The tracks were a little soft this morning for the classic time trial, but a little multigrade purple did the trick. The girls raced one lap, about 6 kilometers, while the boys raced two laps.
After all the weeks training, most of the team felt a bit flat, but the trial provided a good reminder of how to ski fast and practice race strategy.
This afternoon we went back out for a very easy ski, many of the skiers taking Trail 24 which is a team favorite because of its wicked downhills.
After a big dinner of chili, corn muffins, fruit salad, and caramel popcorn, the team was looking a bit "glazed" (as Coach Fisher puts it) and tired (Phil could hardly keep his head up during dinner). Quite understandable after putting in a specific strength workout, two interval sessions, and a time trial in 18-20 hours over 6 days.
We go home tired, but very content. Can't wait to return already. . .
Last minute race prep and kick waxing
Robby off the starting block
Kirsten isn't sure of Sarah's warm-up routine
Maddy is confident in her race strategy
Keith: taking second, stealth style
Dimitri Luthi, winning the men's race by 55 seconds.
Kirsten races for first
Alice drives for second
Kirsten, Andrea, Hannah at finish line
Phil, Ian, Casey, Evan, Andrea check split times over Coach Fisher's shoulder
The team goes for a treat at the Marche after the race: fresh croissants and pastries. Ian is pretty happy with his chocolate roll.
Men:Split 1, split 2, finish time
1. Dimitri Luthi 16:24 16:50 33:14
2. Keith Kantack 17:07 17:02 34:09
3. Caleb Lucy 17:30 17:29 34:59
4. Ian Nesbitt 18:00 18:02 36:02
5. Phil Tosteson 18:00 18:04 36:04
6. Robby Cuthbert 17:30 17:29 34:59
7. Casey Jones 18:36 19:12 37:48
Women:
1. Kirsten Johnson 19:28
2. AliceNelson 19:48
3. Sarah Tory 20:06
4. Hannah Hausman 20:11
5. Maddy Wendt 20:37
6. Andrea Fisher 21:10
7. Blair Robinson 23:32
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