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Please note our special events that are upcoming in the next few weeks– listed further down the email. I’ll need an RSVP with # of attendees for the barbecue on Saturday.

We have only a few more weeks before Fall sports begin so let’s make the most of summer! I’ve been really impressed by the progress the athletes made since June. Remember that consistency is one of the most important factors when it comes to improving.

• Monday 8:00-10:30am Road bike with Tim at Round Church. We’ll go for a longer ride towards App Gap. We can return by 10am if necessary.
• Tuesday 8:30-10:30am at the Range. Skate roller ski.
• Wednesday 8:30-10:15am bonus training at CVU. Track intervals.
• Thursday 8:30-10:30am at the Range. Classic roller ski.
• Friday 8:30-10:00am running at Sleepy Hollow.
• Saturday 9:00- ???. Mt Mansfield hike followed by a barbecue at the Bruce residence in Underhill Center. We will meet at the top of Stevensville Road (approx 3 miles up the road), which is the second right after the stop sign in Underhill Center. BBQ details below.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

• Saturday 8/3: Mt Mansfield hike followed by a barbecue at the Bruce house. Ken Bruce will supply the burgers and the rest of us should bring some sort of side dish, salad, dessert or beverage. If you are vegetarian please bring your own “meat” for the grill!! Parents and siblings are welcome to join us!! Please RSVP to Tim by Thursday.

• Saturday 8/10: Rollerski followed by a barbecue and swimming at the John camp in Milton. We will rollerski on Bear Trap Road which is also a great place for parents or siblings to go for a road bike. The Johns will provide hamburgers and drinks and the rest of us should bring sides.

• Sunday 8/11: Skate rollerski and potluck in Middlebury, VT. Skiers from around VT will do a long rollerski on the beautiful roads of Addison County and finish with swimming and a potluck. Another fantastic place for parents or siblings to ride bikes.

And one last thing to note: Lea Davison (Jericho) recently won 2 National Championships in mountain biking. She will be racing in the Pro Tour this coming weekend at Catamount Family Center. If you have a chance, go cheer for Lea!!

• Monday 8:00-10:00am: Jake and Eli lead MTB and road rides at Mud Pond.
• Tuesday 8:30-10:30am: classic rollerski and strength at the Range.
• Wednesday 8:30-10:00am: bonus training “defining your threshold” running workout at Essex High School track. RSVP to Tim.
• Thursday 8:30-10:30am: skate rollerski with plyos at the Range.
• Friday 8:30-10:15am: running and swimming at Burlington High School.
• Saturday Option 1 = 9:00-11:00am: Classic rollerski and running at Round Church in Richmond. This workout will have more of a technical focus and is therefore better for newer rollerskiers.
• Saturday Option 2 = 8:30-11:00am: Classic rollerski up Bolton access road followed by L3 ski walking intervals. This workout will be more challenging and therefore geared towards proficient rollerskiers.

SMUGGS NORDIC TRIATHLON, SATURDAY, 9:00-NOON

World Champion Kikkan Randall

What do MNC skiers and USA World Champion Kikkan Randall have in common?
Skiing up big mountains this summer to get ready for top racing next winter!

Join us for a rollerski / hike / swim triathlon this Saturday…

• 8:50 arrive Smuggler’s Notch ski area – lower village parking lot
• 9:00 skis on for the “long course”, or shuttle to two shorter start points. (long= 5 mile rollerski, medium= 3, short = 2 mile)
• 10:00 transition to hiking gear for 45 minute hike on steep terrain to Sterling Pond
• 11:00 swim and eat
• 11:30 run down ski trails to base lodge

All abilities are welcome. While the ski will be all uphill to the Notch, it will have three start points to choose from (with a mid-point break to dip your head under a roadside waterfall). The hike steep but fun. The swim will be cool & refreshing!

Coaches Paul, Rick & Murray will lead the 3 groups, one at each start point.

We would love to have 2-3 parents help shuttle hiking gear to the top of the Notch and shuttle ski gear back down to the finish. We welcome you to bike along while we ski and/or hike with us as well.

murray [at] murraybanks [dot] com if you can shuttle

• Monday 8:00-10:00am: Jake will lead a MTB and I will lead a road bike. Both rides will depart from Mud Pond.
• Tuesday 8:30-10:30am: classic rollerski with relays at the Range.
• Thursday 8:30-10:30am: skate rollerski with strength and plyos at the Range.
• Friday 8:30-10:00am: running at Sleepy Hollow.
• Saturday: 9:00-??: combo adventure workout in Jeffersonville. Full details forthcoming. Will include rollerskiing, hiking and swimming!

• Monday 8:00-9:45 at Mud Pond in Willison. Road bike with Jake and Tim. Jake will lead advanced riders and Tim will lead newer riders on a shorter ride with safety and skill training. *Bring running shoes as bad-weather backup.
• Tuesday 8:30-10:30 at Kriste Lane in Jericho. Classic rollerskiing with plyos.
• Wednesday bonus training 9:00-10:15 at CVUHS track. Running with L3 intervals and games. RSVP to me if you’d like to participate!
• Thursday 8:30-10:30 tentatively at the Range. Skate rollerski and strength.
• Friday 8:30-9:45 in Shelburne. Running. Specific location TBA.
• Saturday 9:00-11:00ish tentatively at Round Church in Richmond. Classic skiing, running and games.

A big group atop Mt. Mansfield this past Saturday!!!