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Winter Masters Training FAQ

Weekly Training Plans:  

 The technique (skate or classic) and training information will be published Sunday evening  in our Masters Training Doc.  However, due to often rapidly changing snow conditions please plan to review the Snow Report and Masters Training Doc around 3PM to confirm the plan for the day.
If you are unsure or if conditions are likely to change, consider bringing both skate and classic equipment.  Additionally, early in the season please be prepared for dry land training (ie sneakers & bounding poles) or alternate locations (the Notch, Sleepy,…).

Session Start Times:

We ask that all Masters have skis on and be on snow by the planned session start times (3:45 & 6:00PM).  Being on snow on time helps our Masters Coaches keep sessions organized, avoids having fellow skiers standing in the cold and maximizes ski time.

On Classic ski evenings please plan to arrive early to wax or get wax advice from the coaches if needed.  Early in the season we also encourage those new to Masters to arrive a early in order to get acquainted with the coaches and coaching groups.

Coaching Coverage:

Afternoon Session(3:45 – 5:15PM):

Afternoon sessions will be lead by Coach Christa.

Evening Session (6:00 – 7:30PM):

Tuesdays:   Will be our full coaching day where we plan to have three coaches and three ability groups.     Blue:  Experienced Skiers, White = Intermediate  Green = Novice/Beginner.   If you arrive late and miss the group gathering,  a white board will be available directing you the the general direction of your group.
Thursday: (1) Coach Liam will lead drills and activities for those wanting additional instruction, (2) others will ski freely or according to a prescribed workout plan. (Check-in with Coach Liam. He will provide tips and suggestions for self guided drills/activities).

Race Training Plans:

For those who purchased race training plans Coach Adam will be reaching out to you to build your plan.

Parking Reminder

Please plan to park in the large parking lot on the left side before the grooming equipment building. Access to the trails and Walker building can be obtained through the tunnels that go beneath the ski trails.  Please do not park on the side of the road near the smaller lot at the top of the hill.

Masters race opportunity this weekend

Calling all MNC Masters and friends! Are you interested in a 5k running race this Saturday, September 10th?

 

Burlington XC Invite

The Burlington High School invite is one of the biggest XC races in the fall. But BEFORE all the crazy action of the HS racing takes place, there is an open citizens race at 9am. The MNC Junior team will be competing, and MNC Masters are welcome and encouraged to sign up as well!

Look for the MNC tent near the start area at North Beach and, if you can, wear an MNC t-shirt to represent the club! Adam will be on-hand at the tent with several shirts of various sizes for sale ($10-15 donation to the club) if you are looking for new training/racing threads.

RACE REGISTRATION

 

Masters Training: 8/22 – 8/28

8/27: Ski walking and ski bounding with other MNC members at the Honey Hollow “Open Session”. Read more, and find directions, by clicking HERE

8/28: Rollerski at Georgia Town Park with Rick. Departing at 9am!

And food for thought: a very interesting website and online platform for XC ski technique, drills, skills, and more!

CrossCountrySkiTechnique.com and their new online platform XC Ski Nation

 

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