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Tired? Maybe they should not have done Poland
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That's a factor for sure. They originally didn't pick Finlandia for their second GP because it was too close to the final, and then they went and did Warsaw Cup which took place at the same time as Finlandia...I also read Max was sick before Warsaw, she was sick in Warsaw and then they were both sick. They definitely need rest.
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Everyone is sick in Montreal right now. It is hell. I see it with my own crowd...there is not a single day that goes on without one of my coachings being canceled because someone is sick. I have been sick as well. It's the worst season in a while.
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Same here in Germany. I've been off from work the last two days and still don't feel too good but not bad enough to stay home any longer...
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So Max said they'll have a week off. I think this is good. Let them get some rest, then regroup for the second half of the season!
Also I wanted to bring this back up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn56_1py5XA18VuRRvNRQC4qUhFvaNXYZewIYsCgUhVvZ_7A/viewform
There's still more than a month left to this, and I know some of you already contributed, thank you so much
for everyone else this is just as a reminder that this is still going on...
Also I wanted to bring this back up:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdn56_1py5XA18VuRRvNRQC4qUhFvaNXYZewIYsCgUhVvZ_7A/viewform
There's still more than a month left to this, and I know some of you already contributed, thank you so much
for everyone else this is just as a reminder that this is still going on...
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Yeah Id just honestly attribute that to not being in competition shape and thinking he can just come back on a whim and win nationals. I am assuming that was his goal? And honestly.. prior to the start of this season I would of said he had a great chance but those other boys have really come through in a way I didnt think possible.. They said ok its olympic season .. and I ..am..here..to.. WERK haha
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It was. I don't understand this either. They can do so much better!
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I hope they can regroup for Nationals and Milan.
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Yes, please.
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Yeah, I think it’s all getting to them. Pressure of upcoming Olympics, lack of momentum, and seeing so many other teams have caught up to them is probably eating at them
They kinda arrived on the scene and had s lot of success when there was a void of top teams in pairs… and in the last couple years four more teams have caught up, or some even passed them
Gonna be a great competition it Milan, but stressful if you’re cheering for any one team
Is it just me, or do they seem to get sick a lot?
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They are getting sick a lot. But they're are also older... And as one of these no longer thirty year old folks, a simple virus takes longer to heal
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When my partner was in medical school, a generation ago, he wrote a paper on "Contagion Among Close-Contact Athletes". We'd noticed just anecdotally that we never caught anything from each other but among other pairs we'd trained or competed with, some were like us while some caught everything from each other. He also included rugby teams he'd played on, where if a flu epidemic felled half the team, it was always going to be the same group of players while others were immune. His theory involved compatible/incompatible immune systems, but I don't remember now which way around it worked. Maybe Deanna and Max are the kind who toss viruses back and forth between them
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Piper & Paul do not have coaches with political clout. Plus, as Mark Hanretty fairly commented in comparing P&P with Lilah & Lewis, P&P have better skating skills (and I would add creativity/ ingenuity over a long, amazing, and influential career), while Li/Lew despite not having the best skating skills, they are known to be "entertaining crowd favorites." And, as we know, they also train at I.AM, a coaching academy that possesses political skill and influence. It's kinda sad when Li/Lew get a standing ovation for skating to Spice Girls, without the audience being able to discern which team are actually the best at ice dancing! Another example: Allison & Saul, are an extremely entertaining team who do a lot of 'vibing,' as one knowledgable podcast host described their style. Allison & Saul, while looking fit & prepared with better programs that suit their style this season, clearly lack top-notch ice dance skating skills.
Honestly, Chock/Bates were fairly assessed by Hanretty, too, as a team who know each other so well, they can make difficult maneuvers look easy, yet they are also short on skating skills and lack good flow over the ice. Knowledgeable podcasters have pointed out that Evan is missing a step these days. In other words, his age has him slowing down. But as an I.AM team, who have been on top this quad, C/B are obviously political favorites solidly supported by the judges. They do build their level and their programs over the course of the season. Similar to Miura/ Kihara in pairs, C/B are not easy to topple, eh! In any case, Laurence/ Guillaume hands-down have the best FD, and arguably crisper, superior ice dance skills, so L&G should win GPF overall, but we'll see what happens. I prefer Piper & Paul over Li/ Lew and C/B any day. Undoubtedly, Laur/Guil are the class of the field as ice dancers. But I'm just a fan on the sidelines, so my opinions carry no weight.
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Age is also a factor and a reality for Deanna & Max. They have openly noted in the past that they are careful how they pace themselves with training. Obviously age and injury, along with paced training demands will make it difficult for skating athletes to perfectly perform body-pounding jumps with great ease. That is what Deanna & Max face. They understand their training requirements and their optimal physical health needs. I think they absolutely are doing their best to be prepared for competition under circumstances they may be facing of which we are not fully aware as fans.
In addition, judging can definitely adversely affect confidence! Judging perceptions can impact performance execution. For example, IMO, in large part, harshly unfair judging this season is what has Mikhail Shaidorov looking crushed and confused.
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When my partner was in medical school, a generation ago, he wrote a paper on "Contagion Among Close-Contact Athletes". We'd noticed just anecdotally that we never caught anything from each other but among other pairs we'd trained or competed with, some were like us while some caught everything from each other. He also included rugby teams he'd played on, where if a flu epidemic felled half the team, it was always going to be the same group of players while others were immune. His theory involved compatible/incompatible immune systems, but I don't remember now which way around it worked. Maybe Deanna and Max are the kind who toss viruses back and forth between them
Interesting. There are definitely a lot of variables
I know when I went from working at home for years, and then going to an office I was basically sick the entire first year. If you're not around lots of people and/or have kids, I think the immune system starts taking it easy and it takes a good while to get it back in shape
I’ve just caught up with the GP finals.
The Canadians have me in tears
We just have athletes in Pairs/Ice Dance
Pairs - This was the worst result for Deanna and Maxime. I was hoping they would finish 4th with a 210+ skate. The problem they have is that they are too shaky on all the elements and this was clear from watching the other teams.
I’m lighting candles
Yohnathan and Ava can win a medal tonight. Ava had a weird fall on the 2A. Else, they’d be in first place. So, the judges really like them. Also, I hope our remains two teams have good free skates.
Dance - Our Junior team
P&P: I prefer LaLa and wish LaLa were being pushed instead. But, P&P were the one team I was confident would win an Olympic medal. After the RD, I have a feeling the judges are going to elevate the British team over them. Lighting another candle for P&P for tonight
The Canadians have me in tears
We just have athletes in Pairs/Ice Dance
Pairs - This was the worst result for Deanna and Maxime. I was hoping they would finish 4th with a 210+ skate. The problem they have is that they are too shaky on all the elements and this was clear from watching the other teams.
I’m lighting candles
Yohnathan and Ava can win a medal tonight. Ava had a weird fall on the 2A. Else, they’d be in first place. So, the judges really like them. Also, I hope our remains two teams have good free skates. Dance - Our Junior team
P&P: I prefer LaLa and wish LaLa were being pushed instead. But, P&P were the one team I was confident would win an Olympic medal. After the RD, I have a feeling the judges are going to elevate the British team over them. Lighting another candle
for P&P for tonight
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there aren't enough candles for the finals .... sigh...I’ve just caught up with the GP finals.
The Canadians have me in tears
We just have athletes in Pairs/Ice Dance
Pairs - This was the worst result for Deanna and Maxime. I was hoping they would finish 4th with a 210+ skate. The problem they have is that they are too shaky on all the elements and this was clear from watching the other teams.
I’m lighting candles
Dance - Our Junior team
P&P: I prefer LaLa and wish LaLa were being pushed instead. But, P&P were the one team I was confident would win an Olympic medal. After the RD, I have a feeling the judges are going to elevate the British team over them. Lighting another candle
Also, I just saw the Golden Spin results and I’m furious we didn’t send anybody to this competition.
Roman/Stephen could have won with 240+ skates!!!
SMD could have placed 1st after the SP if she skated the same skate as in Warsaw!!
I know the above three were already given two challengers, but, they could have built momentum at this event.
In Pairs, they should have sent Kelly Ann and Loucas. I don’t believe they had any challenger events.
In Dance, should I even bother…..
I have to watch same athlete from other countries compete again and again… but, miss that our Canadians could really shine at this event
Roman/Stephen could have won with 240+ skates!!!
SMD could have placed 1st after the SP if she skated the same skate as in Warsaw!!
I know the above three were already given two challengers, but, they could have built momentum at this event.
In Pairs, they should have sent Kelly Ann and Loucas. I don’t believe they had any challenger events.
In Dance, should I even bother…..
I have to watch same athlete from other countries compete again and again… but, miss that our Canadians could really shine at this event
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definitely
Considering Kelly Ann and Loucas didn't do challenge and started their season late, they should have been sent there.
Trennt and Lia need to regroup... So I am okay with them staying home to train...
Maddie and SMD should have been sent too.
I don't know what Skate Canada is doing ... and it doesn't help that our skaters are ALL underperforming or are underscored in this event.
I am staying up to watch Ava and Yoni.
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