SCPL Online NonFiction Book Club discussion

The book opens with Clara preparing for and participating in the 2010 Vancouver Winter Games. She describes two of her speed skating competitions in great detail. For the 5,000 metre race (pages 11-16), Clara wins the bronze for Canada! If you’re interested, please watch the video of this competition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncngL...

How do the two compare? What do you think about her performance having read her description of it?

Early in the book, Clara explains her mental preparation for competition. What are your thoughts on her process? How do you mentally prepare for a challenge, whether it be sport, work, school, giving a speech, etc.?

~Nicole~