Moments of Greatness
Whistler – deemed (appropriately) the fastest, most technical track in the world – a true test of a pilot’s ability to react and respond. So, despite the fact that many of my Canadian counterparts have hundreds and hundreds of runs on this 2010 Winter Olympic venue, and the reality that MY first time sliding The Whis […]
A Debut to Remember
Time alone with my thoughts is rarely absent of distractions – the buzzing of texts and emails — phone calls, to do lists or “helpful” all-knowing voices. The issues become muddy and I often struggle to focus on just one thing. I have discovered however, two instances in my life where it’s entirely different. Interestingly, […]
Mission Control
Image by: Drew Gregory www.drewgregory.ca The weatherman says, “Goodnight”, the Calgary Tower is turning off it’s lights; the refrigerator stops, and suddenly… it’s quiet. A brief slideshow of memories from the past six months flash through my mind. By acknowledging the amount of change that this time has created, a crooked smile finds it’s way […]
Learning How to Fall
When I first moved to Calgary, Alberta in July 2009 I found myself constantly looking up. Looking up at the skyscrapers. Looking up at the ski jump tower . Looking up at the mountains. It was as if I was looking at everything for the very first time. Shiny and brand new – life was […]
Strength Through Passion
As the world turns it’s attention to the XXX Summer Olympic Games, it’s hard not to be entirely captivated. Not only because the triumphs and tribulations of our world’s best athletes are featured on every channel and social media venue, but because watching someone challenge their passion is truly incredible. The beautiful images of sculpted […]
A Sharp Mental Edge
Alex Karras, professional athlete and actor has been quoted to have once said, “Toughness is in the soul and spirit, not in muscles.” And after having completed the first 6 weeks of my 2012/13 dry land training, I have to agree. This is not to say that my muscles aren’t growing, and that I can’t […]
Seas of Change
I know it’s probably hard to believe, but there are at least two people in this world who ask me to update my blog; at least two. I’ll give you a second to collect the mushy brain pieces from your mind-blowing… Good? Splendid. Now, from a quick return to my hometown to 15 hour flights […]
A Frame in Focus
In my recent travels, between boarding flights and infinite cups of coffee I wandered through a bookstore. Choosing books by their cover (yes, really) I happened to open up one, in which this sentence suddenly jumped out at me, “Go where you don’t want to go. Get in luck’s path.” I stood there motionless. Some […]
Fortnight with The Fastest
Upon our return from Europe the Canadian Europa Cup team were scheduled to forerun the final World Cup races being held in Whistler, BC and Calgary, AB respectively. Forerunning – for those who are unsure – is what it’s called when they send down athletes ahead of the racers during both official training and for […]
A Thirst for Head-First
The call that came through the afternoon of Dec 21 was indeed a conversation I will remember forever: 2011/12 Team Canada Swag Me: “Hello?!” Coach: “Hey, so what are your New Year’s Eve plans?” Me: “Um, nothing so far.” Coach: “Well, that’s about to change Miss Hawrysh, as you will be getting on a plane […]