AB Cups (Racing)

Monday evening February 1 Nordiq Alberta is hosting a Town Hall, a meeting of all coaches and clubs in the province to discuss, amongst other things, the upcoming racing season. Stay tuned. As of today this is the schedule:

• February 20-21 Alberta Cup 1/2/&3 (formerly 7/8/&9) Fort MacMurray 
• February 26-27 Alberta Cup 4/5 (Formerly 3/4) Canmore
• March 6-7 Alberta Cup 6/7 (Formerly 5/6) Red Deer
• March 27-28 Alberta Cup 8/9 (Formerly 1/2) Canmore

We forge ahead with our training in anticipation of a racing season!

Coming UP…

• We might get hit by the deep freeze again by the weekend
• *REMINDER* – We will need to bring and wear masks/face coverings to training
• Don’t forget to fill in the “COVID” Checklist!!
• Nordic Throwdown Classic? Stay Tuned

This Week…

…looks a lot like the other weeks. 

• Monday
  • Zoom Strength w/Carl
• Tuesday – Regular Training at Goldbar
• Thursday – Regular Training at Goldbar
• Saturday – Goldbar Park

Monday February 1:

• Zoom Strength W/Carl
  • Please register w/Carl to participate
  • Click HERE to contact Carl directly

Tuesday February 2:

• Who: All Programs 😀
• Where: Goldbar Park (Meet outside the Pavilion)
• Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
• What: 
  • All Groups
  • Warm Up (5/5/5 and to include activation and mobility)
  • Sprints/accelerations
  • Intensity workout
  • Technique:
    • CLASSIC – but If in doubt, bring both sets of equipment. 
  • Bring: Face covering (mask or Buff) a drink belt, SKATE gear Some warm clothes for after!!

Wednesday February 3: 

• Distance/Recovery Ski/Training Day
• Ski/Run/Ride 1.5 to 2 hrs at Z1 depending on your Training Plan

Thursday February 4:

• Who: Thursday Night Program
• Where: Goldbar Park (Meet outside the Pavilion)
• Time: 6:30 to 8:00 pm
• What: 
  • Strength/Drills/Coordination Training
    • Strength on Skis:
    • Legs only
    • Upper Body Only
    • Uphill Double Poling
    • ETC.
  • Technique:
    • SKATE – but If in doubt, bring both sets of equipment. 
  • Bring: Face covering (mask or Buff) a drink belt, SKATE gear. Some warm clothes for after!!

Friday February 5:

• Active Rest Day
• Complete rest – (NO training) or active/recovery training.
  • I.E.  go for a walk or light ski, but keep it very, very light.

Saturday February 6: TRAINING CANCELLED DUE TO COLD (HIGH -25C)

• Who: All Programs 😀
• Where: Goldbar Park (Meet outside the Pavilion)
• Time: 10:00 am to 12 noon
• What: 
  • All Groups
  • Coach Driven Training:
    • Warm Up (5/5/5 and to include activation and mobility)
    • Sprints/accelerations
    • Intensity workout
  • Technique:
    • Group Specific (check with your coach) – but If in doubt, bring both sets of equipment. 
  • Bring: Face covering (mask or Buff) a drink belt, SKATE or CLASSIC gear Some warm clothes for after!!

Sunday February 7:

• Long slow Distance (LSD)
• Consider going to SWC for a distance ski.