World Cup Team

Well the races are finally over and I accomplished my goals! I have never been more excited about anything I don't think.

I am on the 2007-2008 World Cup Team and couldn't be happier!

The races in Park City went well, I finished 3rd in the first race out here. And the second race I won! Thats right 1st place! I had my heart set on it that morning and night before actually and I did it! I had a dream the night before the last race about sliding, and I never dream about sliding. But in my dream I pushed my best and won the race! I woke up super excited and ready to go! I won by a lot more than in my dream so that was even better!

I got my new gear, winter coat, snow pants, gloves, socks and some new Columbia boots, and a nice backpack. Its really awesome stuff!

We leave for Calgary on Tuesday and will be there for about 2 and half or 3 weeks. Then back to Park City for a week, and then to Lake placid around December 9th or 10th.

I'm really excited for this and ready for my first world cup race! Thanks for all of the support from everyone! It means so much to me, and it really helps me race well!!

Utah

Well I'm in Utah now, the weather is beautiful. Its really sunny and not too cold yet. But soon I bet. Glad there isn't any snow though.

Sliding is going well, just getting used to this track again and hopefully learning a lot more to pick up some more speed here and there down the track. But its fun and fast so there isn't too much more to ask for.

I am staying at the Condos right near the track, so its nice not to have to go out to eat for every meal. I don't have Internet though so I won't be posting too often. Hopefully after the races I can find a way to let everyone know how I did. If not we have to play the telephone game and everyone can spread the word! We race next Friday and Saturday! I'm excited this time. I was too nervous in Lake Placid, so I'm hoping my nerves have calmed down. That would be a good thing.

Well I hope everyone is doing well! And thanks for coming to check up on how I'm doing! I'll write again soon!
Annie

Race #2

Yesterday's race was extremely close. I placed 3rd, I was behind by 1 one-hundredth of a second.

It was a rough day, my runs weren't too great, but third is great so I don't want to be bummed. I'm excited to leave for Park City, I'm looking forward to spending some time on a different track for the next 2 weeks. And it is very pretty in Utah, everyone should come sometime!!

I leave for the airport at 2am tonight, so I'm planning on being like Kaitlin and staying up the whole time, since it will really only be midnight in Utah. I'll sleep on the ride to the airport and the flight.

Thanks for everyones' support, I appreciate it all. Keep thinking big things for the next 2 weeks. The next races are November 9th and 10th!!

Hope everyone has a great week!

RACE #1

The first race is over, and I am a little relieved. I must admit I was really nervous, but I'm doing better today the nerves are going away!

I placed 2nd!!! It was an intense race!! I'm on my way to world cup! As long as I keep up the good work and do my best everything should turn out okay!
Race #2 is today and I am really looking forward to it. just going to stay calm and have fun! I leave for Park City, Utah on Sunday and begin sliding on Monday out there. The races are the 9th and 10 of October! We will know after that what team I've made!

Thats all I have for now I have to go and work on my sled but I will let you all know how I did in todays race as well!!

NEW PICTURES

I just added all of my pictures from sliding over the past 2 years! The good ones anyway! I'll put a few up from summer training tomorrow!! I'm sleeping in so after that most likely! Hope you like them!!

Lake Placid

I finally have a few moments away from everything where I can update everyone about what I have been doing. I've been so busy with school, work, training, and internship and now we've started sliding!

Sliding started on the 1st of October, the first day is always crazy it feels so fast but really the track was about 10 seconds slow. The next day was about 25 seconds slow and we had to push our sleds to cross the finish line! It was a race to see who could run the fastest! It has been raining for the past 4 days or so, we have only slid one more time and now it is canceled until further notice because it is going to rain for the next 7. At least I'll have time to catch up on school work and sleep.

Its great being back in Lake Placid the leaves are changing and it smells so great outside! Its getting a little cooler, it would be better without the rain. What can you do I suppose. My roommates are Katie another skeleton athlete and Julie a bobsled pusher. They are awesome, we have a great time together, but stay up a little late sometimes. We are a little crammed for space but it makes it a little homier.

School is going well and I'm looking for a 4 yr school to go to in the spring. I'm looking at SUNY Empire State College and doing it online and studying Business Management. I'm excited.

Well its getting late, and sliding is canceled in the morning and I am so excited to sleep in because I only have to workout and go to work. I'll keep this updated more often, I just have to use my time more efficiently. If anyone is good at that, I would love to take lessons. Just let me know!!
Goodnight Everyone!!

Excited for Disney!

Well I've had an extremely fun week so far. I went to two Padres games, a day game against the Phillies and a night game against the Diamondbacks. They lost both games but it was okay. Baseball games here are a lot of fun, the park isn't too big so the seats are always good.

Saturday we went to the Del Mar Racetrack to bet on the horses. I won $12 for the first two races, then got all excited and bet all the money again and lost. It was a great day though. Really hot, but worth going. Its always fun to get out of the training center and do something new.

I am leaving for Disney World in the morning for a family vacation. I can't wait to go, I haven't been there in a while. It will be great to be somewhere different. I hear its been raining a lot there it will be nice to see rain and maybe one thunderstorm, not a lot though. Just a day since it still hasn't rained here.

I'm all packed and ready to go. My flight leaves early in the morning, so I'm going to relax. I'll write all about the fun with Mickey and Minnie when I get back! Take care and goodnight.