This season I spent the winter months in Lake Placid, NY and Park City, UT learning the two tracks that are available to me in the United States. While training in Lake Placid, I was offered housing at the US Olympic Training center where I had the opportunity to live and train alongside US Olympic team members as they prepared for the Vancouver Olympics! A season highlight was acting as a "brake man" for Steve Holcomb (newly crowned gold medalist) in his two man sled as he prepared for the games. Feeling the rush as the two of us glided down the track at 80mph - a million dollar experience. Knowing that a World Champion was in the driver's seat and keeping me safe - priceless.
Now I'm back in Orange County, Ca training hard for next season. I'll be focusing on my sprinting and flexibility with the goal of being the fastest starter on the team.
Stay tuned!
- TJ
Comments
DAD
Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:45:07
We are proud of you son.
Aunt Jody
Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:59
I'm proud of you too TJ! Very cool website that I can take a peek & see where you are in your training. You're truly a dedicated person & I know you can do this! Keep up the good work!
Barbara Richards
Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:37:21
Wow! I got dizzy just watching it! You've got guts! Welcome home, Barbara and Dennus
Branden Nguyen
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:11:50
Wow. This really is inspiring. I actually am going to the Lake Placid camp in July. But the thing is im only 17 and i play varsity football in Plano, Texas. Im not a very big guy at all actually. Haha but I use my Speed and Explosiveness to my advantage. I was hoping if you could email me back about your experience and tips at the camp. Thank you.
Branden Nguyen
Micah McCanna
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:01:49
What's up TJ, It was nice to stumble upon your site. I am actually headed up to the push championships in Lake placid. Unfortunately I could not go for the entire week due to school obligations, but I will be arriving at the OTC around 6:00 pm tomorrow. Maybe I will see you up there. Take care!
