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Skiathlon results and photos

By Adam Terko on 15 February, 2022 in BKL Race Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

Results from the MNC Skiathlon:

MNC Skiathlon BKL Final Results

MNC Skiathlon Masters Final Results

MNC Skiathlon Age-Class Final Results

Awesome photos from Adam Popkin:

MNC Skiathlon Photo Album

Thank you to all who participated, all the volunteers, coaches, parents, and friends, and to Sleepy Hollow!

MNC discount at Skirack (notes)

By Adam Terko on 7 February, 2022 in Uncategorized

A few notes we received from Skirack regarding our MNC discount:

We’ve been receiving a lot of orders through our website this season from Mansfield Club members looking to use their discounts on our website. The discounts that we offer to clubs are for in-store purchases. We also don’t offer free shipping with Team Pricing which is another thing that has been coming up.

This is the verbiage we currently have for the Mansfield discount:

Mansfield Nordic Club members get team pricing on skis, rollerskis, boots, bindings & poles. 15% Off Skirack’s full price on nordic clothing, wax & bags. Discount does not apply to sale prices. 5% off Thule Boxes. EXCLUDES ONLINE ORDERS

15% off Nordic Ski/Binding Services

We’ve seen a lot of orders recently from the MNC members on the website which is what is prompting this note.

Virtual Team Meeting/Wax Tip: Rodrigues/Kendall Weekend

By Adam Terko on 10 December, 2021 in Junior Blog, Masters Blog, Uncategorized

The first races of the season are approaching this weekend. We’ve got a rainy, warm day in the works for Saturday’s Rodrigues Sprints, and a cool night for plenty of ice leading into the Kendall Classic.

For ski prep:

Iron a layer of blue or green paraffin into skate and classic skis. Scrape and brush. Hard wax adds durability and is a great way to start every wax job.
Skate skis: Apply a layer of yellow/warm paraffin wax of your choosing (Toko Yellow, CH10, etc). Scrape and brush.
Classic skis: Apply a layer of medium/warm paraffin wax of your choosing (Toko Red, CH8, etc). Scrape and brush.
Clean and mark all kick zones on classic skis. Choose white base/warm skate skis and stiffer/klister skis if you have an option.

The MNC trailer will be located in the lower parking lot. It is a black trailer that’s currently unmarked, but MNC flags and paraphernalia will be located around the vicinity. Stop by for final coats of race wax or structure if you have not already provided skis to Adam.

Virtual team meeting notes: Saturday

Please plan to arrive at least one hour before race start (start is 9AM). Check-in at the trailer, and plan on skis being ready 10-15 minutes before the qualifier start. Skis outside the trailer in the wooden racks are ready to race.
A good warmup is key! For sprints we like to do a lot of intensity…some L3 followed by 2-3 minutes at L4 pace is recommended. You want to go to the start line breathing pretty heavy and fully ready to give it your all.
Please note the very busy schedule. You will finish your qualifier race and shortly thereafter a list of heats will be created. 6 skiers per heat, with heats going off continuously.
MNC will try to bring a tent near the start/finish area to keep bags dry: it would be best to keep a bag with lots of dry clothes/hats/gloves safely in this spot so that you can always have access to warmth even if you cannot go all the way back-and-forth to the trailer.
After the conclusion of all your heats, bring skis to the trailer for a quick clean and travel wax layer!

Virtual team meeting notes: Sunday

Plan to arrive at least one hour before your start: 90 minutes is ideal. Note that this race is individual start now, with age groups going off at separate times. If you are a Junior that has not provided skis to Adam yet, please make sure to arrive with plenty of time to get that taken care of.
The goal is to have skis ready to test 25-30 minutes before your race start. Pick skis up at trailer, and give them a test before reporting back for changes or touch-up. A great way to structure this is to plan a warmup that is set up to have you doing some intensity while you test race skis, so that you get a feel for the skis at race pace.
At the conclusion of your race, bring skis back to the trailer for a cleaning and travel wax layer.

BKL Racers First Practice!

By Rosemary Shea-Cobb on 9 December, 2021 in BKL Race Blog, Uncategorized

Last Saturday the Racers got together for their first practice at Sleepy Hollow. Such a blue-bird day and the skiing was very good on the man-made loop. We did lots of loops, some relay races and human slalom (ask a Racer!).

Masters Coaching Groups ’21/’22

By Kort Longenbach on 6 December, 2021 in Masters Blog, Uncategorized

Welcome to Masters ‘21/’22! Based on skier inputs and prior season experience we have placed all registered athletes into one of five coaching groups (Onyx, Black, Blue, White and Green).

We will use the initial sessions to refine these groups, but once groups are established, we request athletes refrain from dropping down groups as that can alter the coaching balance and experience of other athletes. During the season, if an athlete has concerns with their group or given workout, we encourage our athletes to work with coaches to provide feedback and discuss options.

Masters Groups ’21/’22

Typical Session Structure

4/6:00 – 4/6:15 PM Athletes on skis warming up. If a classic evening this is a good time to check and adjust your wax.

4/6:15 – 4/6:30 PM Groups assemble at their colored flags. Coach does introductions and reviews the lesson plan.

4/6:30 – 5/7:15 PM Athletes & coaches do the workout / drill of the day.

5/7:15 – 5/7:30 PM Post-workout re-cap, questions and cool down.

Weekly Training Plans

As a reminder, weekly technique and training plans will be published in our training doc and don’t forget to check our Range Snow Report on days those conditions may be marginal or rapidly changing.