“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.”
-Michelangelo (the painter, not the turtle)
-Michelangelo (the painter, not the turtle)
Last weekend's US and Canadian Team Trials in NY were a great test after the winter and spring training. I had two solid results in the sprint and long, which were great feedback after the winter and spring training. I was fully focused and ready to race - just where I need to be. The biathlon analogy would be perfect shooting and strong skiing! The trick now is to get to the targets faster, shoot just a bit quicker, but still hit them all. Still work to do, but we're on target!
Several of us spent the week leading up to the races in a training camp and based out of a little cottage on a nice cold lake. It was a perfect chance to rest, refocus and charge up for the races and the upcoming training block.
With the spring races now over, the specific goals of the year - NorAms and Worlds - are starting to occupy every corner of my brain as the days move on. Every day has a purpose and every minute counts! Training, recovery, mental training, race prep, ice baths, and a few new secret weapons start to fill up the days. The summer races are coming soon. Stay tuned!
