Participants with Intermediate or above cross country ski technique and fitness. Participants will be divided into subgroups based on speed and ability. Skiers will run, stride, and do general strength training during dryland sessions. On-snow sessions may include skiing continuously up to 1.5 hours, with hydration breaks. Participants will identify the group’s focus (races or other events) for the season.

WHO:

• Adults with intermediate or greater skiing experience.  Participants will be provided the opportunity to ski both classic and skate technique.

• Adults with intermediate or greater level of aerobic fitness (can work towards skiing for up to an hour or more).

If you are not sure if you fit into the Adult Train to Train group, contact Wietske through adultcrosscountry@edmontonnordic.ca.

WHEN: Sept 6 – mid March (weather permitting)

• Tues 10am-12pm or 6:30-8pm

• Thurs 10am-12pm

• Sat 10am-12pm

WHERE:

• Dryland locations will vary: Gold Bar Park, Gallagher Park, Kinsmen Park & other locations communicated to participants.

• On snow location: Gold Bar Park, Goldstick Park, Capilano Park and occasionally Strathcona Wilderness Center (SWC)

• Location and training plan changes will be communicated minimum 2.5 hours prior to the start of training.

COST:

• $450 – 1 day/week

• $870 – 2 days/week

• $1000 – 3 days/week

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

Generic Annual Training Plan

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

ENSC Membership, NC/NA Membership, roller ski rental (if necessary), additional training camps and race expenses (optional)

EQUIPMENT:

• Skis – 1 pair of classic skis, 1 pair of skate skis, combi skis are not suitable

• Boots – combi or combination (skate and classic) boots are acceptable

• Poles – classic poles, skate poles, ski striding poles

• Roller Skis – rentals available through ENSC

• Headlamp

• Rock skis are recommended for early and late season training

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