LHS Nordic Ski Team Blog!!

I can't believe we are headed into the 10th week of our season!  That means after this week we only have 5 weeks left!  That is crazy!  In the next few weeks, we are really going to be honing in on some technique work and working on gaining some more speed and faster tempo and turn over.   Here is a great video showing some double pole techniques: In this video, Andy does a great job of explaining the difference between only using your abs to using your whole core for Double Pole.   This video does a great job of talking about Double Pole with a kick: Here is what training will look like this week: Monday:   No practice!  Active recovery walk and Yoga on your own.  Tuesday am:   Core and Yoga on Your Own Tuesday pm:     Skate Skiing / 20 min. Warm Up / 45 min. Down Hill Practice / 10 min. Cool Down Wednesday am:     Rest Day Wednesday pm:   Run / Core & Yoga  Thursday am:  20-30 min. Run T...

This weekend, there was such great skiing, and I am so stoked to keep on rolling!   Consistency in your training is what allows you to  improve as a skier!   This week will be a full week of training! We have a weekend off from traveling but will have a time trial Saturday.  For the skiers traveling to Soldier Hollow next weekend you should take the weekend off from racing. You can come to practice Saturday but you will do an OD ski instead of the time trial.  I had a good conversation with the other coaches this weekend about pre-biotics, pro-biotics and Kabucha.  Therefore, the next nutrition tip is all about probiotics!  I have another nutrition tip for you from my sister!  Here you go!   https://youtu.be/6DQHVYaTFrc Lastly, we will only be doing core and yoga as a team once this week but it is a great idea for you to do it on your own in the morning or evening.  Here is the plan for the week.   Monday am: ...

  What a beautiful and fun weekend in Pinedale!  You all are doing some great ski racing!  This week we are headed into our intensity block which means we will be decreasing our hours by a little but increasing our speed/Interval workouts and racing.  This means your self-care and recovery are more important than ever. This is a great YouTube video that my sister created on green tea and how it can keep you healthy through this race season.   https://youtu.be/KAEM4BLG-AU So go green!   Our Casper race is THIS week. We will be leaving Friday morning so make sure to check in with your teachers.  Monday am:     ON YOUR OWN / Core & Yoga on Your Own Monday pm:    Skate Skiing / 20 min. Warm-Up / 45 V1 Technique Work / 10 min. Cool Down  Please watch this video before practice Tuesday am:    ON YOUR OWN /  20 – 30 min. Run On Your Own Tuesday pm:    30 min.  Run / Core & Yoga  Wednesda...