So how did it go?
The season started out promptly, as skiers all across Canada raced in early December for a spot to compete in the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. I did as well as I could, showing strong results as I finished top ten in most races. As a second-year senior athlete, the 2010 Olympic games were not in the cards for me, but my strong performance during the trials definitely showed that 2014 is well within my reach. And I intend to do everything I can to get there.
So instead of hanging around to watch the Olympics here in Canada, I took off to Europe for a month to compete in some continental cup (OPA tour) races. I raced both in Switzerland and Italy. It was a great experience with lots of strong skiers competing in every race. It’s always an eye opener to compete against the girls over there. They are aggressive, push for every second and don’t hold anything back. But I also know that they are no different from me. With a couple years of hard work and dedication I will no doubt be skiing at that same level.
Shortly after I was back in Canada, I competed at the Canadian National Ski Championships, in Whitehorse, Yukon. I had some strong performances with a few top ten results overall, and among the top U23 skiers in the country.
Competing in the Classic Team-Sprints at Nationals
Placing 5th in the 10km skate race
So all in all I feel good about my season. There are a lot of improvements from the previous year, and I am happily moving forward and getting stronger. As a young senior, there is a lot to learn every year, but I believe in the years to come I have the potential to reach the top as I pursue my dreams of becoming a world-class competitor.
A BIG Thank You to all my supporters for another great season!!
It’s a long journey to reach the top of the podium with many ups and downs along the way. I really appreciate all the help I can get.
