Translation of this video (Japanese - English)
0:07: Hi everyone!
I am Wakako TSUCHIDA. I am a Paratriathlete and also an Athletics athlete.
0:14: At the moment we are still under the state of emergency here due to COVID-19, and try to refrain from going out. How are you all doing out there?
0:23: I believe many people face challenges now. Among them, particularly those who are engaged in medical services must be with lots of heavy strain. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude and respect to those medical professionals.
0:36: What we can do on our part for now is to protect ourselves from virus and prioritize our health, so as not to spread virus any further.
0:49: I try to appreciate a given environment and do what I can do now under this circumstances.
0:53: The Tokyo 2020 Games were postponed. But, I would like to continue my efforts for my dream, hoping that our efforts will lead us to the time when everyone can smile from the bottom of our heart.
1:05: So, although I can contribute only a little, but I would like to share with you a part of my life at home.
1:13: But before that, I would like to introduce something to you!
1:19: Voila! This is called Okiagarikoboshi, a roly-poly.
In Japan, it is considered as a lucky charm with a symbolic, positive connotation that goes; even if you had a fall 7 times, you should be all right as you pick yourself up 8 times!
1:35: Now, let us see how it goes.
It wouldn’t tumble over.
1:52: It looks almost fall over, but survive. Why can it get up? Because it has a very strong core base. It’s so great, isn’t it?
2:00 I now believe what we need is this power to get up.
2:10 All right, everyone. Let us each build up a strong base, and overcome this challenge together!
(Brief introduction of the training sessions)
3:24: Let us overcome the challenge together!
2019 ITU World Champion Katie Zaferes hosts a core session which requires no equipment and is great for building strength.
Olympian Helle Frederiksen (DEN) guides an at home training session consisting of swim exercises, outside of the pool and minimum equipment required.
Hayden Wilde, elite triathlete from New Zealand, guides a trainer session.