Breaking Bad… not just a tv show but a truism
Sometimes you approach a jump with too much zest and
enthusiasm and speed works against you.
You make a last minute adjustment and end up landing on your head and
then shoulder and the next thing you know that little clavicle bone has broken.
At 32 I have had my first broken bone and real racing set back. I guess so many years of smooth flowing paths
allows you to accept the fact that occasionally you’ll hit a rough patch.
So as I cancel my flight to the Canada Cup, Nationals and
World cup in Andorra, yes I am bummed out.
I covet the national title and this year would have seen as epic battle
for the top step with Emily Batty and our other strong Canadian racers. It would have been the
challenging, engaging race that makes me love my sport so much and makes me
desire to find the best in myself…
But that particular epic will have to wait for next season and
I am motivated about the rainbow lining that could come from stepping back mid-season and focusing on being healthy and strong for the world Championships at
the end of August.
Keeping positive and planning to be back racing by MSA. See ya there,
Catharine
Ps Now my husband knows how to put my hair in a pony tail! A hilarious and somewhat painful process
Thanks Kris, Keith, Sandra and Ryan for the swift retrieval and ice!
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I wish you a rapid recovery. I would welcome seeing you back on your bike at the MSA World Cup where I would gladly cheer you up from the side of the track.