Like Topher said, “there is a direct correlation between training more and better results”.  You have all showed that you are working hard - everyone has improved and that is exciting!

Uphill Double Pole Test II

We battled through the rain, avoided the lightning, stayed on our feet over the slick pavement and still posted some great results.  Keep working towards bigger goals.

Here are the results.

New York Skate Time Trial Results

This photo is from last weekend’s roller-ski World Cup race in Italy.  Note the “flat” skis of the two front skiers and how the hip is to the outside of the ski.  This is the type of commitment to weight shift we are looking for!

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(Photo Credit: Newspower.it)

BNSC Tri Festival

Here are some fun ‘local’ races to keep your racing edge.

“The worst thing that will happen is you will get in a really good workout.” - Bud Fisher

“Both laboratory and field testing have consistently shown that upper body maximal aerobic capacity and muscular endurance are strongly correlated to cross country ski race performance ” - Dain LaRoche Ph.D.

We will repeat this test again in the middle and at the end of the summer. These results are your benchmark, with hard work everyone will improve.

Here is all the material for summer training.  Download and print what you need.  Everybody should have a new copy of the Training Plan, and should print plenty of log sheets to record their training.  If you want to download parts of the training log separately, they are listed below as well.  There have been some minor changes to the core workout, the double pole test, and the nutrition info from last year.

A great time was had by all at the The Late, Great, New England Ski Race…. aka The Prospect Spring Fling brought to you by FasterSkier.com and Prospect Mountain. The day started with a 6.5km distance event - with skate and classic divisions. Most skiers opted for skate, despite the fact that 6″ of fresh snow and temperatures in the 20’s made for ideal classic skiing. The conditions felt like mid-winter - packed powder, relatively cold - though the March sun was a nice addition.

The second event of the day was an obstacle course sprint - racers matched up head-to-head on a dual course that included tight uphill slalom, tennis ball biathlon, hay bale hurdles, downhill slalom, backward skiing and a haybale jump. It was single elimination, leaving no room for error.

Overall winners for the day were crowned based on World Cup point scoring for the two races with additional points awarded for costumes - 30 points for a “great” costume, 15 points for “making an effort,” and 0 points for no costume.

Check out the results and photos…

Thanks again, Notchview

Duathlon Results