I am so proud of the team. They fought all the way to the end. The K4, never giving up despite the waters; the K2s, and the Ts. I'm glad to be part of it and hoped I helped in some way or another. The past few months were a blur, first with helping hx then to him leaving. The K4 had always been a difficult thing for me and fiona to teach but we still pulled through.

Although I wasn't paddling, it was still a tiring 3 days. Every night I go home and feel as though I had training in the day. Now we finally know how hx felt for the past 10 years each nationals. When I was giving the debrief yesterday, seeing the gals cry ALMOST made me tear as well. Luckily there was Fiona beside to take over so I could compose myself. I think Fiona almost too. Haha.

Canoeing has always played a very important role in my life. There were times of joy, laughter, fun, and there were also tears, frustration, anxiety, anger and pain. But at the end of the day, we remember the team, the process, not the results. The same will come for this batch, and the batches to come. There are many defining moments in life and I dare say the decision to join the hcanoe team will be a major defining moment.

-Only a fellow canoeist will understand what you go through.-