After 20 years competing at the top, Dame Valerie Adams thought her retirement in 2022 might mean she’d finally have a chance to relax. But since calling time on her incredible shot-put career, the Olympic champion has been surprised to find she’s busier than ever. Motherhood, work and community involvement means the juggle is real for this Kiwi sporting great.
“In some ways, I had more time when I was training because nobody else could bother that space,” says mumof-two Valerie, catching up with the “Now it’s like, ‘Okay, I’ve got to make hay while the sun shines. I’ve got to work, I’ve got to look after my kids, do all the pickups and drop-offs, and the extracurricular activities and appointments.’ There’s a lot going on, sleep is scarce at the moment and life is definitely crazy at
