We got in the boat together pumped to try to win the k2 200m... and we did! My dad says it was an exciting race, with Ariel and me just barely pulling ahead of Emily [Vinson] and Maggie [Hogan] to win by a margin of .02 seconds... pretty funny since they beat us on Thursday in the k2 500m by .09 seconds. The close competition between us pushed all of us and made for an exciting weekend. I'll hopefully get a video up on youtube in the next couple of weeks.
After the race was over, Ariel and I ran up the hill to get our k2 weighed. Then we took a moment for a tangerine-double-caffeine-Powergel toast. (The flavor we both eat exclusively. Nerds.) After slurping down our powergels we grabbed our k1s and immediately went out for a cool-down/ warm-up for the next race. My goal was to be as aggressive as possible and put everything I had left into this last race of the regatta. I placed 7th.
HOW AMAZING IT IS TO BE HEALTHY AGAIN.
I'm looking forward to going home, sitting down with my training log, and assesing this little 10-week season I put together. More to follow about my plans.... for now, some pictures from the banquet!
The Rochester crew... Nicole and me and our awesome dads!
Medals for the k2 200m: Mickle and Shelley in 3rd, Mags and Vinson in 2nd, and Ariel and me in 1st
The sun never sets on cool
4 comments:
Hi Emily. Long time, no see! I wish we could hang out! I read your blog on a fairly consistent basis and felt compelled to tell you that although I am not terribly invested in a comprehensive understanding of your particular athletic discipline, I enjoy the beautifully succinct nature of your writing and keep coming back because of that. I can say candidly that you are the best blogger I read. I look forward to reading about your continued success in kayaking and athletics in general! Good luck!
Congratulations on the awesome K-2 win! your comeback is a story worth sharing and nothing less than remarkable, due in large part to you positive attitude and perseverance, a demonstration of your character and resolve to seeing things through. Win or no win, you still deserve a metal 9the metal of life and living) for the uplifting spirit and inspiration you bring to the sport and to those around you!
Anonymous, thank you very much! Mat, it's great to hear from you!!! Are you still in Colorado? I'm glad you like the blog. :) Hope you're doing well!
Hey Emily - congrats on your awesome performances at nationals! Come visit DC sometime - you can paddle in the Potomac!
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