Thursday, November 20, 2008

Some Thoughts

wow, I'm impressed with my blog updates this week...I'm sure I will forget soon enough. Sometimes I like to write things here because I know I can go back to it when I forget...

This year is going to be hard. There are no easy days or easy races. Everyday I pull that bib on I have to go into the race ferocious and ready to fight. There should be no thoughts other then "what can I do to get there the fastest". Fight for seconds- the field WILL be tight, lots of women have stepped it up and there are lots of youngsters coming up. On race day age, past races won or lost, experience, or injury fade away. Its you against yourself- dig deep and tuck a little longer, free skate out of the downhill, propel yourself over the top of the hill, challenge yourself to go faster in the middle of the race, fight through the sticking points, accept and relish the pain, know that the pain is only temporary and you can always overcome what you inflict on yourself.

Go for it. Stomp it. Claim it.

Cheer for yourself. Believe in yourself.

Be Relentless.

and don't forget to smile. If your a nordic skiier you already know its the greatest sport out there and you already know that there is no better job that that of a full time athlete!

Get ready to pounce!

Brooke

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"Perhaps the greatest human tragedy of all is watching people abandon their innate personality and simply discard themselves along the side of life's road"

Jump in with both feet, fight to reach your potential and above all believe that anything is possible if you are willing to work hard enough for it.

Friday, November 14, 2008

SKIING IN LAKE LOUISE!

SNOW!!
We are finally skiing!
The World Cup Academy are staying at the Lake Louise Inn in Lake Louise. Currently Moraine Lake Road is groomed and in perfect condition! It feels awesome to get on snow and see how the strength work I have done this summer has paid off. So far, my classic skiing seems to huge difference, and I can't believe I'm saying this, but I almost enjoy it more then skating now.

We have had some beautiful days and I am so excited to wake up in the morning and hit the trails.

Tomorrow we have some intensity or a sprint race simulation! I think the biggest thing for me when working on speed is just to keep my technique in control. Sometimes by trying to just go fast without thinking about keeping your legs and arms in line it seems to make it worse and frustrating.

Have a great day!
Brooke

ABOUT ME:

I love the mountains, the snow and the inspiration and motivation they give me to pursue my athletic and life pursuits!