The Winter Athlete

A blog about the journey of a Winter Athlete (me!). Join me on my journey through the highs, lows, competitions and training an International winter athlete faces.

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nikki_mcsweeney

Jan 30, 20242 min read

The Cost of Success

Reading the title, you may be swayed into thinking this is an in-depth post about the psychological and physical drains, battles and...

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On top of the world, St. Moritz - Celerina

nikki_mcsweeney

Jan 20, 20242 min read

On top of the world, St. Moritz - Celerina

St. Moritz, Switzerland, if you have ever been it is one of the most beautiful locations in the world to slide in. If you haven’t been...

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nikki_mcsweeney

Dec 9, 20233 min read

Race Day Fiesta

It's a busy schedule here for the first Europa Cup race location in Lillehammer (Norway). In total there are 3 races over 4 days for the...

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nikki_mcsweeney

Nov 28, 20234 min read

The little and large of it

I sit here nibbling at my 12-calorie rice cracker, trying to make it last as long as possible and ask you, have you ever had to drop...

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nikki_mcsweeney

Nov 23, 20232 min read

The season has begun!

Yesterday we set sail, literally! Drove onto the first of two ferries on our way up to the beautiful country of Norway. This is a track...

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nikki_mcsweeney

Oct 31, 20233 min read

Chicken or Egg? Performance or Funding?

I sit here on the train after a short trip away training wondering there’s got to be an easier way. Perhaps I’m just not that lucky....

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