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FISCHER FIT NIGHT

By on 16 October, 2012 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

You’re invited to a special evening of Fischer products, prize drawings and pro race fits. Skirack, Vermont’s only Fischer Nordic Race Center, and Mansfield Nordic Club are proud to host Fischer Nordic Racing Director Chris Hall. Come in and check out the 2012/13 line of Fischer Skis, Boots, Bindings and Poles, including the new RCS Carbonlite Skate and Classic Women’s Boots, and see why four of the six A Team athletes on the U.S. Cross Country Ski Team have committed to race on Fischer skis through the 2014 Games in Sochi, Russia. Meet the Mansfield Nordic Club coaches. Enjoy snacks and refreshments. Get waxing tips and tricks from Swix Wax Technician Drew Gelinas and Toko’s Dave Boucher.

Participants will receive:

• Special team pricing on all Fischer Race Equipment (skis,boots,bindings and poles), including special orders.

• 40% off all 2011-12 Wax.

• Team Wax forms for 30% off this season’s Toko Products.

FIT NIGHT Wednesday, October 17, 2012 5:30-8:00 pm hosted by Skirack and Mansfield Nordic Club

Wednesday, October 17  •  5:30-8:00 pm

SKIRACK  •  85 Main St, Burlington VT  •  802-658-3313  •  www.skirack.com

EVENING SCHEDULE

5:30-6:00pm  Enjoy snacks and refreshments. Preview the new Fischer ski gear.

6:00-6:15pm  Spike Clayton and Chris Hall share product info and tech tips.

6:15-8:00pm  Chris, Spike and Skirack’s nordic fit specialists will personally fit you for skis, boots and poles. Drew and Dave share waxing tips and tricks.

Masters Fall Training moved to Underhill

By on 15 October, 2012 in Masters Blog

Beginning 10/16/12  – Tuesday Masters Training will be moved temporarily to Mills Riverside Park in Underhill while the National Guard takes care of some road and facility repairs.  Contact Rick for info about Masters Fall Training.

Training 9/24 – 10/28

By on 24 September, 2012 in Junior Blog

Training 9/24 – 9/30: “Volume Week” with 0-2 running races dependent on athlete & team.

  • Tuesday 9/25: 4-6pm at the Range. Continuous skate skiing with focus on technique + strength.
  • Thursday 9/27: 4-6pm at the Range. Continuous classic skiing with focus on technique + strength.
  • Sunday 9/30: 9-11am at Mud Pond. Classic ski with technique and specific strength.

Training 10/1 – 10/7: “Recovery Week” with Thetford Invitational on Saturday. Notice the shorter training sessions on Tuesday and Thursday!

  • Tuesday 10/2: 4-5:30pm at the Range. Classic ski with technique work + strength.
  • Thursday 10/4: 4-5:30pm at the Range. Skate ski with technique work + strength.
  • Sunday 10/7: 9-11am at Round Church. Classic ski with technique and specific strength. Craftsbury athletes Ida Sargent and Susan Dunklee are hosting a high-school nordic clinic from 1-3pm @ Craftsbury. Details here. Suggested rest day for Comp athletes that are also racing CC Running.

Training 10/8 – 10/14: “Intensity Week” with Mills River Running Race on Friday.

  • Tuesday 10/9: 4-6pm at the Range. Skate rollerskiing with moderate intensity.
  • Thursday 10/11: 4-6pm at the Range. Classic rollerskiing with moderate intensity.
  • Sunday 10/14: 9-11am at location TBD. Workout will likely be a time-trial of some sort (Bear Trap classic TT, Honey Hollow uphill run TT, or Greystone double-pole TT).

Training 10/15 – 10/21: “Recovery Week” with NVAC District Champs @ Mississquoi on Saturday.

  • Tuesday 10/16: 4-6pm at the Range. Classic rollerski with “speeds” and strength.
  • Thursday 10/18: 4-6pm at the Range. Skate rollerski with “speeds” and strength. Suggested rest day for Comp Team members racing @ NVAC’s & State Champs.
  • Sunday 10/21: 9-11am at Round Church. Classic easy distance skiing with technique.

Training 10/22 – 10/28: “Race Week” with State Championships or “Intensity Week”.

  • Tuesday 10/23: 4-6pm at the Range. High-intensity rollerski intervals.
  • Thursday 10/25: 4-6pm at the Range. Easy day for State Champs racers; high-intensity intervals for others.
  • Sunday 10/28: 9-11am at Mud Pond. Classic rollerski. Non-racers = moderate intensity.

Training This Week

By on 19 September, 2012 in Masters Blog

Masters Training Tuesday evenings at the Ethan Allen Biathlon Center.  Rollerskiing in groups of 2 or more starting at 4:30 PM.  At 5:00 PM work with an MNC Coach on technique, core and specific strength, balance and agility. Contact: Rick Costanza at rtcostanza@gmail.com

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