Being called an Olympian is in no way offensive... it is just not accurate, as I have never been to an Olympic Games. I wrote this article to try to help people understand why being called a Paralympian is so important. Using the correct term goes far beyond sport, it acknowledges the history of the … Continue reading Don’t Call Me An Olympian
Category: Training
Dreaming of Tokyo
For the first time in its' sixty year history, the Paralympic Games have been postponed due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Tokyo Games are rescheduled for August 24th to September 5th, 2021. This blog is a personal reflection on the events leading up to the decision to postpone the Paralympics. It was a difficult time … Continue reading Dreaming of Tokyo
How to love the gym with G-Loves
Struggling for motivation in the gym? Well keep reading because my blog today focuses on local company G-Loves Australia, distributors of gorgeous gym gloves, wrist wraps, weight belts, and studio gloves. There is much debate about wearing gloves in the gym… do they help or hinder? At the end of the day it comes down … Continue reading How to love the gym with G-Loves
The Paddle Shop
Only one week to go until racing starts at the 2017 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships in Racice, Czech Republic. I am very proud to be representing my country at my 4th World Championships and will compete in the women's Paracanoe individual KL2 (kayak) and VL2 (outrigger canoe) races. Time will tell if all my … Continue reading The Paddle Shop
Susan Seipel 