We just got back from Senior Nationals in Utah. The trip went very well and we had some very good results. Like anything there are positives and negatives to take away from the event. The best thing about going to Senior Nationals is that you find out RIGHT NOW what YOU GOT !
The week defiantly started out on a high note for us. Everyone has there best results of the week right out of the gun in the classic sprint. Maile who was traveling with us from (NYSEF) led the way qualifying for the junior heats and posting the 10th fastest J1 qualifying time. She ended up finishing 3rd in her heat but the 'Lucky Loser" was based on qualification and not heat time so her day was over, but what a great day it was ! Gavin also had a good qualifier posting the 11th fastest J1 time but just missing out on the junior heats. Adam was the 48th J1.
(Maile getting ready to start here heat)
The next race was the freestyle skate race. Gavin led the way posting the 16th fastest J1 time. Adam was close behind posting the 19th J1 time. The boy's had to race 15k with the big boy's on a big boy course it was a good reminder at just how hard the sport is and the responded with excellent efforts! Maile was the 32nd J1 and fought hard on a day that would of been easy to give up on, sometimes it's not about the result but about the effort.
(Gavin and I after the 15k Skate (Audrey Mangan Photo)
The final race was the Mass Start Classic race. The boy's battled from the back to have good days. Gavin was 35th J1 and Adam was 38th J1. Both of them fought up from there starting positions to battle it out. It's hard to be in the race when your starting in the back, but that's part of the game and the one you need to play to move up. Maile was the 27th J1 and even had a harder time moving up since her race was only 5k. All in all I think the classic races went well even though they were a little disappointed in the result.
(Gavin and Adam moving up through the pack)
Besides the racing just being at Soldier Hollow was awesome ! The skiing was great, the views priceless, and a great way to get totally STOKED on skiing !!
(The view from our condo)
(As weird as it may sound it was great to be back in the wax room)
All in all it was an amazing trip and was an early season reminder at just how great the Nordic Ski community is in the U.S. Not just as athletes, coaches, sponsors, race organizers, equipment suppliers, and parents but as friends, family, and support ! !
We are a small team from a small division but the support is LARGE ! ! ! A huge thanks to everyone that made this trip happen ! A special thanks to Lori for opening her doors and making some unbelievable meals and letting us crash before our early morning departure. Also to Bill for letting us use his waxing equipment and lending his local knowledge, and last but not least the parents, coaches and support that make this all happen !
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