“I Couldn’t Breathe” – 60-Year-Old British Singer Jane McDonald on Ending 14,000-Ft Freefall Skydiving Session Early

Jane McDonald, the beloved British TV presenter, embarked on a thrilling adventure Down Under. This thrilling adventure was for her travel show, “Cruising with Jane McDonald: Down Under.” However, her recent escapade took an unexpected turn when she attempted indoor skydiving. This incident left her shaken and struggling to breathe.

She had plans to go surfing that day, but the weather had other ideas. She had to change plans last moment and decided to go skydiving. However, the unpreparedness showed, as she had to abandon the first run early, as she “couldn’t breathe”

A Brave Attempt Turns Challenging

Jane’s journey on the Gold Coast started with plans to surf the picturesque Australian waves. Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans. Rainy weather, unfortunately, forced a change of course. Undeterred, Jane sought an alternative adventure and found herself at an indoor skydiving center.

As she observed people defying gravity in a massive clear cylinder, Jane couldn’t help but express her apprehension, stating, “That’s pretty scary stuff. I’m at an age now where, you know, the bladder’s not very good! So anything can happen in there, really!”

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Despite her reservations, Jane decided to face her fears and donned a vibrant blue jumpsuit, ready to take on the challenge. With the help of her “hunky” instructor, she ventured into the zero-gravity simulator. However, her stay in the cylinder was brief, and soon she was outside. She had to take a break from the intense experience.

Jane candidly revealed the reason behind her struggles, saying, “It’s the breathing I can’t do. I’m absolutely shaking. I couldn’t breathe.”

A Helmet to Save the Day

Jane’s determination prevailed as she prepared for a second go at indoor skydiving. This time, this time equipped with a special full-face helmet designed to aid her breathing. Her excitement was palpable as she soared to new heights, her perspective shifting from one of fear to exhilaration.

As she spun around in the cylinder, Jane couldn’t help but share her enthusiasm, exclaiming, “That was amazing… I felt like Peter Pan.” Her experience served as an inspiring message for viewers contemplating similar adventures: “As soon as I asked for [the helmet] with the visor on, I was absolutely fine. So if you’re going to have a problem, stop and say I’m uncomfortable with something. Now, I could go back in there and do it all day. It was absolutely brilliant.”

In a surprising turn of events, Jane’s indoor skydiving ordeal transformed from a nerve-wracking challenge into an exhilarating triumph. Her candidness about her initial struggles along with the ultimate victory she achieved with the help of the special helmet proves the power of determination and adaptability in the face of challenges.

So, the next time you find yourself hesitating before taking on an adventurous challenge, remember Jane’s words: “Stop and say I’m uncomfortable with something.” You might just discover that, like Jane, you can conquer your fears and relish the thrill of the unexpected.

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