IBSF | International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation

#transformationthursday . During lockdown in the USA I was doing well in my workouts. I was 184.70 lbs on July 17, 2020. Pretty good for me. I was committed in getting to my goal of 179 lbs. I felt great until my knee and achilles started to give me trouble. The rehab has been a challenge both physically and mentally. Just couldn’t keep the weight off without combining a normal workout with good nutrition. During training in Russia a week ago I was around 187 lbs. I came back home November 9, 2020 and challenged myself to not let limitations hold me back. I changed my diet and since rehab is going in the right direction, I was allowed to do some cardio on the bike, elliptical and weighted isometric exercises. In the last 9 days I lost 6 pounds and I’m currently at 181.60 lbs. Disciplined and committed to keep finding solutions and not limit myself. Thank you @foreverglobalhq for good supplements and nutrition and @seasonschiropractic for excellent support in my rehab. #motivation #weightloss #fitness #dowork #athlete #foreverliving

Can't believe I'm actually getting to post this in 2020 but... WORLDCUP #1 IS ON TOMORROW!! Beyond excited to be able to race in this insane/challenging year - Huuuge thank you to the organization for keeping us as safe as possible while also giving us a chance to do what we love most: RACE!🔥 Watch live on Youtube IBSF Bob and Skeleton TV @ 9:00 🇧🇪 time! Link will follow in my bio. 📸 by the worlds best photographer @rekords #lilbelgian #livinglifeheadfirst #sportvlaanderen #sportersbelevenmeer #teambelgium #lotto #energy@home #jako #atradius #steelforce #groupf #ibsfsliding #roadtobeijing

As I try to write this post full of nostalgic things about what it means to be racing again for the first time since March 2019, Nico is grabbing my hands and the phone so this will be short. #momlife Extremely grateful to be back racing with a whole new team behind the team! Thanks to everyone who’s helped us get here! Don’t Call it a comeback- I’ve been here for years! 👊🏾 💥 let’s have some fun racing tomorrow and Friday! @usabs @teamusa @ibsfsliding @recorefitness @gigisplayhouse @gigisatlanta @momtrish @airbnb #athletemom

Einige von euch interessiert vielleicht, wie wir uns auf Wettkämpfe vorbereiten. Die Vorbereitungen erfordern viel allgemeines Ganzkörpertraining. Wir müssen unseren Körper auf die großen Belastungen der Saison vorbereiten. Daher wird ab April an 6 von 7 Tagen in der Woche trainiert. Das Training wechselt innerhalb der Woche zwischen Kraft, Sprint, Sprung und Anschubtraining. Das Training wird in der Vorbereitung immer spezifischer und intensiver. Für weitere Details, schreibt mir einfach eure Fragen hier als Kommentare drunter!😊 ____________________________ #bsdsports #bsdteam #bobsleigh #bobfahren #bsd #bobsport #teamdeutschland #bobteam #behindthescenes #officialbsd #bob #teamsachsen #teamgermany #bobteamfriedrich #wintersport #rekordmeister #bobwm #networking #dresden #sportslover #bobsled #martingrothkopp #deranschieber #sporthilfe

Missing this guy a little extra today. While I love being back in Hawaii and we've definitely made it our home, we don't go a day without wishing we got to experience it with @canyon_the_cat but he'd be overly hot and not pleased with us if we made him live here... See you before we know it baby boy! . . #alaskanmalamute #malamute #winterdog #hawaiilife #love #family #theweeds #scoredthebestweed #myboys #airforce #airforcefamily #usaf #myboys

What else are days off for? . . . #sleighallday #sleightheday #rest #reset #recharge #relax #sabbath #westcoastbestcoast #exploreBC #hikeBC #myBC #rockbeach #oceanview #seatosky

Jou jou... je to tady! Dráhu jsme prohlédli a zítra první oficiální tréninkové jízdy před úvodním závodem světového poháru sezóny 😷 2020/21. I když to bude pěknej guláš 🦠, tak jsem vlastně vděčnej, že vůbec můžu závodit 🙏🏻

First official training done 🛷🇱🇻😍 #bellyluge #season2021 📸 @rekords

Meine Empfehlung für Nachwuchssportler, – eine neue Sportart zu erlernen, braucht etwas Zeit. Also nicht gleich verzweifeln wenn´s nicht sofort klappt. Die Muskulatur muss erst aufgebaut werden und die Verinnerlichung der Technik dauert etwas, Erfahrungen müssen gesammelt werden, um alles zu festigen. Dafür eignet sich im Bobsport der Europacup super. Dort hat man die Möglichkeit, auch die Abläufe genau zu verinnerlichen. Außerdem ist natürlich wichtig, viel zu trainieren aber immer mit Köpfchen. Getreu dem Motto - Ganzkörpertraining mit Köpfchen -. Bild📸: @alexanderemmert ____________________________ #bsdsports #bsdteam #bobsleigh #bobfahren #bsd #bobsport #teamdeutschland #bobteam #behindthescenes #officialbsd #bob #teamsachsen #teamgermany #bobteamfriedrich #wintersport #rekordmeister #bobwm #networking #dresden #sportslover #bobsled #martingrothkopp #deranschieber #sporthilfe

I wanna get chocolate wheysted! . The @optimumefx chocolate fudge protein is the best. It’s formulated to speed up training recovery, repair tissues and it’s bio-available. 100% micro-filtered whey isolate, makes this the highest quality protein powder. It’s doesn’t thicken up, get clumpy or contain any concentrates. It’s light & has great flavour. I don’t get all bloated and gassy with this Protein unlike others, it’s easy on the stomach because it’s processed at low temperatures to preserve the quality. my body reacts very well to drinking it daily. After every workout I make sure to have my shake and feed my body the best quality protein. It has zero added sugars, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors or artificial colors. It’s natural, soy free and gluten free. It’s extremely fast absorbing to maximally replenish my body after workouts. It’s been certified and tested for banned substances too, so I know it’s clean and sport approved. . . #revitapro #protein #supplements #highestquality #chocolatefudge #delicious #performance #sportsafe #wheyisolate #nojunk @optimumefx . . Wanna give it a try; Use code: Bobsled15 for 15% off all products

Happy Monday! Sending you all positive vibes 👊🏾❤️. #countyourblessings #motivation #fitness #beijing2022 #hopeofabillion #ghanagas #foreverliving

Sunday recovery with @recoveryedge and studying @ibsfsliding skeleton runs 🛷. Oh and it’s still Halloween 🎃 at our house with the orange guy in the back 😂. #recoveryedge #hopeofabillion #frimpongstore #ashantifrimpong #skeletonsport #ibsf #beijing2022

Had that chats with the super talented @caradhodonovan on @thisisiradio today about my preparations for the 2022Winter Olympics in Beijing. Always a surreal moment when someone who’s sport involves getting kicked in the head refers to your sport at crazy 😅 tune in at 4pm ☘️ #irish #teamireland #winterolympics #olympics #competition #racing #radio #interview #irishfitfam #fitness

Less than 11 months ago I delivered Hendrix, & yesterday I competed in my first skeleton race postpartum. . . . Becoming a mama has been the greatest gift imaginable, Hendrix has brought so much joy to our family, he makes us laugh, keeps us on our toes, and he allows us a glimpse in to his life where he is continually learning and exploring. . . . Being able to return to sliding so shortly after was really a huge team effort. Being a full time mama, and full time athlete in the midst of a pandemic would not have been possible without my amazing #slidelikeamother team, my husband, my parents, my in-laws, sport psychologist, massage therapist, s&c coach, sled tech/coach, my sponsors, and the multitude of people that have cheered me on and prayed for me from a distance, it truly would not be possible without all of you. . . . @slidingcentre is one of my most favourite places to slide, and thanks to the huge effort put in by all parties, I set a PB on the track yesterday, not a PPB (although it was that too.). . . . & Congrats to everyone who competed over the last 2 days! . . . . #somegoodnews

You saw @nicolebrungardt takeover USABS stories last week, and now she’s taking over @snapfitness for a day! Be sure to give them a follow tomorrow, Sunday, November 15 to get a behind the scenes look at team trials.

Zu Beginn meiner Laufbahn hieß es erst einmal Erfahrungen sammeln. Dies tat ich in meiner ersten Saison 2013/2014 im Europacup, der 2. Liga im Bobsport. Noch in dieser Saison gelang es mir, durch meine starke Weiterentwicklung und gute Leistung in den Weltcup zu rutschen und einen Einsatz zu bekommen. Kontinuierlich steigerten das Bobteam Friedrich und ich unsere Leistung, bis wir 2017 erstmals Weltmeister im Viererbob wurden. Seither sind wir bei den Höhepunkten in beiden Disziplinen ungeschlagen. 2018 holten wir den Olympiasieg, 2019 und 2020 gewannen wir wieder die Weltmeisterschaften. ____________________________ #bsdsports #bsdteam #bobsleigh #bobfahren #bsd #bobsport #teamdeutschland #bobteam #behindthescenes #officialbsd #bob #teamsachsen #teamgermany #bobteamfriedrich #wintersport #rekordmeister #bobwm #networking #dresden #sportslover #bobsled #martingrothkopp #deranschieber #sporthilfe

Wisst ihr schon, was ihr nächsten Sommer macht? Ich schon: BMW Motorsport rüstet für den BSD ihren High-Tech-Rennsimulator um und adaptiert unseren Rennbob inklusive der neuen Olympiabahn in Peking! Ich werde also den Sommer über an den Lenkseilen sitzen, virtuell die Bahn runterheizen und mir die Fahrlinie erarbeiten. Im DTM Rennwagen haben die ersten Begegnungen mit dem Simulator auf jeden Fall schon mal richtig viel Spaß gemacht 🏁 #technologiepartner #bmw #bsd #bmwmotorsport #bmwm #simulator #theultimatedrivingmachine #sheerdrivingpleasure #dtm #wintersport #bobsleigh #technologie #technology

"As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same..." [Marianne Williamson] I love sharing my sport and my story in hopes that it can inspire and encourage others. Today I had the pleasure of taking over @powertochangeministries insta story to share some behind the scenes work and lessons learned in and through sport. @powertochangeministries and more specifically their @aiacanada ministry has been a huge support and resource throughout my athletic career. I'm so very thankful for them and honoured to have the opportunity to share with their community more about my journey in sport and faith. PS. It's not too late to check out the takeover! @powertochangeministries saved it as a story highlight on their page so go give it a watch 📺 . . . 📸 @davehollandpics #sleighallday #sleightheday #bobsleigh #shinebright #payitforward #faithandsport #christianathlete #dayinthelife #instatakeover #athletelife

Need to skip training in Latvia 🇱🇻 with team Russia 🇷🇺 on recommendation of my team/ doctors 🥼 . The bobsled track in Latvia is a tough track and I have been advised to recover for a few weeks before heading out to train in Europe with team Russia. Not what I wanted, but grateful for a good team around me. Can’t wait to get back to work 🛷. Thank you @seasonschiropractic for working with me on a speedy recovery. ——————————————————— Необходимо пропустить тренировку в Латвии 🇱🇻 со сборной России 🇷🇺 по рекомендации моей команды / врачей 🥼. Бобслейная трасса в Латвии - сложная трасса, и мне посоветовали восстановиться в течение нескольких недель, прежде чем отправиться тренироваться в Европу со сборной России. Не то, что я хотел, но благодарен за хорошую команду вокруг меня. Не могу дождаться, чтобы вернуться к работе 🛷. #healthfirst #teamghana #teamrussia #hopeofabillion #skeletonsport #ibsf #ghanaskeleton #bsfghana #beijing2022 #frimpongstore #russia #latvia

Home sweet home. #karkonosze #poland #sunset

Not long until I’m out on the ice a few obstacles that needed to be worked around but it’s finally time to get back to what I love!! #irishfitfam #slidingirish #beijing2022 #medball #medballworkout #dublinfitfam #dublinfitness #power #powertraining #gymtime #wearamask #backtosport #athlete #sport #racing #fitfam #power #explosivepower #boxjump #jumptraining #explosivetraining #core

It looks like we're going to have to wait a few more weeks to suit up for our first World Cup race of the season! ⁣ ⁣ Unfortunately I've had an injury to my ankles for a long time which has gradually become worse since sliding has begun. I'll be staying in Königssee with my guys for the next 3 weeks to receive intensive physio and to allow my team to train effectively. ⁣ ⁣ Absolutely gutted to miss the start of the season especially with myself and the team being in such good shape. However, sacrificing the early races is the best decision to ensure we can remain competitive at the World Championship and the Olympic Test Event in February and March. ⁣ ⁣ We hope to be back competing by the World Cup in Innsbruck trying to replicate our success from last season's medal performance 🥈⁣ ⁣ #bobsleigh #bobsled #greatbritain #teamgb #injury #rehab #rehabilitation #comeback #worldcup #sigulda #innsbruck #konigssee #training

🛷 Season is coming. I’m ready! 📽 @alexdesaint #skeletonracing #skeleton #ibsf #ibsfworldcup #winter #ready #headfirst #Kimboslides #teamNL #slidingsports #Icesports

"Darf ich dich mal schminken?" 🙈 @force1104 💄💅 💁🏾‍♀️ #makeup #schminken #eyeshadow #evening #hairstyle #

Výletníci 🖤 kdykoliv to jen jde a za každýho počasí ☀️🌧😁

Be-leaf & you're half way there 💛 "Your beliefs become your thoughts, Your thoughts become your words, Your words become your actions, Your actions become your habits, Your habits become your values, Your values become your destiny." - Ghandi . . . #sleighallday #sleightheday #belief #believe #selfbelief #quotestoliveby #perspective #choice #autumn #autumnpuns #leaf #leaves #tbt #nature #naturewalk #westcoastbestcoast #mywhistler #whislife

Race season inbound 🔜 . . #wintersport #skeleton #sport #sprint #speed #ice #icesport #iamvist #vist #wintersports #winterolympics #athlete #beijing2022 #believe #actionshot #sporty #womeninsport #fast #focus #sportsphotography #extremesport #gym #powerathlete . 📷 Rekords @ibsfsliding

I believe when the body is strong, the mind thinks strong thoughts. The resistance that you fight in by the gym, and in life, builds a strong character. . . Today’s workout: Power cleans 4x3 (176lbs & 198lbs) front squats 4x2 (231lbs & 242lbs) RDL’s 3x10 (132lbs)

Things were a little less smooth at the office yesterday! #BruisedKnees 🛷 All part of the sport #Skeletonracing 🛷 In a couple days it will be gone again! And at least I learned what not to do 😅 🛷 #slidingsports #GottaLoveWhatYouDo #Bruises #IceIsHard #PartOfTheGame #EliteAthlete #AllAboutGettingFaster #IBSFSliding #Sigulda #Latvia

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Es gibt einige Dinge, die am Bobsport faszinieren. Zum Beispiel die Schnelligkeit – bei einer durchschnittlichen Fahrzeit von ca. 60 Sekunden beschleunigt der Bob auf eine Höchstgeschwindigkeit von ungefähr 150 km/h. Dabei lasten Fliehkräfte von mehr als dem 5-Fachen des Körpergewichtes auf den Fahrern. Man braucht viel Präzision und Fingerspitzengefühl, um bei der Geschwindigkeit das Sportgerät durch den Eiskanal zu lenken. Ein gutes Ergebnis in der komplexen Disziplin Bobsport lässt sich nur erreichen, wenn das Ineinandergreifen aller Teammitglieder funktioniert! Somit ist es auch ein absoluter Teamsport. Angefangen vom Start über den Einstieg, die optimale Materialauswahl und Vorbereitung bis hin zum Können des Piloten muss alles passen. Bild📸: @rekords / @ibsfsliding ____________________________ #bsdsports #bsdteam #bobsleigh #bobfahren #bsd #bobsport #teamdeutschland #bobteam #behindthescenes #officialbsd #bob #teamsachsen #teamgermany #bobteamfriedrich #wintersport #rekordmeister #bobwm #networking #dresden #sportslover #bobsled #martingrothkopp #deranschieber #sporthilfe

REST IN PEACE HIS EXCELLENCY JERRY JOHN RAWLINGS 💔✌🏾. 1e President of the 4th Republic of Ghana 🇬🇭. #jerryjohnrawlings #rip

Tengo la enorme ilusión de anunciaros que arrancamos un proyecto especial #ZUMBADOS 😍😍 Un programa donde peques de la fundación @criscontracancer entrevistarán a un Personaje 🔝 Este domingo @willyhernangomez intentará responder sus preguntas...Risas aseguradas 😂😂 Lo podréis seguir en @marca y @radio_marca Un honor poder pilotar este programa y agradecer a @rocio_bracerotv su Magia con la producción y a un amigo,que no conoce la palabra imposible @eduardoschell #loslocoscambianelmundo #goander

UPDATE: Due to inclement weather, our races have been postponed. Will post new dates when we have them! Suiting up this weekend for 2 U.S. Team Trials races with @ms_sylviahoffman - these races will decide who is on the @usabs National team this season. First time racing since March 2019- I’m excited and nervous but mostly grateful! Races on Saturday and Sunday- wish us luck! #comeback #athletemom #postpartum #postpartumjourney #postpartumbody

We are honored that so many athletes in our sliding family also represent the U.S. as members of the military. Here's a message from 2014 Olympic🥈 medalist @chris.fogt and a United States Army Major. We thank Chris, his family, and everyone that serves this great nation! 🇺🇸 #veteransday #army #usa #america

Remembering the sacrifice and bravery. #remembranceday

We will always be thankful for your sacrifice. We will always remember.

Pasaules kausa izcīņas sezona bobslejā un skeletonā sākas Siguldā! ⚡️ ⚠️Ierobežojumu dēļ, šoreiz sacīkstes notiks bez līdzjutēju klātbūtnes, bet atbalstītāji sacensības varēs vērot tiešraidē LTV7. #ibsfworldcup