Silver Star resort is completely white and every trail is perfectly groomed for cross-country skiing. Skiing feels almost effortless this afternoon during my 2nd workout for the day, and I can’t help but feel very fortunate to be able to do what I do. Tomorrow the 5-day training camp will be over, but in 3 weeks from now I will be back on the same trails, fighting for my spot on Vancouver Olympic Team.
I am stoked that the season is almost here and this time around I feel fit, confident and relaxed about the races ahead. My boyfriend Harmen reminded me the other day how special the next few months will be, as I embark on the journey to qualify for home Olympics and then race my best next February at the Games. This is a very cool time in my life, but honestly, having so many dear friends cheering me on makes it a thousand times more special! You can’t even imagine how big of a difference it makes for me to have your support and encouragement.
Everyday I think of your smiles, genuine encouragement and kind words. I carry these images in my mind and when the training gets real tough, it feels like these positive thoughts are the only things that carry me through. Thank you, and I promise to race my heart out this winter.
Here is my race calendar for the rest of‘09:
November 25,27,28 - West Yellowstone, Montana SuperTour race event
25 - Sprint qualifier
27 - 10km
28 - 5km
December 5,6 - Alberta Cup, Canmore
5 - Sprint
6 - 10km
December 12,13 - Nor/Am event, Silver Star
12 - 10km (SELECTION RACE FOR O.GAMES)
13 - Sprint
December 19,20,22 - Nor/Am event, Canmore
19 - Sprint
20 - Sprint
22 - 30km
(THESE 3 RACES ARE ALSO USED FOR OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION)
December 25th - Merry Christmas!
CANADIAN OLYMPIC X-C SKI TEAM WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY THEN.
