SATURDAY Long classic rollerski followed by a BBQ!
- Meet at the John Camp (668 Everest Rd, Milton)
- Classic rollerski, 10:00am – 1:00pm (we have a 40km loop)
- Guests please bring salads or desserts (Monica & Alex John will provide chicken, beverages, plates/utensils)
The roads are excellent for cycling and weather looks perfect — parents should go for a ride!
This is the teardrop-loop we’ll use:
~40km planned route for Saturday 8/9
REQUIRED HOMEWORK:
I’d like for all athletes to read the following short interview from FasterSkier regarding the recent U16 National Camp. For 5 years now, the top U16 athletes in the country (based on results at Junior Nationals) are invited to attend a summer camp with US Ski Team coaches and other top coaches from around the country. We’ve had boys at the last 4 camps (Ben Hegman 2011, 2012; Bill and Henry Harmeyer 2013, Forrest Hamilton 2014). Especially important is the answer to question #4 including what message the coaches are trying to send the as well as a list of behavioral traits that seem to affect an athlete’s success.
It’s worth reading and reflecting upon that list: do you love it? Do you own it? Are you working to improve many of the physical components of being an athlete? What about the behavioral components: Are you willing to learn? Are you open to change? Positive spirit?
