The Week Ahead

Grab a note pad. A lot of info below.
The Brainerd Invite was our first true look at where you're at with your fitness and skiing form. Some were impressed, some slightly under. Set goals for the remainder of the season. Use this as motivation towards our ski camp. If you reflect on your practice habits I think any questions you may have can be answered. We have lots of racing and skiing ahead. Let's make each race/practice/ski better than the last. Thanks for staying so positive in the tough conditions:-)
Sorry about JV result names not matching the skier. The Timing company had an error but if you know your bib # you can see your result.

Cathedral Invite:
You will be dismissed at 1:20 for the Race Tuesday at Riverside Park. Check Race flyer tab for times.
You will meet your ride share driver and go to the Meet. JrHigh dismissed at 1:15,  pick you up at 1:30 at Tennis Court doors.
I would highly recommend getting dressed prior to leaving.
Varsity 5: Noah, Matty T, Ian, Gunnar, Karl,
Varsity 5: Gabby, Wren, Abigail, Ellie, Kendra 
Everyone else JV.

Photos are Wednesday. I'll have order forms with me Tuesday please grab one if interested.

We won't have class Friday as we're leaving at 7:30am for our Trip. Final price will be $140.
Please bring checks Tuesday or Wednesday. Made out to Tech Nordic Ski Team.
Please check e-mails for updates and reference the old one for packing musts and tips.

This was the coldest race I've ever coached at. Thoughts wandered towards Jack London's "To Build a Fire"
"Once in a while the thought reiterated itself that it was cold and that he had never experienced such cold. As he walked along he rubbed his cheekbones and nose with the back of his mittened hand. He did this automatically, now and again changing hands. But rub as he would, the instant he stopped his cheek-bones went numb, and the following instant the end of his nose went numb. He was sure to frost his cheeks; he knew that, and experienced a pang of regret that he had not devised a nose-strap...But it didn't matter much, after all. What were frosted cheeks? A bit painful, that was all; they were never serious." 
"Also, he noted that the stinging which had first come to his toes when he sat down was already passing away. He wondered whether the toes were warm or numb. He moved them inside the moccasins and decided that they were numb."

Have a great NEW YEAR everyone!!!