Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Advice and motivational words to the inspiring and budding figure skaters who all are your fans, they shall like to know from you, what they should do for their climb to ladder of success in this field?
Ms. Alaine Chartrand:
Success at the lower levels is not required to reach the top as long as you keep at it. Figure skating is a very tough sport and there will be many ups and downs but if you can work hard and persevere through everything that is thrown at you and you can surround yourself with a great team to help you, you can achieve your goals.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
How did you feel before and after winning the gold medal at the 2016 Canadian Championships?
Ms. Alaine Chartrand:
Honestly I felt the same for the most part. I definitely gained self confidence from the performances I showed there. Before that National Championships I had never put together 2 clean programs and that proved to me what I was truly capable of. I also proved to myself how mentally strong I can be. In the moments before my free program I had feelings of defeat because of the score of the competitor who skated before me but I shook it off and put out the best performance of my life to win my National title.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Who has been your greatest influence and motivator in your success in the field of your career in figure skating?
Ms. Alaine Chartrand:
There are truly so many people who have influenced me throughout my career. From coaches to my skating heroes to my family they have all impacted me. However I could never have done anything in skating without the support of my family. My parents and grandparents have put everything they have into my skating and helped in every way they can through the years. They’ve driven me to the rink, kept me organized, done my competition hair, made my costumes, and much more. Most importantly, they have always cheered me on and believed in me even when I didn’t.
Ms. Namita Nayyar:
Tell us about your preparations for the future Games and Championships.
Ms. Alaine Chartrand:
I’m not doing anything too different than I have been. Keeping healthy is a focus as I want to train hard but be smart about it to avoid injury and sickness. This season is about not leaving any leaf un-turned as I look towards the Olympic Games.
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