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Introducing: Masters Fitness at MNCC

Strength training is of critical importance for skiers, and especially Masters! Getting stronger, more stable, and more controlled in the gym can help improve ski technique and reduce injury risk.

In the past we have arranged partnerships with local gyms and trainers for our Masters to get together for indoor strength training.

Well…we have our own gym now! We’re excited to offer a holistic and accessible strength/fitness training class most Wednesdays at the Mansfield Nordic Community Center (MNCC).

Starting next week, July 10th, you can join to get in some great training, learn about exercises and movements, and connect with other Masters on the same quest for strength!

Coach Adam will lead these sessions, and they will involve a mix of bodyweight and weighted exercises. With some basic movement screening techniques, we can adapt exercises and add/remove options based on individual needs.

Sessions are offered most Wednesdays from 6-7pm or 7-8pm. Each session is $15, or $40 for a 3-class option. All signups include gym access, strength plan, coaching oversight/leadership, movement analysis, and follow-up resources for participants.

We will be looking to cap each hour-long “session” at 6-8 athletes for coaching and space reasons, and if we hit some of those limits the form below will be adjusted accordingly. We can be pretty flexible though!

Sign up here!

Schedule sessions here (also available when submitting the form above)

Getting to the MNCC:

The MNCC is located on Route 2 in Jonesville (Richmond) near the intersection of Stage Road and Cochran Rd. The address is 3214 East Main St. Look for a big, blue building on the south side of the road. The MNC flag will be flying!

There is only parking for two (2) cars at the space itself currently. We encourage carpooling and parking at the gravel lot at the end of Cochran Rd and walking over, or even biking from one of the parking areas on Cochran Road itself. We have a brand new bike rack right outside the door!

Welcome to our NEW head coaches!

Please help me in giving a big WELCOME to our newest MNC head coaches! We are very excited to welcome Liz Hollenbach and Michael Stearns to leadership roles with Mansfield Nordic.

Liz has been involved with the club for many years contributing to BKL coaching, as well as having two children in the program. Michael recently returned to Vermont after nearly a decade of Nordic ski experience in the Midwest.

We are looking forward to heading into the 2023/2024 season with all three pillars of club coaching leadership (Head Masters Coach/Head BKL Coach/Head Junior Coach) held by three separate individuals for the first time in a few years!

Liz Hollenbach – Head BKL Coach

 

Liz oversees the MNC BKL programming alongside our youth program coaches and is completing her USSA Level 100 coaching certification.

After coaching at both St. Lawrence and University of Vermont, Liz became involved with the Vermont outdoor community in a number of ways, including directing the Nordic Center at Bolton Valley, Alpine Ski Patrolling at Bolton Valley, co-creating Sleepy Hollow Mtn Race, volunteering as a NENSA Women’s Day Coach and coaching MNC Masters for a couple years.

Liz skied for CVU and competed for the New England JN team. In college Liz was a 4-year member,  captain of the St. Lawrence Nordic team and 2x NCAA Championships qualifier.

Michael Stearns – Head Masters Coach

Michael oversees all of MNC Masters programs.

After working in the Nordic ski industry in Minneapolis for 8 years doing race wax service and race ski selection, Michael returned to Vermont as Director of E-commerce and Digital Marketing for UnTapped.

During his time in the Minneapolis, Michael spent many years racing in the Midwest marathon circuit. His favorite races are the More Vasaloppet and the Noque.

Michael lives in Hinesburg with his partner Zoe and their two dogs (Bob and Keeley).

Sleepy Hollow BKL Race Cancelled, Bogburn/Rikert is ON!

Update Evening of 1/05/23:

The Sleepy Hollow BKL Race for Saturday has been cancelled. The Bogburn has moved their race from Pomfret to Rikert Touring Center.  BKL, U16, Open Men & Women categories. NO DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION!  Register up until Friday at 6 pm online at SKIREG.

Coach Rosemary will be on hand to help wax.

 

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