Following the journey of Australian rower John Linke (2010-11 World Rowing Championships) who was denied a chance of Olympic selection in 2012 due to recurrence of a debilitating leg condition called popliteal artery entrapment. This blog is an elite athlete's insight into surgery, rehabilitation, struggles and successes associated with trying to return to the national team leading up to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Monday, 10 March 2014
Unsinkable: Episode Eight (New Year's Resolution)
An interesting period of my rehab, the coaches became frustrated with me, and indicated that I would be under review for my scholarship with the Victorian Institute of Sport at the end of January to review my progress and consider if I was deemed worthy of continued support. A tough reality for me, but something I used to help motivate me in training on a daily basis to show those around me I could fight back.
My first long distance time trial in the single scull, did not end well...
Summer break in Lorne on my bike loving the Great Ocean Road.
And January training camp in Falls Creek Victoria.
All signs in my legs point to a great recovery while doing some long climbs on the bike.
Enjoy!
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