Week of Jan. 3rd.
Congrats to all of the skiers who raced at the Race of the Methow this weekend. Despite pouring rain on Saturday, the classic sprints went really well, and all seemed to enjoy them. Yesterday was sunny and colder with a screaming fast course (read-scary downhills). Special awards go Rory Swoboda for “Threading the Needle”-check out the intstagram video on the Plain Valley Nordic Team site to see her exciting move!, Gabe Velazquez “Grit”-for coming back with a fabulous 4th heat after his ski just broke in his 3rd heat, and Liam Newman “Most Improved Performance”. Other highlights-Jerome Jerome returned to the race scene after not racing for quite a few years, he really enjoyed it and did a great job. Go Leavenworth!! Many thanks to our companion teams PVNT and Ellensburg, for all their help in the wax tent!
OK, onto this week
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES:
Skiathon - will be held Thurs at the IRT - either classic or skate-for the Seniors-my recommendation is to see how many laps you can do on the backside-here is the link for sponsors-all proceeds go to help support our team.
Skiathon Pledge Form
BAKE SALE-Heidi Loewen is involved in a bake sale in Wenatchee - if you bring her treats individually wrapped in saran wrap to sell, she will sell for our team-bring them to practice on Thursday!!!
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: distance, recovery, race starts, and finishes
Monday Feb. 3: Rest or very easy movement
TUES: Feb 4, 3:45-IRT classic-distance L1, double poling, tempo pick ups-L2 today-race finishes with reach!
WED :Feb 5th /skate–we will practice in Plain due to our diminishing conditions-if you need a ride- we will LEAVE from the Mt Stuart Parking lot at 3:15 sharp! Text me if you need a ride, so we have enough drivers-
THURS: Feb. 6th –Skiathon IRT 3:45-bring whatever ski you prefer
FRIDAY Feb. 7th: on your own-1-1.5 hrs, Level 2
SAT Feb. 8th: Practice will be the WNC race in Plain-Heidi Loewen will be the point coach https://www.wncup.org/schedule-and-registration
- Skiers training for JNQ #4 do a 1-1.5 hr ski after the race L1
SUN: Feb 9th-Skirennen WNC race-stay tuned for location updates
Volunteers still needed - please sign up here: SignUp Genius
