From the FasterSkier archive — posts syndicated from athletes’ and coaches’ own blogs between 2004 and 2012, kept online as published. Current coverage is at fasterskier.com.

Kickin’ it.

Just wrapped up the 2010 Nationals in Anchorage.  It’s been a bittersweet week of racing and today was no exception.  I ended up qualifying first in the classic sprint, which is the first time I’ve ever qualified first at Nationals (after 3 consecutive 2nds).  I’d been considering double-poling the course on skate skis, but in the end decided to kick it on classic skis.  Definitely the best decision.  Unfortunately, my afternoon ended early with a crash in the quarter final.  No one’s fault but my own, simply going too fast for my own good and tripping myself up coming out  of a fast corner.  Congrats to the All-Alaskan final in the men’s sprint.

Got lots of packing and sleep to catch up on before a long travel day tomorrow.  I’ll hopefully get time and internet at the airport tomorrow morning for a more detailed update on the week.  For now, I’ll leave you with some shots from Ian Harvey & Toko.