“The last two years, nationals have been close to home for me, so I’ve had big family support from friends and club support.”

Especially last year in Ottawa, I had a whole section my grandpa got for all my family, and the skating club (supported me).

Tomorrow, I just have to do a good long program.

I feel great. I’m right there for the top two. I know my long is a very strong program and I’ve had lots of success with it, so I feel confident going into the long. Just fix up that loop.

There’s more coming tomorrow than there was today. Quite a few people coming from Ottawa to watch.

I feel like I’m a veteran at this now.

There were still a lot of people out there today. Some coming from farther tomorrow.

After Russia (winning bronze at Rostelecom Cup), I’m one of the top Canadian ladies.