“I guess achieving the standards of second best in
the world at the age of 16 is enough to encourage
you to stay in the sport “she said.
As a testament to her success, Brianna relies not
only on her strong will and determination to continually better her times and physical prowess, but
her support network.
“If you don’t have a support network it’s very hard
to perform successfully. People don’t realise that
the mental aspects of sport override the physical.
Well, in my opinion. If I’m not happy I don’t train
well and if you don’t train well then you certainly
don’t perform well. I have my parents to thank big
time for what I’ve achieved I couldn’t have done
it without them.
“My coach and training partners are nothing but a
close nit family that have positively supported me
through thick and thin. My partner Jayden comes
to all my competitions and puts up with all my
needs that come with the sport.”
Starting out in any industry and trying to make a
name for your self is no easy game. When I picture
a well renowned athlete, I picture Nike or Reebok sponsorships, their running attire slashed with
names like PowerAde, Swiss, or Telstra, but what we
don’t realise is that athletics is a self- funded sport.
As well as conditioning oneself to a gruelling training schedule, one must fund all their own expenditure- from shoes, coaches, uniforms, travel and
accommodation, entry fees, etc.
“Up until last year (2015), I never received any financial support besides what my parent could
help me with”. Brianna is now a proudly sponsored
by, and an ambassador for USANA, vitamin supplements.
“USANA have been a massive support for me. They
provide vitamin supplements that help fuel my
body so I can train at an optimal level. I feel safe
and have trust in their supplements.”
Understanding the importance of what best fuels
her body and the importance of a healthy diet
ranks high on Brianna’s menu,
“If you’re not fuelling your body
with the right foods and
supplements then you’re not going to train at an optimal level.”