It was really icy and there was flat light, but I'm happy with it. There are a lot of really strong guys here. I definitely am looking for a top-five in (Saturday's) downhill and would be really happy with a win.
It could get a little rougher after 15-30, also the sun starts to pound down a little bit and makes everything softer, makes the skis not slide as well. I went at about 80%. I wanted to get that race feeling but I didn't think I'd be that fast. I definitely wasn't expecting to be first.