I had a decent race but I just didn't feel very comfortable. It was an exciting race and it went right down to the line for second place. So from that aspect it's looking good for me heading into the world championships. |
I know that they're all praying for me and really backing me up and that just means the world to me. |
I look back and it couldn't have gone any better. |
I think we both really felt so proud to be Canadian at that moment. |
I used to hate the 1,500 because you basically have to pace yourself and the last lap is so hard. It's like you've hit a wall. But I learned to really enjoy it now. I learned a lot from Neal. He taught me how to race it differently, too, so I'm starting to really enjoy that race. |
I was excited to race her because she is such a strong skater. It really motivated me to do well. |
I was truly overwhelmed to represent the most successful Canadian Olympic Winter Games team ever. |
I woke up in the morning and felt really good. Really happy. I felt more at peace. It was just a good day. |
I'm excited that I won five medals but I'm really excited with how I raced each race. I went out and I wanted to put together the best races possible and I did that. |
I'm hopeful to get one day off to relax in Calgary before preparing for the worlds. But it's all up to my coach. I'm really excited about coming home and seeing everyone and being back in the comforts of home. |
I'm just really enjoying the moment right now. I think I'm going to look back at these Olympics and just remember the fun times that I had. |
I'm so happy to be home right now. Winnipeg is such a great city. It's such a strong community and I felt the support throughout the whole entire Games. |
I'm so proud of how well Canada did at the Games here. It think we're going to do even better in 2010. |
It can be hard to get motivated after the Olympics but once you get to the line you're in race mode. I have to admit though that I've been feeling a little homesick as well. |
It could be anybody's day. I'm going to keep an open mind. Hopefully, the 1,500 will go well. I think (the 1,000) was a good sign for the 1,500 ... I'm looking forward to it. |