Posted by Dave Johnson on May 8th 2008 in Training Information, Team Communication, Events
Just another month of school and then a great three months of summer! What are you going to do to stay in great shape for the sports that you love? Here are two excellent possibilities for skiers in the Duluth area:
Summer Youth Program Registration Open
Registration is open for DXC’s third annual Summer Youth Training Program (June 9—August 1). Coached by André Watt, Anders Osthus, and Nikolai Anikin, the eight-week program offers morning or afternoon sessions of ski-specific activities (roller skiing, strength, ski-walking, etc.). It’s a fun way to build and maintain fitness, learn from experienced coaches, and get to know athletes from other schools. Subsidized by proceeds from the Banff Mt. Film Festival, the program costs only $75 for the summer.
Duluth Rowing Club
Pre-season registration is now open for the Duluth Rowing Club. The DRC provides instruction, coaching and daily training for Jr. High, Senior High and Adult folks interested in an exciting and fun sport. The open house for the Duluth Rowing Club will be on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10am to 12 noon.
Followed by:
Junior Parent Meeting
Saturday May 17 @ 12:00pm
We will be meeting with all Junior Rower Parents after the Open House.
For application materials and more information please visit: http://www.duluthrowing.org/
Posted by Dave Johnson on April 28th 2008 in Team Communication, Events
CREEK SWEEP
MAY 3, 2008 from 9-11am
MEET AT BURRITO UNION at 8:30 to SIGN UP
1/2 PRICED BURRITO, FREE SODA, and FREE T-SHIRT FOR VOLUNTEERS
Cool Poster to Download on the Chester Creek Sweep
Posted by Dave Johnson on April 3rd 2008 in Grooming
Grooming ski trails and setting up race courses is one of my favorite activities. I am always on the lookout for ways to improve the job that I can do or for equipment that will make the job easier. When I first saw a picture of the ASV Scout SC-50 I was intrigued. From the picture it looked to be just the perfect vehicle to fill the gap between a snowmobile and a large Pisten Bully type of vehicle. I made some inquires with the ASV folks and was put in touch with Hannah Tanata at ASV. She invited me to tour the factory and share with her my thoughts about the Scout as a grooming vehicle. Hannah also offered the use of a Scout to support Marshall hosting a Super Tour Sprint Race.
ASV delivered the Scout SC-50 early in January 2008 and we had use of it on the Marshall Campus until the middle of March. The model that ASV delivered had an enclosed cab, dump box and plow.
What did we use the Scout for and how did it perform?
ASV Scout SC-50 a Versatile Vehicle for Ski Trails
Posted by Dave Johnson on March 26th 2008 in Team Communication, Events
IT’S SPRING CLEANING TIME
AT SNOWFLAKE
Saturday, April 19, 2008
9 am-12 pm &12pm–3 pm
We will be cleaning inside and out
Work Areas: kitchen/desk area - ping-pong room – foosball area/entry
stairs/piano room – locker rooms – wax room – bathrooms – ski closets
timing shack – parking lots - run trails & pick up trash & yellow tape
Email Kim Squillace (sksquillace@charter.net) with your team/group names and indicate your willingness to help.
You will be assigned an area when you arrive on Saturday.
I also need ~4 adults for each shift.
Please note morning or afternoon shift, if you have a vacuum or shop vacuum, please feel free to bring it. You can also bring or a carpet cleaning machine if you have one.
Don’t forget to bring work gloves, rags and be prepared to get muddy if you’re an outside worker!
MANY THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Posted by Dave Johnson on March 16th 2008 in Team Communication, Events
North American Championships and U.S. Masters Biathlon Championships
March 20-22, 2008 at Mt. Itasca, Coleraine, MN.
Information Pdf
Dear Biathlon Supporters-
The North American Championships/ US National Championships will be held at Mt Itasca next week- March 20, 21, 22, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. We are short on officials/volunteers to help on the Range, Course, Stadium, and Doping Control. Generally volunteers are needed from 9pm-1pm, though some may be needed earlier in the morning. Note that with changing weather conditions, races may start earlier than initially planned.
This is the biggest biathlon event yet to be held at Mt Itasca- we hope that any parents, ex-athletes or long time supporters would be interested in coming up to watch and help out running the races.
If you can come up for one, two, or all three days to help out, please email oonadog@northlc.com or call 218/245-3522 Paula Byrne, Volunteer coordinator, with the dates you can come up, and what tasks you would prefer to help with.
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 27th 2008 in Team Communication, Races, Events
2008
Twin Ports Championships
Saturday, March 8th
Snowflake Nordic Center
This event will be a pursuit style race, starting with a MASS START Classic at 10:00am. Kids sprint races will take place between events at 10:45am.
The Skate PURSUIT start, based on classic finish, will begin at 11:30am.
Distances will be 4k classic, 4k skate for the pursuit.
Kids’ races will be 100m, 200m, 400m. Kids’ sprints are for ages 4-12 and they participate in the races at no charge! Ribbons awarded as they finish!
Pursuit race will have age divisions 13-18, 19-35, 36-59, 60+
Awards to overall Men’s and Women’s champions, and top 3 in age group.
Pursuit race fee is $20 – includes free Toko ski hat!
Registration is on the day of the race only, beginning 8:30am.
Call the Continental Ski Shop for more information: 728-4466 or email brett@continentalskiandbike.com
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 11th 2008 in Training Information, Team Communication
In The Zone
By Yuriy Gusev
Executive Director
Central Cross Country Ski Association
First published in Cross Country Skier, October 2007
Reprinted by permission
As you increased the intensity (workload) during your exercise or workout, your body responds differently at the various levels of exercise. Your body using aerobic energy sources at the lower intensity levels and anaerobic energy sources at the upper levels of intensity. These are different physiological “Zones” of your metabolism and are mostly driven by your heart and lung’s ability to provide sufficient oxygen to you body.
In The Zone
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 11th 2008 in Training Information, Team Communication
Inside Speed Training
Originally Printed in Ski Post
January 31. 2008 Vol. 8/ No. 18
Reprinted by permission
By: Andrew Newell
US Ski Team
Salomon Athlete Force
Although speed training may seem like a fairly basic part of our training, the truth is sometimes the shortest bursts of energy take the most thought. Over the past few years there have been several advances in the way we approach our speed training to ensure we’re getting the most out of each session. Different techniques like over speed, drop in speed, and power speed have emerged to help get us moving faster than ever.
Just like our distance and intensity training needs to progress over the year, the same goes for speed workouts. To be doing the same speed workout in January as I did in May won’t give me the same benefit due to the training effect. Just like any activity, if we do the same thing over and over again our muscles will just get used that specific activity and before long there won’t be any physical gains whatsoever.
I will try to clarify where and when to perform these different speeds.
Inside Speed Training
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 10th 2008 in Team Communication, Events
Marshall Nordic Ski Coach Wins the Mora Vasaloppet 58K Skate Race!
Details from www.skinnyski.com
Mora Vasaloppet Coverage
February 10, 2008 by Bruce Adelsman
A surprising number of hardy skiers turned out for one of the coldest Mora Vasaloppet races on record, braving wind chills in the 30-below range and temperatures in the double-digits below zero. All categories, 58km, 35km, and classic division, skied the same 35km course over slow and sandpaper-like snow. Skiers had two allies, however: bright sunshine and the strong wind coming out of the north/northwest which pushed them from Warman down to the finish in Mora. Skiers fragmented into numerous small packs to combat the bitter cold and slow conditions, with an elite pack of just 5 skiers in the 58km division. To the excitement of those lining the streets of Mora, the big race came down to a sprint finish, with Nikolai Anikin just edging out friend Adam Swank at the line.
Posted by Dave Johnson on February 8th 2008 in Team Communication, Races, Events
Junior Varsity Championships
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Format: 5 km freestyle race
Bus Leaves Marshall @ 1:35pm
Eligible skiers: Any skier who did not qualify for the State Meet
Location: Two Harbors Golf Course and/or on the Erkki Harju Ski Trails
Directions to the Golf Clubhouse: 1349 Highway 61
The golf course is on the northeast end of town on the north side of Hwy 61, and can be accessed directly off the highway (on the left side when traveling north on 61).
Back-up Location (coaches will be notified by email on Sunday 2/10/08 if location changes): Snowflake Nordic Center
Bib Pick-up 2:00 p.m.
Coaches Meeting 2:15 p.m.
Race Start time 3:00 p.m.
Order of Start:
3:00 JV Boys
3:30 JV Girls
4:30 Awards
Awards: Individual – 1-3 medals, 4-10 ribbons (boys and girls)
JV Championships
