Tim Burke finishes up first official National Team training camp of the year.

07/18/06  Tim Burke

Action Menu Hi, I just finished up our first official National Team training camp of the year. This was also our first camp with our two new national team coaches. This camp was very important to me because it was my first chance to work with our new coaches and it was also a good opportunity to see where I stacked up with the other guys. Working with a new coach is always a little tough at first but I could not have been happier about how things turned out. Both coaches are from Sweden and have been coaching there for the past 8 years or so. One of the coaches, Michael, is a two time Olympic medalists and former overall World Cup winner. I have seen in the past that great athletes don't always make good coaches but this is definitely not the case with Michael. Michael and Per (the other coach) form an incredible coaching team and I could not believe how much I learned in just two weeks. They work us very hard but their system is proven and they have coached many great athletes in the past. All in all, I was thrilled with how things went and I really think these guys can take me to the next level. I am also very pleased with my shape for this time of year. I was able to win both of our time trials at the camp but of course I realize that it is still summer and the season is still a ways away. I will be here in Lake Placid for the next few weeks and then I take off for Sweden in August for our second training camp. My coaches left me with a very challenging training program so it's almost like having homework and I'm sure they are going to test me at the next camp. I have really been pushing the limits with training and my body has been holding up incredibly. My hip never slows me down and I know that is largely due to Syn-flex. Thanks for such a great product and all of you support! My Best, Tim

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