Claudia Holzner

Reflecting on the last 6 weeks

Hey there, It’s been a while since I’ve written a post! The last 6 weeks have been pretty nuts as you can imagine with training in Calgary – unexpected family emergencies and hospital visits – to then travelling to BC and California to compete with the National Team! It has really been a crazy timeContinueContinue reading “Reflecting on the last 6 weeks”

SURROUNDED BY TEA FARMS

A few months ago, Jackie and I had the incredible opportunity to stay with a Japanese family in the town of Wakuza, Japan for a night. We arrived to meet a woman and her son who was about four years old, he was shy and hid behind his mom every chance he could. We soonContinueContinue reading “SURROUNDED BY TEA FARMS”

PERFECT AVAILABLE IN THE USA

Hi everyone, I have attached a link (RIGHT HERE – CLICK IT :)) that will bounce you to a stellar review of the documentary PERFECT that is about my team and I on our road to the Olympic Games. For those who haven’t watched it, you will see that it is a story of perseveranceContinueContinue reading “PERFECT AVAILABLE IN THE USA”

WINDSOR

Wow, what a week! It’s been incredible to be back competing with a club this year. The “family” atmosphere and support is something I haven’t experienced since I moved from Calgary back in 2012. They tell us that as the National Team, we inspire the younger generation, but the same can be said about thoseContinueContinue reading “WINDSOR”

DAY 3 IN JAPAN

Alright – DAY 3 We are on our way to Kyoto where we will be visiting temples, learning how to meditate and then meeting our Host Family, where we will be staying for the evening. We left our hotel in Tokyo bright and early to make our way to the Shinkansen. (Bullet Train)…. We arrived,ContinueContinue reading “DAY 3 IN JAPAN”

Day 2 in JAPAN

Here is my entry from Day 2 in JAPAN!! “As yesterday was a very busy day visiting and having presentations, day 2 was more chill and had a lot relating to the athletes of this trip! We went to visit the National Sports Centre and the Nippon sport science university! What an incredible facility! TheContinueContinue reading “Day 2 in JAPAN”