After speaking with the head groomer at the range we have decided to cancel practice tonight. As of this morning the hill was completely ice covered and the snow they do have is bordered by a lot of mud so we would end up making quite a mess. This is disappointing but Thursday should be better and they plan on making more snow starting Friday.
Tim Burke on the Podium at World Cup
US Biathlon is back on the podium with Tim Burke finishing in 3rd place yesterday in Slovenia. He also had a 4th and a 7th place earlier in the week and is ranked top 10 in the world. Checkout the link to USBA’s website for more info. Congratulations Tim! http://www.teamusa.org/US-Biathlon/Features/2012/December/16/Burke-Back-on-the-Podium.aspx
Masters 12/18 -12/20
We should have a small section of skiable trail this week. Please bring skate skis and running gear for a combined dryland/on snow workout.
If mother nature cooperates with some winter weather we would like to put together some MNC relay teams for the NWVE Opener relays on the 23rd in St. Albans. Details are below. Those interested please contact Rick so we can form some teams. This could be a lot of fun – combining skiing with a social outing.
December 23, 2012
NWVE Opener Relays
Hard’Ack, St. Albans, VT
Freestyle relays for J1-Masters, J2, BKL distances. Low key fun 4 leg relays. 2.5Km loop. Race as an individual or on a team of up to 4 people. Individuals welcome to register and participate in day of race team lottery. Start Times: BKL 10am, Men/Women 11am. Prizes and raffle following the race.
Registration is open at Skireg: https://www.skireg.com/Net/3432. Registration closes Friday, December 21st at 5pm, $10.00/person. Full refunds to pre-registered athletes in the event of a cancellation. Day of race registration closes 30 minutes before each race $15.00/person. BKL Registration $5.00/person.
Contact:Damian Bolduc, nwve@nwve.org
Website: http://www.nwve.org/Pages/NWVEOpener.aspx
BKL this week
- BKL this week – bring skate skis and running gear. We should have small section of groomed ski trail to work with. Below are some photos for last weeks training and hot cocoa day. Thanks to Molly C for the pics and to all the parents that helped with cookies and hot chocolate!
Juniors: Training 12/17 – 12/23
First off, awesome job to everyone at the Eastern Cups. These are some of the most competitive races in the country – and surely have the most depth aside from National Championships. If you kicked butt — great; if you feel like you were too far down the results just keep it in perspective: former Olympians, NCAA Champions, Junior National Champs and more.
This is a recovery week! Note the shorter training sessions on Tuesday/Thursday. Sunday location is TBD.
- Tuesday, 4:00 – 5:30pm at the Range. Easy skate ski and games (bring running attire).
- Thursday, 4:00 – 5:45pm at the Range. Classic ski with fartlek intervals and specific strength (bring running attire).
- Sunday, 9:00 – 11:00am at TBD. Skiing with long, moderate intensity.
