I'M SO SORRY
Here goes nothing... I'm so embarrassed about my journal this season. I could throw out a million excuses but the fact is, I feel like I've let a lot of people down by not keeping up with it. When things started to go down hill on tour I was having a hard time motivating myself to tell everyone how poorly I was racing. There are still a lot of unanswered questions of why I fell short this year and that's hard to admit... I really don't know what happened? I looked forward to every race believing that I'd catch my break that day but it never came. Unfortunately, the entire U.S. Women's team struggled a bit this year. We were only able to qualify 2 spots to the Games based on overall team points and because of our results, lost our 3rd World Cup sport on tour for next year. It was a tough season for everyone.
The only regret I had were the times that showed up on the clock... other than that, it was arguably my favorite season on tour to date. There were a few reasons for that... The biggest factor was having a united team lead by an awesome coach. For the first time we all got along and enjoyed our days together on and off the track. It was so refreshing! I had the help I needed sliding with our coach Orvie but for some reason I wasn't able to execute. I don't blame anyone but myself. I never felt like myself on my sled and my pushes weren't as strong as they've been in the past.
To make a long story short, I did not make the 2010 U.S. Olympic Team.
posted by Keslie @ 8:11 PM
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I feel really sorry, too.
You may not remember us, though.
When we visited the Olympic Center in San Diego, you were our nice tour guide! We expected that we can watch and cheer you up in front of TV in 2010. Today, I open your blog and find out the sad news... Although I do not know how long you plan to keep going on, I want you to know that there are people from all over the world who want you to go for it.
I am sorry that you have had a rough year. But I hope you know that you are much loved, much cheered for, and that people are behind you no matter what!
xoxoxoxxo
Merideth (from Oldfields)
Thank you so much everyone! In the big picture I know i've accomplished so much in my career. I'm grateful that I had the opportunity to pursue skeleton for as long as I did. For an average college athlete... I'd say 2 world championships, a 2008 National Champion Title and an 8th place World Cup finish on the Olympic track is pretty impressive. May not be the fairy tail ending I was looking for but it's not the end of the world. I can't thank you all enough for your support!! I really appreciate it!!
Kes--
You've been so many awesome places, done such incredible things, and so generously shared both highlights & low-lights! I've admired your love-for-life and your resilience. Never a dull moment. Always a new adventure. Enjoy the moment, and savor whatever comes next. You are truly amazing!
Your webpage, journal, and photos are all top-notch! IMPRESSIVE!! I even saw where one of your photos was recently included in an ESPN article on the Olympics. Very cool!!! I have truly enjoyed following your journey thus far. Keep up the good work! We are all cheering for you!!!!!!!! The journey continues. . .
Thank you for comming out to the neighborhood and pulling the kids down the street in your training sled. We were looking forward to cheering for you in the Olympics but my girls will still remember that day.
- Potomac Falls
Kes-we are all so proud of you! You are such an inspiration to so many people. Keep your head up!
XOXO
Opps, that was from me, ESM!
There is an answer as to why you didn't slide well this year. It's simply that you lost a 'ton" of weight over the summer and that weight loss is the only reason you did not make it to Vancouver. Your sliding has always been great. The only thing that has changed is your weight! You could make it to Russia if you want to. You forgot to add: Womens skeleton athlete of the year 2008/2009!
You are an inspiration to anyone who knows you!
xox absjh
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