"I guess it depends on your perspective. You're trying something new, so of course it feels more difficult."

It's not exactly a competition. "But you're right. That's part of why I worked hard to be quick on my feet. Learning how to slide around and spin was really helpful once I got a little more used to using the spear itself."

But that's advanced stuff, and he's not going to try to get her to do that on the first day.