Each tournament that Eleanor attends gives me information about what she needs to work on. She has been competing almost every weekend for the last two months. Eleanor and I talk about fencing in the car on the way home; I give her broad feedback on her overall progress and we analyze individual bouts. We […]
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Sterling Silver Swords Indicate Weapon Preference
In three months, Eleanor will begin learning how to fence épée. I formally introduced her a few weeks ago to her new coach, who proceeded to ask us both a series of questions designed to determine my kid’s aptitude for the weapon. Every single member of our family started out fencing foil. Eventually, all of […]
Double the Desserts After Sword Fighting
Refueling after fencing tournaments is incredibly important. Eleanor burns approximately double the usual number of calories on competition days. I look for grocery stores that stock prepared meals along with TikTok viral desserts. I buy milk, yogurt, and ice cream to boost calcium intake. The week before each competition, I buy bread rolls and bananas […]
Look For Giant Crowds at Pivotal Moments
At every fencing tournament, there is a published check-in time for your event. You need to arrive at the venue one hour beforehand to warm up since pools can start immediately. Warm-ups usually entail getting changed into gear, stretching, running, and then free fencing followed by practice bouts with another competitor in your event. This […]
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