Kris “Bird†Freeman
Age: 25
Personal Coach: Peter Vordenberg, Zach Caldwell
![](http://images.fasterskier.com/oldsitearchive/upload/060623FREEMAN1.jpg width=322.66666666667 height=440 border=1><BR><font size=1 face=verdana>Freeman at 2006 US Nationals</font></center><BR></p>
<p><b>What's it like working with coach Vordy of the national team? </b></p>
<p>I love Pete's energy and the drive he has to make our team “the best in the world” like the USSA logo says. Pete has a great eye for technique and is always open to new ideas.</p>
<p><b>What worked, what didn't in 2005/2006? </b></p>
<p>What worked is that I was skiing really fast in November and December. What didn't work is that I only skied fast in November and December. </p>
<p><b>Goals for 2006/2007:</b><br />
I want to have a consistent season with 4 top ten finishes at the world cup<br />
level.</p>
<p><b>Thoughts on racing in Japan for the World Champs? </b><br />
Any time we can get the Euros out of their comfort zone is an advantage for us so I am glad the Championships are in Japan. My plan is to peak at the World Championships and to make it the focal point of my 06-07 season.</p>
<p><b>Summer Training – how's it going? </b><br />
My training has gone very well so far and I feel that I am exactly where I<br />
want to be right now.</p>
<p><b>Anything new over last year? </b><br />
I am training less intensity and more volume. I have also removed almost all weight room work from my routine as it was adding unwanted muscle bulk.</p>
<p><b>Biggest training focus for this year? </b><br />
My biggest focus is to come into the season rested and ready for<br />
five months of racing. I may have to race my way into shape early on but I think that will pay off later in the year. </p>
<p><b>Will you do any races over the summer? Do you think this is good for your development or not? </b><br />
I will do a couple of running races, one triathlon, and a couple of<br />
bike criteriums. I think it’s important to stay in touch with racing. But it is also just as important not to race too much.</p>
<p><b>Words of wisdom for the kiddies reading this?</b><br />
Get out the door and train more. Most juniors I know think they train hard but don't even come [close] to optimum training. </p>
<p><b>Kris, did you have any notable springtime vacation?</b><br />
I recently went on a four day vacation in Puerto Rico with my girlfriend. It was a welcome break from normal life and it was gorgeous down there. We sat on the beach and got sunburned all day. It was great. </p>
<p><b>Thanks Kris, we’ll be following you this year.</b></p>
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Kris “Bird†Freeman
Age: 25
Personal Coach: Peter Vordenberg, Zach Caldwell
BioSports NorthWest Physical Therapy ( www.biosports.net )