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Training 10/22 – 11/18

By on 22 October, 2012 in Junior Blog

Training 10/22 – 10/28: “Race Week” with State Championships or “Intensity Week”.

  • Tuesday 10/23: 4-5:45pm at the Round Church. High-intensity skate intervals.
  • Thursday 10/25: 4-5:45pm at the Round Church. Classic ski: easy day for State Champs racers; high-intensity intervals for others.
  • Sunday 10/28: 9-11am at Underhill Central School. Classic rollerski with moderate intensity + potluck at Murray Banks’ afterwards. Non-racers = moderate intensity.

Sunday 10/28 details: start rollerskiing at Underhill Central School on Pleasant Valley Rd. Ski towards Cambridge and back with lots of new pavement.  After the workout we’ll have a potluck brunch at Murray’s house on Irish Settlement Rd – bring fruit, juice, pastry or other gourmet delights.

Directions to the School: Rt 15 to Underhill Flats, then right onto River Rd; go 2+ miles to Underhill Center, go thru the stop sign, up the hill, little brick school is on the left.
 
Training 10/29 – 11/4: “Recovery Week”.

  • Tuesday 10/30: 4-5:45pm at TBD (Range or Round Church). Skate rollerski + speeds and pack skiing.
  • Thursday 11/1: 4-5:45pm at TBD (Range or Round Church). Skate rollerski + short intervals at moderate intensity.
  • Sunday 11/4: 9-11am at Round Church. Greystone double-pole test.

Training 11/5 – 11/11: “Volume Week”. Note a longer workout on Sunday.

  • Tuesday 11/6: 4pm at TBD (Range or Round Church). Skate + specific strength and strength test.
  • Thursday 11/8: 4pm at TBD (Range or Round Church). Classic + long L3 intervals.
  • Sunday 11/11: 9-11:30am at TBD. Long classic rollerski. Be prepared with food/fluids.

Training 11/12 – 11/18: “Speed Week”.

  • Tuesday 11/13: 4pm at TBD. Skate + speed and power (strength).
  • Thursday 11/15: 4pm at TBD. Classic sprint time-trial if possible.
  • Sunday 11/18: 9-11am at TBD (possibly Bear Trap Rd in Milton). Classic rollerski + time-trial.

 

FISCHER FIT NIGHT

By on 16 October, 2012 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

You’re invited to a special evening of Fischer products, prize drawings and pro race fits. Skirack, Vermont’s only Fischer Nordic Race Center, and Mansfield Nordic Club are proud to host Fischer Nordic Racing Director Chris Hall. Come in and check out the 2012/13 line of Fischer Skis, Boots, Bindings and Poles, including the new RCS Carbonlite Skate and Classic Women’s Boots, and see why four of the six A Team athletes on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team have committed to race on Fischer skis through the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. Meet the Mansfield Nordic Club coaches. Enjoy snacks and refreshments. Get waxing tips and tricks from Swix Wax Technician Drew Gelinas and Toko’s Dave Boucher.

Participants will receive:

• Special team pricing on all Fischer Race Equipment (skis,boots,bindings and poles), including special orders.

• 40% off all 2011-12 Wax.

• Team Wax forms for 30% off this season’s Toko Products.

FIT NIGHT Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:30-8:00 pm hosted by Skirack and Mansfield Nordic Club

Wednesday, October 17  •  5:30-8:00 pm

SKIRACK  •  85 Main St, Burlington VT  •  802-658-3313  •  www.skirack.com

EVENING SCHEDULE

5:30-6:00pm  Enjoy snacks and refreshments. Preview the new Fischer ski gear.

6:00-6:15pm  Spike Clayton and Chris Hall share product info and tech tips.

6:15-8:00pm  Chris, Spike and Skirack’s nordic fit specialists will personally fit you for skis, boots and poles. Drew and Dave share waxing tips and tricks.

Masters Fall Training moved to Underhill

By on 15 October, 2012 in Masters Blog

Beginning 10/16/12  – Tuesday Masters Training will be moved temporarily to Mills Riverside Park in Underhill while the National Guard takes care of some road and facility repairs.  Contact Rick for info about Masters Fall Training.

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