It is snowing now as I write this (two days late). The weather radar is showing extensive but fine snow falling. The forecast is not optimistic but at least it looks white. The 10F temps this morning made some ice which I tested at the Barkhausen ponds this morn but the snow had not bonded to the ice making it only so-so. With a little more snow it may be good. Meanwhile we do what we can, run, indoor or outdoor bike and rollerski although that is getting dicey. Everyone is in the same shape so make your efforts count. This is a great time to emphasise technique. For most skiers technique improvement will mean more (and is accomplished easier) than cardiovascular gains.
Tuesday night went well. I am impressed with the rapid improvement technically and a pretty high output. I hear comments that we are engaging the core more than normal...we are. I would like to see a re-doubling of efforts concerning pole angles/orientation/focus. This is the time to get it right, not on the trail. All in all things look good and I expect to have everyone Power Planking soon. Meanwhile keep up your balance drills and watch video's like http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5236671262670768438# to keep your focus up.
Note to keep up on ski news by looking at www.skinnyski.com and keep in touch individually, it is easier to workout with a friend. Have a great Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa or Festivus and we will see you next Tue at 5:55pm. I'm going skiing!
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