In order to prepare for the next season I have been focusing on three key conditioning activities that I believe will make me a competitor to be feared this coming ski season.

First of the three is Cross Fit. This will improve my strength.

This picture was taken by John Gooding at Invictus CrossFit San Diego

The second is Yoga. I don't have a picture of me doing yoga however, once I get one I will add it here and delete this sentence. I believe yoga will help my flexibility on the mountain and minimize injuries.

Third and finally for my endurance conditioning I have been swimming as usual. This is the one sport I have been doing the longest. I first began swimming when I was seven years old. I was most competitive my freshman year of high school when I was in the pool three times a day for no less than an hour each session. After joining the Marine Corps I became a water safety swimmer, and now, after my injury, I continue to swim to keep up my conditioning.

Mexico Carmavel cruse with Sam Elliott. Photo taken by Renee Slocumb