A day in the life of Short Track Speed Skater Michael Gilday

December 10, 2013

World Champion short track speed skater Michael Gilday is set to make his Olympic debut at Sochi 2014. The 26 year-old missed out on making the Vancouver 2010 team by only 13 one-hundredths of a second. This time around, Gilday is ready to prove that he belongs on the world’s biggest stage. Take a look at a day of his life as he prepares for the Sochi Olympic Games.

Follow Michael Gilday on Twitter @ykgday.

6:44 AM

Good morning! Follow along today as ill be tweeting #adayinthelife for the @CDNOlympicTeam !

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

6:46 AM

Early wake up this morning. Have an interview scheduled on Global Montreal downtown. pic.twitter.com/65dtS3Ubmp

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

6:50 AM

I'm unable to leave the house in the morning without eating breakfast. #adayinthelife pic.twitter.com/IXbT4iguq2

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

7:36 AM

Ran into @colinmochrie at the global studios. Not normal for #adayinthelife, but we can pretend it is. pic.twitter.com/3yNcVz28rg

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

8:30 AM

Interview done. Now to get ready for the real work of the day; training. pic.twitter.com/v9IHDCWaDy

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

9:34 AM

Sharpening my skates. Getting ready for speed laps this morning. #adayinthelife pic.twitter.com/JQHW858HSi

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

11:40 AM

For those that don't know, out blades are bent to the left to help us turn more easily. #dayinthelife

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

12:07 PM

Interview #2 today. In a group this time. Trust me, two interviews in one day isn't normal. It's a media week. pic.twitter.com/3eT3Rn4CIA

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

12:16 PM

Just finished my first session of the day. Getting a checkup of my rocker and bend before this afternoons practice. pic.twitter.com/4t3HvBTIOE

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

1:02 PM

Home for lunch. Leftover homemade pulled pork, kale chips, beets and veggies. #adayinthelife pic.twitter.com/j7qEuYJhIU

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

1:05 PM

While eating, checked out results from Biathlon World Cup #1. Awesome to see @JeeP_LeGuellec with a 4th place! #gocanada #adayinthelife

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

2:10 PM

In between trainings means one thing. Rest and recovery. Oh, and catching up on chores. #laundry #adayinthelife

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

2:58 PM

Getting ready to go to the rink for our second ice session of the day. Listening to the @TheSheepdogs to get ready for sustained speed.

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

3:02 PM

Whats sustained speed? Pretty simple. Sustain a fast pace for an extended number of laps. AKA it's going to hurt. #adayinthelife

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

5:04 PM

Second ice finished. Into the weight room for our last workout of the day. #adayinthelife

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

5:54 PM

Weights are done! Home time! #adayinthelife pic.twitter.com/NYuQAytiKa

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

6:08 PM

One last exercise related thing today. Little appointment with my friend the foam roller. #adayinthelife pic.twitter.com/lNwmvnwbFT

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 28, 2013

7:46 PM

Late dinner. Moose steak gifted to me by a friend from Yellowknife who hunted it herself. #thebest #adayinthelife pic.twitter.com/scVl8jA7cI

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 29, 2013

9:31 PM

I'm exhausted. Today was a tough day and we'll do it again tomorrow (minus the interviews) #adayinthelife

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 29, 2013

9:32 PM

Hope you enjoyed my #adayinthelife. I'm heading to bed.

— Michael Gilday (@ykgday) November 29, 2013