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ALICE MCKENNIS DURAN

new website!

10/4/2012

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Hi everyone! Welcome to my new website! I decided to upgrade and create this new website, so after ripping my hair out designing it myself it is finally done. There is a reason I do sports and not web design...web design hurts my brain. So I hope everyone likes it... and if not...well that's too bad because I'm not going through that process again.

I am currently in Park City for one last block of intensive dryland training, and I'm getting work done. I'm tired, sore and a little cranky from all the time in the gym but I know it will pay off when we start racing in less than two months. I am feeling stronger than I have in awhile and more prepared for this upcoming season. Last year I was a little weak going into it after being hurt the previous season but I made do with what I had and did pretty well. It gives me confidence that I can push things more and my body can handle it.
This summer I was able to go to both New Zealand and Chile for some on snow training. New Zealand was a slow camp for coming off a second surgery this spring to remove the plate and screws from my leg. I "eased" back into things by jumping on the new GS skis and not being able to turn them. At all. I spent two days trying to figure out how to finish a brush course. Some athletes have had no problem switching to the new stuff but Ill be honest, I struggled for a little there. Yikes. I have figured out the new GS skis, they take a lot more effort to turn and are less forgiving but in the end I do like them and haven't thought much about it now that I have been on them for two ski camps.

Chile was a really good camp even with the limited amount of snow. I was able to get on the new speed skis and thankfully I didn't have quite the challenge with them as I did with the new GS skis. I was able to jump right into running full length Downhill (yes!) and Super-G which was so MUCH fun! As much as I love summertime and having a change of routine there is nothing like getting back on skis and ripping.  


For now till I can start ripping again it is back to the gym…physical testing is next week and we are having a team dryland camp in Park City after which will be a lot of fun and also really exhausting.  Looking forward to some snow! 


 
14 Comments
dad
11/2/2012 10:34:26 am

my old brain finally allowed me to remember your new site- love it !!!dad

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Peter Cloutier
12/4/2012 10:33:42 pm

Hi Alice: I was happy to see you lead for a while during Lake Louise's 2nd downhill. Also very happy to see U.S. skiers 1-2 all 3 races. I must admit that I root exceptionally for Lindsey to win because I badly want her to hit 63 WC wins so that an American becomes the best woman WC skier of all time. That would be a wonderful legacy not only for Lindsey but for all American skiers.

I had hoped to come to St. Moritz this year and even toyed with the idea of inviting the team for dinner as Pamela and I did last year. But, Pamela required knee surgery this week and so she cannot come and I don't want to leave her alone for 3-4 days right out of the hospital.

Best wishes for a safe, happy, and successful season.
Peter

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3/1/2013 06:30:47 am

Hey! I am an 8th grade student in CT. I am participating in a communications class where I must make a podcast that includes an interview. Thus, if you have 10 minutes, I would be exited to interview you about Olympic Skiing. If its the location you are worried about, we can videochat over skype... Thanks for your time! Kellie

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