Author Archive | Adam Terko

Junior Training: 10/21 – 11/3

By Adam Terko on 19 October, 2013 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog

I have yet to receive any notification from the National Guard regarding usage of the Range, so we are still using alternate training venues again this week. Athletes should wear bright clothing when we rollerski on the roads. It is getting darker and colder in the evenngs, so please be prepared with proper attire!

This coming week is an INTENSITY week:

Tuesday 10/22 = Bounding intervals at Research Forest, 4-6pm.
Thursday 10/24 = Classic roll at TBA, 4-6pm.
Friday 10/25 = Juniors help w/ BK practice at Mill River, approx 3:30-5:00pm.
Saturday 10/26 = BONUS Bolton Hill Climb #2, approx 10:00-11:30am.
Sunday 10/27 = Rollerski with Specific Strength at TBA. 9:30-11:30am.

Followed by a RECOVERY week:

Tuesday 10/29 = Classic rollerski + Specific strength and sprints at TBA, 4-6pm.
Thursday 10/31 = Skate rollerski + Specific Strength at TBA, 4-6pm.
Friday 11/1 = bonus HR zone test, strength, games at Essex HS, 4-5:30pm.
Sunday 11/3 = Skate intervals at Mud Pond, 9:30-11:30am.

US Ski Team videos/photos

By Adam Terko on 19 October, 2013 in BKL Race Blog, Coaches’ Education, Junior Blog

Sometimes it seems like we are just “playing games” on rollerskis. I take out my sidewalk chalk and cones and the athletes do slalom or figure-8’s to work on various elements of technique and athleticism. Well, below is a picture of women on the US Ski Team from Jessie Diggins’ blog… doing some of the exact same drills we do (and including the sidewalk chalk arrows!).

US Ski Team women working on agility out in Utah. Photo (C) Tom Kelly

And this video from US Ski Team member Noah Hoffman’s blog shows a lot of speed work. One of the coolest parts of the video is Andy Newell’s move at 0:33. He is in a pack of skiers and in one super smooth and incredibly fast motion he steps out from behind and moves to the side to overtake. See it at full speed at 0:33 and slow-motion at 0:41. Newell is in full black tights and shirt.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZaI6AHXldZg#t=46

MNC Begins BK Fall Friday Ski Practices

By Adam Terko on 18 October, 2013 in BKL Race Blog

On a blustery fall day MNC kicked off the first BK Fall Friday dryland ski practice of the season at Mills Riverside Park in Underhill. We are very happy to welcome some new faces to the club and look forward to a great winter skiing together. Today kids, coaches and some parents participated in activities that were not only fun but also develop fast feet, balance and coordination to help us become better skiers. See you Next Friday!!