- Nov 3, 2008
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Hello all! It's been a while, but I feel a need to gloat.
I imagine it's typical for summer training to be somewhat boring, repetitive, disconnected, and still challenging to constantly remind herself how much she loves the sport? We can't be alone. I mean, when iCarly trumps gym, something is clearly out of balance.
This on top of me being sick more and more, and not being able to watch her, or work with her as much as I used too at home, I’m sure added to her discouragement.
Nastia had her first L4 competition last Saturday. She was nervous and not very confident that she could pull off the same numbers as she did last year as an L3. Even the coaches reminded these new L4's that 8's should be expected, and not to get discouraged. Mom and I of course pressed that having fun, and doing her best (not being the best) was all that could ever expect.
Beam - 9.15 (2nd)
Bars - 9.5 (1st)
Floor - 9.4 (1st)
Vault - 9.6. (1st)
AA = 37.65 (1st) highest AA at the meet - beating even the veteran L4's of any age group.
You're looking at one proud dad! And the best part is, Nastia's enthusiasm has tripled, which always makes me smile. This is the first week she was looking forward to weekly practices for a very long while.
Seems that this is a new beginning for Nastia, and a new year to fill with fond memories for me.
I imagine it's typical for summer training to be somewhat boring, repetitive, disconnected, and still challenging to constantly remind herself how much she loves the sport? We can't be alone. I mean, when iCarly trumps gym, something is clearly out of balance.
This on top of me being sick more and more, and not being able to watch her, or work with her as much as I used too at home, I’m sure added to her discouragement.
Nastia had her first L4 competition last Saturday. She was nervous and not very confident that she could pull off the same numbers as she did last year as an L3. Even the coaches reminded these new L4's that 8's should be expected, and not to get discouraged. Mom and I of course pressed that having fun, and doing her best (not being the best) was all that could ever expect.
Beam - 9.15 (2nd)
Bars - 9.5 (1st)
Floor - 9.4 (1st)
Vault - 9.6. (1st)
AA = 37.65 (1st) highest AA at the meet - beating even the veteran L4's of any age group.
You're looking at one proud dad! And the best part is, Nastia's enthusiasm has tripled, which always makes me smile. This is the first week she was looking forward to weekly practices for a very long while.
Seems that this is a new beginning for Nastia, and a new year to fill with fond memories for me.