I find that competing well has just as much to do with the mental game as technical ability. Before my winning ride at Vail, all I told myself was “Go out there and have the ride you are fully capable of having.” This set me up to have one of my best rides ever, but when I tell myself “Go have your best ride ever,” I’m sure to screw up! - Dustin Urban in his email interview.

For those of you who don’t yet know it, two of our local Buena Vista kayakers, Dustin Urban and Jed Selby recently qualified for the US Freestyle Kayak Team. Early next week, they will be traveling to Europe to compete in the World Cup.

The event will take place in three locations from August 15th to 31st. The first event is from 8/15-8/17 in Prague, Czech Republic. The second is in Augsburg, Germany from 8/22-8/24, and the final event is in Thun, Switzerland from 8/28-8/31. The website is: www.kayaksession.com/WC2008.php

John A from ChannelBV had the opportunity to interview both Dustin and Jed. Check out what they had to say here.

If you are interested in following the progress of our local competitors, check out the South Main Kayak Team Blog where they will be posting updates on the competition.

Best of luck.

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