Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Birkie Class Dec. 27 Like a punch in the gut!


Whew! Gut wrenching, ab blistering, core-ific. What a core fest. I expect a few sore tummies in the next day or two. The good news is that you are "getting it". More than ever we are seeing base strength utilized. Now we need to just connect that inner core to a ski-cific movement and voila!
A couple notes. I still see a "drift" to sloppy hands when you think I'm not watching. Train perfect you ski perfect. Do not let up your focus because when you NEED to have it be automatic...you will only be as good as your average workout, make it a good one. It was a solid effort aerobically but don't forget to exaggerate your efforts.
As for skiing it appears lake skiing (careful) or driving is all we can look forward to for the next few days. Be sure and check out http://www.johndee.com/ for all that is snow from John Dee and www.skinnyski.com for trail reports and ski news. While we are dreaming see http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/elm-creek-park.aspx and a glimpse of Joram (3rd from left) http://www.olympic.org/Assets/MediaPlayer/Photos/1960/02/01/VAAAD036/VAAAD036_HD.jpg
The jackets are scheduled to be completed this Friday (yea) and there is some snow fore casted.
With eight solid weeks of training to go you just need to get over this next hump. Stay focused on dryland, fill the car and focus on technique when you are off snow. We will fill you in on snow in both Swedetown, MTU and Ironwood. Keep positive, keep training. Next week we go on snow!

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