Sara Hewitt, Kevin Sandau, Gord Jewett and Mike Cavaliere going over technique

The Academy travelled to Silverstar, BC for a week long on snow training camp.  Soverign Nordic did not disappoint! We had perfect ski conditions the whole camp, with even better skiing then we had in November.

The team size this year has increased to 20 athletes! It is a very diverse team ranging from athletes just starting their pursuit and diving into full time training to those who are approaching the pinnacle of their pursuit and hoping to make the Olympic Team.

Due to great snow conditions we were able to train all sessions on snow- it was definitely a little slushy in the afternoons, but it was good practice to ski in a variety of conditions. In addition, we were able to make use of the gym on Silverstar Mountain to continue with some adaptation exercises before we dive into our weight program. We did manage to make a few trips down to Vernon to enjoy the summer! I forgot how nice it was to sit on the grass and read or eat ice cream.

Later on in the week Terrell and I did a recovery run at one of the parks by the lake. It was absolutely amazing! This is my third year going to Silver Star in the spring and every year I am more energized by the idea that you can ski in the morning then go down and bike and run in +20 degrees (Celsius) along the lake.

The team is definitely a lot fitter as a whole then it was last year. It was great to watch the video from technique sessions to see the improvements. We also were able to get in a low zone 3 workout and a time trial. The time trial went well, I am pretty excited about where my fitness is right now and I am looking forward to building on it through out the summer. I think the same can be said for most of the athletes on the team.

Later today I’m heading out to Bellingham, Washington to compete in the Ski to Sea race for the Boundary Bay Brewery team!

Brooke