What People Are Saying About Episode One

What People Are Saying About Episode One

What People Are Saying About Episode One

Jul 25, 2013 by Elizabeth Stranahan
What People Are Saying About Episode One
Earlier this week, Gymnastike released their latest in the Beyond the Routine series -this time turning the focus on Liang Chow of Chow's Gymnastics and Dance. It is hardly a secret that we consider this episode one of our best to date, but we are overjoyed to hear audiences reporting the same. 

Episode one, Far From Home, covers the stories of 2012 All-Around Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas, and budding elites Norah Flatley and Alexis Vasquez -all of whom left their homes to train with the distinguished Coach Chow. A migrant himself, Chow runs one of the most respected elite programs in the country alongside his wife Liwen. Young gymnasts from across the country jump at the chance to train with Chow, and they often drag their families along for the ride. For Gabby Douglas, the transition meant a host family. In Far From Home, viewers get an exclusive look at Douglas's home life with her host family, the Partons, and hear how they transitioned from housing an athlete to welcoming a daughter.

What People Are Saying
A truly moving episode, audiences across the web are reaching for their tissues on this one. Multiple users admit to shedding a tear during the viewing. No need to feel embarrassed, though, we were right there with you.  Some reactions from our viewers:





Thanks again for the overwhelming positive response. To see a full list of reviews from "Beyond the Routine: Far From Home" click here.

Episode Two Preview
In episode two, learn more about Chow's coaching philosophy and how he shapes these developing athletes into achieving their full potential. Hear from Chow's top elites, Rachel Gowey, Norah Flatley, and Alexis Vasquez as they reflect on Chow as a coach, as a mentor, and as a manufacturer of dreams.

The series concludes with Olympic champion, Gabby Douglas. Walk through her Olympic journey from Gabby's move to Iowa to the pinnacle moment in London where she captured the All Around title. Then catch up with Gabby as she and Coach Chow prepare for the next steps in her gymnastics journey, Rio 2016 looming in the not-so-distant future.

Thank You!
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