ErikaFront3Feb2011.mov

Better late than never :) As per usual I'm pulling stupid faces on camera...there's a reason photos never work out well...
Location - the folks' backyard. note the doorway, there's an arthritic old rottweiler fast asleep in there. And I've got maybe a few metres. So just flinging arrows. not really working for more than arrow fitness.
So starting the year out with Croatia and Italy on the cards. Not 100% guaranteed yet, but better to assume you've made the team and train on that assumption. I passed the Aus team minimum score and fitness requirements...now we just need to win a spot on the team and remember how to shoot.
Currently I have two main concerns, my shot timing/execution of the release and my bow shoulder is weak. And just general arrow fitness.
Shot like poo at the first selection shoot. But after two years of ups and downs, I'm hoping the insulin issues are stable and passing the running requirement was a positive note to start the year on. Final team selection in two weeks.

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• archery
• compound
• Hoyt

[kerbouchard73]

Sorry to hear you've been ill. :( I've been watching your vids for awhile, your poise and concentration are inspirational. Stay well, even if it means keeping a few extra pounds on. More recurve vids please!

[erikaanear]

@kerbouchard73 thanks :) Pancreatic failure is a tad pesky. But I think we're on the home stretch. Recurve is in the works... I just need to get through this weekend and I can start playing again!

[dougk5]

Erika enjoy watching you shoot, but I would like to see the target as well. How far the target away, the group size, etc..thanks..

[erikaanear]

@dougk5 you can usually see the target in the side shot. this vid it's only a few meters and it's a blank bale. I can show you lots of targets with arrows in them. doesn't prove I shot a single one. I have not yet worked out an unclunky way of showing archer and score. And you're only as good as your last competition and that's a matter of public record. My last comp (the Canberra Australia Day shoot) was baaaaaaaad! But last yr I had to go to hospital afterwards..so this yr was an improvement!

[blackquiver]

how r things going where u live..heard lots on the news..everything ok where u live???..

[erikaanear]

@blackquiver I'm living right down south. We had very minor flooding and the cyclone stopped before it got here. thanks for asking :)

[669Banshee]

Don't piss her Off , U might just get the Arrow up your Ass LOL , Sweet This is my Kinda WOMAN !!! LEts go Kill SOme Turkey SWeetie ...... OKay

[skymetalnet]

What king of cams do you use? SpiralX?

[dickyobuttgirl]

omg,. im in love with this woman,. but she looks moody as hell!

[kerbouchard73]

Glad to hear you're fighting through it. You look great, by the way, and don't need to lose weight. Do you shoot for Australia on a national team?

[blackquiver]

@erikaanear ..glad to here things r good where u live..latter