Prone and alone - intro to Skeleton running 😕

“Chill dude!” 

A how to... in staying relaxed, while facing stiff competition...slip, slide...let your sled be the guide...

Pronation… "position, position, position...yourself" So said the experienced skeleton sledder to the one who looked like she was dreading the demo run...OK I've taken you as far as I can...this being a solo sport and all...Just remember to relax... Oh, this being a dummo run, we've set the max speed to 65, plus or minus...

In toe-nation... - extremities condition...keep your chin just far enough off the ground...don't wiggle your tones too much, it could take you off course, completely...OK you're all set, to go-o-o-o-o!!!

Crash course for dummies ("fright now, I wish they would have just used one") 

Musculoskeletal... "also known as the human locomotor system..." It's what she meant when she told me..."just think of yourself as being one, with your sled" 

"Suit yourself" were the last words I thought of, parroting the first she uttered..."you'll want this skintight suit to keep you warm during what's to be a bit bone chilling…don’t want you to get a case of the jitters🫨" (I was even more thankful for the gloves to cover up my white knuckles😬)

"Any last instructions?" … “Rule #1 - no crossing of fingers”

Skeletal remains: the after math, exposure of what’s left after the artificial refrigeration is removed… 🫥


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