Archive for June, 2011
23 June 2011
Plattling, Germany
Miracles happen.
I feel good.
It’s actually incredible, but I feel the best I have felt since arriving here in Plattling.
I have got what I had to come here to find.
Myself.
I have realized that being middle of the pack is ok. I don’t need to be the best in order to value myself.
Finally [...]
21 June 2011
Day 26 ~ Plattling, Germany
Prelims
Well….the day started off good.
I woke up at 5am. Did my yoga/meditation and then went to the wave for 3 practice rides before the competition started.
It was great. Hardly anyone was there, and I really feel like I needed to do what I knew I could do as [...]
Day 25
Plattling, Germany ~ 20 June 2011
Opening Ceremonies and last Team Training
We just had our last team training.
Opening ceremonies are tonight and prelims tomorrow.
My main issue right now is nervousness, and confidence.
I was rushing everything in practice today.
Thankfully, Devon Barker was on the sidelines coaching me.
Her advice: “Be PERCISE! It doesn’t matter if [...]
Day 23 ~ Plattling Germany ~ BACK on the horse
18 June 2011
Yesterday was my first day back out on the water after hurting my back, and it was GREAT!
I was so happy to feel good and not be in pain that I was happy with just being out there.
I feel like hurting my back [...]
Day 20 Plattling
15 June 2011
Yesterday I woke up with my lower back in an excruciating spasm.
So that ruled kayaking out of the days plans. I went for a long slow walk and focused on visualizing my rides.
I walked down to the river to see what was happening and grand stands are now up and [...]
Day 18 ~ Plattling Germany
13 June 2011
Reflection
I took yesterday off from paddling which was a great idea.
I did my full yoga practice and went for a long walk. On my walk I spent the whole time visualizing my perfect rides, and did it over and over in my head. AND got back to myself and [...]
Day 15 ~ Plattling, Germany
10 June 2011
Let’s just say I am happy that today is a new day.
And once again thank god for friends and getting back on the horse.
I was going to take today off. I slept in later than normal and did my yoga practice and visualization.
Jessie called at the perfect time [...]
June 9, 2011
Attuned To The Flow~ Daily OM
Libra Daily Horoscope
Feelings of frustration can overtake you today, leading you to wonder if you are indeed fit to pursue your ambitions. You may feel you are progressing too slowly, so you will likely find that you feel uncomfortable with the goal-realization process.
Ok…let’s just say I believe [...]
Today was a great day on the river. The water has come up and Jessie, Marianne, and I had the river pretty much to ourselves this morning. I am continuing to stay in the moment and enjoy being on the river.
“…to be all you can be in the process of living, and success will [...]
Day 11 ~ Plattling, Germany
My good friend Jessie Stone is here now and it has been great training with her. It’s way more fun sharing this experience with her, and nice not feeling so alone here.
We got up early this morning and had a great session on the water with only two other [...]