The Official Web Site of JR Celski - Team USA's Speedskater

As I listen to the song by Q-tip (feat. Norah Jones) I sit in my room 6 weeks after my surgery from the fall at Olympic Trials, and have a whole different outlook on my injury. I feel like I’m ready to take that next step in my recovery process; getting back on the ice. Two days ago, I threw my crutches up in the air and walked around freely as my Godfather Daryl took pictures. It was probably the best day in my rehab so far. Being able to walk without crutches opened my eyes even more.

Today I went by the World Arena and watched the Broadmoor Speed Club (local club) coached by Pat Wentland. Although I got anxious, I needed this to keep me motivated to get out there and skate with them. I sat on the boards and watched as 15 of them went around the rink in fatigue, yet still with smiles on their faces. Read the rest of this entry »

First of all, welcome to my website. Big thank you to my man Dru Kelly for making the website exactly how my family and I wanted it to be. You’re the man! I’ve been in Colorado Springs at the U.S. Olympic Training Center for a little over two weeks now. When I came in two weeks ago, I was still shocked at what happened before I went into that surgery room, and received 60 stitches to repair my lacerated quad muscle. I was still unsure if I would have enough time before the Olympics to get back into shape, and complete my journey. Now it’s a different story.

After working with Dr. Heiden, Dr. Moreau, Chris, Jenna, Kerry, and Joe (the ATC’s on site) I have a whole different outlook on my injury. They have been so helpful, and so comforting to my situation. I have basically lived in that training room since I’ve been here. I’ve made huge leaps and progressed to a somewhat comforting stage in my recovery process. I am now very confident that I will make it back just as strong, if not stronger than I was before I sustained my injury. I have been told numerous times that injuries are a much more substantial mental process than they are physical. Read the rest of this entry »

A son of proud parents, a loving brother, friend to many, and a world-class short track ice speedskater who is inspired by his faith…