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- Mar 16, 2005
Joe I think you are right for several reasons. The differance with Michelle and Irena reinventing themselves is that Irena always skated technically before her illness. After she recovered all the speed and strength she had before, simply came back. She never had to learn a new style of skating. Michelle on the other hand has to basically unlearn and start from scratch. She has to more or less turn herself into a jumper, fast spinner and speed herself up. Thay's alot to do before Italy. MK learned and was rewarded for an artistic approach to skating for all these past years.. That form of skating is no longer viable under CoP with each element graded. Finally, lets not forget Speedy's threat to force the skaters to do the GP, something MK does not like and also could wear her out. Coming in 4th at Worlds could require her to do the GP. As far as the future of skating, it is in no danger because we have some of the most talented, amazing, daring young people waiting in the wings that will make the future most exciting. Mk's mid July retirement would not surprise me either Joe
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