On waxing

So yesterday was the first Michigan Cup race of the year (9k classic) and with the temperature fluctuating from 26-34 I was way out of my element.

So I had multigrade purple on initially but it wasn't working and I got scared. I started throwing things on listening to other people around me who probably knew less than I do with the "if some is good, more is better" philosophy. Finally I got something to work...and then it started to snow. Game over.

I had way way too much wax on to the point where I fell 4 times because my skis iced up and would simply stop on the downhills. Awful. I've never experienced that before. I really should have done well - I was right up at the front after 3k, feeling great, but then came the long downhill section and I just got dropped. I'd come to complete stops trying to shake off the ice so I could move. I finished a disappointing 8th.

But don't worry, I'm staying positive because physically I felt good, I just had crazy control issues because of the atrocious waxing job.

Note: the winner I think they disqualified for using skate skis (and some skate technique)- people were trying anything to avoid having to wax in those conditions.

Bottom line - I wish I was in Austria and I am very thankful for Scottie.

Hope all is well with everyone. Ski fast. Happy New Year!!

-Andrew