The New Face of Philippine Sports: Bianca Arianne Vinarao

Eat. Sleep. Skate. School. Repeat: “I usually wake up at around 5 am to get ready for training. Once I finish training, I freshen up, put on my uniform, and head to class. Going home takes an hour, sometimes two, [so] if there is schoolwork that can be done in the car, I do it then right away. When I get home, I continue doing the rest of my schoolwork and hopefully, get to sleep early.”

Avoiding thin ice: “Being a student and an athlete is difficult without any motivation to drive you to do what you need to do. But if you really want it, you’ll find a way to make it work. This is when you have to set your priorities straight. Make sure that you have enough time to study, train, and rest. [And I also] make it a point to squeeze in [time] with friends and family every once in a while. It helps me relax and forget my responsibilities, even for just a moment. After, I feel refreshed and ready to get back to work.”

Eyes on the prize: “[Being an athlete] makes you responsible for yourself. It helps you manage your time wisely and make the most out of the time you have. As a result, you are able to do all your tasks in no time and even have some free time after.”

Never stop never stopping: “There are no shortcuts to becoming fit and living healthy. Each person is different, [and] some may progress faster than others, so make a schedule and commit to it. Soon enough, if you keep doing [the activity], it will become a habit. [Eventually,] you’ll get to where you want to be.”