So I decided to get  a new coach that I have to pay for which I am leery about as I have never paid for coaching on a full time basis. This coach, Gilles Jaquet, was definitely one of the best racers who turned coach. He just happens to coach the Slovenian team. Again this is a big move because it is big dollars. But I figured I’d try it out this time then see what I wanted to do.

The first day on snow was absolutely beautiful, perfect weather and perfect snow. I figured with my massive sinus infection that I would take it easy the first day. Trying to remember the Slovenians names was even difficult for me let alone trying to be right where i left off in March.  It went surprisingly well. Gilles didn’t want to overload me with information the first day, which was fine by me.

The second day still congested, jet-lagged and at 11,500ft wasn’t helping me at all but I decided no more easing back into things. I was here to train and that was what I was going to do. Gilles gave me some exercises to do and I could instantly feel a change. I did a bit of timing and I was slow. Disappointed but not completely down. The next day well, what can I say, it was unbelievable. I cut 3 seconds off from the day before.

Mind you I am the only girl with this team so I am comparing my times with the men.

All week long, struggling with my sinuses but loving the training. Everyday the weather and the snow was beautiful. Especially for glacial training.

We took a day off which I spent completely in bed to shake the sinuses. Hmmm, maybe felt a little better by the next training day.

The next training day there was a lot of fresh snow and horrible weather. We went up anyway. I was dreading it a bit as I still felt like i was going through a roll of toilet paper every hour blowing my nose. This day ended up to be the best day for me. I started out with a couple issues but then everything came together. My times improved even more and started to become consistent. I couldn’t be happier. I can’t remember the last time that I felt this good.

5 days on snow with a new group and a new coach and I can’t believe how fast I am riding.

It is thursday and we have had 2 weather days back to back which sucks. I am riding tomorrow then heading to the netherlands for and indoor, yes i said indoor race

saas-fee, switzerland