Today was the X Games Women's climbing competition. Carlie looked really strong in the practice and went into the setting round looking confident. Unfortunately she didn't climb as well as she can and was disappointed to miss out on a place in the finals. She finished in 12th place. That's actually pretty good against all the best speed climbers in the world. The top 3 women were all from Russia, they race up the wall and are very impressive.
I'm still trying to put photos on but these computers at the hotel won't let me! I'll keep trying.
I hope everyone at school had a great holiday and that you're all working hard.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Day 2
Today we went off to the X Games to register Carlie for the climbing event. At the X Games they only have Speed climbing , which is her specialty. They were still setting up the climbing wall, the skate ramps and street course when we went in. It was amazing to see it all being put together.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Shanghai, Day 1
Our first day in Shanghai.
After a breakfast of noodles, cereal, boiled eggs, things that looked like chicken nuggets but were spicy, and toast(!) we set off to Shanghai Sports Stadium by foot and on the Metro trains. We got there eventually and saw a massive (about as big as ANZ Stadium at Homebush) stadium. All around the base are shops and in an area inside the stadium, but not in the main arena, they have a massive climbing wall. It's about 15 metres high! Carlie and I were able to have a final training session before the competitions start while Minah and Tahlia played badminton. Badminton is one of China's most popular sports, it's probably more popular here than cricket is in Australia!
For lunch we went to a restuarant called "Kung Fu"! It sounded exciting but the food wasn't too good, I think it's like the Chinese version of McDonalds.
This afternoon we went to the main shopping district but everywhere we go, Minah and Tahlia are treated like movie starts! So many people come up and talk to them (in Chinese so they can't understand anything) and lots of people keep asking to have their photo taken with them! I feel like I have taken Hannah Montana on holidays rather than my own daughters!
Tomorrow we go to register Carlie for the X Games. The girls and I get to watch and enjoy the games while she competes in the speed events. The X Games includes Skateboard, BMX, and Inline Skating as well as climbing. It should be huge!
I'll try to put some pictures on tomorrow.
After a breakfast of noodles, cereal, boiled eggs, things that looked like chicken nuggets but were spicy, and toast(!) we set off to Shanghai Sports Stadium by foot and on the Metro trains. We got there eventually and saw a massive (about as big as ANZ Stadium at Homebush) stadium. All around the base are shops and in an area inside the stadium, but not in the main arena, they have a massive climbing wall. It's about 15 metres high! Carlie and I were able to have a final training session before the competitions start while Minah and Tahlia played badminton. Badminton is one of China's most popular sports, it's probably more popular here than cricket is in Australia!
For lunch we went to a restuarant called "Kung Fu"! It sounded exciting but the food wasn't too good, I think it's like the Chinese version of McDonalds.
This afternoon we went to the main shopping district but everywhere we go, Minah and Tahlia are treated like movie starts! So many people come up and talk to them (in Chinese so they can't understand anything) and lots of people keep asking to have their photo taken with them! I feel like I have taken Hannah Montana on holidays rather than my own daughters!
Tomorrow we go to register Carlie for the X Games. The girls and I get to watch and enjoy the games while she competes in the speed events. The X Games includes Skateboard, BMX, and Inline Skating as well as climbing. It should be huge!
I'll try to put some pictures on tomorrow.
Off to China
Hi 3/4LM and Mrs Masters,
We made it to Shangahi! After a long flight and an adventurous taxi ride we collapsed into our hotel beds last night exhausted. This morning we recovered with an excellent breakfast.
Now we're off to check out the local climbing walls so we can have a final train before the events. My wife competes in the X Games on Thursday in the speed climbing. You can check out how fast she's been going in training on her Blog http://www.lebretonclimbs.blogspot.com/
I'll keep you up to date on our progress.
Work hard without me!
We made it to Shangahi! After a long flight and an adventurous taxi ride we collapsed into our hotel beds last night exhausted. This morning we recovered with an excellent breakfast.
Now we're off to check out the local climbing walls so we can have a final train before the events. My wife competes in the X Games on Thursday in the speed climbing. You can check out how fast she's been going in training on her Blog http://www.lebretonclimbs.blogspot.com/
I'll keep you up to date on our progress.
Work hard without me!
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