Thank You!
Posted on March 29, 2008
Just a quick note here to say thanks to those that attended the Tune-up Clinic here in Toronto today, for their on-going support and friendship.
Thank you!!!
Gotta stay on top of things here,
Indoors again tomorrow,
Aaron.
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Clinic Details!!!
Posted on March 26, 2008
I am sorry to have to announce this so last minute, but with the weather being so unpredictable lately and me leaving soon, I am happy to finally announce:
The 2008 Pre-Outdoor Season Technical Tune-Up Clinic.
As many of you may already know, I have confirmed a spot on a European Pro team for the 2008 Inline season; Subaru X-Tech, and will depart for Switzerland/Germany for the entire season very soon. I leave April 9th, and between now and then I have a major paper due, as well as five exams to complete at York University (the first is tomorrow). With the help and support of the Toronto Inline Skating Club and its members, I am hoping to use this clinic as a fundraiser for my trip overseas. I would greatly appreciate the help and attendance of club members!!! So, here are the ‘need to know’ details:
Location: Christ the King Catholic School – 200m Track
(3674 Lakeshore Boulevard West
Etobicoke, Ontario M8W 1N6)
Google Maps Link
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2008
Time: 10:30am - 5:00pm (45 minute lunch break)
Structure: The basis of this clinic will primarily be video analysis.
Following the morning session of dry land explanation and corrections, each skater will be
formally videoed and this video will be analysed immediately afterwards in a group setting at the track site.
This will be followed by specific drills/practice for the immediate needs of each skater, followed by a re-
shooting of the video, and another analysis.
I will also make the video segments for each skater available to them after the clinic.
Price: $40 per person (minimum donation)
The weather forecast is currently predicting clear skies, and a high of 4 degrees; the same as today. I was at the track today for several hours preparing the pavement, and in the afternoon it was actually quite nice and comfortable. I was shovelling snow in just a T-shirt! Regardless, I urge you all to bring warm clothes, jackets, scarves, hats gloves etc. to stay warm during the video analysis portion of the clinic. Chairs and blankets will be great to have also. Also, be prepared with warm skating gear (preferably tight for the video), and running shoes + sweats for the dry land portion. Also, you will need to feed yourselves during the 45 minute lunch, but there are many restaurants in the area, as well as a “No Frills” Supermarket that serves a prepared meals menu right next to the track.
Hope to see you there!
-Aaron.
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Clinic is on!!!!!
Posted on March 26, 2008
So, I was just at Crhist the King, took a look at the track, and the weather forcast, and I am optimistic that the conditions will allow for the Video Analysis Speed Skating Clinic to take place on the track this Saturday.
I am on my way down there now for some clean-up, and will report back in a few hours.
-ARA.
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Trouble
Posted on March 25, 2008
With the weather, and me being flat out at school, it is difficult to lock down a date for the clinic and party…
More to come. damn.
-A.
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Clinic + Fundraiser Next Saturday!
Posted on March 22, 2008
Details to follow… clinic + Fundraiser next Saturday, March 29…
ooooo!
-A.
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GBC website mention
Posted on March 20, 2008
:) Hehe! Check this out:
http://www.german-blade-challenge.de/news.php?id=27
(Translated version)
They spelled my name wrong… I hope it isn’t that way in the registration… I they might be taking the whole ‘Double A’ things a bit far. At this rate, it’s ‘Quadruple A’. …’A Cubed?’
-Aaron.
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Three words…
Posted on March 20, 2008
Best
Practice
Ever.
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Long ride: few pics…
Posted on March 19, 2008
Last weekend saw a late winter 125km road ride. These pics were taken at the Midway point in Belwood, Ontario. It is actually quite pretty.
View from the bridge over the mouth of the river at the lake…
Notice the snowmobile tracks…
It looks like the start of the second half of the ride will start with a slight uphill…
Big ups for Jacky Shu for completing the ride, and many thanks for keeping me entertained!
-Aaron.
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Memorable Quote #8/Team schedule
Posted on March 17, 2008
Danny Finster:
“They’re called outside edges, bitch!”
Ok, so that was probably the funniest thing I ever heard yelled out in the middle of a race. Hilarious! It was said to… haha, I know who it was said to, and it makes it even funnier.
I will have to update this with some details, but here is the Subaru X-Tech racing schedule for the 2008 season.
Date Series Location Distance
06.04 GIC Berlin 21 K
12-13.04 GBC A Wilhelmshaven TTT + 42 K
25-27.04 Groß Gerau Track
27.04 Würzburg 10 K
01.05 Henninger Turm 70 K
04.05 GBC A Regensburg 21 K
17-18.05 Gera Track
18.05 Essen 42 K
24.05 WIC Rennes Marathon
31.05 GIC Koblenz 42 K
01.06 Germans Duisburg 42 K
08.06 Germans Lorsch 21 K
14.06 WIC Sursee Marathon
21-22.06 WIC Weinfelden Marathon
26-28.06 Germans Jüterbog Track
28.06 WIC Engadin 42 K
13.07 GBC Premium Hamburg 42 K
20.07 Germans Prezelle 84 K
20-26.07 Euros Gera Track + 42 K
02-03.08 GBC A Jüterbog Points + 42 K
02.08 Berlin 10 K
09.08 WIC Biel Marathon
10.08 GBC A Wedel 42 K
17.08 EuropeSpecial St. Gallen 111 K
24.08 WIC/GIC Berlin 21 K
07.09 Forchheim 42 K
04-12.09 Worlds Spain Track + 42 K
14-Sep GBC Premium Rheine 30 K
20-21.09 GBC Premium Mainz TTT + 30 K
27.09 WIC Berlin 42 K
05-Oct GIC Köln 42 K
Haha, that’s alot of racing. Practice is on at scooter’s tonight,
-Aaronisinsanelybusywithschool.com
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Interview
Posted on March 11, 2008
Just a brief post to link to Andrew Kraft’s Interview of me!
Hehe, it is almost unedited, and I think it’s really different than a traditional/usual skater interivew. Haha, I re-read it, and I think some of the more ‘outspoken’ comments are kind of funny. Well, they make me laugh anyway.
I will write a bit more about it, but I hope you all can take some time to read it.
As a bit of a teaser, take a look at this picture I sent Andrew to help explain some of the content of the interview:
Jonathan Webster (far right) slings off Columbian in the 500m final. Derek Downing (front, left) looks on as eventual winner. You can see me at the back…
1997 Pan American Chamiponships,
Quito, Ecuador.
I will probably post portions of the interview myself someday soon.
-2xA.
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