Our main focus is on Canada's athletes and speed skating in communities across the Great White North, but what we really want to do is create a site that tells more than just split times and results.

We want to talk about the great athletes and stories that make us proud and really get to know the team for more than just their performances. Our goal is to create a website that features the athletes' stories both within, and away from the races. We believe that it's the athletes that make this sport great, and the sad thing is that for the most part we only get to connect with them once every four years during the Olympics.

We'd love to know what you think, and if you have any ideas for a great story in speed skating. Email us at comments@speedskatingnation.com.