Twelve laps in a 2.5 k loop (6 classic and 6 skate) worked fine for the men's 15 + 15 k pursuit.
TD Knut Nystad commented that some coaches had been concerned about running this long of a race on such a short course, but everything worked out fine.
 klister conditions for the classic part, and wet slow conditions for the skate part, at least compared to the conditions during the previous four race days.</p>
<p>Andrew Johnson ended up as the clear winner after trailing second place finisher Justin Freeman by a few ski lengths at the start of the second skate lap. Nathan Schultz finished strong and captured 3rd. </p>
<p>It seems like Andrew Johnson's peak plan was a success – two first places at the end of the week was impressive.</p>
<p><B>The Johnson plan:</B><br />
Solid tooth infection followed by “half a root canal” done before the first races (that he didn't participate in ), antibiotics, rest, completion of root canal, followed by two first places.<br />
We bet that the dentists in Rumford should get some buisness prior to US Nationals. </p>
<p><I>Note:We suggest that anyone that wants to try this method first rents The Dentist 1 or 2 – available at Blockbuster.</I></p>
<p>Wendy Wagner was the clear winner of the women's 5 kilometer ahead of Rebecca Dussault and surprise third place finisher Karin Camenisch.</p>
<p>Complete results can be found in our results section in the right column on your screen.</p>
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Andrew Johnson Wins SuperTour Race Again – Used Successful Peak Plan
FasterSkierDecember 21, 2003
