5/4-A message from Wolverine Eva McCrum:
Hey Jay,
Well I went to the Texas Road Rash on Sunday and did the 14 mile marathon!! Guess what??!! I came in 3rd Overall in the Female category!! It took me an hour to skate it and I know its not that fast but there were a lot of ladies all ages and I came in 3rd!!!! I didn't think I liked outdoor skating that much but I do now!! I can't wait for the next marathon I can go to! Joey Mantia was there and it was cool to see him skate. If you want to see the results just type in Texas Road Rash and click on results then on 2008.
I am so excited I had to tell everyone!! Thanks for all the practices we had inside skating the outdoor track!! It helped me out since this was my first ever marathon.
I will be in Michigan from May 23 - June 3, maybe I can come practice with you guys! Let me know if its ok.
Eva
5/4-Have you ever seen one of our military walking past you and wanted to convey to them your thanks, but weren't sure how or it felt awkward? Recently, a gentleman from Seattle created a gesture which could be used and has started a massive movement to get the word out. Please everybody take just a moment to watch.... The Gratitude Campaign...and then forward it to your friends! Click on below.
3/31- Here is a letter to the team from Susie Fuchs:
Hi everybody,
I arrived safely at home. My days are quite busy so far. I try to meet all my friends and spend some time with them. It has been forever I haven't seen them. So lots to talk about! It's also kind of weird to be back home after such a long time, not to go to work at 7 am, not to go to practise and that's the part I really miss. Already now! Of course I already went skating here in Austria -
outdoors. Actually every single day. Even the day I arrived, I just had to move after so many hours sitting in the plane. My teammates were kind of shocked, when they saw me skating. They didn't expect, that I improved that much. I think, they are a little jealous :-) Thanks, Jay, for all those hard practises!!!
In 2 weeks I have got my first race. Then I definitly have a comparison to the austrian skaters.
Remember you are always welcome to visit me in Austria. Whenever you come, you have a place to stay. If you don't wanna see any snow, then I suggest you would plan your trip in summer. By the way, how is the weather in Michigan? Still
snowing? Well here, it is sunny and about 65°. And if you also want to skate a race, you should come in August because there is one in my little cute hometown on August 23./24.
If that's not reason enough. There is also a wine festival last ten days of August in my hometown. A place you have to be at least once in your life! ;-)
Hope I hear from you soon, either via email, skype,...
In case you don't know skype. It's really cool. You can talk for free over the
internet!
Have a nice week! Big hug!
Susi
You can get Susie's phone number from Coach Jay.
