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Travis Widger's avatar

This took some grit to put together. It reminds me of a time more than 10 years ago when you were struggling to finish during training. The sport has always meant so much to you, and typically the things that mean so much to us we are the most passionate about. That can come out in frustration, dissapointment, excitement, joy....the full range of emotions really. You would not talk about it then, you told me you were fine and kept pushing. You are so determined and capable, this growth in being able to write it down, the awareness, and the mental toughness to keep pushing through is huge. That day on Fall Line all those years ago we gave you the choice to step back, take a break, or call it a day if you were not able to bring the positivity and find the mindset to work through the struggles. You were so mad that we would even suggest stepping back, and you struggled through the full day of training. The things that we are most proud of we have to fight and struggle for! Keep your chin up, ski fast, and HAVE FUN!

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Tricia Mangan's avatar

thanks for the nice note Travis. You could not be more spot on :) Will defintiely be working on all of the above for the rest of the season! (and likely much longer)

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Joe Greer's avatar

Your process, mental, physical, and otherwise seems rock solid (including and maybe especially this piece). Some similarities with people I work with in recovery world. I tell them, and practice this myself. Sometimes when all is cloudy, just go get yourself the best goddamn chocolate milkshake you can find. I checked results test and was so happy for your FIS finishes. A podium is a podium!

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Tricia Mangan's avatar

a podium is a podium! very true. Thanks for the kind words Joe :)

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Chris Stoate's avatar

Awesome blog that makes me reflect on challenges past in all walks of life. Great learning and such tenacity: it can’t help but be rewarded.

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Tricia Mangan's avatar

Thanks Mr. Stoate! Headed to your french neck of the woods soon :)

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Edie Morgan's avatar

Thanks for muscling through and posting. It's hard to get the will to write about disappointment. This sport is so hard. Or maybe all sport is, but this is the one we know. Hang in there and keep swimming! You are definitely winning on the pizza front.

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Tricia Mangan's avatar

Thanks Edie <3

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