Clearly, I have neglected this space for the past few
months. Here is the short version of how last season wrapped up and how the
2019-2020 campaign has begun.
I qualified for a second IBU Cup tour in February and March
of last season. I raced at the European Championships in Belarus and an IBU Cup
in Estonia. Neither race series produced good results. I was very tired from
the first half of the winter and my first professional training and racing
season. Regardless I gave my best effort in each race, had some solid
performances, learned about new race formats, learned where I most need to
improve and received outstanding support from the USBA staff, my coaches and
teammates.
I wrapped up my year with US National Championships in Jericho,
Vermont. Again, the racing was nothing to write home about, but it was great to
compete at the venue as the broader biathlon community. Young athletes, Masters
racers and up and coming juniors mixing it up with senior athletes is inspiring
and offers valuable perspective to all involved.
After a two-week break, I jumped back into training in
Craftsbury. So far, I have had a steady build up into the training season with
quality training.
I would like to thank Madshus Skis, Lost Nation R&D
Biathlon Stocks and Leki Ski Poles for supplying me with amazing equipment for
the 2019-2020 season.
I am also pleased to welcome Yarmouth Printing and Graphics
and Estabrook Maine to my supporters’ group.
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