Tuesday, September 16, 2008

Hillbounding 2008 What Goes Down Must Come Up



SNOW! Remember the white stuff? This photo was taken a few years back on our last hillbounding session of the year. Hard to believe we are only twelve weeks away from snow.

I started Hillbounding over 35 years ago and like a lot of skiers find it the most effective ski workout there is. Hillbounding incorporates three elements into one. Aerobics: You rarely get to "enjoy" sucking air like you do running up hills. Power: Each bound is a strong muscular contraction lifting your body weight in a "ski-cific" motion. You will get pumped up. Technique: Each drill involves correct technical placement of the hands and feet. Often overlooked, the technical side is what serious skiers look to improve by hillbounding. Every minute on the hill is like three somewhere else (and it feels that way too) and that is why doing it as a group is so important; it is just too hard to do by yourself.

Even though you stay together each skier is at their own pace. Your skill level is not important but rather your effort. It may be the only time experts and beginners can workout together and we often learn from both. Bring a friend, well conditioned preferred. So..............
We start at 5:30pm, next Tue. the 23rd at the top of the Bairds Creek Ski Hill. Take I-43 to University Way and go left to Humboldt Road. Turn right on Humboldt and then a quick right on Bairds Creek Parkway and another quick right to the top of the hill. We plan a soft start but these 1st sessions are important. Don't miss out.

BEL - BASIC EQUIPMENT LIST

Layered clothes. You will need to shed as we go.

Short ski poles. Ideally these will be armpit height or smaller XC poles. Nothing fancy. I will have some to use.

Water bottle and dry clothes. Sweat is too modest a term.

Heart Monitors (HRM) if available. Lets you know if you are still alive.

Friends. The more the happier.... more or less.

See you there. 5;27PM Tuesday the 23rd.

Mark

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