Let's kick it up

Preparations for next year nationals begin today. After a talk by my coach, i realized there are alot of things that i need to improve and that if i work on my weakness, i can cut down my timing by at least 5 sec. I know that my best is yet to be reached. If people like sam lim and zi qiang can do it then i dont see why i can't. I need to be fast before i reach ns. I want to see how much i can mature in this sport. Having only about 3/2 years of training, im already at a disadvantage as compared to the other rowers who have at least 4 years in canoeing. There are many people to beat and many others who want to beat me. No more playing. Training have to be intense and not wasted. Like i said, many things can be improved on and i better start working on them. Shortly after learning about this sport, i've learnt to love it. Some people say im talented or im damn good at canoeing but all i can say is that i really love canoeing. And i believe that as long as i love doing what i do, i can improve quickly. Last year, my coach told me that no matter how long you train, there will be a point of time where the rate of improvement will be constantly low. Some canoeist may even take a year to shave off that 1 or 2 sec from their personal best. The thing is, i don't think i've hit that limit yet. I couldn't have, its too early. I want to see myself be one of the best in this sport. Next year, i dont want to be seen as a no-threat to the other rowers. As long as im in the competition, no one is going to win easily. Every step i take will bring me closer to my goal.