Training for the Olympics has begun, and the big change for this coming year is that I have joined team Maxim. Our group consists of 11 girls, 7 boys and 2 coaches, and although the year has just begun I’m impressed and encouraged by the level and motivation of my new teammates!

I’ve had a smooth start to the season, and already me and Team Maxim have begun laying the groundwork for the winter and completed many key training sessions. It’s not difficult to maintain motivation when the Olympics are right around the corner. Even though it's sunny and warm, thoughts of snow under my feet in Beijing keep the competitive fire burning every day! As of today I’m qualified to participate, but the process isn’t final until after Christmas, so nothing is guaranteed until then, so I need to make sure I’m sharp right from the start of the season. I will train and prepare as best as I can, and let the results show for themselves!

Stay tuned, and I will post regular updates from my training!