Monday
Dec. 21^st
Dimond
Skate

9:30a – Meet at Kincaid. The chalet will most likely be closed. Distance day. We will be going for a distance ski and working on technique. The entire ski, we will focus on using our “non-dominate” side. We will be skiing for 60-90 minutes at level 1. Be prepared by bringing water and appropriate clothing as the chalet may be closed. Some groups will be working on V1 and V2 techniques as well as transitions between the two techniques.

Tuesday
Dec. 22^nd
Kincaid
Skate

9:30a – Meet at Kincaid. The chalet will most likely be closed. Strength day. We will be skiing without poles for much of practice focusing on weight transfer and being efficient on our skis. We will be talking about flat skis while we V2 and V2 alternate as well as going down hills.

Wednesday
Dec. 23^rd
Kincaid
Skate

9:30a – Meet at Kincaid. The chalet will most likely be closed. Intensity day. We are going to do some longer intervals will shorter rest. 5-6 x 3-4min at level 3 (race pace) with 1 min rest. The goal is not to go as fast as you can for 3-4 minutes, but instead to focus on what your race pace is and try to mimic that pace for the interval. This helps with pacing which is key for interval start races.

Thursday
Dec. 24^th

On your own. Go for a 50-75 minute classic ski. During your ski, ski without poles for 10 minutes and double-pole for 10 minutes. After your ski, be sure to stretch and work on some core (lemon-squeezers, leg-lifts, crunches, stabilization, push-ups, superman, etc.)

Friday
Dec. 25^th

Merry Christmas (for those on the team that celebrate it)! If you have time to ski, go for an easy classic ski (45 min or so).

Saturday
Dec. 26^th

On your own. Distance day. Ski for about 60-75 minutes level 1. Think about our upper bodies while classic skiing making sure to use our hips and torsos efficiently while we classic ski.

Sunday
Dec 27^th

On your own. Those of you who are not already participating in some sort of a club program over the break, Alaska Nordic Racing is hosting a winter break ski camp Sunday Dec. 27^th through Wednesday Dec. 30^th. Many coaches will be helping with this camp including junior national coaches and high school coaches from around the state. If you are interested in attending the camp, please email coach Normandin by Wednesday December 23^rd. Also, you will need a registration form and a release form. For more information visit the Alaska Nordic Racing website. This might be a great opportunity to hear what other coaches have to say about skiing and learn some tricks from them as well. Bring the forms and the check to the first day of camp.