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Rollerskiing Tips
How do I get pole tips not to slip when rollerskiing?
To keep them sharp it is best to just wet stone them for 1 minute after each use , If they are really dull then you can use a wheel but have a bucket of water next to it to cool the tip every few seconds to keep it cool so the glue and plastic goes not soften and the tip come out of the basket or ferrel . Use the same length poles for roller skiing as snow skiing
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Tailoring Training to You and Your life
To make the most of your time and energy it is important to focus your efforts. The best way to do this is by picking a few workouts per week to focus on. If you find that you excel at short events like a 5K, then you probably have good speed but need to improve your endurance (we'll call you a type 1 racer). On the other hand, if you perform well at longer events (marathons) then you may lack speed, and should focus on VO2 max and other speed intervals (you are a type 2 racer).
Use the weekly descriptions and week examples below to plan your own weeks. Focus on the workouts emphasized for the type racer (type 1 or 2) you most resemble. Since time is almost always limited plan to complete the top priority workouts first and fit in the others as best you can.
Training must reflect your life and your life must reflect your training. A hard day a work can postpone a hard day of training. If you train hard then you can't party or study or stay up until late at night.
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Training Recommendations by period and specific weakness
Base period
General Emphasis: Endurance.
Training modes: less specific, such as running and cycling early in the period and more specific, such as rollerskiing and ski walking, later in the period.
Type 1 racer workout emphasis:
First priority, one endurance session of 2-3 hours per week in level 1.
Second priority, two to four endurance sessions of 1.5-2 hours each per week in level 1 and 2.
Third priority, long LT intervals such as 2x10 minutes under LT with 3 minutes rest between intervals.
Strength priority: circuit strength focusing on strength-endurance (strngth) and back and stomach muscles.
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�"I only have half an hour to an hour to train most weekdays, can I get anything out of that?"
Yes, but try to fit your priority workout in on the weekend. Endurance sessions of half an hour should be done primarily in level 2 and should include a few bursts of speed. Strength can take as little as 10 minutes a morning if you can wake up just 10 minutes earlier. Warm up for intervals can take as little as10 minutes, the workout 35 minutes and the warm down 15 minutes.
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"How do I do Intervals or Endurance and strength or speed on the same day if I only have an hour after work most weekdays?"
Incorporate speed and/or spenst into a distance session. Add speed or strength onto the warm up and warm down of an interval session. Cut an endurance session short on one weekday to fit in a more challenging strength or speed session. Add a short strength session in the morning before work or after an endurance or interval session.
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Find your strength and weakness.
Dear SkiPost,
Every year "late summer" you send out a training guide that is very useful for finding and training your weakness. It ask about how far can you go?
Can you sprint up every hill? Do you feel like you could ski all day?
Can you only ski really fast for short periods of time?
Can you send me the guide?
Rock on
Dave
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Athlete Self Analysis
Place a check in the box on the right that best agrees with the statement on the left.
| | Yes | Sort-Of | Not Really | No | | I can ski forever | | | | | | I do best in 50km races | | | | | | I do well on long gradual hills | | | | | | I do best in 30km races | | | | | | I do well with an even race pace | | | | | | I can only go medium hard/fast | | | | | | I do best in 15km races | | | | | | I rule! | | | | | | I do best in 10km races | | | | | | I can go very hard/fast | | | | | | I do well with a varying pace | | | | | | I do best in 5km races | | | | | | I do well on short, steep hills | | | | | | I do best in 1-2km sprint races | | | | | | I have a great sprint | | | | |
Checks moving from upper left to lower right indicate strength in Endurance and a weakness in speed. Checks moving from upper right to lower left indicate strength in speed and a weakness in endurance. Checks pushed right in the middle of the graph indicate a high-end fitness weakness, such as low Vo2, lactate threshold and/or poor economy. Only testing at a qualified lab can determine where your physiological weakness in this zone lies.
You can gain some beneficial information from analyzing your performances in your five best and five worst races. See if you can find trends that might help indicate your strengths, weaknesses (area's of greatest opportunity) with regard to fitness, strategy, diet and your race and pre-race habits. Things to consider are the race distance, technique, individual or mass start, snow and weather conditions (cold/warm, soft/hard tracks), course type (hilly, flat, steep, gradual), strategy (start hard/easy, attack the hills or ski an even tempo), nutrition (general, morning of, day before), other (travel, sleep, emotional state, race size.)
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Training with Alex Boeuf
Inspirational Training Video
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Birkie 2012 Champion Tad Elliott leads local Hayward High School Nordic Ski Team to Torch Lighting at start of 2014 Birkie Week
The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation annually provides grant funding to skier development programs throughout the nation. We encourage any cross country ski organization to apply-youth and adult! Link to Skier Devo Grant page on Birkie.com http://www.birkie.com/live/philanthropy/skier-development-fund/ Photo Credit: Darlene Prois |
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Bliz RX?
Dear SkiPost,
Does Bliz do RX?
signed blind without them
Yes Bliz does RX
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NNF Update
U16 Camp Jackson Hole
Check out photos and feedback from athletes at the U16 Camp
and a Video by Skyler Mullings
 | | U.S. U16 Camp 2014 | Jackson, WY |
a few athlete quotes below:
"Sage brush doesn't exist in Vermont. It smells good and is everywhere out west. Coming from sea level makes it hard to breathe. You have to focus on deep inhales. " Forrest Hamilton (Vermont)
"It is our second day in Jackson Hole, at the U16 national camp. Despite the high altitude in comparison to Minnesota and my sky rocketing heart rates, I have been able to complete some quality workouts with some amazing views. Today we skied to Jenny Lake, and in the afternoon, we did a strength session in the pouring rain. It's been super fun meeting other athletes from around the country who are all motivated and exited about skiing, and I look forward for the rest of the week."
-Hannah Rudd MW
"I was really excited for the USSA u16 camp in Jackson Hole. I'd never trained out west or at altitude before and was excited to try something new. I've had a ton of fun so far. On my first day, Saturday, I got to meet many new skiers. I like to put people in place of names on result lists and get to know the people I'm racing with and make new friends. I like being with a group of people who all love and are committed to Nordic skiing. In comparison to my home in Hanover, NH, Jackson Hole is hot and dry. Where I live, there are trees everywhere so seeing grasses and open hills feels strange. I really have enjoyed our workouts so far. We've ran, bounded, and roller skied. I've learned many things about bounding technique, as well and skate skiing. In my free time I've played soccer and ultimate Frisbee andmet new people. I'm excited for the rest of the week (especially the hill climb) and am really enjoying training with people like me from all over the country."
- Adam Glueck (New Hampshire)
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American Birkebeiner
Wave Closures!
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When a wave closes, upon registering you will be placed in the next available wave.
*Please remember, due to our new registration system, you must REGISTER AS A GUEST
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Wax Nerds Wanted
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JOB DESCRIPTION
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The individual must be familiar with all pre-press terminology and practices and possess a solid knowledge of design-related and file format terminology (vectors, pdf, eps, rgb, cmyk, jpg, tiff, png, ai, psd, etc.).
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Hands-on Designer - Must be able to take projects from concept through completion * Must work effectively in a deadline driven environment while maintaining a professional attitude at all times * Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines and design goals * Be able to work in a fast paced environment with a relaxed attitude * Take creative feedback easily * Motivated self-starter * Displays strong interpersonal skills * Attention to detail * Reviews work for accuracy before final production * Remains current on industry trends and technology
JOB REQUIRMENTS
Education and Experience * Bachelors degree in Graphic Design * Minimum of 2-5 years related experience * Experience with design and production of various print collateral (brochures, posters, flyers, magazines, etc.) * Strong understanding of color, typography, and layout * Expert in Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver * MS Office - Word, Powerpoint, Excel * Email Software * Experience with Print Production and Printers * Experience using MAC OS / PC Skills that are a Plus but not Required: * Experience coding HTML and CSS * E-COMMERCE architecture * Copyediting, Copywriting or Branding experience * Product Photography and Editing * Tradeshow booth design * Video editing * Enjoy the outdoors
Please contact Katie Gould Swenson katie.gould.swenson@craftsports.us
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BNJRT
Head Development Coach & Assistant Coaches
Boulder Nordic Junior Race Team (BNJRT) seeks candidates for Head Development Coach and Assistant Coaches. The Head Development Coach will be responsible for overseeing development of younger skiers (U14-U8) and assisting (and collaborating with) the Head Coach for older skiers (U20-U16). Assistant Coaches will primarily coach younger skiers with options to assist on race weekends. We seek coaches that are able to teach classic and freestyle techniques to athletes from 8-19 years old with varied skiing and athletic backgrounds and are able to find creative ways to integrate fun into training.
The Boulder Nordic Junior Racing Team is a Cross Country Ski Team for kids from 8-19 years old in Colorado's Front Range. There are currently over 50 kids on the team. We provide a positive experience for kids who want to have fun while learning to ski fast. Skiers learn both skate and classical Nordic skiing techniques. Positive attitude and sportsmanship are stressed. Some team members seek high-level competition while others take a recreational approach to the sport and do not compete in races. The race season is centered around 4 race weekends sanctioned by Rocky Mountain Nordic in Colorado and Utah. Over the last two decades, many skiers from our team have competed at the national level.
Our season starts with Fall dryland training in and around Boulder. Older skiers train Mon-Thurs after school and younger skiers train Tues/Thurs. After a Thanksgiving Camp at West Yellowstone, we start our on-snow season at the Eldora Nordic Center, with occasional skiing in Boulder (when snow permits). Older skiers practice after school Mon - Thurs. Younger skiers practice Tues/Thurs. All skiers practice Saturday morning 9-11am.
About BNJRT: http://www.bnjrt.net/
About Boulder: http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/
About Eldora Nordic: http://www.eldora.com/nordic.trail.html
Interested applicants please send a resume (PDF attachment) and cover letter (can be the body of the email) to the BNJRT Board of Directors at: bnjrtski@gmail.com The BNJRT BOD will review applicants and conduct interviews in the coming weeks.
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About SkiPost
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Enjoy Winter,
Andrew Gerlach
Director/Editor- SkiPost
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