From an article in Washington Post:
At this year's nationals he attributed a string of poor results during the fall season to personal travails that accompanied his maturation to adulthood. He declined to elaborate, but mentioned a "chafing between relationships" that created frustration and distraction. The issues were merely "growing-up things," his mother said. The timing was unfortunate: He and Hill had been told by judges his programs needed reworking, and Weir's ability to focus was in tatters.
"I didn't feel good even off the ice," he said. "Going onto the ice and skating poorly, ultimately I felt worse. . . . Certain things in life I've learned you are constantly battling. There is always something nagging at your heart or mind or soul . . . [but] there is a time for guts and glory. You go home after, and cry into your pillow and pass out."
Said Hill, "We had a few rough moments where it was very emotional." |