SEA Games silver medalist and Asian Games athlete Bryce Chong takes aim at a new chapter in life as a Sports Massage Therapist
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Name: Bryce Chong
Instagram: @brycechong_triathlon
Sport: Triathlon
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Any pre race music track playlists that you listen to?
Bryce: For sure. I usually listen to music at about 175 bpm (beats per minute), so that's the cadence I run to for my long runs. So listening to the music while doing my warm-ups get me in the mood and is the best.
Is there a science to songs even for your trainings?
Bryce: No it's just some tempo to it so it's more catchy. Makes it more interesting during the warm-up. That's about it.
What's your proudest accomplishment in life?
Bryce: I have a few but I think the earliest one that I can remember would be 2014, when I qualified for the Youth Olympic Games. The Nanjing Youth Olympic Games.
What kind of people do you usually get your energy from and where do you find those people?
Bryce: I wouldn't say I get energy from people. Usually, I would say there is a lot of mental prep and stuff like this. Mental prep is definitely very important for me. I don't exactly believe in drawing energy from people because I think the mentality and energy should come from within.
What is one resolution last year that you did not fulfill?
Bryce: This one is a bit disappointing but I really wanted to win the SEA Games gold medal. I still made it to the podium, but it could always be better.
What is your favourite hobby outside of sports?
Bryce: One of it is scuba diving, I do have a scuba diving advanced license and I do dive once in a while. So that is one thing that I don't think many people know about me. So if you do want to scuba dive, I am there for you to jio (invite).
What made you decide to become a sports massage therapist?
Bryce: It's just a means of being more holistic as an athlete and sports person, that's what I've always believed in. As an athlete you always want a bit more knowledge on sports science and sports therapy, especially on sports therapy because it's a lot on recovery as well and recovery in this kind of climate is very important.
What is one word that describes your 2023 and why?
Bryce: 'Interesting'. There were plans that were mapped out and I had it in my head but uncertainty popped up, for example I wanted to finish my season at SEA Games, but then Asian Games popped out and I had to prep for it again. And I wanted to focus a bit more on career as well but that didn't happen until after Asian Games and so I eventually transitioned full time in being a sports massage therapist.