Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Birkie Class Feb. 7 Frozen Dirt Stinks



Hard to believe there is snow up north but the pictures don’t lie. The photos above
show the Birkie trail at Duffy’s and at ABR this week, that is what snow looks
like. We do what we can and drive. I notice a lot of carpooling and out of
office emails when skiers head to snow. Sometimes it is even more fun. Be sure
and check http://www.skinnyski.com/ for trail updates before you go.
Next week marks the penultimate class session and the last hard effort before the Birkie as well
as being Valentine’s Day (and Dave Hess’s B-Day). We will then meet for our last
session on the 21st. I think we have hit our stride as I have less to nag about, more positives than not. Despite the lack of snow most folks have done a pretty good job of staying in shape and technically are way better than in years past. After age 40 technique improvements make for a bigger impact than the motor. This weekend is the Pre-Birkie which will feature the last half
of the Birkie Trail. It all looks good so far. As you know the Vasaloppet was
canceled due to poor snow, a drag for them on their 40th anniversary. We soldier on. This is the last chance for that long TOD workout and I would seek it out one (at least) more time. Meanwhile….we have a BIRKIE WAX CLINIC www.incompetition.com tonight at 6:00. Fast skis make you feel fast. Psychology matters in a marathon. Last night went great. Don’t forget next week at 5:56pm and Valentine’s Day. Good work last night, now go ski.

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