"But a lot of my training can be done in Aston - a lot of the hard work, so to speak. But a new atmosphere, a new place, and it's good for me because I didn't want to get stuck in one spot, so coming home is good, back and forth, you know, where my roots are"

In this quote, figure skater Elvis Stojko is discussing his training regular and how it includes spending time in Aston, a familiar place to him. He mentions that a lot of the "effort" can be done there, indicating that Aston is where he can focus and press himself to enhance. Nevertheless, he also points out the significance of a new environment and not getting stuck in one place. Stojko values the chance to come back to his roots, most likely referring to his home town, and the backward and forward in between Aston and his home. This balance allows him to stay linked to his roots while likewise experiencing new environments and obstacles in his training.