Beckie needs no introduction. She is one of the best skiers in the world, North America's first female cross-country Olympic medalist, and a wonderful ambassador for our sport.
Canadian Superstar Beckie Scott
FasterSkier · August 28, 2003
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Current town of residence: Bend, Oregon<br />
Coach: Torbjorn Karlsen, Dave Wood.<br />
Sponsors: Panorama Resort, Crawford Adjusters, Lemoine-Hyland group, Gedco Inc.,<br />
Madshus skis, Salomon boots<br />
Favorite movie: Bridget Jones' Diary<br />
Favorite food: Sushi<br />
Favorite musical artist: Moby<br />
Favorite TV show: This hour has 22 minutes (Canadian political comedy show)
</p><p><b>Did you take a vacation after this past race season ended?</b><br />
This spring I toured Canada for appearances and speaking engagements most of<br />
April, then I went to Africa with Unicef and after that trip I met Justin in<br />
Spain and we went to the Canary Islands for a week (he did an adventure race,<br />
I relaxed). </p><p><b>What is your favorite place to ski? </b><br />
My favorite place to ski is Panorama, B.C. </p><p><b>Favorite place to race? </b><br />
My favorite place to race is Asiago, Italy because we always stay at the world's<br />
greatest family hotel </p><p><b>Favorite place to train (skiing or dryland)?</b><br />
My favorite place to train is at home here in Bend because it has so much to<br />
offer in terms of variety, and, because it's home! </p><p><b>Why do you enjoy being a ski racer? What part of being a ski racer don't<br />
you enjoy? </b><br />
I enjoy being a ski racer mainly because of my team and the good times and adventures<br />
we enjoy together as a group. I also enjoy the process of always looking for<br />
ways to improve and build on successes. The part of being a ski racer I sometimes<br />
find really hard is the daily grind – having to find it in yourself every day,<br />
every work-out, to give 100%. I have to say too that I really miss sometimes<br />
having a “normal” life – being able to have the time and energy to partake in<br />
things you would like to do, but can't because of the limits put on you by training,<br />
resting for training, and, the enormous amounts of time spent traveling and<br />
racing. I find that hard. </p><p><b>If you weren't a ski racer, what would you be doing?</b><br />
I would probably be living a normal life! 🙂 I would be spending lots more<br />
time with my family and friends and finishing University. I am already involved<br />
with 2 great organizations – Unicef and Right to Play (formerly Olympic Aid)<br />
– and I would definitely be participating and working with them more. </p></div><div class=)
What is one of you favorite non-skiing accomplishments?
That would have to be being named a 'Special Representative for Canada' for
Unicef and subsequently being given the chance to join them on a field visit
to Africa for the promotion and advocacy of girl's education there.
What do you do to pass the time when you are on the road at races and training
camps?
I wax my skis a lot. Ha ha, seriously though, I read a lot, take University
courses by correspondence, shop, do the email thing, and partake in various
prankster activities with my team-mate and partner in crime, Sara.
What were your best and worst races last season?
Best race = 5k world cup classic race in Asiago, Italy – 2nd place.
Worst race = 5+5k duathlon world cup in Ramsau, Austria
How do you deal with bad races?
Pretty quickly because generally speaking we've usually only got a few days
in between races to compose ourselves, get over it and try again. I also try
to learn from the bad days and take lessons and apply them for the next races
– and if that doesn't work, a big glass of red wine usually does the trick.
What are your racing goals for the upcoming season?
To make the jump from bronze and silver world cup podium finishes to gold, and
to be a contender for the top places in every race I enter.
How do you feel about the changes in race format over the past few years?
I like sprinting, I don't like mass starts, and I really can't stand the
skiathlon.
What is your take on the issue of doping in cross country ski racing these
days?
It's as widespread and prolific as it ever was, dopers are still taking home
their share of the medal haul, and the FIS is still doing a terribly inadequate
job of cleaning it all up.
What changes will you be making to your training plan for this year?
I'm going to actually spend less time on snow this year, as a result of shorter
glacier camps and no trip to New Zealand. Additionally, and I say it every year,
but this year I really am going to try and increase my running speed.
How many time-trials on foot and rollerskis did you do last summer and fall
and how long were they?
I did 1 time trial on foot, and 1 on rollerskis – the foot was 5k cross-country
running, and the rollerski was a 10k skate.
Do you have a favorite interval workout?
Not really….
What was your most memorable workout(s) last year?
Hiking the Routeburn trek in New Zealand with Milaine, Dave and Sara.
If you had to eat lunch at a fast-food restaurant, where would you go and
what would you order?
Arby's – Beef and cheddar sandwich and curly fries. Mmmmmm….my favorite.
Can you give us a single piece of advice for aspiring Junior skiers?
Don't be afraid of dreaming the big dream and setting your sights high. Believe
in your goals and dreams and yourself.
How about some advice for Masters skiers?
Don't be afraid of dreaming the big dream and setting your sights high. Believe
in your goals and dreams and yourself. And, be careful on rollerskis.
