Winding Down the Season in Heerenveen, Netherlands

Hi Everyone!

I know it has been a while since I last posted an entry here! If it is at all possible, I think I am busier now than I was preparing for Vancouver!

Many of us returning from the Olympic games did not have time to rest for very long as our season still has competitions on the schedule. We were able to unpack, do laundry and pack up again to leave for more racing. Some of us were back for only 2 days before we had to leave for Europe. I was lucky enough to have a week before coming to Heerenveen to compete in the Long Track World Cup Finals (March 12-14) and next week (March 19-21) I will be in the Long Track World Allround Championships.

I was happy with my finish this past weekend...you can see complete results here.

I'm really looking forward to seeing my coach Paul Marchese who will be arriving this week. One last competition and then I get to enjoy a nice little break.

I will try to post again soon.

Thanks again for all the kind words and prayers that you have sent my way. I am truly blessed.

My Coach Receives a Great Honor!

Me & Paul Marchese, October 2009 World Cup/Olympic Trials

Photo : K. Pugliano

Click here to read about his 'Get There' Award, presented by Goodyear!

Congratulations Paul!

It's been a pretty busy week. I just returned from the North America/Oceania Regional Qualifier held in Calgary, Canada and I placed 1st in the Allround! I qualified to skate this after I come back from Vancouver.

I have been doing a lot of press stuff since getting back, but have also been on the ice with practice. Friends from home are here skating the oval and it's been nice seeing them!

I am heading to Vancouver in 4 days! I can't believe it is almost here already.

Hope to post more before I leave, but if not, wish me luck and keep me in your prayers!