- Joined
- Dec 18, 2003
I'm going to be very careful here so as not to include any spoilers.
In one of the GP event folders, an article was linked where a skater mentioned jet lag as a factor. NO KIDDING!! I used to travel a ton on business, only within the US, and still do travel on business occassionally. It takes me about 3 days to fully adjust to a measly 2-hour time difference!! I vacationed in Hawaii once, and it took me almost a week to get fully adjusted there.
I know other people that seem to be far more adaptable to time zone changes than me. That being said....
I'm sure each individual has a different capacity and time requirements to fully adjust. How early do skaters typically arrive for competitions involving significant time zone changes? What do the skaters do who have more difficulty adjusting?
I imagine there is an "official" start for practices, etc. at competitions. What if skaters want to arrive sooner? Are they on their own to find a rink and ice time, hotels, etc.? (my guess is yes)
Just curious what you've all heard over the years from skaters who might be more challenged in this area than others.
DG
In one of the GP event folders, an article was linked where a skater mentioned jet lag as a factor. NO KIDDING!! I used to travel a ton on business, only within the US, and still do travel on business occassionally. It takes me about 3 days to fully adjust to a measly 2-hour time difference!! I vacationed in Hawaii once, and it took me almost a week to get fully adjusted there.
I know other people that seem to be far more adaptable to time zone changes than me. That being said....
I'm sure each individual has a different capacity and time requirements to fully adjust. How early do skaters typically arrive for competitions involving significant time zone changes? What do the skaters do who have more difficulty adjusting?
I imagine there is an "official" start for practices, etc. at competitions. What if skaters want to arrive sooner? Are they on their own to find a rink and ice time, hotels, etc.? (my guess is yes)
Just curious what you've all heard over the years from skaters who might be more challenged in this area than others.
DG