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Masters and BK this week UPDATED 1/15

By Adam Terko on 12 January, 2015 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

THURSDAY: We are skating today. With fun relays in the plan for both BK and Masters

SUNDAY Masters: If you would like to ski from Highland lodge back to the Craftsbury Outdoor Center please email coach Rick. There center has a van leaving at 0930 and can follow with a second if needed. If we have an accurate count we can call ahead BUT we may still need some vehicles to drive up to Highland and shuttle people back up later in the day.

Yes we will try skiing tomorrow but please be prepared for COLD and WINDY conditions.

Everyone meets inside and only goes out with their group. Extra Parent Volunteers to help on skis with Jack Rabbits and Penguins are appreciated.
No one skis alone
Parents need to stay on site incase it’s just too cold for their kid(s) or we quit early
Please dress for cold and windy conditions
Be prepared to do some inside activities if necessary
Please use your own judgement if skiing under these conditions is appropriate for you (or your kids)

For Masters – 3:30 group – sorry to say we do not have a coach for your group on Tuesday but you are welcome to ski at 3:30 or stay for the 6 PM session. If it is extremely cold there will be minimal coaching and talking but we will focus on skiing an staying warm. PLEASE – ALL 6 PM SKIERS MEET INSIDE THE BUILDING. We will start with a warmup drill or two inside after waxing.

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Tuesday is looking a bit on the cold side with wind chills in the -20 range but we will wait and see if forecast changes in the next 24 hours. Our plan is to classic ski on Tuesday and Skate ski on Thursday with a possible make-up ski day on Saturday at Craftsbury if we have to cancel a day due to cold. On Thursday both Masters and BK will have sprint relay races to keep thing fast and fun. If we do ski on Tuesday all BK skiers should report inside the building upon arrival to get there skis waxed and meet up with their coaches. No-one goes out alone for safety reasons when it is so cold. Parents that want to help with waxing please meet Coach Rick in the Walker building as well.

Please check back here for updates.

Tuesday Masters Comp Group – ladder intervals in Prep for Craftsbury Marathon

Looking Ahead for BK

BK MNC Duathlon on Jan 25th at Craftsbury http://www.skireg.com/bkl-duathlon

Mtn Top Paintball biathlon http://www.skireg.com/10th-annual-mountain-top-paintball-biathlon

Masters and BK Ski Practice Canceled for Thursday 1/8/15

By Adam Terko on 7 January, 2015 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

Sorry folks – No Skiing on Thursday. the wind-chill is going to be about -30 F tomorrow and as tough as all of you are common sense sys we should not ski tomorrow. If possible head to the gym, work on your skis and watch some ski videos instead.

This weekend:

On our schedule we have the Bogburn as a club supported race. That means we will have a couple of coaches on hand to help wax and hand out some always questionable advice. Please email Coach Rick if you plan on racing. rtcostanza@gmail.com

Bogburn registration is at https://www.skireg.com/bogburn-classical-cross-country-race Fun race on “old-time” type forested ski trails.

We have done the Stowe Min Marathon in the past but last year it was canceled and we switched our focus to the Bogburn when the schedule conflicted. HOWEVER – If anyone wants to do this, it is a fun ski and a chance to ski longer classic distances with support but in a non-competitive atmosphere. The blueberry soup is delicious and give you a purple smile! You do wear a number but it’s not a race. If there is enough interest Coach Rick will bring wax support and ski with the group. Please email Rick if you are going. rtcostanza@gmail.com

Stowe Mini on Sunday – Registration at https://www.skireg.com/stowe-nordic-bkl-mini-marathon If Stowe picks up some snow in the next couple of days this can be a fun outing

BK and Masters this week 1/5-1/11/2015 Updated 1/6

By Adam Terko on 4 January, 2015 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

There is a 700 m loop available for skiing today. Dress warm!

Well, once again skiing is questionable at the range but cold weather comes back tonight so please check here for updates as we find out if there is enough snow to ski on Tuesday and Thursday.

Here’s what we have on the schedule for the week as long as conditions allow.

Tuesday 1/5
BK – skate skiing. Kids 12 and older – BIATHLON DAY with the EABC so make sure you have gloves that you can use for shooting. Mittens don’t work well with biathlon rifles.

Masters – skate skiing – technique work and as much time skiing as possible

Thursday 1/7 – BK and Masters will classic ski. Wax recommendations will be posted on Wednesday.

BK -Classic skiing – Parent waxing helpers that want to continue learning and helping – meet coaches Rick and Anna as soon as you arrive in the Walker Building and you will help kick-wax for the kids today. ALL skiers – please come in and get wax help as soon as you arrive please do not wait until we are already to ski to let us know your wax isn’t working.

Masters – Classic skiing. Wax help inside the Walker Building if you need it. We will work on racing tips to get ready for the Bogburn on Saturday.

BK AND MASTERS: 1/10 – Bogburn Classic Race is ON!!! Just received a message from the Haydock’s. The snow held up in N. Pomfret so make sure you sign up for the race on Saturday. https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.php?id=1647 Photos of the trails are posted on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bogburn-Cross-Country-Ski-Race/177290886373

Option for the Ladies at Trapps: Ladies Nordic Expo https://www.nensa.net/calendar/index.php?id=1670

Looking Ahead

See NENSA website for Mtn Top Paintball Biathlon Info

Latest Post:
Registration open for Mountain Top Paintball Biathlon!

Register now for the 10th Annual Paintball Biathlon at Mountain Top in Chittenden, Vt on February 1st, 2015. Mountain Top is the originator of Paintball Biathlon and have a spectator friendly site to host this exciting event. This event is open to all ages and includes a 10th Annual Commemorative Buff! Sign up here before January 30th and try your hand at Biathlon.

Saturday 1/3/15 BK and Masters – Craftsbury

By Adam Terko on 31 December, 2014 in BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Junior Blog, Juniors Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

Saturday we will ski at Craftsbury instead Lake Placid. We’ll wait for some better snow conditions and try for another time in LP.

Saturday BK Racing Team – Classic Ski 10:30 – 12:00 with Coaches Rick and Anna
Please email Rick at rtcostanza@gmail.com if you will be there

Masters Classic Ski Workout – 10:30 – 12:00 Coach Ollie – Classic Technique with long intervals in preparation for the marathon.
Please email Rick at rtcostanza@gmail.com if you will be there

WAXING

We will have a bench set up and some club waxes. Please be there early if you need help waxing skis. Most likely it will be a klister base covered by hardwax. If you have time heat in a green klister base/binder on Friday night.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

12/29 2nd Update – BK and Masters

By Adam Terko on 29 December, 2014 in BKL Jackrabbits, BKL Race Blog, BKL Training Schedule, Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

BK and Early Masters at Craftsbury on Tuesday 10:30 with skate skis

Dan is making snow tonight (Monday) and it looks like there will be a minimum of 500 m out and back trail and possibly a longer loop. So the range will be available by 5:45 for Masters to ski. Due to the holiday schedules won’t have our usual contingent of coaches but you are welcome to come and ski.

No ski practice on Thursday – Happy New Year!

The Saturday trip to Lake Placid is TBD based on trail conditions. We will consider other options so check back here frequently.