Vancouver, Here I Come!

Photo by Kelly Pugliano. Pettit Ice Arena, Oly Trials 1, October 2009

I will be honest- the beginning of the season was a rough start for me. I have clawed my way through many obstacles since October at the Pettit and have worked extremely hard to put my best race on the ice. Some were not pretty (at all) but they got me where I needed to be to move forward. I carried your thoughts and prayers with me around the world and it helped more than you will ever know.

This past weekend in Salt Lake City, everything seemed to come together and the timing could not have been better.

The Hulk is back!

I earned the 2010 U.S. Men's Allround Championship and secured my spot on the Olympic Team!  I will be competing in the  1000, 1500, 5000 and Team Pursuit in Vancouver.

We had team photos last night and I am honored to be among the best of the best.

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers!! I am truly blessed!

Happy New Year!

Olympic Trials Part 2

I am skating today in Salt Lake City, trying to earn another spot on the Olympic Team.

I just won the 5000m distance!! I have made the team in the 1000m, 1500m and now the 5000m. I am so blessed!

More to come....follow quick updates on Twitter @usspeedskating !

Wow!

US LT National Championships, Salt Lake City

The final meet of 2009 is about to start in Salt Lake City! The US Speedskating Long Track National Championships (Dec. 26-29)  will also be the last opportunity to qualify for Olympic Team spots for Vancouver.

I have qualified for the 1000m and the 1500m, but I am going to try for more. Keep me in your prayers and wish me speed- and a little luck (: )

I just signed up for Twitter! You can follow me at http://twitter.com/tmarsicano.

My latest tweet asked this question:

You ever think of how you will be remembered, how many lives you have touched and inspired, and what kind of legacy you will leave behind?

Go for your dreams. Be kind to those that cross your path in life. Live every day to the fullest.

I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and Happy New Year!

Back in the USA!

I'm back on home turf and preparing for the final World Cup event this weekend in Salt Lake City, UT.

USA Today did a nice article on my bid for a spot on the Olympic Team- Click here to check it out.

On to more training!

Have a great day.

Calgary, World Cup 4

I made it to Calgary after a quick rest over the Thanksgiving holiday. It is now time to Rock and Roll.

I skated a 1500m yesterday and set a season best of 1.43.92 and has me placed 7th so far.  To track my results for the rest of the weekend you can click here.

To see schedule of events and to read articles plus some great photos, check out Universal Sports.

I will be headed to Salt Lake City after this and am looking forward to "home" ice!

Thank you for all your prayers; I take them with me each time I step onto the ice.