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Answer: Three degrees below zero. It is also what skiers can expect this weekend at both the Noque and the BSG. MQT is forecasted to have 100% chance of snow Friday combined with 0 to low single digit temps. Wausau is expecting to possibly see snow but even colder temps overnight dipping into the -5 to -10 range. See http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?FcstType=text&TempBox=1&WindBox=1&WeatherBox=1&PoPBox=1&textField1=44.519&textField2=-88.02&Submit=Submit&MapType=3&site=MPX&CiTemplate=0 for weather. MQT zip code is 49855.
The good news is that with the new snow and cold temps you should get to enjoy the race even longer [positive affirmation]. Here are the things you need to do for the race or that long OD ski you have put off.
Wax: We are putting on a layer of CH/LF6 brushed out well. Then we put on a layer of CH/LF4 [follow the cold wax protocols] and brush heavy with horsy hair brush, chill the ski and brush again. Polish with fine fibertex or fiberlene. The [only] good thing about these conditions is that no-one will have too much better skis; it is not a wax race!
Clothes: Have “throw clothes” and dry clothes for after. Do not dress too heavy as once you start to sweat excessively you will get cold. Bring a balaclava and a hat. Dermatone for exposed skin helps frostbite prone areas.
Tactics: At the Noque the climbs are in the first half [mostly]. You will be cold, Pace Yourself. At BSG it is a more even effort but remember that no race is won in the 1st Km. OD skiers make this a dry run for when your race ends up below zero.
Everyone has done this before. Pay attention to details, relax and this will be a non-event. You have done stuff like this before, just another day in the park [a cold park].
Class went well, see Steve’s HRM graph. We talk about finishing the stroke and perhaps a way to get that feel is by free skiing, skiing without poles. You are forced into a better follow through and it has a direct translation into when you ski with poles. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brGZlZkCwyk and watch this video about free skiing. Note the big push, the extension and the finish. Watch it a few times. Do this on flat terrain in fast conditions. When you get to the point where it gets easy do some modest hills. Best of all its fun, really!
We did see some good efforts last night. Now it’s time to ski. Have fun, ski fast, long, smooth and learn from it. Sam was [5 years old] was on top of his game and recommends this for getting pumped up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_-u9sxYZM&feature=PlayList&p=2586D0AA73F3B0AF&playnext=1&index=6 Get out and train up this weekend. We will see you next week at 5:59:47.
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BS
MS
PhD
Answer: Three degrees below zero. It is also what skiers can expect this weekend at both the Noque and the BSG. MQT is forecasted to have 100% chance of snow Friday combined with 0 to low single digit temps. Wausau is expecting to possibly see snow but even colder temps overnight dipping into the -5 to -10 range. See http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?FcstType=text&TempBox=1&WindBox=1&WeatherBox=1&PoPBox=1&textField1=44.519&textField2=-88.02&Submit=Submit&MapType=3&site=MPX&CiTemplate=0 for weather. MQT zip code is 49855.
The good news is that with the new snow and cold temps you should get to enjoy the race even longer [positive affirmation]. Here are the things you need to do for the race or that long OD ski you have put off.
Wax: We are putting on a layer of CH/LF6 brushed out well. Then we put on a layer of CH/LF4 [follow the cold wax protocols] and brush heavy with horsy hair brush, chill the ski and brush again. Polish with fine fibertex or fiberlene. The [only] good thing about these conditions is that no-one will have too much better skis; it is not a wax race!
Clothes: Have “throw clothes” and dry clothes for after. Do not dress too heavy as once you start to sweat excessively you will get cold. Bring a balaclava and a hat. Dermatone for exposed skin helps frostbite prone areas.
Tactics: At the Noque the climbs are in the first half [mostly]. You will be cold, Pace Yourself. At BSG it is a more even effort but remember that no race is won in the 1st Km. OD skiers make this a dry run for when your race ends up below zero.
Everyone has done this before. Pay attention to details, relax and this will be a non-event. You have done stuff like this before, just another day in the park [a cold park].
Class went well, see Steve’s HRM graph. We talk about finishing the stroke and perhaps a way to get that feel is by free skiing, skiing without poles. You are forced into a better follow through and it has a direct translation into when you ski with poles. Go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brGZlZkCwyk and watch this video about free skiing. Note the big push, the extension and the finish. Watch it a few times. Do this on flat terrain in fast conditions. When you get to the point where it gets easy do some modest hills. Best of all its fun, really!
We did see some good efforts last night. Now it’s time to ski. Have fun, ski fast, long, smooth and learn from it. Sam was [5 years old] was on top of his game and recommends this for getting pumped up http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_-u9sxYZM&feature=PlayList&p=2586D0AA73F3B0AF&playnext=1&index=6 Get out and train up this weekend. We will see you next week at 5:59:47.
Dorothy, I found your shoes.
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