Journal
This is where Andrew will post his thoughts, opinions and updates about his skating career. Check back to see Andrew's latest Journal Entries.
December 20, 2009
I'm back in more ways than one. I haven't updated the site for a while and I apologize. I have gotten a few comments asking about what's going on. So I am back online. But more importantly I am back skating well. In fact I have been skating very well the last few days! This is perfect timing as the Olympic trials start next week. ... (more)
October 21, 2009
A brief update of the races of the past week in Richmond BC. ... (more)
August 20, 2009
I should start by mentioning that I have been named to this seasons Canadian Development Team. I keep forgetting to mention that here. Based on last seasons results I have made the team and that means I get funding from Sport Canada and Speed Skating Canada to help me compete at my best this season. Plus I get to wear the Canadian Team gear this season, which is pretty cool too. ... (more)
July 17, 2009
...I am trained for endurance but I should have probably been taking notes because the dancers at this party certainly could have taught me a thing or two about pushing through the pain. Many of them were moon-walking well into the early hours... (more)
... One of the most exciting rides we did in Tucson was a 45km climb of Mt Lemmon, I suspect that a 45km climb would be difficult no matter what kind of shape you are in. I had no idea what to expect, I have done a climb that lasted 55 minutes before but never something measured in hours. ... (more)
Skaters at the Calgary oval are nervous these days. The oval is cutting costs, laying off employees and coming up with contingency plans to deal with a funding short fall. In the news today I read that one such plan is to reduce the amount of time they have ice. Instead of July to March they would have ice from September to January. In short the Oval is in trouble! ... (more)
2008 - 2009 Year in Review
April 6, 2009
The 2008 2009 season has come to an end and Ill share a few thoughts on how the season went for me. Training for the 2009 2010 season will be starting shortly so Ill take a few moments to reflect on the past season before switching focus to the upcoming year. ... (more)
Welcome to my Site!
March 27, 2009
Welcome to my website! Since you are visiting I guess you are interested in tracking my speed skating career. I launched this site to help people keep track of me and to share information with my friends and family. Previously I had sent out (infrequent) updates via email ... (more)