Badminton Obsession
I think you know how obsessed I am with badminton, but here are a few facts I haven’t mentioned before…. https://youtu.be/1sgzbW3qj2I
Personal Experience
Asian Sports Drinks
Curious about what we drink here in China when we play badminton? Wondering how much it costs and what it tastes like?! Well, your questions will all be answered today my friends!
Playing at my University
If you are a long time reader of my blog, you’ll know I hate playing at my school. That’s because despite having very nice, free courts for regular use, the only people that play there are teachers. And I have…
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The Struggle For New Shoes
My average American frame makes me a hugely obese Chinese person, and even the simple task of buying a new pair of badminton shoes turns into a multi-day search (even though I have bought and worn so many pairs before…
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Two Time Olympic Gold Medalist Zhao Yunlei Came to MY Competition
I was soooo close to her and sooooooo close to getting my picture with her when she was whisked away by security and protected so I didn’t actually get to meet her, but it was awesome that she came. Hong…
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Sacrifices I’ve Made for Badminton
Badminton is super fun and it’s my favorite thing to do, but in my quest to become a gaoshou (expert) there are things I’ve had to sacrifice. Here’s a vlog about the biggest sacrifice of all.
My Rackets and the Stories Behind Them
I don’t have a lot of badminton rackets, but the ones I have are all *somehow* my favorite (like children I can’t choose one). They all have sweet stories behind them too. So grab a cup of tea and get…
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A Sneak Peek at my Badminton Training
Curious about what my training is like? Well, here is a chance to see what goes on! (And a chance to see my coaches family and what common people eat in China.) This week’s training was pretty typical and will…
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Another Competition this Weekend!
We had a competition this weekend so I made my next vlog! This is the same competition we played last year. Last time we didn’t make it to day two, this time….well, I won’t spoil the ending. You’ll…
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Badminton Becky Vlog #2 is up!
Here’s the next vlog! I know, sorry about the sound in the beginning. I couldn’t use headphones because I was too far away. I got some wireless headphones for next time though. And if you like my vlog and…
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