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A couple of new-to-me post-SLC quotes from Max are within Skate Today's write-up (Sep 22) of the event (emphases added):
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Max Aaron (USA) won his third consecutive Classic gold medal.
Max reflected on the occasion. “It means more this year. I was in the position to defend my US title (in Boston) and wasn’t able to do it. I’m learning how to defend a title here. Hopefully this will help me out next time, and there will be no mistakes that cost me the Olympic team.”
Over the summer, the Colorado trained athlete changed his work out regime and food selections. “The body needs to show lines – less bulk,” he said.
On ice, Team Aaron worked on jumps – more highlighting / less telegraphing and transitions. The SLC competition will test the fruit of his labor.
The short program, “Footloose”, was choreographed by Mark Pillay. “We let him pick the music and do his thing, I want people dancing in the stands and enjoying themselves.” smiled the skater.
Aaron’s gorgeous 3A earned 11.35 points, but a hand down on the quad and a collapse on the step sequence spin, produced negative GOE marks. “I got all turned around on the step ending. I do a bunch of arm and head movements, and I got caught between them.”
In the free Skate, the 2013 US champion assumed the role of the Gladiator and used his jumping strengths to maneuver through the powerful music. The two quads and two combinations (3A+2T, 3T+1Lo+3S) contributed to over half his element marks.
Aaron evaluated his performance. “My main goal here was about components and transitions. Then I took another silly fall. I need to work on my mental game.” He earned a 240.22 total score. Max Aaron next competes at Skate Canada.
Max reflected on the occasion. “It means more this year. I was in the position to defend my US title (in Boston) and wasn’t able to do it. I’m learning how to defend a title here. Hopefully this will help me out next time, and there will be no mistakes that cost me the Olympic team.”
Over the summer, the Colorado trained athlete changed his work out regime and food selections. “The body needs to show lines – less bulk,” he said.
On ice, Team Aaron worked on jumps – more highlighting / less telegraphing and transitions. The SLC competition will test the fruit of his labor.
The short program, “Footloose”, was choreographed by Mark Pillay. “We let him pick the music and do his thing, I want people dancing in the stands and enjoying themselves.” smiled the skater.
Aaron’s gorgeous 3A earned 11.35 points, but a hand down on the quad and a collapse on the step sequence spin, produced negative GOE marks. “I got all turned around on the step ending. I do a bunch of arm and head movements, and I got caught between them.”
In the free Skate, the 2013 US champion assumed the role of the Gladiator and used his jumping strengths to maneuver through the powerful music. The two quads and two combinations (3A+2T, 3T+1Lo+3S) contributed to over half his element marks.
Aaron evaluated his performance. “My main goal here was about components and transitions. Then I took another silly fall. I need to work on my mental game.” He earned a 240.22 total score. Max Aaron next competes at Skate Canada.
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hwell: that he missed a season b/c of his broken back.)
yes and with that hair... he's up the game!!
I think they should include some hair-ography in Footloose 
