I debated if I should mention this…
After putting some thought into it, and allowing some of the shock to wear off, I decided talking about it would be the best thing to do…
I also believe that there’s an important lesson for people like you and me…
On Friday, February 12, 2010, Georgian Nodar Kumaritashvili, died in a horrendous luge crash at the Vancouver Olympics.
I watched the video, and couldn’t help thinking about how unfair this was.
How he was only 21 year old, barley getting started in life…
About his family, and the words of his father, stating how he wanted to throw his son a wedding feast, and instead ended up with a funeral…
His country and teammates, as well as the impact it had on the ‘Olympic spirit.’
But what really ticked me off, was what appeared to be a lack of safety measures in the design of the track
I, by no means am a luge course designer…
Yet, before the accident happened, I could tell that the corner where it took place was a death trap.
And if I could see it, how the heck did the professionals who designed it miss it?
But as angry as this can make a person, I can’t help but have compassion for the designers.
This will be something that will haunt them for the rest of their lives…
No matter how you look at it, it’s a tragedy.
That being said, I strongly believe we can learn from it. And that is what made me want to send this out.
It is extremely easy to overlook something in the heat of the moment.
That’s why I strongly feel it’s important to check and double check your gear and footing before you start your workout.
You should also check it as you train, in between sets.
You don’t need to get crazy about it. Just make sure whatever it is you’re using isn’t going to end up causing an accident.
I know some might be thinking this is a bit overkill. They’re not going 90 miles an hour down an ice coated track.
But trust me; speed isn’t the only thing that kills. An injury can happen in a blink of an eye, even during much slower paced activities.
And as I’ve said before, injuries set you back in more ways than one. They kill your progress and motivation, and potential even you if they’re bad enough!
Staying healthy so you can continue to attack you workouts is crucial for maximizing your gains and performance.
I have a lot more to cover, too much for one message…
I’ll give specific things to look out for. And doing so should lower the chances for an accident big time.
So, I’ll break it up into multiple parts and have them posted over the next week or so.
May Nodar rest in peace, and God Bless his family.
I also wish all of the Olympians in Vancouver, a safe competition.
Train Smart, Train Hard
Ray Toulany
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