Coming UP:
- Cookie Race – Kananaskis – Feb 29
- Alberta Youth Championships (AYC) – Feb 6 to 8 – West Bragg Creek, AB
- Beat the Blues Boogie – SWC – Sunday March 8
- AB Cup 7/8 – SWC – March 14/15
- ENSC needs volunteers!!!
- World Cup Finale – Canmore – March 20-22
- CDN National Championships – March 26 to April 2 – Sovereign Lakes (SilverStar)
Think also about the AYC in Bragg Creek, held the first weekend of March. This is a very fun and unique ski event specific to skiers U12 and U14. Details can be found HERE.
And remember, very rare this March is the World Cup Finale at Canmore Nordic Centre. It’s not often we get a chance to the see the world’s best compete here in Canada so if you get the chance, please take the opportunity!
Monday February 24:
- Strength Training
- Strength as Usual
Tuesday February 25:
- Who: All XC Programs
- Where: Goldbar Park
- When: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
- What: CLASSIC
- Coach Directed Training (Usually Intensity)
- Technique: Classic skiing
- Bring: Appropriate training equipment and a change of warm clothes
Wednesday February 26:
- Distance/Recovery Ski/Training Day
- Ski 1.0 to 1.25 hrs at Z1…rest up for the Birkie
Thursday February 27:
- Who: 3-Day/week Program
- Where: Goldbar Park
- When: 6:30 to 8:00
- What: SKATE Skiing
- Coach Directed Training (Drills and Technique)
- Technique: SKATE ski
- Bring: Appropriate training equipment and WARM change of clothes for after
Friday February 28:
- Active Rest Day
- 30-60 min of “movement” – run, jog, walk, ski – followed by a 15-20min core routine.
Saturday February 29: Cookie Race (Kananaskis)
- Who: All Programs
- Where:
Goldbar ParkSWC - When: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon
- What: Coach Directed Training (Drills and Intensity)
- Technique: SKATE
- Bring: Appropriate training equipment and WARM change of clothes for after 😀…and bring $ for day pass at SWC (if not a SWC member.
Sunday March 1:
- 1.5 to 2.5 hrs LSD
- Add 4-6 sprints of 10-15 seconds after 30-40min. Ensure you have 2-3 min active, slow skiing between efforts.
