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The summer has flown by, but our Masters have taken great advantage of lots of Vermont’s best trails, mountains, and outdoor resources. We have a group of leaders heading up all sorts of workouts each week, so be sure to check the Masters Training Doc if you’re looking to connect with others for training!

Our big new option is Masters strength training at the MNCC on 3 Wednesdays of each month. To learn more, check out this page (also located at the bottom of the MNC homepage):

Masters Strength Training

Here are a few photos of the Masters in action across all sorts of venues and activities!

Masters Fitness Classes in session

We kicked off our Masters fitness classes at the new MNCC this past week, and had a great time. The goal is mixing all types of strength exercises together, from traditional lifts to wacky balance challenges.

Often, adult skiers have big technique goals. One of the biggest hurdles to cross to achieving desired technique is the strength and balance required to make the desired changes.

With consistent and accessible strength training 3 weeks of every month (with ideas and exercises to try beyond just the weekly session) hopefully we can continue to take steps (and squats?) in the right direction!

Find more details on the sessions themselves at this post.

 

Introducing: Masters Fitness at MNCC

Strength training is of critical importance for skiers, and especially Masters! Getting stronger, more stable, and more controlled in the gym can help improve ski technique and reduce injury risk.

In the past we have arranged partnerships with local gyms and trainers for our Masters to get together for indoor strength training.

Well…we have our own gym now! We’re excited to offer a holistic and accessible strength/fitness training class most Wednesdays at the Mansfield Nordic Community Center (MNCC).

Starting next week, July 10th, you can join to get in some great training, learn about exercises and movements, and connect with other Masters on the same quest for strength!

Coach Adam will lead these sessions, and they will involve a mix of bodyweight and weighted exercises. With some basic movement screening techniques, we can adapt exercises and add/remove options based on individual needs.

Sessions are offered most Wednesdays from 6-7pm or 7-8pm. Each session is $15, or $40 for a 3-class option. All signups include gym access, strength plan, coaching oversight/leadership, movement analysis, and follow-up resources for participants.

We will be looking to cap each hour-long “session” at 6-8 athletes for coaching and space reasons, and if we hit some of those limits the form below will be adjusted accordingly. We can be pretty flexible though!

Sign up here!

Schedule sessions here (also available when submitting the form above)

Getting to the MNCC:

The MNCC is located on Route 2 in Jonesville (Richmond) near the intersection of Stage Road and Cochran Rd. The address is 3214 East Main St. Look for a big, blue building on the south side of the road. The MNC flag will be flying!

There is only parking for two (2) cars at the space itself currently. We encourage carpooling and parking at the gravel lot at the end of Cochran Rd and walking over, or even biking from one of the parking areas on Cochran Road itself. We have a brand new bike rack right outside the door!

Join the MNC Race to the Top Team!

The 2023 MNC Race to the Top Team!

Race to the Top: a 4.3 mi. bike or run race up the toll road to the top of Mt. Mansfield! Benefits the Catamount Trail Association that manages the Catamount Trail, the backcountry ski trail that runs the length of Vermont.

Date: Sunday, Aug. 25th.

Consider joining the MNC Team: It will cost $60 to register as a team member and it costs more now to register as an individual. Plus, it’s a whole lot more fun to be a part of our team!  All ages welcome!  To join the the team, email Jim Adkisson by JULY 22 at jimadkisson@gmail.com

Jim will do the team registration. Then you will get an email from Outside/Runreg to finish the registration process and you will reimburse Jim for $60.

For more info on Race to the Top, check out the registration page: RACE TO THE TOP

Join MNC at the Williston Parade! Rollerski, walk, or bike!

If you are a rollerskier of ANY AGE please join us in Williston on the 4th of July to rollerski in the parade!

Oh, and if you don’t want to rollerski but still want to join in the fun…you can certainly walk or ride your bike with us as well!

This is a super fun event…why?

  • We get to show rollerskiing to the whole town
  • We see lots of fun other floats and celebratory groups
  • Music, games, friends, and family

But most of all…

We get SNOW! That’s right, early in the morning we secretly acquire some magical snow and distribute it to the parade-watchers from our rollerskis! It’s a big hit every year, and a totally cool (literally) experience.

The route is about 1 mile and almost totally flat, and we ski at about 1 mph. It’s great for everyone!

The logstics:

  • Meet at 9:30 at the Johnson Farm on Rt 2 in Williston…this is the field just past the Korner Kwik Stop if you’re heading toward Richmond.
  • Wear a hi-viz MNC shirt if you can! We will have extras on-hand.
  • Bring your rollerskis, bike for riding, or shoes for walking, and also gloves as the snow gets cold!

We can go for an actual rollerski in the neighborhoods after, for those Juniors who join us and want to get in some training after-the-fact.

 

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