Hard Work and Training Paid Off

March and April were my hardest months of training ever. I was doing double workouts as ordered by my coach.

At the end of April I headed to Russia to participate in the Russia Open Blind Cup. (check out the coverage: Orleans Star). This was my second round at the Open Blind Cup in Russia. Last time I finished on top and becoming the world’s number one blind speed skater. This year, I defended my title and I am still number one.

I enjoyed the trip. We were treated like kings. I had five course meals everyday (something new for me). We went to the Opera, horse back riding, a rock concert and toured the city. The Russian ladies who were our translators were very helpful when trying to communicate with skaters and officials. We got a Russian sauna treatment by the Russian coach Nikolay, he is the coach who invited me to the competition.

My results were very good, winning 5 golds and setting 3 world records. However, my coach still feels I have more to give, only time can tell. I plan on training harder for next years Open Blind Cup in Russia.

My funniest experience was when I got my gold medal. The official asked me to step up on the highest podium. I kind of ripped my pants as I was stepping up, but no one noticed, thank god!!!

I will now take a short break and do a few presentations. In two weeks I will start training for Track & Field as well as Kayaking. I also will be helping three children get new hearing aids.

KF

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