Two weeks training in Serre Chevalier drew a relatively successful 2010/11 Race Season to a close - bronze and silver medals this year (and 4th in the World Championships) and my desire to achieve is stronger than ever. The warm welcome I received from Serre Che’s community was an intense reminder why I continue to strive to be the best and fight the ongoing battle for Winter Sports funding.
Thanks to backing from Hotel Plein Sud, I was able to work on technique, increase mileage and refuel the passion that drives me to pursue this expensive sport. I feel revitalized by the support and kindness I received and am very much looking forward to intensive race training in Serre Che next winter.
Belief is central to success and Serre Che has fuelled my determination to succeed.
I know I’m not writing a book (yet) but particular thanks to Lynne at Hotel Plein Sud for your faith and support; Paul from the Alpen Bar for excellent skiing; Pikey for fabulous photography; Darren from Insight for great tips - note to self, caution in slushy mogul fields is advised; Emma and Jackson at Alpine Transfer Company; Davina from Ski Connections… It was wonderful to see many friendly faces from my snowboarding days and develop relationships. I even met a Two Seasons employee at the highest point on the mountain, who noticed the Two Seasons sponsor logo on my monoski!
May Lynne proudly display my Europa Cup Final Bronze medal in Hotel Plein Sud (see below).
Now I'm back to work in the UK, speaking at NAIDEX exhibition 'Celebrating Independent Living' at the NEC and as Keynote Speaker at the International Women's Day Charity Launch in Nottingham this week.
2 comments:
Hi Anna ,nice to meet you today at Naidex and have a chat just before your presentation,i admire your courage and its nice to meet a disabled person who is into sport,i thought i was a bit crazy but you have proved how much can be achieved sportwise. thanks for the info on snowsport to.hope we can chat again sometime regards andrew
I just see your blog and I just want to tell you a big THANK YOU for the friday in april we ride together in Serre Che with Paul. You are a wonderful person and we trust in you for the next steps ! We have taken a life lesson this day, thank you. Hope to see you next year and ride all together again ! Sory for my english.
Kiss,
Gaby.
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