MENTAL.LU VIDEO | CORONA VIRUS by Jeff Bauer

Containment, restrictions … Like us, athletes are undergoing the upheavals due to the corona virus epidemic. Contacted by Mental, they wanted to give you their news and above all bring you strength and courage for the future!

Every day, our champions will come and say a few words to you. This morning, it’s Jeff Bauer from Utah in the USA who tells you how he lives this period.

TRANSLATION OF THE VIDEO

My name is Jeff Bauer. I have competed for Luxembourg as a Skeleton athlete for the past 4 seasons including 2 world championships and 1 world cup competition.   I live and train in Park City, Utah where I work full time. I am an engineer.  

 

All of the restaurants, stores, gyms, and non-essential businesses are closed but due to the nature of my work, I am required to go into the office every day.   

Because the gym where I normally train is now closed, I am trying to create a gym in my garage to continue my training.  But as you can see it is empty.  Everyone else had the same great idea and now there is very little equipment in stock.  I placed an order 2 weeks ago and I am waiting very patiently for it to arrive.

I have learned a lot about the strength of the human spirit when faced with dangerous challenges.  I have learned to face them head first, full speed ahead.  The world is now faced with the challenge of defeating a dangerous, invisible competitor.  I am confident the strength of the human spirit will join forces to defeat this deadly virus full speed ahead.

To all of my friends in Luxembourg and throughout the world:  May you and your families be well during this difficult time.