For anyone skeptical of Red Bull actually giving you wings, an exciting new program is flying 300 adventurous college students over to Europe next month for Red Bull Can You Make It?
Can You Make It challenges its participants to travel to Berlin in one week from starting points in London, Paris, Milan and Vienna.
The catch: teams will be without credit cards, their cars, personal cell phones and have only 24 cans of Red Bull as their currency to make it to Berlin. That means all food, traveling and sleeping arrangements have to be settled by your priceless stash of energy drinks.
Bartering and resourcefulness are the name of the game, and for the 100 three-person teams that Red Bull selects to participate in this event, the game looks like it’s going to be a blast.
The University of Florida will be represented well in the competition by Tessa Syvertsen, Kate Wenzel and Natalie Palmer, three fun-loving UF students who will be traveling to Europe as The Beach Bull Blondies.
Out of the 100 teams selected, they are one of just ten American teams that will be eagerly departing from their starting locations on April 4. You can see all of the selected teams at redbullcanyoumakeit.com/teams.
There are thirty checkpoints throughout the journey to Berlin, which if visited, will reward teams with a fun challenge that could result in more cans of Red Bull. The rules are strict though. There’s no sabotaging other teams, no prearranged travel plans, no frequent flier miles and basically no shortcuts.
This certainly isn’t for the casual sightseer; you’d better be quick on your feet and sharp on your wits to make it to the finish line in Berlin in a week. Make it there by 5 p.m. on April 11 though, and you’re in for one heck of a party, Red Bull style.
Red Bull Can You Make It promises to be an exciting adventure for those serious enough for the challenge. Enjoy watching the ride this year, and send in an application next year if you think you have got what it takes. Better hope they’re thirsty over in Europe!
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1. It's just the basics.
I think we all know this but just to remind everyone, deodorant goes such a long way! If you are an athlete who does not like the white residue some deodorants leave then try using a spray deodorant. Either way do not walk into any type of practice, game, whatever without putting on deodorant.
2. Just an easy tip.
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Photo by K8 on UnsplashHere's an easy tip for stinky shoes. Try putting tea bags into your shoes to keep them smelling fresh and to remove odors. This also works with putting tea bags into your gym bags to keep bad smells away.
3. As a college student, I get it.
I get it, we are in college, some are away from home, not a lot of responsibility. One thing that should ALWAYS be a responsibility is clean clothes. If you know you are all out of practice clothes, your practice jersey smells terrible, etc.. GO WASH IT!
Nobody wants to work with someone who smells musty and nasty the whole time. And you definitely don't want to be the person is who looked at as the nasty one on the team. It's simple, just plan ahead and wash your clothes.
4. Time to be real.
man running in forestPhoto by Shashank Shekhar on UnsplashTime to be real, we all sweat. Some sweat more than others. We all sweat by our private areas, the only thing I can say that can help eliminate odors in private areas when sweating is grooming. So if you have lots of hair around your private hair more then likely odors will be present.
All I can say is try to stay clean down there if you sweat a lot by your private area take extra measures like soaking in apple cider vinegar with lukewarm water.
5. Shower right after.
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Photo by - Kenny on UnsplashTry to shower right after a practice or a game if you can. This helps get rid of smells fast. Even if you are playing an away game, if somehow you are able to at least wash up your main areas before getting on a bus ride, you are helping the problem.
6. Another get real moment.
Ladies, sometimes playing sports and being on your period can be hard. Try to stay fresh and clean down there. If you aren't a tampon person, make sure that you always have extra pads with you. After practices or games wash extra good in those areas just to ensure any bad odors are gone.
7. Take home your clothes.
If you have lockers, make sure that you are taking home your practice clothes with you. If you don't smells will soon start to build up. If you have to keep your clothes in your locker try to add a small air freshener
8. Be nice!
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Photo by Copper and Wild on UnsplashIf you notice that someone on your team may need a reminder when it comes to hygiene, simply talk to them in private, You don't have to be mean about it. Offer them advice when it comes to hygiene and how to take care of themselves.
9. Disinfect!
if you play a sport that requires lots of contact with other people or objects try to disinfect have much as you can. it is better to disinfect. With everyone sweating, bacteria can start to build up.
Also, in all honesty, you never know what someone may have(a skin infection, a cut, etc..), so better to be safe than sorry when it comes to disinfecting equipment.
10. Just keep up with yourself.
I always say, just keep up with yourself. I understand you may be very busy but your hygiene is so important, taking care of yourself is important! Stay clean, create your own hygiene routine, and you'll be ok.
There it is! Hygiene is something we can all agree on is important. So keep up it, care about your hygiene!
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