Photo by David Owen posted on Skinnyski.com
Monday, February 28, 2011
Next year's goal
This photo of Matt Liebsch on Main Street in Mora says it all.
Photo by David Owen posted on Skinnyski.com
Photo by David Owen posted on Skinnyski.com
2011/2012 season
We have had enough ski club members express interest in participating in the Skinnyski race series that I will go ahead and put together a separate email list and some organization and training info. But starting with the basics (I'm going to put out the first 2-3 emails to the general list.)
1) All it takes to participate is the willingness to sign up for one race. Just let me know and I will add you to the list.
2) You don't need to be fast, just determined. The way anyone in our group will score points is by improvement- skiing above your handicap rating.
3) Races in the series change from year to year, so the race info I am including below is for the 2011 series. Based on past series history the only race that I expect to continue exactly as described is the Boulder race. That has been included in the series every year (that I checked) and has always been 31k freestyle. The City of Lakes, Mora and Finlandia are mainstays as well, but have more race options. For example with the COLL, both the 25k classic and 33k freestyle have been series events.
4) To give you a starting point for what to expect and plan for, following is info from the 2011 series. The price included is the first major registration/price increase deadline. With most races you can sign up almost to the last minute with little penalty. It is only the big races with year-round infrastructure where early registration is advisable. I am including this info so that you have an idea what the financial commitment will be. Race changes are usually allowed for a fee (example $15 at the Birkie this year).
a) Twin City Champs 01/01 originally 10k classic at Battle Creek, moved to Green Acres due to conditions. 01/02 fresestyle at Wirth.
$45 to Dec.1.
b) Boulder 01/16 (near Duluth). 31k freestyle. $30 to 12/23.
c) Mayor's challenge 01/23. 15k freestyle at Wirth. Price info uncertain due to online registration configuration, about $30 estimate, probably ok for late registration.
d) Nordic Spirit 25k classic, Spirit Mtn near Duluth 01/30. $30 to Dec. 30.
e) City of Lakes Loppet, 33k freestyle, 02/06. $60 to 07/31, $70 to 11/30.
f) Mora 35k freestyle 02/13. $70 to 09/01.
g) Finlandia (Bemidji) 02/19. 25k pursuit. $45 to 12/1.
5) The first 6 races are generally same-day trips. Bemidji is an overnight. Financial commitment could be as little as $30 + sharing gas.
6) I'm going to make a commitment to ski any pursuits plus the COLL and Mora. This year that would have meant race fees =$220, Bemidji trip $100.
7) My "official" training year starts May 1. Anticipating this type of race schedule I will need to make significant adustments to my training plan. I'll include a general training plan on the blog sometime in March or April, the adaptations I am making and some suggestions for adaptations based on the training interests and needs of others.
1) All it takes to participate is the willingness to sign up for one race. Just let me know and I will add you to the list.
2) You don't need to be fast, just determined. The way anyone in our group will score points is by improvement- skiing above your handicap rating.
3) Races in the series change from year to year, so the race info I am including below is for the 2011 series. Based on past series history the only race that I expect to continue exactly as described is the Boulder race. That has been included in the series every year (that I checked) and has always been 31k freestyle. The City of Lakes, Mora and Finlandia are mainstays as well, but have more race options. For example with the COLL, both the 25k classic and 33k freestyle have been series events.
4) To give you a starting point for what to expect and plan for, following is info from the 2011 series. The price included is the first major registration/price increase deadline. With most races you can sign up almost to the last minute with little penalty. It is only the big races with year-round infrastructure where early registration is advisable. I am including this info so that you have an idea what the financial commitment will be. Race changes are usually allowed for a fee (example $15 at the Birkie this year).
a) Twin City Champs 01/01 originally 10k classic at Battle Creek, moved to Green Acres due to conditions. 01/02 fresestyle at Wirth.
$45 to Dec.1.
b) Boulder 01/16 (near Duluth). 31k freestyle. $30 to 12/23.
c) Mayor's challenge 01/23. 15k freestyle at Wirth. Price info uncertain due to online registration configuration, about $30 estimate, probably ok for late registration.
d) Nordic Spirit 25k classic, Spirit Mtn near Duluth 01/30. $30 to Dec. 30.
e) City of Lakes Loppet, 33k freestyle, 02/06. $60 to 07/31, $70 to 11/30.
f) Mora 35k freestyle 02/13. $70 to 09/01.
g) Finlandia (Bemidji) 02/19. 25k pursuit. $45 to 12/1.
5) The first 6 races are generally same-day trips. Bemidji is an overnight. Financial commitment could be as little as $30 + sharing gas.
6) I'm going to make a commitment to ski any pursuits plus the COLL and Mora. This year that would have meant race fees =$220, Bemidji trip $100.
7) My "official" training year starts May 1. Anticipating this type of race schedule I will need to make significant adustments to my training plan. I'll include a general training plan on the blog sometime in March or April, the adaptations I am making and some suggestions for adaptations based on the training interests and needs of others.
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