Update: Mission successful, Ready to compete and make the Track Team

The mission was a hit and we are getting ready to help more children next year. We will be able to help three to four children in 2012.

I’ve started to compete in long track speed skating. I just finnished two events. I managed to get two personal bests, which makes for a great start. Although, I still need to get back in to the groove. That will come with more practice and training. It takes me on average two months of training to get all the tricks of long track skating.

All this preparation and training is getting me ready for two competitions in long track for this season: one in Lake Placid on Feb. 11 and 12 and the World Cup in Germany in March.

I will be running as well, and am hoping to make the development team for the Paralympics. I also will be competing at the World Indoor Rowing Championships in Boston. This event is called C.R.A.S.H B where you row till you drop.

Here is a video of what C.R.A.S.H B is all about!

C.R.A.S.H.-B. Sprints from John Rich on Vimeo.