Lander Nordic Ski Association Summer Training Opportunities

Hi Skiers – Greta and I are once again offering a summer training opportunity through Lander Nordic Ski Association. If you have any questions about whether this program is appropriate for you, feel free to send Emily an email at emilymtilden or 307-349-7370. We would encourage all of you to stay active throughout the summer so that you can come into next ski season ready to race your best! This is a great way to meet other skiers in the community, train in a group and practice your ski technique. We hope that you are able to join us!

REGISTER HERE – http://www.active.com/lander-wy/camps/lander-nordic-summer-training-2015

All sessions will meet at the LVHS parking lot unless otherwise specified via email.
Mondays 6:30am-7:30am Rollerskiing Training Group with Coach Emily This session is a coached training session where there will be limited skill development drills, some specific strength exercises (ie double pole, single stick, no pole skiing) as well as general practice of terrain appropriate techniques. Participants should have some experience on rollerskis and feel comfortable safely navigating traffic while on rollerskis.

JUNE BLOCK DATES: June 1, 8, 15, 22

JULY BLOCK DATES: July 6, 13, 20, 27

Please bring/wear rollerskis, boots, poles with rollerski ferrules, HELMET, light weight gloves, brightly colored athletic clothing, water bottle and carrier, healthy snack for afterwards.

* If you do not own your own rollerskis, please email Emily at emilymtilden to see about borrowing a pair for these sessions.

Wednesdays 6:30am-7:30am Running and Bounding Interval Training Group with Coach GretaThis session is a coached training session utilizing ski walking, ski bounding and running in an interval format. Participants should be familiar with the concepts of these exercises, but do not need to be proficient in the techniques. This session will address technique efficiencies as well in improving cardiovascular fitness.

JUNE BLOCK DATES: June 3, 10, 17, 24

JULY BLOCK DATES: July 8, 15, 22, 29

Please bring/wear running shoes, athletic clothing, water bottle and carrier, healthy snack for afterwards.

Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm Skills & Drills with Coach Emily This session is technique intensive utilizing both on-foot as well as rollerskiing modes of training. We will review and practice basic ski skills such as body position, balance and patterning. This session is appropriate for both beginners as well as more experiecned skiers looking to perfect their form. We will alternate weeks on foot and on rollerskis. If you are curious about how dryland training can help your skiiing, this is a perfect introductory session.

JUNE BLOCK DATES: June 4, 11, 18, 25

JULY BLOCK DATES: 10, 17, 24, 31

For “on-foot” sessions, please bring/wear running shoes, athletic clothing, water bottle and carrier, healthy snack for afterwards.

For rollerski sessions, please bring/wear rollerskis, boots, poles with rollerski ferrules, HELMET, light weight gloves, brightly colored athletic clothing, water bottle and carrier, healthy snack for afterwards.

* If you do not own your own rollerskis, please email Emily at emilymtilden to see about borrowing a pair for these sessions.