Spring Race Camp Training

Such a wonderful last three days. I was at Sunday River, Maine participating in a spring racing camp. The first day we did Giant Slalom in the morning and a small Super G course in the afternoon. The next day we did a longer Super G course with the option of starting lower and working our way up, and then in the afternoon we did more Gian Slalom training. Today we worked in the morning on some slalom training.

I had such a great time, and really saw some improvement in my self while being there. Im really excited and have more excitement about going out to nationals in a week.

After a fantastic and also a very thrilling weekend I have really gotten very excited for my up coming events and travels. I competed in a Level 1 race held in Vermont on Saturday and had some really good times. I was able to see some pictures that friends and family took of the race and I could see an improvement on my ability to be early set up for the gate and also the ability to finish my turn just below the gate so that I could be prepared for the next gate.

I hope to participating in a two day camp at Sunday River in Maine on the 18Th and 19Th. The hopes for this camp is to work on more techniques for race courses in both Giant Slalom and Slalom Races.

A couple days after the camp I will then be traveling to Winter Park Colorado for the Disabled Nationals. I am very excited about going back out to Winter Park Colorado and competing again this season. I will be competing against some of the same racers that I competed with back in December when I was out racing at both Copper Mountain for Ski Spectacular and also at Winter Park for the Winter Park Open.

Well its February and the snow is still falling like crazy. We just had another major storm last night and all day today. The league races that i have been participating in have been going pretty well. On the weekends I have been taking a few training runs in the Nastar race with my times staying pretty consistent. With March quickly approaching I have a few races that I am getting ready for here at Waterville and at Sunday River. Knowing that the end of the season is soon to come i have been thinking about what will my next season bring. Where do I want to really be with my racing career? I am also trying to come up with a good plan of how I'm going to get to where I really want to be with my personal fitness training, gate training and any other pieces that need to be worked on to help me get to that point in my racing career. I know that my dream of racing on the U.S. Parlympic team is stronger than ever and I am determined to achieve that dream. I am really looking forward to pushing my self even further with the help of my coaches.

Next season I really would like to train full time with other athletes and coaches. I really would like to raise more money so that I can participate in more NorAM and Level 2 races.

January Update

Back in New Hampshire, I have had a very busy and cold January. I have been training several times a week. I have been doing a couple level 1 races for some gate experience. My times in the races are pretty consistant between races. I have also been racing at Waterville Valley once a week in there League Race with other Adults. Even though its been a very busy month I have had a few hard times but have been pushing my way through it and keep reminding my self of where I really want to be. Im looking forward to the next couple of weeks of my League Races and also my trainings. I hope to have some new pictures up very soon. It was so nice to see the sun yesterday and have a little warmer weather while racing.

Slalom Training at Copper

Betsy's Thinking

Mau, Sherwood, Sue and Betsy

Racing at Copper Mountain and Breckenridge Training

On Monday, I raced in the Slalom Race and had a good learning experience. I was feeling a little frustrated because I didn't finish my race, but realized that it was the first race of the season and it was a great learning experience. I also realize what I need to work on to do better in the future.

Today, I raced in the Giant Slalom and had two really good runs. I was very relaxed and really just enjoyed my experience. I learned that I need to make sure that I stay early on the gates and that is something I will have to practice through out the season.

I'm really looking forward to learning some more techniques the next few days here at Breckenridge, Colorado.

Getting Ready for my trip

In just a week from tomorrow I will be heading on a very exciting trip. I am heading to Colorado from the 3rd of December and returning on the 19th. I will be racing during Ski Spectacular on Monday and Tuesday the 8th and 9th. And then at the race camp the rest of the week. I also am going to Winter Park and participating in the race camp there on the 14th-16th and then on the 17th and 18th we will be racing as well. I will keep everyone posted on how the week went and hopefully have some pictures when I return.

Waiting for winter

As I drive to different locations, I've been watching the leaves change and fall to the ground its just so amazing. The evenings grow crisp and Winters coming. I can't wait.

Early Season Racing

Im looking forward to this Season. I am starting my season off with a race in Breckenridge on December 8th and 9th at Copper Mountain and then in Winter park on December 17th and 18th. Being able to take how I did in those races will help me prepare for training during the season. I also will have a week of training camp inbetween both sets of races.

Soccer Practice

Wheelchair Soccer (handball) practice in West Springfield Massachusetts. Practice is on Tuesday evenings and Saturday morning.

Excitement

Hello everyone,

On Saturday, I participated in a Special Olympics Horse Show in Mass. I placed 1st in Equitation, 1st in Trail and 2nd in Dressage pattern.