One of the biggest obstacles for Bishop Carroll’s Jade Link when racing is the wind. So she knew that was one area where she had to focus on for her senior campaign.
“One area I am wanting to improve on this year is my arm strength,” Link said. “Wind has always been a big factor in slowing me down. Some ways I have worked on improving is practice against the wind outside. I also use a roller indoors that provides good resistance training.”
Last season, Link won gold in the 400 and 1600, while also winning bronze in the 100. While those are
accomplishments Link is proud of, she thinks she is capable of even more.
“Some goals I have for this season is improving my 1500 time below five minutes,” Link said. “A goal for my team is to help improve some of younger wheelchair athletes as well as support for each person to reach their goals.”
Link spent the better part of the offseason preparing for the 2025 season.
“During the off-season I often go to a local park or track to help keep my body up for racing season,” Link said. “At the beginning of the year I do go to a training camp in Texas provided by the Texas parasport wheelchair athletes.”
