So taking the first period of racing off and using that time to stay home and prepare better for Nationals paid off. I had my best results at Nationals in a couple of years. I unfortunately picked the wrong skis for the 30k mass start, but considering the vast difference in ski speed between myself and those in the top 5, i was able to stay in the race for a good portion simply off of how great the body felt. A little frustrating for sure, but overall it was great to finally feel fast and be in the mix.
Taking some time to work on my much needed tan.....
Start of the skate sprint
So now, Mark and I are hanging out in Steamboat Springs, CO preparing for a 5 day min tour in Minneapolis, MN. 4 distance races and a sprint qualifier should make for some exciting finishes.
