Her Moves: Summer Glynn's Story
"I have made lots of new friends both here and away through BMX racing. I get to stay fit and have fun at the same time!" - Summer Glynn
Summer Glynn is a 12-year-old girl from Lucan with a huge passion for BMX Racing! Outside of BMX Racing, Summer enjoys rock climbing and baking. We sat down with Summer to ask a few questions about her story and how she fell in love with biking!
HOW DID YOU FIRST GET INVOLVED IN BMX RACING?
I first got involved in BMX racing about 2 and a half years ago when I was 10 years old at a local track in St. Catherine's Park, Lucan and I am pretty much at the track 4/5 times a week training and having fun with my friends. My goal is to make it to the Olympics!
ARE THERE ANY OTHER SPORTS OR ACTIVITIES THAT YOU DID BEFORE BMX RACING?
I used to take part in indoor rock climbing, but I unfortunately had to stop during COVID, which is actually when I found BMX racing.
HOW HAS SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IMPACTED YOUR LIFE?
I get to travel to national and international races, I also made lots of new friends both here and away through BMX racing and I get to stay fit and have fun at the same time.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PRE/POST EXERCISE SNACK?
That’s easy, jellies!
WHO INSPIRES YOU TO BE ACTIVE?
I kind of inspire myself because I get bored if I am sitting around too long.
WHAT DOES YOUR SCHOOL DO TO ENCOURAGE AN ACTIVE ENVIRONMENT?
I’m a home schooler so I get to do lots of extra training. I have two coaches at my club Richie and Eugene who are always pushing me to do better.
HAVE YOU NOTICED OTHER GIRLS YOUR AGE STEPPING AWAY FROM SPORT? IF SO, HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL?
I have seen some girls come and go from BMX racing which is disappointing because it would be great to see more girls taking part!
WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE TO SOMEONE THINKING ABOUT DROPPING OUT OF SPORT?
If they feel they want to stop, they should maybe just take a short break instead and then come back and see how it goes. If they aren't particularly enjoying one sport they should maybe give another sport a try!
IS THERE ANY ADVICE YOU HAVE FOR PARENTS TRYING TO SUPPORT THEIR DAUGHTER PARTICIPATING IN SPORT?
I think parents should always let their daughters have fun when being active! It makes it easier for girls to get comfortable in their sport.
HAVE YOU ANY ADVICE FOR SOMEONE THINKING OF GETTING INVOLVED IN BMX RACING AND HOW CAN THEY GET INVOLVED?
Whether it's BMX racing, motorbiking or road biking, I know that local clubs are always looking for new girls to give the activities a try.
WHO IS YOUR FEMALE SPORTING ROLE MODEL?
I really like watching Belgium BMX rider Aiko Gommers, because she is smooth and skillful around the track and watching her makes me want to ride my BMX everyday.
TELL US A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF!
I love baking and my favourite thing to bake is mug cakes!
A special thanks to Summer for telling Her Moves all about her story. If you have an interesting story to tell, please let us know. You can message us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter!
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