So you’re thinking about getting started in skeleton and you’re ready to buy a sled. If you read my previous post, you know that I recommend waiting a season before purchasing your own equipment. However for the more curious (or deep pocketed), I’m going to answer the most popular sled questions in this post. So [...]
With the first day of racing over in Whistler, I think it’s safe to say there aren’t many surprises on the time sheets. Before I go further, I want to congratulate Amy and Martins for taking the lead after day one! So did everything play out as expected? Here are a few thoughts. The women [...]
The Olympic skeleton events are almost here! Unfortunately watching the race isn’t going to be as easy for skeleton fans as it is for ice skating fans. Here are the options I’ve discovered for catching all of the action Thursday and Friday, including a few personal tips for getting the most from the race. The [...]
One of the most frequent questions I get asked is “How do I get started in skeleton”? If you’ve ever had the desire to slide headfirst down an ice track at 85mph with your chin two inches from the ice, this is the post for you! I’m going to cover your first year of sliding [...]
Official training starts today in Vancouver. As I get updates on the training times, I’ll post them here. On a related note, several people have asked for my predictions on the race. While I haven’t decided whether or not to make those predictions public, I’ll be happy to share the current odds in case you [...]
In short — absolutely. It was the right journalistic decision. I’ve heard the argument that NBC and the media have a responsibility to Nodar’s family, and should show sensitivity and restrain during a time like this. That’s only partially correct. They must be sensitive to the family’s needs. However their responsibility is first and foremost [...]
In short — absolutely. It was the right journalistic decision. I’ve heard the argument that NBC and the media have a responsibility to Nodar’s family, and should show sensitivity and restrain during a time like this. That’s only partially correct. They must be sensitive to the family’s needs. However their responsibility is first and foremost [...]
This morning, 21-year old Georgian Luge athlete Nodar Kumaritashvili was killed on the track in Whistler. Rest in peace, Nodar. A men’s Olympic luger from the country of Georgia died Friday after a high-speed crash on a track that is the world’s fastest and has raised safety concerns among competitors. A tearful IOC president Jacques [...]
