So it's been a while since our last post, apparently third year is actually a lot of hard work - who knew?! But we're back with a super exciting post. We were lucky enough to be invited by Jack Wills to meet a member of their JW Brit Pack. This is a campaign which follows Britain's up and coming inspirational new talents. Enter local boy & Paralympian Josef Craig MBE, gold medalist and world record breaker - genuinely one of the nicest guys we have ever had the pleasure to meet (and he's only just turned 17)!
The floor was open for questions and we were also given the chance to have a one on one chat with Josef after the event (we both fell a little bit in love). Here's what he had to say:
A&G: What is your favourite thing about being British?
JC: Just being British! I'm very Patriotic and proud to be British. Meeting the Queen was such an honour, she was really nice. I even put on my posh voice for her! (he said in his thick South Shields accent).
A&G: What did it feel like winning gold?
JC: Getting gold was my greatest achievement and being awarded an MBE was my greatest honour.
A&G: Do you see yourself as a role model?
JC: It's up to you, you could go away today thinking I'm a tool but I hope I have inspired some people.
A&G: Have you ever used your gold medal to pick up the ladies?
JC: No I honestly haven't! (we would but he's too much of a nice guy for that)
A&G: Do you ever allow yourself a cheat day?
JC: I'm partial to a jaffa cake (cue the great debate; is the jaffa cake a cake or a biscuit!?)
A&G: Who do you think is the best dressed male on the scene at the minute?
JC: Leonardo Dicaprio always looks good, very sharp.
A&G: Describe your style in three words…
JC: Ultra smart, clean.
A&G: Finally, what advice can you give to an aspiring athlete?
JC: You just have to go for it, you make your own destiny.
The man himself looking rather dapper whilst being interviewed
A cheeky look behind the scenes - keep an eye out on the Jack Wills website to see the interview!
It was such a pleasure to meet someone who has achieved so much but remains humble (and impeccably dressed). Keep an eye out for him representing Britain at the 2016 Paralympics.
Who says nice guys don't come out on top?
Alice & Grace xo
