Potsdam Weather

Hey all, as many of you who are in an around the Potsdam area, you know how the weather has been. Then we go on Facebook and see teams out west skiing. Well it sucks, but it makes us stronger. This to me is what training really is.

I believe that Tim Sick said it best about finding his Ball Sack when he took a warm shower. Again this is October, but we are out there. When the leaves are falling, the rain constant, and the bone chill is cutting through you, that is what Clarkson Nordic is all about.

Keep pushing and getting out there. Delaney and I are trying to make all the practices we can. This Sunday we have a Run-Ski Rely which should provide some entertainment as well as a nice workout and change of pace. Justin I will have to fill you in on this!

Above is a picture that sums up the weather, but this just makes the perfect groom trails even better!

D Day

Alumni Update

http://www.eabiathlon.org/index.html

I don't know how much longer this will be up, but there is a little blurb about Clarkson Nordic Alumni Sam Morse and his races. Neato!


-update made possible by Andre Bolduc.

The leaves are falling!

Alright, I've got some time to burn, and just set up a Blog for my COMM 310 class.

We've actually been doing quite a bit for skiing this year so far compared to previous years. We've had organized rollersking/ pole running sessions for the past month. We even had a small contingent of our team go down to Lake Placid (the town) these past two weekends to attend US Ski Team member Garrot Kuzzy's technique and strength clinics. We learned a few things we do now is good, and we also learned a few new tricks to implement into our 'strength' program. It was crazy motivational to spend time with a potential Olympian for a few hours. We also attended these same clinics last year... Garrott has gotten much more comfortable talking to groups about technique and such. Thanks dude!

I've really got to get a camera some time...

XC running has three meets left, spread out over the next month. The ski-only athletes are starting to move into their interval phase, and the runners are starting to phase out.

One last thing. Have you seen those ads for the Ski-erg around? We got to use one at the strength clinic, it's bad-ass! It is definitely a luxury item, but I can see how this can help people with their technique and power. The word 'supplement' comes to mind. If you have money and want to buy Clarkson Skiing one of them, feel free!

I feel bad leaving you without any pics, so I drew this for you in paint. See you later!