Hello All
Cold Temperatures Persist
The weather continues to play havoc with us. We had to cancel yesterday (Saturday), and it looks like we may have to do the same for Tuesday (forecasted high of -23C). But we will wait and see. The Call will be made by noon on Tuesday. Maybe come up with an alternate training form i.e. ZOOM, or perhaps an indoor session somewhere, or a video technique session. Hopefully the weatherman is wrong (it’s alway a man! We are always wrong 😁😁) bUt the forecast is for above 0C temperatures by Friday and especially the weekend; all of the following week actually!
Coaching Session on Saturday
I would like to schedule a coaching session this Saturday before our regular training session. We have had to postpone/cancel a couple, so this (I believe) will be our last chance to run one. The forecasted temperature will be relatively warm but the snow likely better than after our Saturday session, hence scheduling it for 8:30 am. Please let me know if you CANNOT attend.
- Coach Session
- Saturday February 22
- 8:30 am to 9:45 am
- Gold Bar Park (meet at the pavilion)
- Skate Technique
- Topic:
- Latest in Skate Technique (Offset and 1-SK)
- Troubleshooting and identifying “maladies’ of the techniques
- Possible teaching progressions and drills
- Transitions – Offset to 1-SK to offset
- Latest in Skate Technique (Offset and 1-SK)
Training Sites This Week: The following are our training sites:
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- Monday – Zoom Strength w/Carl
- Tuesday – Gold Bar Park
- Thursday – Gold Bar Park
- Saturday – Gold Bar Park
Important Dates Coming up…
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- Cookie Race, Feb 22, Kananaskis
- Alberta Youth Champs (AYC) – Feb 28, March 1-2, Bragg Creek
- Lake Louise Loppet, Sunday March 2, Lake Louise
- Calforex Cup, March 1-2, Edmonton
- National Championships, March 16-23, Canmore
This week at a Glance:
Monday – Zoom Strength w/Carl
Tuesday – Gold Bar Park
Wednesday – Middle to Long Distance Z1
Thursday – Gold Bar Park – Technique, Drills, Thrills, and Skills (NO Spills)
Friday – Active Rest Day – Optional ski, bike ride, or brisk walk
Saturday – Gold Bar Park
Sunday – Distance Training
The Details:
Monday February 17:
Online Zoom Strength W/Carl
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- Please register w/Carl to participate
- Click HERE to contact Carl directly
- When: 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Tuesday February 18: (Might be COLD…look for weather updates)
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- Where: Gold Bar Park Click HERE for location and directions
- When: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- What: Typically we train intensity on Tuesdays
- Skiing
- Technique: Suggesting CLASSIC
- RPE: 7-8
- Bring: Ski equipment
- NOTE: Headlamps are mandatory!!
- YR (U18+) – Fartlek (If cold)
- Skiing
- Warm UP (20 min)
- 45 min of continuous Fartlek
- Intensity: Cover all training zones
- RPE: 6-7
- Cool down
- Bring: Skis, boots, poles
- Technique: Classic
- NOTE: Headlamps are mandatory!! We need these to see on 50th St.
- Skiing
Wednesday February 19:
- Long Distance Ski or Bike Ride or Run
- Up to 1.5 to 2 hours
- Training Zone: 1 to 2
- RPE: 3-5
- Bring food and drink!
Thursday February 20:
- Where: Gold Bar Park
- What: Drills, Strength, and Technique
- Training Starts: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
- Workout: Ski Technique and Strength as well as drills
- Partner Strength
- Drills (individual and in pairs)
- Technique: Skate
- NOTE: Headlamps are mandatory!! We need these to see on the trails now!
Friday February 21:
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- Active Rest Day
- Walk, RS, run, or take the day off.
Saturday February 22:
- Where: Gold Bar Park
- When: 10:00 am to 12 noon
- What: Intensity/Endurance Training
- Technique: Suggest Skate
- RPE: 7-8
- Bring: SKATE Ski equipment
- NOTE: Bring hydration and change of clothes
Sunday February 23:
“Looong Distance” (SKI, Indoor Bike, run, or any combination thereof)
- LSD Training – (Long “Speedy”, Distance)
- “Speedy” means try to go fast but still stay in Zone 1/2. Focus on getting comfortable on your skis before going too fast. Gradually increasing your speed as you maintain control (can glide and effectively get over your skis)
- From 2 to 3.5 hours
- Technique: You choose
- Bring:
- Extra food and drink
