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The 2016 MNC Duathlon is coming up!

https://www.skireg.com/mncduathlon

Registration is open for the 2016 Mansfield Nordic Duathlon! This year’s duathlon will once again be held at the Craftsbury Outdoor Center. Test both your classic and freestyle racing in a single event that now welcomes all age groups.

Previously a BKL event, the MNC Duathlon has now expanded to become a part of NENSA’s Zak Cup series. Earn points for your club and race head-to-head against competition from all over New England!

To register now, visit https://www.skireg.com/mncduathlon

Online registration closes Wednesday, January 20th 2016 at 11:45pm EST

Race events and distances per age group:

Lollipop: .5km classic only

Grades 1 and 2: 1.5km classic only

Grades 3 and 4: 1km classic + 1km freestyle

Grades 5 and 6: 1.5km classic + 1.5km freestyle

Grades 7 and 8: 2km classic + 2km freestyle

Men and Women U16 and older: 6km classic + 6km freestyle

10:00AM course preview

11:00AM race start

3:30PM awards

Registration and bib pick-up in the Nordic Touring Center, upper level, 9:30-10:30AM and 12:00-1:00PM

See you at the races!

MASTERS TRAINING CANCELLED 12/29

By Adam Terko on 29 December, 2015 in Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

The report from the Range is ice and slush with more freezing rain coming down. Not enough to groom and hazardous to run. Given the road conditions as well, training is cancelled for this evening.

For the intrepid skiers (drive with caution) Sleepy Hollow plans to roll out their 5km loop this morning. We will plan to do dryland training this Thursday evening since the temps will rise once again and likely melt what snow the Range received.

The good conditions at Sleepy Hollow do bode well for the Santa’s Revenge race this Sunday! This is a really fun event and coach Adam plans to participate. Race-minded Masters should definitely check out this option for a fun competition.

Masters Training 12/29 – 12/31 (UPDATE TUES 11AM)

By Adam Terko on 27 December, 2015 in Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

Note: Tuesday may feature unsafe weather for driving during our regular training hours. In the event of a cancellation, notifications will be made on the MNC blog, as well as the MNC Remind App.

Tuesday 12/29: Training cancelled due to hazardous roads and icy/slushy trails that can’t be groomed 🙁

Skiing IS available at Sleepy Hollow! Drive carefully.

Thursday 12/31: Pursuit-style session, a workout that is part SkiErg and part Bounding to get both upper- and lower-body working! Bring running gear and (optional) shorter bounding poles!

Looking for snow over the holidays?

By Kort Longenbach on 21 December, 2015 in Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

It still looks like more dry land training is on the horizon in the valley, but there is skiing to be had nearby on manmade loops (Craftsbury and Rikert). Also for those willing to venture toward Mt St Anne, the trails are beginning to open.

For those weather geeks who want to know when this dearth of winter will end, check out the Single Chair Weather Blog. The short answer is not too soon, but the signs are at least starting to look favorable.

Masters Training 12/22

By Adam Terko on 20 December, 2015 in Masters Blog, Masters Training Schedule

Above: Masters practice balance and coordination. Try not to get dizzy!

Still no consistent snowfall at our home training location (the Range). This week we will try to mix it up with some fun variety on Tuesday…it will definitely be interesting!

Tuesday 12/22: sNOlympics 2015. Various skill, balance, speed and endurance challenges set up in a rotating basis in and around the Walker Building. Bring a pair of shorter bounding poles if you have them!

Thursday 12/24: No practice…Happy Holidays!