every day is amazing. But I have genuine moments of joy... I’m back to my old self,