Well, it's been just over a month since I last blogged. Too long, I
know! But I think it's because I was in a bit of a vacation mode for the
past month.
Yes, that means I haven't done any physical activity or training in that
time. But I'm definitely feeling it now. I need to start getting back
into something, and I think I'm going to take up cycling - something
completely new for me!
You, Canada, made my golden moment special
- February 17, 2011 9:34 PM
- By Heather Moyse
I can't believe it's been a year! Exactly one year ago, I was at the
Vancouver Games, waiting to get on the Olympic ice to compete for Canada
on home soil in front of my family, friends, supporters, fans -- in
front of the whole world!
I just looked through some of my photos from the Games. Wow! What a blur. It still all seems surreal -- a bit like a dream.
Every once in a while -- even in Europe -- I'll be asked to sign something or to be in a picture, and although it doesn't faze me anymore, it used to seem so strange. Then the reason for the request would suddenly hit me: I am now an Olympic Champion!
I just looked through some of my photos from the Games. Wow! What a blur. It still all seems surreal -- a bit like a dream.
Every once in a while -- even in Europe -- I'll be asked to sign something or to be in a picture, and although it doesn't faze me anymore, it used to seem so strange. Then the reason for the request would suddenly hit me: I am now an Olympic Champion!
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Going for a world title on 1 of my favourite tracks
- February 13, 2011 7:45 PM
- By Heather Moyse
I'm currently in Konigssee, Germany preparing for the bobsleigh world championships that will take place this weekend.
The track here is one of my favourites. I like the feeling of sliding on it, and there's so much history in the area.
The track here is one of my favourites. I like the feeling of sliding on it, and there's so much history in the area.
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I'm not pregnant, I'm just a bobsledder
- January 24, 2011 11:41 AM
- By Heather Moyse
Someone asked me this weekend if I'm pregnant.
Thank goodness the question didn't come while I was wearing my speedsuit! And it wasn't directed only at me. My Canadian bobsleigh teammates Kaillie Humphies, Heather Hughes and I were all asked if we're pregnant when we sat down in a little bakery/café in Germany and ordered six dessert waffles between the three of us.
But we're not pregnant. We're just bobsledders!
Thank goodness the question didn't come while I was wearing my speedsuit! And it wasn't directed only at me. My Canadian bobsleigh teammates Kaillie Humphies, Heather Hughes and I were all asked if we're pregnant when we sat down in a little bakery/café in Germany and ordered six dessert waffles between the three of us.
But we're not pregnant. We're just bobsledders!
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New year, new challenges
- January 12, 2011 3:06 PM
- By Heather Moyse
I can't believe it's 2011! Actually, I think it's more like I can't believe 2010 is over.
For so long, there was so much hype, excitement, anticipation and preparation for "2010." It was a big year for me, with the Vancouver Olympics and the Rugby World Cup, and I have to say a successful one.
Still, there were some challenges.
For so long, there was so much hype, excitement, anticipation and preparation for "2010." It was a big year for me, with the Vancouver Olympics and the Rugby World Cup, and I have to say a successful one.
Still, there were some challenges.
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Top of the podium to flat on my couch
- December 10, 2010 2:35 PM
- By Heather Moyse
I'm sitting on my couch in Toronto. Why is that important information? Because the rest of the
World Cup bobsleigh team is in Park City, Utah, getting ready for the third race of this season.
Meanwhile, I find myself facing the challenge of recovering from an injury. Not just healing from the injury, but getting back to performing at an elite level.
Let me tell you about this past year - how I went from the top of the Olympic podium to flat on my couch.
Meanwhile, I find myself facing the challenge of recovering from an injury. Not just healing from the injury, but getting back to performing at an elite level.
Let me tell you about this past year - how I went from the top of the Olympic podium to flat on my couch.
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- Heather Moyse One of the best brakemen in the world, Heather Moyse pushed Canada to its first-ever Olympic gold medal in women's bobsleigh at the Vancouver Olympics, teaming with Kaillie Humphries to win the two-man event. A multi-talented athlete, Moyse also competed for Canada at the women's Rugby World Cup in 2006 and 2010.
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- Well, it's been just over a month since I last blogged. Too long, I know! But I think it's because I was in a bit of a vacation mode for the past month. Yes, that means I haven't done any... Continue reading this post
- You, Canada, made my golden moment special
- I can't believe it's been a year! Exactly one year ago, I was at the Vancouver Games, waiting to get on the Olympic ice to compete for Canada on home soil in front of my family, friends, supporters, fans --... Continue reading this post
- Going for a world title on 1 of my favourite tracks
- I'm currently in Konigssee, Germany preparing for the bobsleigh world championships that will take place this weekend.The track here is one of my favourites. I like the feeling of sliding on it, and there's so much history in the area.... Continue reading this post