Saturday, November 05, 2005

A Club Worth Joining:

The Protocol would like to welcome two-time short track Olympian Erin Porter to the "Under-40-second 500 Meter Club," as she continues in her successful transition to long track.

A speedskater's first time under 40 seconds in the 500 meters is an achievement worth celebrating. Lots of skaters train for years without ever reaching this milestone.

I remember my first time under 40 seconds at the World Cup in Calgary last January. It was one of the most exciting moments of my speedskating career.

Having watched Erin train, I can tell you that she deserves to be skating this well. Her work ethic really sets her apart. So, way to go, Erin, and welcome to the under-40-second club: A club where membership is granted only to those who achieve, not to those who are "chosen."