Thursday, January 10, 2013

Mesabi or Bust!

Pack your running shoes.  Due to the rain we may not be able to get out on the trails.  If that is the case we may need to go for a run to shake out our legs and be ready to race on Saturday!

Please pack your warmest clothing for after the race on Saturday.  The temperature is expected to drop throughout the day. 

This Friday the 11th we will be departing for the Mesabi Invite from Tech door 6.
The plan:
Class Dismissal: 10:00am
Bus departure: 10:30am Friday.
Arrive at Giants Ridge: 2:00
Pre-ski 2:30-4:00
Check in at hotel: 5:00. Holiday Inn Express, Mountain Iron.
Dinner: 6ish at a local restaurant.

Race Day:
The hotel has a continental breakfast. However, try to bring foods you are familiar with for breakfast. 

APPROX. START TIME:
10:00   5K Classic      Varsity/JV Boys
12:00   5K Classic      Varsity/JV Girls
1:30     5K Freestyle   Varsity/JV Boys
3:00     5K Freestyle   Varsity/JV Girls
Awards at 5:00 PM
Depart after awards arrive back to Tech 10ish.
Make sure to reference the nordic handbook for items you may want to bring along.
Pack lots of food for snacking on the way up and home along with meals for race day.
***Please remember to bring a check to cover your cost for the weekend.***

Actual Start Times are posted on www.skinnyski.com  Click on race updates and look for the Mesabi Invite.

Sleep Well.

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