How closely could I follow my plan?
Dear SkiPost,
My coach developed a training plan for me. Should I follow it exactly or can I adjust it as I feel, or depending who I train with. When friends train with me sometimes, and and on easy days I often go harder than the training plans says. Is this ok?
BC
Planning Training is like a budget. It is alive and changes with the world, even so, you need the plan, so that you no when and how to change and modify your training. Keeping track of what you do and how you respond is simple accounting. You can check on it later and learn from what you have done.
Skiers should make yearly, monthly and weekly plans and then daily plans. Prior to the year you make your yearly plan. Prior to each month you plan that month; before each week you make a plan; and same with each day.
It is not an obsessive process. The most fascinating thing about top athletes is their focus. They are at all times aware of what it takes to achieve and reach the goals they have set for themselves. Every time they train it is to achieve something. Every workout has a purpose. An easy training session is only successful if the tempo/lactate/heart-rate was kept down. A level 3 interval session is only successful if the heart-rate is kept within the pre determined levels. A hard workout is only successful if it was done at the right level. The athlete always has a certain type of training in mind and does everything to achieve the objectives of the day. Too fast, too long, too short or too long a session means that he/she did not achieve the objective of the day.
It might sound like the athletes are up tight. This is not the case at all. They just know what it takes to become good and what their bodies need and can take. They do not train two sessions every day, they do not train when they are sick, they are not obsessed with training, they have lives outside of training, they take days off, they work or go to school and best of all; they have a healthy perspective on sports.
BC, you may need to adjust your weekly and monthly plans to allow training with your friends that still achieves your training goals. Schedule your plan so that the days that you plan to training with your friends you can still keep focuses and achieve the goals outlined.
Answered years ago by Trond Nystad
Head Coach Team Norway ( & Former Factory Team Athlete)
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A day in the life
I visited Bliz headquarters in Sweden two weeks ago and we traveled to Karington, a very small island off the coast. On my morning run I came across a diving board into the ocean, so I jumped in. It was warmer than I thought it would be.
While I have always associated Sweden with winter and skiing, I now also associate it with ocean life and mid-summer nights where the sun shines past 10 pm. Now I know why sunglasses are such an important piece of Swedish life every day of the year. More images here. |
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Black Mtn and the Nordic Center
call out for help
By Marty Hall
Hello Everyone---Black Mtn and the Nordic Center are in trouble and I'm sure when it comes to this mailing list I'm throwing out there, that most of you if not all of you have been to Black Mtn at some time in your skiing careers.This place has such a huge history in Nordic skiing that we can't let it stop now in helping to continue being a big part of Nordic skiing's future and our future stars. Thank you for you contributions---every dollar counts---BIG TIME!!!!----thanking you in advance---Marty
Maine's Historic Black Mountain Ski Resort Needs Your Support
Release by the Maine Winter Sports Center
July 02, 2013 (Rumford, Maine) -
As many of you may know, the Maine Winter Sports Center announced last week that its ending its 10-year relationship with Black Mountain effective at the end of July. While Maine Winter Sports Center will not be involved in the ownership, or operations moving forward its very important to me that this historic resource continue and thrive for generations to come. We are very proud of the work that has been done at Black Mountain and proud of the progress that's been made to advance skiing in Maine. If Black Mountain is to continue it will require strong support from the community so please give generously.
Andy Shepard
President & CEO
Donate to Black Mountain
Historic Black Mountain of Maine, a non-profit ski area that has been an epicenter of Nordic racing and alpine skiing, as well as the healthy, active outdoor lifestyle in Maine for three generations, had its best year ever last year, but lost its funding source.
The Nordic trails have hosted every level of competition from World Championships, to USSA National Championships, Maine State high school and middle schools state championships, Bill Koch Festivals, J2 championships, Eastern High School Championships, the Sassi Memorial - Maine's unofficial all-class state championship and the Chummy Broomhall College State Championships. Black Mountain, the Chummy Broomhall stadium and the hundreds of Chisholm volunteers in their red jackets, have been the force behind Nordic skiing in the East.
The alpine ski mountain is 1,385 feet of vertical, Maine's 4th tallest, has a beautiful post and beam lodge with two museums, two fireplaces, a cafe and Last Run lounge, a new snowmaking system, as well as four paved parking lots. Last year, in an effort to expand our mission of making skiing accessible to all Mainer's, we began charging $15 for day tickets, even for vacation week, and $150 season passes with no blackout days. The result was dramatic growth, and a lot of new, young faces at the mountain.
We need your help to continue making healthy lifestyle choices accessible to everyone. Your tax deductible donations will help fund operations to keep Black Mountain open. I hope you will remember the role Black Mountain has played in your skiing career, or that of someone in your family and are inspired to give generously and pass the word to your friends to help as well.
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Vote for Official T-Shirt Design of Birkie 2014
YOU PICK THE WINNER! The annual T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST online voting starts Monday, July 15, at 12:00 noon CST! Vote online at birkie.com for your favorite. The winner will be the Official 2014 Birkie T-Shirt you will be able to get online and at the Birkie Expo. Proceeds support youth ski programs.
Link to Voting Page: http://www.birkie.com/tshirt
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Birkie Trail Run
September 21
10 New Reasons to Take On the Birkie Trail Run & Trek more Here.
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Team Strongheart Golf Tourney Fundraiser
When: Sunday, September 29th - shotgun start at 1:00 pm
Where: Shamrock Golf Course at 19625 Larking Road Corcoran, MN 55340 (763-478-9977)
Why: A supporting event for Team Strong Heart, Camp Odayin and Matt Liebsch
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FAIRBANKS SKI CLUB
Looking for Assistant Coach for Jr Program
Info at the link below: http://www.nscfairbanks.org/new/
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Bogus Basin Nordic Team
Coach opening
The Bogus Basin Nordic Team (BBNT) in Boise, ID www.bogusbasinnordicteam.com is seeking to hire a Part-time Head Coach for the middle school Comp-Devo Team/Assistant Coach for the high school Comp Team. Position requires availability for practice 4-6 days week and assistance with other aspects of running the team which can be flexibly scheduled around other commitments. Additionally there are 5-6 overnight trips scheduled each year in whichthe assistant coach would be expected to take part. Please contact Head Coach/Program Director Nick Crawford at ncrawfo2@gmail.com with any questions or to submit a resume. |
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XC/Nordic coach at Clarkson University
(Div. III/USCSA)
The position offers free tuition, healthcare and stipend. Perfect for someone looking to work on a graduate degree. The NCAA link is below.http://ncaamarket.ncaa.org/jobs/5335767/assistant-coach
Questions? Email head coach Jim Allott at Jallott@clarkson.edu ,
Many thanks,
Jim Allott Head Coach
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International Coaches looking for U.S. positions
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Sondre Thune Lunde
My name is Sondre and I am working as a Head Nordic skiing coach at a Sports Academy in Norway. Toppidrettsgymnaset in Telemark For the next season I look for a real adventure and I want to proffer my coaching skills abroad. I thoroughly enjoy working with Nordic skiers who seek to get the most out of their talent. As a coach I believe that mutual respect for one another plays as important a role as the actual training, both on and off the field. Therefore, I strive for harmony and balance in all aspects of the athlete's lives. In order to achieve their sport's goals, discipline as well as good sportsmanship and positive life skills are of great importance. Every individual is a member of a team, and I always try to create a winning mentality in the group.
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Lars H�nel
Oberwiesenthal, Germany
Date of birth 27/11/1985
I have been studying sport science for two years, with an emphasis in winter sports (cross-country skiing, biathlon, alpine skiing). Professional cross-country skier in German national ski team for 5 years. Regular work as ski instructor for cross-country skiing and alpine skiing. Work as an assistant trainer at cross-country skiing center in Oberwiesenthal. "Trainer B"-Licence after finishing the bachelor study (09/2013) Good knowledge in waxing/ski preparation
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