Sprinting and slaloming to the Olympics

For the Olympic disciplines of Canoe slalom and Canoe sprint, Australia hosted a total of four big competition events in the lead up to the London Olympics: National… Read more “Sprinting and slaloming to the Olympics”

March 21, 2012May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

Sports moments of beauty

Faultless speed is what counts in this world. Whitewater, gates, upstream, downstream, start, finish, boat, paddle, better and faster. I hear the sound of the speaker, excitement is building.… Read more “Sports moments of beauty”

February 15, 2012May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

Thinking forward, tales of traveling in time

Forward thinking. Reasoning forward. Is it what sets today’s visionaries and great performers apart? Is reasoning or thinking backward, including past trends, decisions, experiences and knowledge, part… Read more “Thinking forward, tales of traveling in time”

January 28, 2012May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

Australian Canoe Sprint road to London continues

The 2012 NSW State Championships Canoe Sprint turned into Olympic trials as Australia’s elite prepare for the London Olympics. It was a great weekend with fast racing. Athletes… Read more “Australian Canoe Sprint road to London continues”

January 18, 2012May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

What are you thinking? The influence of language we use

“How are you feeling?” asks the doctor. “Who cares what I feel? Ask me what I’m thinking. Then you might learn something.” This is what Meryl Streep… Read more “What are you thinking? The influence of language we use”

January 9, 2012May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

Happy dog surfing

This video from Paul Jackson will surely bring smiles and happiness. Watch this dog Stand Up Paddle surfing and … enjoy! » No acrobatic dogs and whitewater but… Read more “Happy dog surfing”

December 19, 2011May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

Sense of flying

Ever wondered what it is like to fly? Have you ever jumped off a cliff, going 250km/h? Dream or reality? Join Espen Fadnes BASE jumping in beautiful Norway… Read more “Sense of flying”

December 12, 2011May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

100-year-old man oldest marathon finisher ever

Another senior achieving a great feat. This man has set a record when finishing a complete marathon at 100 years of age. Incredible! Wait there is more.… Read more “100-year-old man oldest marathon finisher ever”

October 22, 2011May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

Melbourne marathon pace train

If you are keen on finishing your run at a certain planned time, then you can now get on board the pace train. How wonderful!

Received an email from the Melbourne marathon organizers and thought I would share this with you.

September 29, 2011May 26, 2014 by Mirjam

2011 Canoe Slalom World Championships – Bratislava

An exciting week full of action at the 2011 ICF Canoe Slalom World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia from 6 until 11 September 2011.

Fan enthusiasm was off the Richter-scale as Slovakia, long known as a Canoe Slalom powerhouse, hosted these Championships which also served as a qualifier for the London 2012 Olympic Games. More than 400 athletes from 50 countries at the Water Sports Centre Cunovo, one of the finest slalom course and venue in the world. (Event website)

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