Hillbounding Week Two - So Weird and Windy

Last weeks soft start got a little harder and right from the git go as a large backhoe blocked our path to the upper lot forcing an initial climb before we even started. Twenty six folks arrived and pulled off an equal amount of reps (plus a few bonus efforts). The stiff and brisk North wind made for chilly conditions at the knoll but comfortable down under. We did spend some time going over the fundamentals and we offered up a fair amount of recovery time but all said it was fairly physical. We still have a way to go technically but I look at that as a positive....you don't want to peak too early.
I did notice some outstanding if not repeated efforts. Consistency counts for a lot in skiing as small mistakes repeated a lot wastes energy and big mistakes means you are probably falling down a lot. Some goals for next week:
Proper hand position. Shoulder width, arms flexed yet rigid, hand/wrist in poling orientation and close proximity to the thigh (twice, forward and aft).
More upper body compression. Torso to hip. Hip to Quad. Knee to ankle. Remember there are no straight lines in skiing.
Breathing. Breath control in skiing is like that in swimming. In swimming if you breath with your head down you suck up water. In skiing you use breathing to initiate the next compression phase, not just to suck in air.
A couple notes more:
Be aware of road construction and be prepared to park alongside the entrance way.
We will kick on the lights next week, all the better to see you with my little dearies.
Expect the Thrillsome Threesome to return.
Our new email address at goincomp@att.net
All in all a good night. Expect some soreness to creep in the next 24-36 hours as DOMS returns but this too shall pass. We go at 5:28 pm next week....weather or not.
Special note: Tommorow is October 1st and as you know you never leave your house without your ski poles. For the next six months you are skiers and poles should be your friend!