Saterday morning my shin splints were hurting pretty bad so I asked dad for a blessing before I left to the competition. I was more at ease after his blessing, although excitement for my first kinda big competition was filling me from top to bottom. Before we left dad wrapped up my legs with some sports tape, which made my legs feel kinda funny but my shins hurt a little less.
Once as we arrived mom and dad left to go find a seat as I checked in and got my skates on. after waiting for a few groups to go, our level came up and group A went first, this is where I started to get nervous, as well as said hi to one of my young women leaders. We were supposed to have a 5 min warm up but they changed it to 3min. I was up first so Allison asked me to warm up for 2min and then come rest before I had to go. My warm up was alright but I kept leaning forward too much in some of my jumps.
After resting, my name was announced and I got into my starting position, then Off I went to the sound of Micheal Buble's "feeling good". My legs were not under me and I could barely feel them, but I could tell that my weight was on my heels and I couldnt figure out why I couldnt change it. I gave it my best and landed all my jumps successfully. I had a few issues with my twizzles, a wobble in my spiral, and I fell at the easiest part for reasons even I cant figure out, but after that I got right back in the game and continued to give all my legs would give.
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Waiting for the results took a while but i bussied myself with visiting family and more young women leaders. As soon as the results came I was so glad to see my friends name as first. Proudly I took the Third place medal!! it was such an exciting and amazing experience. I'd love to do it again.
Next time I won't practice so hard and give my self shin splint that way we'll see if I can get 2nd or 1st. :)
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