Training This Week: February 15 to 21

We Survived it!!

The deep freeze has lifted and now it’s back to business!! I hope you were able to keep busy, doing some training either in the house or even getting outside and braving the cold. Regardless, one week off won’t hurt us; we’re more motivated now that we’re back!

Coming UP…

  • The DEEP FREEZE has lifted! Business as usual.
  • *REMINDER* – We will need to bring and wear masks/face coverings to training
  • Don’t forget to fill in the “COVID” Checklist!!
  • Virtual Birkie until February 28th
  • Nordic Throwdown Classic
    • SWC – Moose Loop
    • 2.3km, 4.6km, or 9.2 km 
    • Skate or Classic
    • Feb1st to 28th

This Week…

  • Monday
    • Zoom Strength w/Carl
  • Tuesday – Goldbar
  • Thursday – Goldbar
  • Saturday – Yes, Goldbar Park/Capilano

Monday February 15:

  • Zoom Strength W/Carl
    • Please register w/Carl to participate
    • Click HERE to contact Carl directly

Tuesday February 16:

  • Who: All Programs 😀
  • Where: Goldbar Park (Meet outside the Pavilion)
  • Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
  • 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!!

Wednesday February 17: 

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

Thursday February 18:

  • Who: Thursday Night Program
  • Where: Goldbar Park (Meet outside the Pavilion)
  • Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
  • What: 
    • Strength/Drills/Coordination Training
      • Strength on Skis:
      • Legs only
      • Upper Body Only
      • Uphill Double Poling
      • ETC.
    • 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!!

Friday February 19:

  • 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 February 20:

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

Sunday February 21:

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