Skeleton: Going 90 Mph Down Icy Tracks—Headfirst
If you’ve never seen skeleton races, this is what they look like: a skeleton racer speeding at speeds as high as 130 kmph, their faces only a few inches from an icy track as they lie as flat as possible. They use their toes and the rest of the body to maneuver themselves and […]
Give Skeleton a Try — 3 Tips for Beginners
Skeleton sledding isn’t just one of the oldest winter sports; it’s also one of the most dangerous ones! You need to really give your all to the sport if you wish to excel in it. Having dedicated the last couple of years of my life to skeleton sledding, I encourage ambitious and enthusiastic […]
Think, Perform, & Sleep Better — 3 Effective Breathing Exercises
Think, Perform, & Sleep Better — 3 Effective Breathing Exercises Many people underestimate the importance of breathing exercises. The truth is, a proper breathing technique can help you in various aspects of your life and allow you to think, perform, and sleep better.
Hurdles Every Athlete Faces, But Never Talks About
They say, “Work hard in silence, let your success be the noise.” As an athlete, I find myself constantly charging down the track to the finish line of success; running until my legs get sore and leaping over hurdles that are dotted along the path to triumph. On the journey, sometimes my […]
Why I Chose to Become an Olympian and Skeleton Racer
As a kid with hopes and dreams bursting at the seams, I never could have imagined I would end up achieving them. I grew up in Ghana, spending most of my time with my grandma Minka who often told me, “Akwasi, what you need for success is already in you. It’s a matter […]
How I Battle My Doubts and Demons
I read somewhere that we’re our own worst critics, and I couldn’t agree more. You wouldn’t believe how many times I’ve been hard on myself even if I made a minor mistake. To the world, it may not be a big deal. But our brain has a funny way of magnifying even the smallest […]
The Secret to Success: How I Set My Goals
I firmly believe that a dream without goals is just a fantasy. Having goals is important if you want to succeed in life. They discipline you and give you something to look forward to. They challenge and motivate you to improve yourself. My current goal is to participate in the Beijing Olympics 2022 […]
How I Beat Monday Blues
It goes without saying that for most people, Mondays are the bane of their existence. And this rings true for athletes as well! And while some athletes train seven days a week, I train at least six days a week and take Sundays off. When Monday rolls around, getting up early in the morning is […]
How I Stay Motivated While Training Alone
When most people think of athletes, they imagine a team working toward making their dream of winning a major league championship come true. You think of basketball. You think of soccer and hockey, or any other sport that requires teamwork. But then there’s me—a skeleton racer. I’m an athlete who doesn’t work in a […]
Staying Strong When Things Go Wrong
Whether you’ve recently lost a loved one or there are things going wrong in your life otherwise, it’s not easy to keep your chin up when all you want to do is throw in the towel. It’s not easy seeing the “bright side” when nothing goes according to plan. It’s not easy smiling […]