Despite an
obstacle filled start to an Olympic season I’m feeling surprisingly optimistic
and encouraged leading into the summer training. I have definitely had some
momentum killing incidents that shifted my focus from my typical spring
training. I encountered my second ski related surgery in the past 3 years as
well as coped with massive flooding which actually left me homeless. So aside
from focusing on training I had to coordinate my schedule with recovery, work,
training, finding a new home, moving out of my flooded place and preparing for
a 6 week camp in Europe starting August 1st all while keeping my goals in mind!
Fortunately
I didn’t lose much in the flooding considering the devastation that hit Canmore
but it certainly threw a wrench in my routine. There were approximately 100 000
people homeless in Calgary and close to 50 homes lost in Canmore during the
Southern Alberta flooding. The place I was staying in Canmore had a few inches
of water in the basement, just enough to cause a hassle and some water damage.
The flooding also limited training opportunities in town with many of the roads
closed or destroyed. I found a place to stay until I leave for Europe July 31st
and I have a new place arranged when I return in September!
Here are some local pictures from flooding this past week. Thoughts and prayers with the families affected.
