It was more like a mountain than a ramp....up. Judging by the soaked shirts and pained expressions it was a solid night. There seemed to be a few "ahh haa" moments when several of the group realized that engaging the core can enable you to do wonderful things. Do not let forget to do our Power Plank Ramp Up next week. I'm feeling good about its potential.
As you know, in this class we stress, Core (the real core), Ski-cific motion and dynamic balance. As a group we already are seeing solid improvement technically. Being in a group raises the bar for everyone, quickly. Ski Specificity in movements can be improved but looks like it will happen with work and time. Balance, balance bites. There is lots of room to improve and improve we shall. Pay attention to the shin angles (positive or acute angles). Flexed yet rigid arms and an overall "athletic stance". Balance work done in front of a mirror or darkened window pays big dividends....do your time.
As you also know the weather has not been conducive to good (any) skiing. We have been spoiled the last three years with snow on 12-1, 12-2 and 12-8. There is man made snow and some weather models say next week but the best you can do is to maintain dryland work. Specifically one long OD workout or as inspired to me by Todd Rosvald a TOD workout: Technique Over Distance. OD sessions are typically low stress affairs with low level 1 or 2 intensity. What a great time to concentrate on technique. Most often athletes grind out these workouts and end up with a lot of garbage miles but not much else to show for it. 2-3 hours of focused technique effort combined with the physiological effect of long training is a combo that is harder to beat than a Shrimp Platter at Red Lobster. You know the drill...now drill it in.
http://www.skinnyski.com/ is updating events and should be a regular stop for skiers. At least you can read and see about others skiing. A neat video of Kikkan Randall winning her 2nd WC in two weeks. http://youtu.be/zAubgv81TmQ Nice to see, awesome skiing ability. Note the free skating to save those precious arms for when needed.
Hopefully we will be seeing snow as it cools off next week. Nice effort last night. We kick off at 5:57 next week. Hopefully we can have jackets as well.
As you know, in this class we stress, Core (the real core), Ski-cific motion and dynamic balance. As a group we already are seeing solid improvement technically. Being in a group raises the bar for everyone, quickly. Ski Specificity in movements can be improved but looks like it will happen with work and time. Balance, balance bites. There is lots of room to improve and improve we shall. Pay attention to the shin angles (positive or acute angles). Flexed yet rigid arms and an overall "athletic stance". Balance work done in front of a mirror or darkened window pays big dividends....do your time.
As you also know the weather has not been conducive to good (any) skiing. We have been spoiled the last three years with snow on 12-1, 12-2 and 12-8. There is man made snow and some weather models say next week but the best you can do is to maintain dryland work. Specifically one long OD workout or as inspired to me by Todd Rosvald a TOD workout: Technique Over Distance. OD sessions are typically low stress affairs with low level 1 or 2 intensity. What a great time to concentrate on technique. Most often athletes grind out these workouts and end up with a lot of garbage miles but not much else to show for it. 2-3 hours of focused technique effort combined with the physiological effect of long training is a combo that is harder to beat than a Shrimp Platter at Red Lobster. You know the drill...now drill it in.
http://www.skinnyski.com/ is updating events and should be a regular stop for skiers. At least you can read and see about others skiing. A neat video of Kikkan Randall winning her 2nd WC in two weeks. http://youtu.be/zAubgv81TmQ Nice to see, awesome skiing ability. Note the free skating to save those precious arms for when needed.
Hopefully we will be seeing snow as it cools off next week. Nice effort last night. We kick off at 5:57 next week. Hopefully we can have jackets as well.
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