Here in Canada, ey?
LOL. Well, so far after my first day of Downhill training, Kimberly has been great. The weather is absolutely amazing. Bright and sunny with perfect snow. I just arrived here yesterday, on my 16th birthday, and have been gearing up for Thursdays Downhill Race and Fridays Super G races. For Downhill, everyone trains on the same course for two days. Two runs each day. Then, on the third day, we race. Usually a Downhill and Super G race is only one run. But they are putting two races in one day. Still only two runs.
The course is fast! The last time I was on a Downhill course I had the worst crash of my life. So my first run today was terrifying!! No matter what the coaches told me... I was still struggling to hold my breakfast down... In the gate the tears started rolling and I started hyperventilating. So when the starter counted down...5...4...3..2.. there it went. My heart hit the tail of my ski and I was off. ( I really had no choice...) down I went- flying, still absolutely terrified. But within seconds I found myself in a most relaxed state. After 5 gates, I felt like I wasn't going fast enough! Ya, I totally lost all form and it looked like a crappy run to everyone else, but it felt amazing! To know that only 30 seconds ago I was facing one of my biggest fears, and now I'm gliding around gates. It felt amazing taking off over rollers and getting air, then speeding down pitches so steep that my ski doesn't hit the snow. My second run I shaved off 8 seconds.
Now tomorrow, oh I can't wait!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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WOW Stephanie!!! Yeah, you overcame your fear (for now anyway) I was so worried because I recall last year, same place you ended up in the hospital. You have guts girl and I can see why you are where you are today. You have amazing coaches but like you said when it comes down to it, it doesn't matter what anyone says, you yourself are faced with overcoming fears most of will never face in a lifetime. Stay strong and safe. We love and miss you back home. Happy Sweet 16!!!
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