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Greystone Double-Pole Test (times + photos)

By Adam Terko on 14 August, 2013 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog

Yesterday we did our Greystone double-pole time trial to gauge specific strength. This is not a race against other athletes (due to differences in ski speed) but rather a method we use to monitor upper-body strength changes over time. Below are times from yesterday in alphabetical order. In parenthesis are that skier’s PR if they did the test last year:

Lukas Adamowicz, 3:23 (4:10)
Cally Braun, 4:17 (4:09)
Tatum Braun, 4:24 (5:11)
Amy Bruce, 3:54 (4:07)
Parker Francis, 3:08 (2:59)
Forrest Hamilton, 2:36 (2:41)
Henry Harmeyer, 2:34 (2:51)
Bill Harmeyer, broken pole(s) ?!
Ethan John, 3:10 (3:28)
Liam John, 3:27 (3:05)
Ben Longenbach, 4:38 (5:18)
Sam Longenbach, 2:49 (3:07)
Charlie Maitland, 3:39 (4:18)
Nigel Sarrazin, 3:30 (4:34)
Casey Silk, 4:22 (4:38)
Will Solow, 4:09 (3:53)
Ethan Thibault, 3:41 (4:40)
Hallie Grossman, 3:44 (new girls’ record)
Ben Carnahan, 4:44
Autumn Eastman, 3:54

And our group of Future Stars who completed the course as a classic time-trial:

Greg Burt, 4:06
Dakota Amblo, 4:12
Abby Grab, 4:53
Andrew Pike, 4:52
Emily Halporn, 5:10
Kate Moino, 5:27
Sarah Tallman, 5:28

Abby warms up on her new skis!!

Will, Charlie and Parker near the finish

Emily, Sarah and Kate cruise past Cochran’s

Dakota, Greg, Ben and Tatum living the dream

Weekly photo roundup

By Adam Terko on 10 August, 2013 in Junior Blog

This past week was a “recovery” week of training meaning we did shorter workouts, easier intervals, and a bit more strength. Yesterday we had a soaking wet run around Shelburne Farms (no photos from that) followed by a “gals-only” classic rollerski out to Shelburne Point. Today we wrapped up the week with a long distance classic ski out in the Colchester/Georgia/Milton area. Everyone in the group skied at least 15km with the oldest boys cruising approx 35km. Two of our youngest athletes — Ben Carnahan and Will Solow (ages 13 & 14) each skied a total of 22km which is just awesome! A huge THANK YOU to Monica and Alex John for hosting our BBQ today!

We’ve been lucky to have some guests training with us this week: Hallie Grossman (formerly Woodstock HS, Stratton, and now Bates College) as well as Jack Hegman (MMUHS, MNC, now UVM). Activities this past week included a road bike, classic rollerski + strength, track intervals/ski-walking/running intervals, skate rollerski + strength, running, gals-only classic ski, and today’s long-distance classic ski. Tomorrow a handful of our MNC crew will join GMVS, Frost Mtn and Woodstock athletes for the final summer installment of the Central Vermont Nordic Co-Op Series: a 32km skate rollerski around the Weybridge area!

Here are a few photos from the past several days of training:

The chicas enjoying a lakeside BBQ after the roll

Will, Hallie Grossman and Amy Bruce with beautiful scenery

Murray and the gals rollerskiing today

start of the “big boys” 35km roll

Will Solow- ski-walking intervals

Olivia Cuneo attempting a box that is 1/2 her height!

…and she makes it!!

Henry, Forrest and Ethan doing some plyos

Ethan Thibault getting his chin over the bar!

Ethan John doing a tempo run in noonday sun

the boys rolling through Georgia Plains

Juniors: Mountain Top Eastern Cup pics/recap

By Adam Terko on 16 January, 2013 in BKL Race Blog, Junior Blog, Masters Blog

This past weekend was the 2nd Eastern Cup event of the season. Athletes raced in sprint races on Saturday, and classic distance on Sunday. The Eastern Cup series are the most competitive races in the region, and some of the more competitive races in the country. Junior racers (under age 20) use this series to qualify for Junior National Championships at the end of the season.

MNC had approx 8-10 athletes racing each day. While our numbers are small compared to some teams/clubs, we are growing and we are strong. One really neat thing is that many of the MNC athletes are juggling their high-school race schedule in addition to the Eastern Cups — which is a challenge to say the least! Thanks to the athletes for being a pleasure to work with, and thanks to all the parents that contributed to the weekend: waxing, running errands and carrying gear, giving splits, taking pictures, and keeping me energized with coffee and brownies!

Congrats to all the athletes and good luck to our BKL crew with the MNC Duathlon Race this coming weekend in Jericho!!

Following are some great photos that were contributed by Gary Solow (father of J3 Will Solow), and a few comments: