Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Thursday


Nice active recovery today everyone. Great feedback from the master yoga instructor. Peggy mentioned the boys wanted another session sooner then later, so good;)
Peggy and I both love the positive energy. Let's keep it up!
I had an Emerson essay reflection session today and came across an appropriate quote.

"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with you own personality. Be active, be energetic, be enthusiastic, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."
 -Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Tomorrow we will be outside the entire practice, bring gloves and a hat, not shorts! We will be done by 5 tomorrow.

Quick additional fundraiser for the Team!
I need 2-3 students and 1 parent to work concessions next Tuesday 6-9. Let me know if you can help.
 
Thanks everyone

Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Wednesday

Who wants to run intervals in 30 degrees and rain? us! Today are the days that make the difference. Remember everything we do has a purpose. Simple Nordic walking with poles creates muscle memory and helps create good habits and promote solid form. If we train all muscles in that motion we won't fade as fast late in a race, are core is strong so we don't compensate with shoulders and arms and burn out. We hold strong form and stay efficient!

Tomorrow will be chill but challenging. Outside for the first 20 minutes then back inside till the end. Bring the necessary clothes for both.

Enjoy the calm.


Monday, November 28, 2016

Tuesday

I think everyone needs to add an exercise ball to their Holiday gift list;) Nice work but I think we found some weaknesses. Today was solid but we need to continue to work on total body strength, awareness and engagement of the many stabilizing muscles needed for ski specific movements, did somebody say yoga! Remember water and a post workout snack to aid in recovery. Please try and find time to stretch each night. You can keep it simple, it will help keep you lose and well balanced and again help with recovery.

Plan on being back outside tomorrow. Bring gloves and a hat to keep you warm during transitions. We may cycle indoors for strength, but we will see what the weather is doing.

We're down to are final few Spruce Pots! If you know of anyone interested, send a reminder:)

Please bring your equipment form, signed by you and your parent! Thanks Everyone

Sunday, November 27, 2016

Rain, Rain...

Monday, 28th
Hope everyone had a great Holiday Break, bodies and minds recharged! Time to hit high gear, our first race is under two weeks away! With temps running well above average again a return to the dryland life will greet us Monday.

Reminders: Let's finish up the Spruce Pot Fundraiser. Please try and do your part! We have a growing Team and equipment is stretched thin. Without your support these skiing opportunities won't be there.
Thanks again for your help in supporting Tech Nordic.
Concessions Fundraiser Thursday Dec. 1st. Need two or three students to make sales during a basketball game. I'll be looking for volunteers Monday.

Bring workout clothes for both indoor and outdoor practice. If the rain lets up we'll start with a run and finish up with an indoor workout. We have our base fitness in place, this week will be a good push:) Plan on an early Saturday practice this weekend along with a Monday practice the following week, a non-school day. We'll try and find some snow. These two days will be super important in gaining early season ON SNOW cardio, form and technique.

See everyone tomorrow.

Friday, November 25, 2016

Black Friday Dirty Snow

I hope everyone is enjoying their break and time with family.

It's sloppy out there. Not ideal skiing at all! Make sure you stick with the little things: core, strength and balance a couple time a day if possible. Don't be afraid to go for a run. We don't want to lose the gains you've made over the first seven days.

The forecast shows a hard freeze tonight; if you live by or know of a big mowed grassy field there is crust skiing possibility:) The key is you just have to get out early while the temps are still below freezing. Work on technique with no pole skiing. Mimic the poling motion and have fun.

Be creative, be resourceful, transition skiing 101.




Monday, November 21, 2016

Tuesday, Fundraiser Final Push!

Everyone will be skiing at Riverside tomorrow:) Bus leaves Tech at 3:45, door 7. Have your parents pick you up there.
The shelter is currently not open! Bring warm clothes(hat, gloves too!), especially if you are new. You may be making snow angels;)

We have 50 Spruce pots to go. Please try to meet your participation goal of 5. We have a growing Team and equipment is stretched thin. Without your support these skiing opportunities won't be there.
Thanks again for your help in supporting Tech Nordic. 


Sunday, November 20, 2016

Monday 11/21

The Game Plan:

If you have skis go to Riverside. I was just informed there is a small patch of snow that will be groomed, bottom of the hill in the valley. We can stretch our legs and get a feel for the skis again. Be very observant of any rocks or other debris. I will have a bus running from Tech to Riverside, one-way only. Plan pick-ups accordingly.
 
All those needing skis we will do a fitting tomorrow in the ski room. I'm hopeful I'll have skis and poles for everyone but boots maybe the problem. You may rent boots from the local shops for the season. Bring clothes for an inside workout after fitting.

Only two days this week, let's make the most of it!

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Saturday 11/19

All those interested, we will be waxing skis and doing a workout at 9:30-12:00ish today at Tech.
Park outside door 8, welding room.

Friday, November 18, 2016

SNOW DAY

Due to school closings we will not be fitting skiers.
I need to reschedule a fit time, to be determined.
For students with skis we may be able to wax and do a gym session Saturday.
Please check back here tonight for an update.

Thursday, November 17, 2016

FIT Friday

Tomorrow we will fit skate skis.I'm hoping to find a match for everyone!
We will also be doing an indoor workout, bring shorts and  t-shirt.
Practice should wrap about 5ish.

Depending on the snow situation we'll talk about waxing Saturday.

Reminder, the link for team apparel is in the previous post. The store front closes Sunday.

Enjoy that snow globe out our windows tomorrow everyone:)

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Thursday/Team Apparel

Today went so smooth! Thank you everyone for getting so hands on. We were even able to get a workout circuit in;) Special thanks as always to Maia and Brianna for making this such a successful fundraiser!
Remember the Captains have set up a casual Team Apparel link on facebook, I'll add the link to this page tomorrow. The store front closes Sunday so check it out if you are interested!

Team Apparel

Thursday we will be away from Tech for the entire practice. The temps are supposed to be a bit cooler, bring hats and gloves! You can always take them off.

Thanks for all the laughs and making practices so fun everyone! We may ride the pain train for a bit tomorrow, rest up.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016

Spruce Pot Decoration Wednesday!

Big changes in our schedule this week.

Due to the dumping of snow we're about to receive followed by a cold snap this weekend we've moved Spruce Pot decoration day to tomorrow!

We will meet at the Tech ski room and walk/run to Maia's house. (4 blocks from Tech, address will be in a e-mail tomorrow morning.) Parents or students will be able to pick-up Spruce Pots tomorrow after practice if you already have sales made. Just make sure you have the check!

We will be fitting students who need skis Friday.
IF (when) the snow falls we will have a Team Wax day Saturday to get the skis ready for Monday's practice.
I will have busing from Tech to Riverside for anyone not driving. More details to come...

All checks go to Tech Nordic Skiing.

Cross your fingers and do a snow dance! 


Sunday, November 13, 2016

Day 1, Here We GO!

First Practice! Nov 14th

I hope everyone is rejuvenated after a short break from their fall sports and ready to kick off an exciting new season as part of the Tech Nordic Ski Team. The unusually warm fall looks to continue for a bit so we will have a few weeks of dryland training ahead of us. I personally enjoy dryland and the opportunity it gives us to focus on all aspects of skiing. We work on specific skills one at time slowly fine tuning our bodies and mind so when the snow flies we'll be ready to rip! I hope everyone is as stoked as I am for this upcoming season and adventure ahead of us! I'm looking forward to the many new faces and those of our returning skiers. See everyone Monday.

Season Starter Reminders:
1. Activity Fee
2. Activity Form if not in a fall sport
3. Practice Starts at 3:30. First practice we will meet by the weight room, door 7.
4. Fundraiser kick off. Flyers are out. Start taking orders. Decoration Day Saturday, November 19th.

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Tech Nordic 2016/17

Official start date Monday November 14th.
Family e-mail will be sent out shortly with all the Team Information.
Student information meeting Tuesday Nov. 8th 3:30 in the Shack.