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Aiden Carberry
How do you stay motivated and push yourself in training?
By surrounding myself with like minded athletes, staying disciplined and setting goals for each session.
Many athletes have pre-game rituals that help them get into the zone. What are some of your personal pre-game rituals or routines that you believe help you get in the zone before hitting the beach or pool?
Ensuring I have all of my gear and craft ready to go is one of the main ones. I generally like to chill out before a race, chatting to my coaches about the race, ensuring I am warmed up properly and familiar with the course/ surf break.
Reflecting on your career so far, what would you consider as the most memorable or defining moment?
Some of the most memorable defining moments of my sporting career so far would have to be when i first began doing Coolangatta gold pre season training a few seasons back. These sessions taught me so much about getting the most out of myself, how to prepare and how to push through the pain of long kilometers and the cold. These sessions are also what made me the athlete I am today.
Are there any specific achievements or milestones that you are particularly proud of and that you feel have significantly impacted your journey as an athlete?
My most proud achievement as an athlete was winning this years SC Coolangatta Gold. The Gold has always been my favourite race and forever will be.
Beyond your athletic pursuits, do you have any hobbies or passions that might surprise people?
I love going for a surf with my mates, heading out to camp and 4WD in the off season as well. I also love going for downwinders and watching movies.
How do you balance your intense training and competition schedule with personal interests outside of your sport?
I love what I do so it makes it easy to find balance. I see most of my mates at training or at carnivals so its super easy to catch up together as we all have similar commitments. For school I make sure to communicate with my teachers with what I am doing, making sure to get ahead of work before I know that I will miss some school.
What are your top 3 ENGINE products (either for racing or training)?
1: Shredskin Pros. They are the perfect surf training bather for iron, board and ski.
2: Army Green Ironjammer 3, the best surf racing bathers out there.
3: Puffer jacket to keep me warm at carnivals and also during the training week.
