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A busy weekend at Craftsbury just finished up…many MNC Masters were out volunteering and helping out, so a big thanks to all! Tim Janson was even out racing in Saturday’s 10km…here he is hammering up “Chip Hill” and looking fast!

This week it sounds like conditions are back to “good” at the Range after last week’s rain. There are still only a few loops to ski on, but given what we’ve seen this winter it is great to have something! Here are some scheduling notes:

2/9 Classic: We will work on double pole technique and mobility. We’ll have a chance to get in some intervals focusing on tempo/cadence/glide.

2/11 Skate: We will work on some serious distance training with a mini Olympic marathon. Like the “NoSnolympics” from earlier this year we will represent nations of our choice to ski as many laps as possible…optional of course but a fun way to challenge endurance! We can celebrate with a (optional) trip to either the Jericho Tavern or Mountain High Pizza in Jericho.

Video of the week: Therese Johaug wins the Holmenkollen 30k by the largest margin in WC history! That is some serious endurance inspiration!

MNC Masters,

Due to the increasing temps and springlike rain, skiing at the Range has been closed indefinitely. For those interested and available, I will be leading some easy running with ski poles (classic or short bounding poles) and dryland technique practice at Williston Central School from 4-5pm tomorrow. We’ll meet at the skatepark lot, near the volleyball courts.

Do your snow dances!

Congrats to all Masters who raced in the Craftsbury Marathon! There were reports of great conditions and fast skiing. Let’s hope this warm weather passes quickly so we can pick up more snow…

This week we will skate on Tuesday and classic on Thursday.

There will be a wax clinic with Toko’s Dave Boucher (and Adam) Tuesday (2/2) from 4:45 to 6:00pm at the Range. Swing by to pick up some tips!

Tuesday 2/2: Skating. V1 weight shift while climbing and carrying momentum over hills

Thursday 2/4: Classic. Double-pole work and speeds, with other specific strength

For great video this week, check out the Swedish Wintersport Research Center! Yes, there is a research center devoted to skiing in Sweden…

Last week some Masters and I discussed herringbone. Here’s a clip on it!

Please read: MNC Carpool potential for Craftsbury Marathon this Saturday. Ben Gordesky is looking to arrange a carpool and can take one other member + skis…OR, if there are Masters with room to spare, contact Ben about setting something up! Phone: 802-355-3049

Congrats to all the MNC Masters who participated in both the White Mountain Classic in New Hampshire and the MNC Duathlon on Sunday!

MNC Masters racers Rick and Jim getting after it!

This week we will skate ski on Tuesday and classic ski on Thursday. Conditions may be rainy on Tuesday but we will work around it and tough it out if necessary…shouldn’t be an issue after the fall/early winter we survived through!

Tuesday 1/26: Skating; body positioning and balance with agility and speeds.

Wednesday 1/27: Toko/MNC wax clinic at Skirack – prep and wax for the Craftsbury Marathon!

Thursday 1/28: Classic; transitions both into and out of uphills, pacing and short quick interval prep for marathon racing.

This week’s video worth watching…the women’s 4x5km relay from Nove Mesto (Czech Republic). A great day for USA!