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Winter training commences in the second week of November with dry-land sessions. During this phase, our primary goal is to leverage the fitness gained by the athletes during the summer and fall training periods, concentrating on enhancing their strength, speed, and technique. These training sessions encompass a wide range of activities, from running and rollerskiing to bounding and even spirited games of ultimate Frisbee in the park.
Once the snow arrives and settles, we transition to on-snow practice sessions at Hickory Hills, nestled in the heart of Traverse City. Our team encompasses athletes of all skill levels, which is why, during the initial couple of weeks, we often group athletes based on their abilities, tailoring our approach to meet their individual needs. As we progress into the race season, our main focus is on preparing the athletes for various local ski races, Junior National qualifiers, and ultimately the championships that our dedicated athletes are bound to qualify for.
Once the snow arrives and settles, we transition to on-snow practice sessions at Hickory Hills, nestled in the heart of Traverse City. Our team encompasses athletes of all skill levels, which is why, during the initial couple of weeks, we often group athletes based on their abilities, tailoring our approach to meet their individual needs. As we progress into the race season, our main focus is on preparing the athletes for various local ski races, Junior National qualifiers, and ultimately the championships that our dedicated athletes are bound to qualify for.
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Equipment
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Example Dry-land Weekly Schedule
Monday: L2 longer effort
Tuesday: L3 lactate threshold+ Strength training Wednesday: L1 base training Thursday: L5 ski specific effort or track workout+ Strength training Friday: Bounding, roller skiing, or plyometrics Saturday: L1 over-distance Example In-season Weekly schedule
Monday: L1 skate ski
Tuesday: L1 distance ski + Tuesday Night Sprints Wednesday: Technique training + L2 ski Thursday: L3 efforts Friday: L1 classic ski + waxing Saturday: L1 over-distance or race |
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