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Anyone see the wrong sides double axel she was attempting. Pretty sure it was a new video because of her hair. So glad to see snippets of her on the ice.
Gracie Gold
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It’s a old video - her hair looked like that before she went to Frank full-time and she said in the comments that she pulled it out of her archive. It’s great to see though! She always used to attempt some cool stuff in her free time.
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If she did comeback I could see her putting out some really incredible programs with all she has learned about herself. I am always rooting for her no matter what she does but I seriously miss her in skating. There isn't a lady doing anything as polished as her Firebird program was. She had something special to her with her commitment to the choreography and ability to really pack it all in even when things went wrong. She is really special.
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But is she really retired? I feel like we need to hear it from her. Even back in January she still sounded like she wanted to compete again and I haven’t heard differently from her. It’s all speculation.
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I don't think Gracie is retired, as she didn't say so. Several top tier US figure skaters coach and compete ... Top of that list is Grant Hochstein, who wrote about how coaching has helped his skating and inspired him for years. It helped him obsess less about his skating. However, Grant is retired now.
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And I think that coaching might be exactly what she needs. She also might be able to see things in others that help her better herself. I've heard that teaching something is one of the best ways to truly learn. I'm still rooting for her!
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I totally agree. I also think that it's smart for Gracie to have a way to occupy her time that is useful to others, as well as to herself. I really admire her for taking that decision and that route, whether it's temporary or not.
The saying goes, if you want to learn something, sign up to teach it. Nothing motivates you quicker!
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Her Twitter says she's coaching 8 hours per day. How much time would that leave her to train?
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For sure they need her and the door is open for anyone to take over.
I'm just sorry she's going through what she's going through I'm sure Gracie is learning a lot about herself and I hope she's happy.
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A happy night out with Gracie and another Olympic team bronze medalist 
, courtesy of Razzano:
Randomly will mention that Gracie recently was at IceWorks in Aston, Pa., for an Olympian-related event.
She did some teaching while she was there.
, courtesy of Razzano:Randomly will mention that Gracie recently was at IceWorks in Aston, Pa., for an Olympian-related event.
She did some teaching while she was there.
A happy night out with Gracie and another Olympic team bronze medalist
Randomly will mention that Gracie recently was at IceWorks in Aston, Pa., for an Olympian-related event.
She did some teaching while she was there.
cute!! love this hair color on her
she looks happy.
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Not much! Teaching is exhausting, too, especially when one first begins. I don't keep up with her on Twitter, so thanks for that information.
Still, things could change, and she didn't say "I'm retiring from competitive skating." Things could change. But if she finds more joy and fulfillment in coaching, that's for her to evaluate and decide in the future. I wish Gracie well and much happiness.
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I want Gracie to compete again so badly I can taste it. But I just can't see it. Is there even anyone to coach her in..where is she now, Arizona? If she had wanted to coach on the side I am sure she could have stayed where she was and coached part time at that rink. I can't see any rink not being very happy to have her coaching there. She's not going to get any GP assignments..would she have to qualify to nationals? I will be the first one to don my party hat and HAPPILY eat my words if I am wrong. With bells on!
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I was encouraged by how badly she seemed to miss it in her tweets at Nationals, but very discouraged by this coaching thing.
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Yes, I see your points. Well, someone said her boyfriend is in Arizona?
I'm thinking about what Aljona Savchenko said yesterday. Someone asked her about future plans, and she said, "I can think about tomorrow. I can think about next week."
So maybe Gracie is just taking things one step at a time for now. If she goes back to competing, doors will be open for her. I'm sure.
In that last picture I saw of her, she looked so happy. As oatmella said, her happiness is more important. It's hard for us hard-core fans though!.
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Yes, I see your points. Well, someone said her boyfriend is in Arizona?
I'm thinking about what Aljona Savchenko said yesterday. Someone asked her about future plans, and she said, "I can think about tomorrow. I can think about next week."
So maybe Gracie is just taking things one step at a time for now. If she goes back to competing, doors will be open for her. I'm sure.
In that last picture I saw of her, she looked so happy. As oatmella said, her happiness is more important. It's hard for us hard-core fans though!.
Unless her boyfriend is an athlete who needs to remain in Arizona to train (possible), he coulda moved. Just sayin.
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I only saw a reference to a boyfriend once, so don't count on my knowledge. But I seem to remember his being an athlete, possibly on an Arizona team. Maybe someone else checking this thread will know.
