Trond, the FasterSkier.com article on August 26 called: USST September and October
Training Camp Schedule showed a very interval and strength oriented approach.
http://www.fasterskier.com/training2501.html
Can you give FasterSkier.com readers an update on what type of interval progression you are using regarding number of sessions per week, interval length, type of intervals, lactates and if you are changing the approach from the summer to the fall.
Trond Nystad:
– The US Ski Team goes to Lake Placid on Monday to start a training camp where intensity training is the focal point. We have up till now for the most part done “traditional†ski training with about 80 hours per 4 week cycle. Volume has been high so we have only had 2-3 intensity sessions per week. The intensity so far has been a good variation between L3 (threshold intervals) and some L4 (VO2max intervals)
Our goal with the intensity block is to increase the capacity of the skiers. With capacity we mean both threshold (work economy/efficiency at threshold) and VO2Max capacity.
 and some days where we use a little less weight and focus on the speed of movement (3 times 3-5 reps).</p>
<p><b>What is the plan after the Lake Placid camp?</b></p>
<p>After the intensity block we come back to Park City to do some testing. We will then be able to see where each individual athlete is at and make adjustments for each individual skier. The focus after coming to Park City will be to use a few weeks to adjust to the altitude, and then get back into normal training before going to Fairbanks. In this period we will do 2-3 strength sessions, 2-3 interval sessions and the rest distance. Training volume in Park City will vary from 15-25 hours.</p>
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