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Masters 1k uphill run

By Adam Terko on 12 November, 2016 in Masters Blog

It was a dark and chilly night at the Range on Thursday, but calm skies and bright trailside lights meant the conditions were fast for the first official MNC Masters 1k Uphill Run Test (which needs a shorter name!).

We decided to measure fitness and speed with a tough course from the bottom of Badger Loop up to the red Range Flag near the parking lot. Look for the Strava segment soon: we’re thinking this will be a good test to repeat on snow as well as pavement! The gauntlet has been thrown down and we look forward to adding more course times and seeing improvements as the seasons progress.

A second running of the course…together!

Everyone tackled the course a second time afterward, because it turned out to be a pretty fun way to dig deep…plus, skiers always love embracing the challenge of an uphill!

Masters 1km Uphill

Masters SkiErg technique!

By Adam Terko on 6 November, 2016 in Masters Blog

Check out this video from some Masters on the SkiErg this past Thursday. Lots of small adjustments to body position and poling power can be found by using “partner-bands”, also known as some old bike tubes. These are sometimes also referred to as “Putney Armbands” since their genesis comes from the legendary John Caldwell or Putney, VT.

The bands help skiers feel more comfortable in the forward and high hip position we strive for on snow. The side-view camera angle can really show the differences! It is also important to look at how power is applied, and how the hips move throughout the whole cycle. Enjoy!

Masters Dee PT TONIGHT (not Tuesday)

By Adam Terko on 31 October, 2016 in Masters Blog

MNC Masters: if you did not catch it on the Masters Training Doc, this week’s strength training at Dee PT will take place tonight (Monday) and not tomorrow. This applies to this week (10/31) only!

MNC goes skiing October 23rd!

By Adam Terko on 23 October, 2016 in Junior Blog, Masters Blog

We were treated to some high-elevation snowfall last night and into this morning, and many MNC members had their skis on without hesitation! Reports of great early-season conditions were reported from members in Bolton, the Stowe Toll Road, and Smugglers Notch. After a beautiful fall of colors we were even treated to the incredible and rare phenomenon known as “snowliage”, a stunning mix of white snow and bright leaves!

Rick and Eliza enjoying some snowliage!

Rick, Karen, Eliza and Kort skiing up from Smuggs toward Stowe

Larger-than-life scenery up here

Icing can be a real pain in this wet snow: luckily Adam was prepared with the solution

Timmy inspecting the snow crystals

Kort surveys the snowy trees on the Stowe side of the notch

A pretty blurry self-timer photo near the top of the Notch

Masters Southridge 6K TT

By Kort Longenbach on 16 October, 2016 in Masters Blog, Uncategorized

This Sunday saw the fourth running of the Southridge Time Trail with the largest group of skiers yet. Strong winds out of the South definitely challenged the skiers, but nonetheless strong performances and a fun time was had by all competitors. If you missed this round, don’t worry there will be a second running in November.

Overall, the course record still stands at 17:55 by Rick Schaaf with a full list of results on our google doc.

The course profile can be viewed on Strava.