Back At It

Eph friends!

I know, I know, I know!!  This post is long overdue.  NCAA's in Steamboat and the week after, were pretty intense (to say the least!), and I think everyone, including myself, was looking forward to a relaxing spring break.  With that said, the coaches are back in the office finalizing this past year, and preparing for the next.  Training plans are being created.  Recruits are on campus.  The athletes are back in the classroom, dining halls, weight room, and trails.  And pretty much everyone is wondering what the heck Mother Nature thinking?!?!?  Looks like we'll be getting some nice weather later this week.

Back to Steamboat. - (Seriously though, take me back...)

The whole crew! Left to Right: Coach P, Alpine Assistant Coach Dan, Bryan Bailey, Hannah Hunsaker, Eli Hoenig, Jack Schrupp, Coach K, Coach J.

OH MY LANTA!!!  What a fun and rewarding week!  Jason and I still can't believe how well both Jack and Eli skied at 7000 feet.  That was definitely some of the best skating we've seen from the two of them in the 10k, and the classic race was simply amazing!  Eli skied out of his mind for the best Williams Nordic finish, ever!!!

WE can FLY - Part 1. Textbook technique.

WE can FLY - Part 2. It's too easy.

Post skate race.  Loving the sun, and awesome race finishes!!

WE can FLY - Part 3. Jack skied really well all week, and he's only a sophomore!  Watch out for this kid!!

WE can Fly - Part 4. Light feet, in your face cheering screaming. Right about when Eli started to feel the altitude.  He was straight chillin up until this point (start of the 4th lap) - An All-American finish was already solidified.

6th?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Testing skis and wax with Jason everyday in beautiful steamboat, with just a t-shirt on was so much fun.  We had a good mix of weather while we were there, with the first half being kind of dreary.  Luckily the last few days allowed for some sunny, 50F skiing.  Other than skiing in some huge mountains everyday, the boys took to the books pretty hard.  In fact, that's basically all they did, which speaks volume to the fact that they were probably the only skiers in Steamboat working that hard on school.  The four of us also ate really well.  We cooked some delicious meals in our house with lots of organic food and vegetables! It was great!

Huge shout out to Alum. Ben Corwin for getting Jason and I these awesome, wooden 3D plaques for our office!!

Time to get back in a routine here.  Look out for more blog posts coming soon!

P