Firstly apologies: I've been so busy racing, on the road with the team, travelling across British Colombia, I've seriously neglected my blog writing duties, I'll do better next season.
The races started really well, with third places in both downhill and Super G in Kimberly behind the World and European Champions, however I made some mistakes in the other two races. We then drove to Sun Peaks and i achieved another third and a fourth in the GS races. The slalom didn't go so well, I found my first slalom race rather overwhelming and need to keep training hard! No surprise really that the speed events suit me best at the moment, being a bit of a speed demon!
Unfortunately I fell in the GS of the British Land Championships but being there was a valuable experience in itself.
The team spent a few days in Whistler and we did a recce of the Ladies downhill run where the disabled racing is to be held, in preparation for 2010. It's hugely exciting. Many thanks to Phil Chew, the BC coach, for his invaluable guiding on the mountain.
This season's been an eye-opening introduction to the world of ski racing. I've skied gates for the first time; started and finished my first (international) races; had a taste of what ski racing's all about and discovered that I absolutely love it!
I am 100% sure that ski racing is for me and with 2010 in sight, my life now revolves around getting there. What a great challenge and opportunity to be seized. This season, training, racing and traveling around with the British team has been a great experience, I've learnt so much from the other racers, coaches and the support team. As the season comes to a close I'm feeling more motivated than ever!
