Skiing, racing and all the space in between
And we’re back, at March 1. Championship season. The pressure cooker. We thought it would be different this year, with a more locally-based racing season. But as long as there are races to be had, and an end to the season in sight, the tension will rise. Athletes will put extra pressure on themselves and parents will wonder why they spend so much time, energy and money on a sport that leaves their kids feeling … » read more
Seeing so many ski racers blaze new trails to the top has given the kids what Buck was trying to convey to them—a sense of hope.
An upside down year with an uneven playing field, offers an opportunity to expand our perspective…and scream into pillows.
Even to those of us who knew little about the enormity of Maradona’s fame, he carried the magic of a superstar. This greatness, even a fraction of it, was what we were aiming for, or so we thought.
Gretchen and Don’s example of owning your talent and good fortune, and caring about those who followed you, was always a light for me.
“The Whoa Doggie Jam is probably similar to what somebody might call today a ‘full send’ attitude…but it’s also about creativity and just daring to do the unexpected.”
Quieting your judgmental Self 1 lets your capable Self 2 hit the gas, and nothing feels quite as satisfying as flipping off Self 1 in the rearview mirror.
Pandemic-proof benefits of solid technique, fitness and drive will ultimately surpass the temporary bump of massively unequal training, but only if we are patient.
Getting stronger, together. Boredom breeds creativity. When combined with desperation,well, that’s where transformation begins.
This sudden and complete stop —just when we were fully cranked up to power through ski racing’s own March Madness—feels like going from 5th gear into reverse.