Remember the excitement you felt as a young child, those few
nights before Santa, the Tooth Fairy or that elusive Easter Bunny was scheduled
to pay your home a visit? Well, there are a good number of parallels between awaiting those
present barring holiday-mascots and the electric energy I’m feeling just three
sleeps out from the 2011/12 Canadian Skeleton Selection Race.
nights before Santa, the Tooth Fairy or that elusive Easter Bunny was scheduled
to pay your home a visit? Well, there are a good number of parallels between awaiting those
present barring holiday-mascots and the electric energy I’m feeling just three
sleeps out from the 2011/12 Canadian Skeleton Selection Race.
With my mind literally going 120km/h these last two weeks –there have been a few times when I have found myself struggling to keep up: keep
up with my ‘to do list”, keep up with my training schedule; keep up with
remembering to eat, and keeping up with Phrixus (we are still discovering each
other’s style and rhythm).
It’s okay though, because even with an overwhelming XL order
of stress with a side of pressure I’m actually really happy race #1 is quickly
approaching.
of stress with a side of pressure I’m actually really happy race #1 is quickly
approaching.
Race day means I can let it all go. Two race runs at less
than a minute each. Less than 60 seconds that are ALL MINE. From the strength
and power of the push start to the grace and beauty of the fast-line down the
track – both times I cross that finish line Thursday morning I’ll know I did
everything in my power to succeed – because that’s the only way to compete – by
leaving it all behind & doing exactly what I have trained to do. Win.
than a minute each. Less than 60 seconds that are ALL MINE. From the strength
and power of the push start to the grace and beauty of the fast-line down the
track – both times I cross that finish line Thursday morning I’ll know I did
everything in my power to succeed – because that’s the only way to compete – by
leaving it all behind & doing exactly what I have trained to do. Win.
It really is quite remarkable to look around the start house at all the
men and women of the Canadian Skeleton world. All from different backgrounds,
all with their very own story and all
with that same goal in mind: to win. Sure, it can make for tension so thick you
could cut it with a knife – but that’s a feeling you either die or thrive on.
Individual sport has never claimed to be for the easy-going athlete. No, the
best athletes in this field will find their edge, and use it to carve out a
place on top.
men and women of the Canadian Skeleton world. All from different backgrounds,
all with their very own story and all
with that same goal in mind: to win. Sure, it can make for tension so thick you
could cut it with a knife – but that’s a feeling you either die or thrive on.
Individual sport has never claimed to be for the easy-going athlete. No, the
best athletes in this field will find their edge, and use it to carve out a
place on top.
“Decide
that you want it more than you are afraid of it.”
So my loyal readers – are you IN Calgary and wondering “How can I help?”
Answer:
Canadian
Skeleton Selection Race #1: Thursday, October 20th
Skeleton Selection Race #1: Thursday, October 20th
At Canada Olympic Park.
(Drive all the way up the winding road to the top.)
Men will start – first sled (of 24) off at 800 AM – followed by the Women at 900 AM.
The second heat will see the Men off first again – but by reverse order from
their 1st run result. The women will do the same once the guys are done.
Here is the official start list:
Find a cowbell, bring your cheering voices & I look forward to seeing you bright
and early Thursday morning!
You wear your warm winter coat; I’ll wear my fastest spandex suit.
NEWS UPDATE:
Go get em cass! Sending lots of luck from norway.