Updates, Training and Schedule
I wanted to first and foremost thank you all for the encouragement and support you have all shown me over the past 8 months. Without the support of all of you, my prosthetics office, Prosthetic Orthotic Solutions International, Challenged Athletes Foundation, Jelly Bean, The Columbiettes, Italian American Police Society, friends, and so many others, I would not have been able to continue this quest to better myself mentally and physically and prepare for US Paracanoe Team Trials. Training has been progress well with some major breakthroughs over the past few months. For three years I have been told that I just had to deal with pain and restriction of motion, which has hindered the potential of what I could do. I've lost 20lbs even on the steroids and will continue to work hard towards my goals.New racing paddle and better vest for movement, less restriction allowing me to get it done.
I would not have been able to purchase this equipment, complete training or have this opportunity to go for it. US Team Trials less than 90 days away.
I wanted to first and foremost thank you all for the encouragement and support you have all shown me over the past 8 months. Without the support of all of you I would not have been able to continue this quest to better myself mentally and physically and prepare for US Paracanoe Team Trials. Training has been progress well with some major breakthroughs over the past few months. For three years I have been told that I just had to deal with pain and restriction of motion, which has hindered the potential of what I could do. I've lost 20lbs even on the steroids and will continue to work hard towards my goals.
Now most of that is gone, I have range and continue to work at strength and endurance in that area, which is one of my major goals. It will make all the difference in the long and short term for my life and help me to complete my objectives as an Para kayaker. As an para athlete living with Lupus I have made leaps and bounds thanks to the fitness coaching and trainers your donations have helped to provide. I head to Florida in three weeks to begin training down in Melbourne Florida.
Upcomng compeitions I will be competiting in: (#4&5 contingent on making US Team)
1. March 26, 2016 Lula Bridge Race Gainesville, Georgia
2. April 29 - 30, 2016 2016 USA Canoe/Kayak Sprint National Team Trials Gainesville, Georgia
3. May 17 - 19, 2016 2016 ICF Paracanoe World Championships Duisburg, Germany
4. Aug. 03 - 06, 2016 2016 USACK Sprint National Championships Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
5. Sept. 14 - 15, 2016 2016 Paralympic Games Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
6.Sept. 30 - Oct. 02, 2016 Oklahoma Regatta Festival Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
You can follow me on my athlete page at www.brandonholiday.com
This weeks celebrates Dyson and I being a team for three years. Time goes by so fast and I cannot say describe how much he has changed my life. Below is a video from three years ago.
