What’s the fastest you’ve ever gone on a bike? 40 kph? 50? 80 downhill? How did it feel? A little scary, knuckles turning white, handlebars jumping in your sweaty palms? Well, then imagine blasting along at more than 280 kph.
Professional cross triathlete Pavlina Vargova (20) from the Czech Republic is heading to Hawaii to take part in the World Championships in the XTERRA (Triathlon) race, which includes swimming, mountain biking, and trail running. The former swimmer turned into a triathlete after finding swimming too…
Those who suffer from chronic illness know how daunting, frustrating, and often lonely it can be. Although there are more resources available now than there have ever been before, the challenges posed by chronic conditions are still not well understood by those without first-hand experience.
Some people have to find their own “chosen family” to share interests and passions with, as their original family members enjoy other activities. But this family was lucky right from the beginning. Seven of its members, all of the same blood, shared the same love…