Ms. Namita Nayyar: You have glowing skin and gorgeous hair. Do you take some kind of skin treatment to keep it young and glowing and secondly what you do to your hair to make them look so stunning?
Ms. Liz Gleadle: Thank you 🙂 I’ve realized my skin and hair health are directly related to how well I’m looking after my body. If I get lots of green vegetables, hydrate, workout, avoid sugar, and most importantly sleep enough… I find my skin almost looks after itself. That being said… I love my Biotherm moisturizer.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding girl in the sport of javelin throw who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in the field of women javelin throw?
Ms. Liz Gleadle: Javelin is hard on the body – having bad technical habits can make for a short career. It’s easier to create good habits from scratch, than to break bad ones and have to start all over. Keep your shoulder and elbow healthy by making sure your arm is hitting the right positions in the throw to avoid damage in your joints! I think focusing on technique over strength in the beginning is the key to success! Get good habits, and then add power to them.
Ms. Namita Nayyar: You had back injury and had to take 2013 off to recover. You made an early comeback to not only compete in 2014, but also become a force to be reckon with on the international scene, you broke your own Canadian Record twice, placed 5th at the Commonwealth Games, and went on to win the Birmingham Diamond League Grand Prix over a field of the world’s best throwers. How you were able to overcome such a physical medical setback and what advice you can give to those in a similar situation?
Ms. Liz Gleadle: Physically, I have an amazing team of physiotherapists who were able to recognize the true source of my injury, and create a plan to bring me back to full health.
Mentally, rehab was the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Patience is not my strong suit, and relearning how to properly activate muscles for simple movements like walking, and raising my arms was beyond frustrating.
I wasn’t allowed to run for 8 months, or throw for a year. Track and field is not just my job, it’s my passion – every time I wanted to quit, I thought of getting back into an Olympic stadium, and on top of the podium. I dream big, and it motivates me. If you love something enough, find a way to make it back. Take ownership of your reality, and success will follow.
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