Look out Lindsey, here comes Lauryn

This past Friday the Winter Olympics started and so did my future as a professional skier.

I got my first ski lesson at Bretton Woods in New Hampshire and I think I am a natural!!

Lindsey Vonn watch out! You may have some competition lurking in the shadows! LOL!!

Ok, Ok, maybe I shouldn't get ahead of myself, but I did have a great time. I cant wait until the next adventure.

This biggest thing is getting over the fear of heading downhill with something in your hands and attached your feet. Your first instinct is to throw your hands out for balance and lean back to brace yourself, when in fact just the opposite is true for you to be in control of yourself and your skis.

I graduated from the bunny slope after just one lesson!

Though me and the snow covered ground spent a lot of time together over the next 3 days, I am very pleased with the progress I made.

As an athlete, you're built to compete and believe "Anything you can do, I can do better!!" But we are quickly humbled when we step out of our area of expertise and into someone else's.

I have new respect for those competing in the Winter Games, especially those doing cross-country skiing. Who in their right mind would want to ski uphill???

I have had a great time watching the coverage and learning about all the different sports over the past to few days, but I am giving up television for lent (The next 46 days ) so this is where the story ends for me.

Best of luck to all the Americans!



(universalsports.com)