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Log it! The first training camp of the season is over, and now I’m settling back into life in Stratton, VT with my club team. The first camp of the summer is always a little nerve-wracking, because you’re not in the same shape you left the season in, you’ve got…

Being part of a team. It means different things to everyone, but it’s no small thing, and it’s more than just wearing your national flag on your back. It’s awesome, it’s a challenge, it’s a major part of your life. It makes you laugh, cry, and go through some of…

Doing a max VO2 test on a treadmill is a lot like ordering the “suicide spicy wings” at a restaurant. You’re doing something extremely painful, and you are doing it voluntarily. Lots of people will gain entertainment, or else be confused, by your antics. Most people probably think you’re slightly…

Well, here we go! Time to buckle up. From now on, I’m on the move, going from USST camp to SMST2 training in Vermont, to visiting Minnesota, to New Zealand, to Norway, back to Vermont….it’s going to be a busy, fun and productive summer! For full schedule details, check out…

Hey you! It’s me, checking in from my first classic roller ski of the year. All things considered, it went really well. No falls, no bruises, only had to do one all-out speed as I got chased by a dog. But wouldn’t you rather read the play-by-play of my thoughts…

Paradise! We found it! Danielle and I met in first grade and have been great friends ever since, and this spring we took an adventure to Costa Rica together. It was an amazing 6 days and I feel so lucky to have experienced another part of the world. Get ready…

!Hola! I just got back from an amazing trip to Costa Rica! I’m slightly sunburned with arms that feel like they’re going to fall off from paddling on a surfboard for hours. Most importantly, I’m totally happy and mentally refreshed. And I’m going to do a big post on it…

So here we are, in April, me still blabbing on about ski-related topics, you still reading it. Or maybe you’re here looking for the photos. In either case, you’ll get plenty of both! This is one of those “look back on the season and reflect on the lessons I learned,…

Hey everyone! I’m really excited about a few things that I want to share with you. First of all, if you live in or near Stillwater, Minnesota, I have an end of season, welcome-home party going on April 20th, and I’d love to see you there! It’s from 5:30 – 8…

Well, the World Cup season is over, folks! To tell you the truth, I’m not even sure how I feel about it being done. On the one hand I am so ready for a break…ready to be done getting crazy nervous for races and ready for a month of doing…