Social Traffic: Our athletes' Road to Rio

Every week on a Wednesday we collect 20 of our favourite athlete posts on Social Media as they journey towards #Rio2016 #BeTheInspiration

AND HERE THEY ARE...

1. Sarah Walker is out of hospital and cracking into training following her crash

Being creative with the return to training! I'd like to thank my flat mate for tying up my hair, my coach for tying my shoe laces and my determination/stubbornness for trying to do as much as I can with one arm 😁 #RoadtoRio #BeTheInspiration

A photo posted by Sarah Walker (@swbmx) on Mar 2, 2016 at 8:58pm PST

2. The Women's Lightweight Double of Julia Edward and Sophie Mackenzie celebrate their Olympic Selection at Karapiro last Friday

Faces of excitement cause we're back together, @juliaedwardnz 👯😋 And we are going to RIO 🎉🎉🎉 @nzolympics #roadtorio #betheinspiration

A photo posted by Sophie Mackenzie (@sophiemackenzienz) on Mar 3, 2016 at 7:01pm PST

3. Whitewater Kayaker Mike Dawson is in Rio trying out the Olympic Course... However a key ingredient was missing upon arrival....

We made it to Rio, but somethings missing 💦💧.. 🇳🇿->✈️-🇧🇷 #betheinspiration #planetcanoe #water

A photo posted by MIKE DAWSON (@mrmikedawson) on Mar 6, 2016 at 8:22am PST

 4. Caitlin Ryan and the Women's K4 are cracking into a solid block of training

Ready to work hard! Bring on the new training block! New training pics and vids to come.... Hint we will be back in the gym getting strong! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽 #strength#roadtorio#betheinspiration#workhard

A photo posted by Caitlin Ryan (@caitlintryan) on Mar 5, 2016 at 3:26pm PST

5. Shea Mcaleese from the Men's Black Sticks congratulated his fellow team mate Ryan Archibald on his 300th Test cap

My good mate @scratchy_10 plays his #300th test match today! 3rd player in NZ's history to reach this milestone. Amazing achievement for an amazing player! Hope the boys top it off with a win... #betheinspiration @nzolympics Photo credit: @nzblacksticks

A photo posted by Shea McAleese (@sheamcaleese) on Mar 5, 2016 at 10:48am PST

6. Cyclist Eddie Dawkins and his sprint team mates Sam Webster and Ethan Mitchell celebrate after winning gold at the World Track Championships in London

It's true their is gold at the end of the rainbow #twc2016 #worldchampion

A photo posted by Eddie Dawkins (@bigdawk01) on Mar 2, 2016 at 3:07pm PST

7. DJ Forbes and the NZ Men's Sevens Team enjoyed a catch up with Joseph Parker in Las Vegas

8. Brook Robertson of the Men's Eight and Single Sculler Emma Twigg give their best staunch pose at the Rowing Selection Announcement

Got the nod.. 154 days to go #roadtorio #kiwi8 #thekiwisarecoming @twigg_emma #youretheinspiration... She coming for that qualification 😏

A photo posted by Brook Robertson (@brooklynxxoo) on Mar 3, 2016 at 4:29pm PST

9. Swimmer Lauren Boyle with some training mates prior to the NSW State Champs in Australia

10. Liam Stone posted this awesome pic of Christ the Redeemer in Rio following his Diving test event in Brazil

11.Clarke Johnstone preps for NZ Horse of the Year

Ready to go to #horseoftheyearshow #quaintonlabyrinth @lydiarrrrr_b

A photo posted by @clarkejohnstone on Feb 25, 2016 at 12:54pm PST

12. Val catching fish as part of a team building session this week with her coach

Team building was still very competitive but totally fun. Coach caught his first fish which was awesome 👌🏽🐟🐠

A photo posted by Valerie Adams (@valerieadams84) on Mar 7, 2016 at 11:30pm PST

13. Tom Walsh was a busy shot putter this past week, competing at the Nationals in Dunedin before hopping across the ditch to throw in Melbourne as well

3 seats all to myself. Hear we come Melbourne. #winningatlife @mattbloxham

A photo posted by @tomwalshsp on Mar 4, 2016 at 12:45am PST

14. Jasmine Pereira and the Football Ferns are in Portugal

15. Robbie Manson and crew mate Chris Harris were stoked to be confirmed in the Men's double scull for the Rio Olympic Games

16. Pole vaulter Eliza McCartney cleared a phenomenal 4.80m in Dunedin

Still coming down from my 4.80m dream jump at Nationals 😱😃 I'm so so thankful for all the support from everyone, it really means a lot. There were so many incredible performances across the board in Dunedin and I have to say it was a proud day to be a kiwi athlete 🏃🏼💪🏼☺️ #kiwiathletes #justdoit #betterforit #womensindependenceday

A photo posted by Eliza McCartney (@eliza_mac_) on Mar 7, 2016 at 4:47pm PST

17. Runner Hamish Carson joined us in Wellington last week for the Rio long list workshop

All sized up, now to run the qualifier #road2rio #1500m #Wellington @nzolympics

A photo posted by Hamish Carson (@hamishcarson) on Mar 2, 2016 at 10:42pm PST

18. Pippa Hayward, Kayla Sharland and Rachel McCann played Pablo Escobar dress ups in Argentina

making it pour! #pabloescobar naco gunna miss living the high life

A photo posted by P I P P A (@pippahayward) on Mar 4, 2016 at 3:39pm PST

19. Like Father, like son. Weightlifter Richie Patterson had his wee man Cooper helping him with the weights this week

Hey Dad these weights aren't going to move themselves! Super lucky to have @pretty_noose taking some beautiful shots at the gym over the past few weeks. #functionalstrength #olympic #crossfit #oly #olympiclifting #weightlifting

A photo posted by Richie Patterson (@fsolympic) on Mar 7, 2016 at 9:57pm PST

20. Rower Zoe Stevenson from the women's double scull celebrated International Women's Day this week by sharing this amazing photo of the Rio-bound Women's eight

It's international women's day! My shout out goes to these incredible women who have brought the NZ women's eight up to world class standard and in the process inspired more than a generation of kiwi girls that they can take on the world 💪 #betheinspiration #internationalwomensday #roadtorio 📸 @rowingcelebration

A photo posted by Zoe Stevenson (@zoe_stevenson) on Mar 7, 2016 at 7:36pm PST

Have a great week!