Sunday, January 18, 2009

Worlds

I got the word after the race today that I am heading to World Champs! They aren't for a month so I am off to Stowe, VT to train for the next few weeks before I head over. Annie and Hazel are heading back there later this week so it will be good to see them for a while. 

My first sprint relay was a blast. I was able to hang in with the leaders for 2.5 of 3 laps when they made a big acceleration that I didn't have left in me. It was a sweet chance to see how fast they really go and have three laps to race with those guys. I feel like I have learned a lot both yesterday and today about tactics and the level that the regular World Cup'ers ski at. I've been at that level before and every time I am I learn quite a lot. Now there's another chance next month. 

So now a couple days off to travel back to VT. Then hit the training hard for a bit and see if I can't put together a good peak. 


2 comments:

Unknown said...

That's awesome so glad you had a great time, someone may be a bit more of a sprinter that one may have thought??? Super excited for Worlds!!!

Great Job:-)

Mel Mady & Wil

stan said...

Now thats a real bonus!! Good luck in the World's