BBC star Louise Minchin sends out plea for help as she shares 'recovery' fears

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Louise Minchin, 53, is an dedicated athlete and regularly takes part in walks and runs, documenting her successes to her many fans.The former BBC Breakfast presenter hosted an episode of Her Spirit, where she was left in "tears" when speaking to Hannah Ingram-Moore.Hannah spoke to Louise in the podcast about the benefits of walking and February's challenge, Feet First February.Her father, Sir Captain Tom Moore had a love of walking and Hannah told Louise about the walks the family had planned.She said to Louise: "You have inspired me and my family to connect with that incredible community that's out there."Louise, startled by Hannah's comment said: "Oh god you have made me all teary."I wasn't expecting tears this early on."Hannah is the co-founder of the Maytrix Group and the Captain Tom foundation, which along with her father and her family, was established to ensure the message of hope and kindness he ignited becomes a lasting legacy.The Her Spirit podcast is part of a community for women to come together to find a fitter, healthier and happier self.Louise has just finished taking part in a month-long bike journey through Argentina, with athlete Mimi Anderson.On Louise's return on Thursday, former Olympian Chris Hoy tweeted: "Don't forget this evening's #DoddieAid on @GoSwift starts at 6.15pm sharp!"@Louiseminchin is back from Argentina to be our super sweeper, it's 25km and it'll be short and sharp."In view of her 242,100 followers Louise responded: "This is going to be quite a recovery ride!"I have no idea how I am going to feel."If anyone would like to help me at the back I would be delighted!!"Many took to the comments to share their support for the ex BBC Breakfast presenter.JosephW4700433 said: "Best of luck

Louise Minchin, 53, is currently taking part in a month-long bike journey through Argentina, with athlete Mimi Anderson.The former BBC Breakfast presenter has taken to Twitter to share fears over her "road to recovery" and has asked her "help" from others.Former Olympian Chris Hoy tweeted: "Don't forget this evening's #DoddieAid on @GoSwift starts at 6.15pm sharp!"@Louiseminchin is back from Argentina to be our super sweeper, it's 25km and it'll be short and sharp."In view of her 242,100 followers Louise responded: "This is going to be quite a recovery ride!"I have no idea how I am going to feel."If anyone would like to help me at the back I would be delighted!!"Many took to the comments to share their support for the ex BBC Breakfast presenter.JosephW4700433 said: "Best of luck Louise, whatever you do is amazing!"SamWalker5000 added: "Hey Louise, you can smash it! Good luck!"AndyThorn27 commented: "Thanks for keeping the tail gunners going - and I'm sure that sprint will be sore later!"As stated, Louise is part of the way through a month-long bike journey through Argentina, with the ex-BBC presenter uploading regular updates for her fans.The star joked that she had named her bike "Juanita" and that they had been having a great time together.Louise also explained that she hit "a little blip" on the way at around the 170km mark.She said: "Wow, it’s over."What a journey from the Andes, from the border with Chile, all the way across Argentina, minus a little blip, a Covid blip in the middle of 170km."I think I’ve cycled 1,180km on this bike."Juanita and I — look at her absolutely covered in mud.

BBC Breakfast's Dan Walker warned his co-star Saly Nugent "don't do those golf eyes at me" on Wednesday's programme.The 44-year-old TV presenter made the remark as the pair discussed some of Wednesday's headlines but the Strictly Come Dancing star instantly became worried after he'd pulled out a story about golf.It seems that the newsreader had faced some stick in the past from his former partner on the red sofa, Louise Minchin, - and didn't want the same to happen again.Sally didn't seem to be impressed with Dan's choice but before she had a chance to say anything, the 50 year old was shut down."Talking golf, now don't do those golf eyes at me like Louise Minchin used to do.""Go on," laughed Sally.Continuing, Dan explained: "This is an interesting one, you know how Saudi Arabia have been accused of what has been called sport watching.They've put a lot of money into sports like boxing and like golf, to try and improve their reputation around the world.He added: "Well the latest effort is golf and there's a lot of talk last year about them trying to get involved in some of the tours around the world and start like a world tour."Well that was denied them but now what they are doing is they've bought the Asian tour and there's an Asian tour event actually taking place in the UK this year and they're offering people like Ian Poulter up to £22 million to be involved with gold in Saudi Arabia."Former sports host Sally asked: "Nice, and would that then mean that he would be out of things like the Ryder Cup?"Dan went on: "Well the Ryder Cup is owned by the European tour and the PGA tour so they are really uncomfortable with the Saudis coming in and sort of putting so much money into golf."So he's been told, it says here that

BBC Breakfast presenter and journalist Louise Minchin has shared a picture of herself to mark the amazing journey she has just completed, biking through Chile, Argentina and into the Andes.In the first post, she posed in her biking gear, wearing a blue and pink jacket, cycling shorts, a black helmet and riding shoes in front of a sprawling hillside on a dirt track.The second snap showed Minchin taking a selfie mid ride, wearing sunglasses and a dainty gold chain necklace with an ‘L’ charm whilst riding along a black tarmac road.Her next selfies featured a pink, blue and orange track top as she proudly smiled at the camera - well deserved after her impressive feat.Louise wrote a heartfelt message in the caption: “It’s hard to sum up the 1,200 kilometre journey on my bike from the border between Chile and Argentina at 3,800 metres high in the Andes to Buenos Aires but these photos capture many of my emotions, excitement, elation, exhaustion and most importantly friendship.”She went on to thank her friends for letting her join their ‘epic’ journey which she called a ‘test of endurance and courage that I will never forget’.She also thanked the organisers, photographers, paramedics and fellow cyclists before turning to her fans: “Thank you, too, for your messages of support, they have encouraged me on my way.""I will write all about it in my new book and in the meantime will be taking my foot off the pedal while I recover!”Louise’s 127 thousand Instagram followers were in awe of her massive accomplishment and flocked to the comments to shower the BBC Breakfast journalist with their praises.One wrote: “Great adventure, you’re amazing.

“She’s kept me safe, we’re all safe and it’s been a fabulous journey. Incredible views.

BBC Breakfast star Louise Minchin is no stranger to bike rides and fitness challenges, but her latest adventure has been especially tough, as she's joined athlete Mimi Anderson, someone who has won Guinness World Records for her endurance.

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