{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5e985a95cede8f126f6236e3/5ecda4d2af0f1601d9c2dfcd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Chris Lloyd Interview | Holmlands Adventure Podcast | S1 E5","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5e985a95cede8f126f6236e3/1590535311062-703cb025042093cf9038443735076509.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>We caught up with Holmlands client and Winter Paralympic hero Chris Lloyd for episode five of the Holmlands Adventure Podcast.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris's story starts in September 2011 when he was involved in a rally car accident; breaking his back, damaging his neck and crushing his spinal cord, leaving him paralysed from the neck down.</p><p><br></p><p>He was told he would never be able to ski or race race a rally car again - two of his biggest passions.</p><p>​</p><p>Following the accident, Chris understood the challenge he faced, but he was determined that his body had the capability to heal itself - setting himself the target of competing at the Paralympic Games.&nbsp;</p><p>​</p><p>Chris shares the story of how he reinvented himself through meditation, self hypnosis and positive visualisation, as he became relentless in pushing his body to recover.</p><p>​</p><p>Six years after being told he would never ski again, he received&nbsp;a call in January 2018 to advise he had been selected to compete for Great Britain at the Winter Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.</p><p><br></p><p>Two months later raced on the world's biggest stage in the Men's Downhill and Super G events, finishing 20th and 25th respectively - fulfilling a once impossible dream.</p><p><br></p><p>Chris discusses his long and difficult journey with Holmlands Founder and Director Cameron Hall in an open interview about his physical and mental battles.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Holmlands "}