First session.....

Well, I had my first skate of the season on Saturday the 15th and I brought my training partner with me to Calgary....my daughter......she loves the hotel scene.

I have to admit, I was nervous......not quite sure what to expect......kinda like I thought I was gonna forget how to skate. I guess most of it had to do with knowing how well I did last season and thinking if I was still at that level.

Well, my first two warmup laps at a good clip eased that tension as I felt like I never left Calgary, although within 15mins, my legs were blown up from the renewed lactic pressure.......must be the beginning of the season....heh heh.

I continued with some moderate tempo laps and some easy long laps......it felt good. It was also nice to see everyone back at the Oval......all the athletes that have something to prove this season, all with one goal in mind.......the 2010 Olympics.

My daughter was a champ, stretching with me and warming up with me on the bikes and taking pictures. After the skate, I brought her to the Centre Street Church where she experienced a different side to a service since there is always live music performed by a band before the sermon and she got a kick out of that.

Then of course, back to the pool and whirlpool before we called it a night but not before indulging in the chocolate covered strawberries and a variety of cheese and crackers that were compliments of my friends at the Marriott hotel.......they are just amazing there and have treated me like gold over the years......a home away from home......thanks Ilona.

Needless to say, my first skate, highlighted with my daughter's company, was a positive experience. I will be back to skate some more before I decide what my future holds........until then,

Peace.