After an overnight ferry and a very early start, we have
finally landed here in Landgraaf.
As mentioned in my previous blog, Landgraaf (Holland) is home to Snowworld one of the biggest indoor ski slopes in the world. I am here for 3 days training, classification and 2 days racing.
There are nations from all over Europe here. They have come
for classification and to race in the first IPCAS (International Paralympic
Committee Alpine Skiing) race of the season.
Classification is used to give racers their subclass for the
overall class (Standing, Sitting, Visually Impaired.) Subclasses works similar
to the golf handicap where it gives racers with less of a disability less of a
time bonus then of those with more of a disability.
It has been a hectic month, not just training/conditioning
myself for the race but also with university. Work has picked up and I am
finding myself spending more and more time researching for assignments, which
at times has detracted from my training….much to my annoyance.
But besides the conflict of interests I am still finding I
am improving and getting stronger. Steve from DSUK has been putting me through
my paces at Chillfactore and is focussing more and more on pushing me to the
limit.
Right enough of me waffling on I will check back with you
guys after my Race on Friday…Wish me Luck.
Alex
If you wish to contact me please email me at alexclarke1992@outlook.com 
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