All eyes turn to Beijing

I returned home last night just in time to watch the opening ceremonies of the Olympics. I’m not a big fan of the opening ceremonies since I think it is the antithesis of what the Olympics should be about: it is full of grandeur and hype, yet lacks sports and competition. That being said, it is a sign that the greatest show on earth is about to begin. I spent the last few weeks training in Kamloops again and was able to see my training partners Sultana Frizell and Dylan Armstrong who will represent Canada for in their first Olympics. Both have a chance to place high and I can’t wait to watch them next week. Thankfully, I get CBC television here in Seattle and will be able to watch them.

After traveling non-stop for the past two months, I was back up in Kamloops for the past few weeks to try and get back in the rhythm of training daily. My technique has gradually returned as I start to prepare for next season. I will be in Seattle for the next month or so while Dr. Bondarchuk is in Beijing coaching Sultana and Dylan. When he returns to Kamloops in September, I will move back up permanently since I am now done with school. It should be fun and I’ll keep everyone informed of my progress.