Blogs

Travel Woes

Mon Oct 26 11:50:00 -0400 2009

Travel is a necessary part of any Luge athlete's life.   We spend 6 months every year doing it.   With that said, I hate it.   I hate planes, rental cars, security lines, over priced food, un known delays, baggage fees, carry-ons that don't fit...well you get the… Read More

The Long Drive

Thu Sep 17 11:37:00 -0400 2009

It's finally time to hit the road!   I’m all packed and ready to make the 1200-mile drive out to Lake Placid’s Olympic Training Center.   Not only does it house hundreds of Olympic athletes from all different sports, it is the home of the USA Luge headquarters and… Read More

One month till pre-season camp

Wed Aug 19 10:41:00 -0400 2009

Well, it is officially one month until the Pre-season camp that takes place in Lake Placid, NY.   One month left to train here in Minnesota.   One month left to spend with family and… Read More

Summer camp I: Lake Placid, N.Y.

Fri Jul 17 10:28:00 -0400 2009

It's finally summer training camp time!  Although we all spend our summers at our respective homes throughout the United States, we always get together for a least one training camp during the summer in Lake Placid, N.Y.  This week marks the middle of the summer and our only scheduled… Read More

Time Capsule

Fri Jul 17 10:25:00 -0400 2009

About 14 years ago, a group of High school friends and me decided to bury a "Time Capsule" on an island in the Northern Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area (BWCA).   It was 1995.   We felt that the world was in front of us and in many ways it was.  The letters we wrote… Read More

On the sled again...

Mon Apr 13 10:30:00 -0400 2009

April 13, 2009 

Ok, I admit It...I hate the cold.  So why did I submerge myself in 35 degree water for a few measly photos and bragging rights?  Ha!   Well, I suppose it was because I wanted to have a few measly photos and bragging… Read More

Back to training

Tue Mar 31 17:37:00 -0400 2009

March 31, 2009

Today marks the day that I am officially getting back into training for the upcoming 2010 Olympics.   I set aside the entire month of March to basically do nothing but enjoy myself and relax after a long and tumultuous season.   That rest is… Read More

US Nationals

Sat Mar 14 10:41:00 -0400 2009

Today was a great day and a huge weight off my shoulders because I won US Nationals!   It has been 2 years since I have held the title and it feels great!  Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of being named National Champion 7… Read More

We really do go that fast.

Thu Mar 05 13:16:00 -0500 2009

March 5, 2009

Luge. It is a sport that bewilders so many people, and yet it has consumed nearly two-thirds of my life. Don’t forget I am old (as many of my teammates are so quick to point out)! However, the reason I’ve spent so much time doing it is because, well, I… Read More