Finals and Nationals
I am at a bit of a loss on what to actually write about this week. I have not had a real action packed schedule for the last 10 days. The only event that I was qualified to compete in at the World Cup Finals was the Downhill, so when it was cancelled due to poor snow conditions I changed my plane ticket to come back to the states 4 days ahead of schedule. Steven Nyman and I packed our bags and rallied towards Munich where we caught a soccer game before getting on the plane the next morning. Steven has an ailing back so he went home to give his body a rest but I flew into Boston and am attempting to kill some time here before I head up to Sugarloaf, Maine on Tuesday, for the US Nationals.
The Nationals are a fun race to reconnect with friends that you have not seen all season. It is a fun vibe being the last major competition of the season, but unfortunately this year injuries are causing a lot of the World Cup racers to bow out of the festivities. Bode is no longer obligated to attend, being an independent racer and he has chosen to exercise that option and get some rest. Ted just announced that he will not attend due to a hand injury, Steven has back trouble and Macartney has been sidelined since his crash at Kitzbuhel. None of the World Cup speed coaches are attending the race either so that leaves me to battle the youngsters for the title of US downhill and Super G champion.
I am not implying that it will be easy. On the contrary it will probably be one of the tougher races of the season because it is a huge opportunity for some of the kids to get their name in the spotlight and I know they will be charging hard!
I will check in this week from the nationals and hopefully fill you in on my plans for the spring and summer. With the end of winter looming I am already thinking of how best to prepare for next season. After a bit of R and R of course. Talk to you later.
Marco
March 16th, 2008 at 11:52 am
Hey Marco. I only wanted to wish you a pretty good at the Nationals and some nice vacation. But, please, take care of yourself!
See ya
March 16th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Hey Marco. I only wanted to wish you a pretty good time at the Nationals and some nice vacation. But, please, take care of yourself!
See ya
March 17th, 2008 at 1:19 am
Hey Marco! Also wish you a good time at the Nationals! Have fun and enjoy yourself after world cup is over…
March 18th, 2008 at 5:09 am
i also wish you a good time at the nationals!iŽm sure youŽll get the title!
xxxo
March 18th, 2008 at 6:03 am
You’re thinking about how to prepare for next season and we ski racing fans are counting the days until October 25th. Get strong, stay healthy, chill, cook, bike, read, snooze….Then hit the mountain and train your heart out! Congratulations on your great season!
Hey, watch out for those youngsters at Nationals. If you aren’t looking, one of them will sneak up and bite your butt!
March 18th, 2008 at 8:39 am
Now P, don’t get all jealous on me. You were really special. Marcopoo just wins more that’s all
March 21st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Hey… After I heard, that you have some bad weather over there: Wish you better weather for tomorrow, good slopes and, of course, good luck! I have my fingers crossed! Once again: Take care! Byebye
March 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 pm
Marco, This is Adam Grace, it has been fun to follow the season after being a relative rookie to the World Cup tour. Thanks for the introduction in Beaver Creek. I’m actually writing to give you a shout as I watch your profile on the Arctic man on cable TV from Little Rock AR of all places. It looks like a gnarly/fun race. Good luck with finishing up the season and hope to see you on the Smith or at some mtn next season. Peace out.
March 23rd, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Hey, congrats man - don’t be sad, I think third place isn’t bad! But I wish u a good time in Whistler and a nice summer break! See ya!