I've managed to go skiing quite a few times this season so far, and hopefully will get a few more in before the winter is done. It's quite bizarre sitting here at home with 15C temperatures outside, flowers, blossoms, sunshine and coat-less play in the park this morning..... knowing that less than an hour away I can ski in gorgeous mountain settings and in tons and tons of snowfall that we've had this year. Looking out over the mountains in every direction and seeing the snow capped peaks is just phenomenal.
When I started this season I was quite wobbly and my friend is a little better than I am so she pushed me to do some runs I'd not necessarily have tackled if left to my own devices. I struggled with blue's, was truly terrified over blacks, and tired quickly. Last night we were ZOOMING down runs of all shape and size without stopping, probably did more runs last night than in the entire season combined so far. I don't know what it was- whether the gym is finally paying off or whether it was a fear thing but I felt a heck of a lot more confident. I am still a little afraid of speed and that makes me work alot harder than I need to, to stay slow, which in turn tires me more than it should, but I was getting there yesterday! I only had one fall and didn't manage to bruise any limbs (unlike last time which resulted in my left thigh almost entirely black and blue) and thoroughly enjoyed myself.
Posted by katie at March 3, 2006 03:08 PMWay to go!!!!
Posted by: alex at March 8, 2006 10:53 PM