Training This Week: December 28 to January 2

Coming UP…

  • *REMINDER* – We will need to bring and wear masks/face coverings to training
  • NEW* – COVID-19 influenced ski and trail etiquette and protocols to come!
  • Nordic Throwdown – January 2 to January 31 – Virtual Races at SWC
    • Register and ski the 2.5 SK Sprint self-timed event
  • December Distance Challenge
    • Rack up the kilometres in December
  • Christmas/Holiday Break – December 23 to January 2

This Week… 

  • Monday
    • NO Zoom Strength w/Carl
  • Tuesday – NO FORMAL TRAINING
  • Thursday – NO FORMAL TRAINING
  • Saturday
    • Official Training Starts – Goldbar Park

Monday December 28:

  • Zoom Strength w/Carl (Additional Cost – not part of regular programming)
  • 6:30 – 7:30

Tuesday December 29: NO Formal Training

  • Volume
    • Challenge yourself and do some extra long distance
    • 2.5 to 3.5 hrs.

Wednesday December 30: 

  • Distance/Recovery Ski/Training Day
  • Ski/Run/Ride 1.5 to 2 hrs at Z1 depending on your Training Plan

Thursday December 31: New Year’s Eve

  • NO FORMAL TRAINING
  • SUGGESTED TRAINING
    • Distance or Strength Skiing
    • 1 to 1.5  hours
    • Strength on Skis:
      • Legs only
      • Upper Body Only
      • Uphill Double Poling
      • Super-Slow 1-Sk or DP up a steep hill

Friday January 1: New Year’s DAY

  • Active Rest Day
  • Complete rest – (NO training) or active/recovery training.
    • I.E.  go for a walk or light ski, but keep it very, very light.

Saturday January 2: First Day Back to Formal Training

  • Who: All Programs 😀
  • Where: Goldbar Park (Meet outside the Pavilion)
  • Time: 10:00 am to 12 noon
  • What: 
    • All Groups
    • Warm Up (5/5/5 and to include activation and mobility)
    • Sprints/accelerations
    • Intensity workout
    • Technique:
      • SKATE – but If in doubt, bring both sets of equipment. 
    • Bring: Face covering (mask or Buff) a drink belt, SKATE gear Some warm clothes for after!!

Saturday January 2: SK Sprint Throwdown Starts (SWC – 2.6km SK)

  • Long slow Distance (LSD)
  • Consider going to SWC for a distance ski.