You know that moment when you sit down, take a deep breath, and suddenly realize how exhausted you are? That’s me right now. Absolutely. Wiped. Out.
Between running a club, judging courses, competitions, and keeping up with the endless demands of gymnastics life, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. But let’s start with the biggest news—I PASSED! After weeks of intense focus, I’ve officially regained my Category Brevet license for 2025-2028. I can’t say the process was easy (my brain still hurts from all the rule changes and deductions!), but it’s done, and I couldn’t be happier.
Of course, no rest for the weary! Straight after the exams, we had a club event. Now, don’t get me wrong—it was fantastic seeing the gymnasts in action, watching their hard work pay off, and celebrating their progress. But if I said I came out of it feeling fresh and energized, I’d be lying through my teeth. I feel like I’ve been run over by a vault!
And guess what? The madness isn’t over. National Championships are in two weeks, and that means one thing—scheduling chaos is about to take over my life. Trying to coordinate rotations, warm-up times, and judge assignments feels like playing 4D chess while standing on a balance beam. I haven’t even caught my breath from the last event, and now I’m diving straight back into another wave of planning, stress, and (hopefully) excitement.
It’s moments like these where I wonder—how do we do it? Parents, gym owners, judges… we’re all running on some magical mix of adrenaline, love for the sport, and probably way too much caffeine.
Speaking of energy… let’s talk about keeping our gymnasts fueled!
Gymnast Fuel: “Stick the Landing” Power Bites
As a parent, coach, or judge, I see it all the time—young gymnasts coming into the gym completely drained, or leaving so hungry they could eat the entire vault runway. We all know proper nutrition is key, but let’s be real… we also need snacks that are quick, easy, and actually taste good.
Enter “Stick the Landing” Power Bites—packed with energy, protein, and a little bit of fun.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup oats (good carbs for long training sessions)
• ½ cup peanut butter or almond butter (for strength—hello, bars! )
• 1 tbsp honey (a little natural sweetness never hurt anyone!)
• 1 tbsp chia seeds (because we’re fancy like that)
• ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (for motivation—because let’s be honest, we all need some)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• A pinch of salt
Instructions:
1. Mix everything together in a bowl. Yes, it’s that simple.
2. Roll into bite-sized balls.
3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes (if you can wait that long).
4. Enjoy before practice, after practice, or in the middle of yet another judging meeting.
Perfect for gymnasts, parents, or any exhausted judge trying to survive a full day of routines!
Your Turn!
Being involved in gymnastics—whether as a parent, club owner, judge, or coach—is a nonstop rollercoaster. Some days, it feels like we’re crushing it. Other days, we’re just trying to survive the back-to-back competitions, endless to-do lists, and the occasional meltdown (from the kids or ourselves).
So tell me—what’s been your biggest “this sport is chaos but I love it” moment lately? Drop a comment, share a story, or let me know your favorite go-to snack for long days at the gym!
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Until next time—train hard, fuel well, and if you figure out how to be in three places at once… let me know.