Training
Skiing and running have taught me many things. They have contributed so much to my life that it is very difficult to imagine it without them. Over the years, I have discovered that training can either be exciting and rewarding or difficult and physically draining. Of course, no one wants to experience the latter but it is a part of figuring out what you need as an athlete. I have very distinct memories from eighth and ninth grade and some very difficult skis and experiences. I didn’t enjoy it nearly as much as I do now and I have found that a lot of this is because of how my training and physical ability have changed. Since ninth grade, there are five things I have distinctly changed about my lifestyle and training: 1) I gave up another sport (gymnastics) to dedicate more time and energy to skiing and also to improve, BUT through this, I lost much of the strength conditioning I was doing so I have learned that I must go in mornings and work it into my schedule. 2) I have wo...